Following Portugal’s 2-0 victory over Uruguay at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the sports world and social media exploded with the discussion of Cristiano Ronaldo‘s “hair goal.” The potential goal was based on the belief that the soccer star’s head made contact with a cross from teammate Bruno Fernandes during the 9th minute of the second half. It was also reported that the Portuguese team would be presenting evidence to FIFA proving Ronaldo made contact with the ball and scored the goal. But now, adidas, the official sponsor of the tournament that provides the match ball used, has noted that its built-in sensors did not register the supposed “hair goal.” The sportswear brand’s high-precision 500Hz IMU sensor and “Connected Ball Technology” found that no external forces were measured t...
Defending World Cup champion France, has officially become the first side to secure a spot in the knockout stage thanks to striker Kylian Mbappé. The star forward sealed France’s fate with his two goals that led to a 2-1 victory over Denmark. Les Bleus enjoyed the majority of the possession in the first 45 minutes of the match, however, Denmark’s defense held strong. It was a deadlock for the first 61 minutes of the game unit Mbappé found his way past Kasper Schmeichel to score the first goal. However, Denmark’s Andreas Christensen equalized the score with a goal of his own that tapped right into the net from a corner kick. As the second half was nearing its final quarter, Mbappé’s instincts took over and brought France up 2-1 with a goal that propelled off his side. With that, France secu...
It is looking more and more likely that Brazil will have to be without star player Neymar Jr. for the remainder of the FIFA World Cup. Earlier this week, Neymar suffered a severe ankle injury in their opening win against Serbia. After the game, the Brazillian football association (CBF) confirmed that both Neymar and teammate Danilo suffered ankle injuries in the same game and will not be playing in the next match against Switzerland on Monday. ESPN has also revealed that sources close to the players have said that the duo can miss the last game against Cameroon next Friday as well. The Paris Saint-Germain player was repeatedly fouled in Brazil’s 2-0 victory. In the 80th minute, he was left in tears on the bench after suffering an ankle injury on his right foot. Reuters obtained a quote fro...
Oakley and its Team Oakley initiative is spotlighting Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson with a video profile highlighting the star athlete’s journey to the NFL. Jefferson is one of the league’s most prolific players and credits his Louisiana upbringing and two brothers for helping him become the player he is today. The short doc titled, Be Who You Are also highlights his high school career and elements of his personality that has added to his success such as his confidence and ability to embrace his roots. [embedded content] Oakley’s partnership with the NFL is now in its fourth season, where the Team Oakley initiative has built an all-star roster of players that are leaders in the sport and in their communities. The collective have been chosen for “moving the game forward” ...
Following Cristiano Ronaldo‘s departure from Manchester United, the football superstar has been offered a deal of a lifetime to play for a Saudi Arabian club. The now 37-year-old forward is now playing for Portugal at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. In the midst of making history to become the first male footballer to score in five consecutive World Cups, CBS Sports reports that Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr FC has offered Ronaldo a mammoth $225 million USD three-year deal. The deal will supposedly commence after the World Cup. Ronaldo is currently a free agent and has been a long-time interest of Al Nassr and other Middle East football clubs. Ronaldo has shown keen interest in only playing at Europe’s highest level. The terms of the deal offered to Ronaldo will essentially be worth $75 million USD...
Following Cristiano Ronaldo‘s departure from Manchester United, the football superstar has been offered a deal of a lifetime to play for a Saudi Arabian club. The now 37-year-old forward is now playing for Portugal at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. In the midst of making history to become the first male footballer to score in five consecutive World Cups, CBS Sports reports that Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr FC has offered Ronaldo a mammoth $225 million USD three-year deal. The deal will supposedly commence after the World Cup. Ronaldo is currently a free agent and has been a long-time interest of Al Nassr and other Middle East football clubs. Ronaldo has shown keen interest in only playing at Europe’s highest level. The terms of the deal offered to Ronaldo will essentially be worth $75 million USD...
Shortly after Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Mexico at the 2022 World Cup, Mexican professional boxer Canelo Álvarez issued a warning to Lionel Messi after the soccer star was accused of disrespecting Mexico. In a video that has been circulating on social media, Messi appears to kick a Mexico jersey on the floor as the rest of the Argentina team celebrates in their locker room. Referencing the video, Álvarez took to Twitter to offer a series of pointed messages toward Messi. “Did you see Messi cleaning the floor with our shirt and flag????,” tweeted Álvarez. “He better pray to God that I don’t find him!! Just like I respect Argentina, he has to respect Mexico!” Adding, “I’m not talking about the country as a whole, just about the bullshit that Messi pulled.” Lionel Messi has not responded to...
On Tuesday’s game between Los Angeles Lakers‘ 115-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns, the fourth quarter got heated as Patrick Beverley violently pushed the opposing big man Deandre Ayton. Beverley stands by his shove, claiming that Ayton was taunting his teammate Austin Reaves, who was already down on the ground after taking a shot to the face from Devin Booker. Bookers shot to Reaves was ultimately ruled as a flagrant foul. Reaves later came to Beverley’s defense after he acted out on the court. After review, the NBA has now announced a three-game suspension on Beverley. Beverley will be out until November 30, when the Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers. Currently, Beverley is shooing just 26.6% overall and is 23.8% from the beyond-the-arc this season. He is a much-needed defensive leader ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo made history yesterday, becoming the first male player to score in five World Cups in Portugal’s opening game in Qatar against Ghana. The Portugal captain scored in the 65th minute from the penalty spot — making that his 118th goal for his country — to open the scoring at Doha’s Stadium 974. Portugal then went on to win the tie 3-2 as goals from Joao Felix and Rafael Leao helped them get over the line after Ghana scored two comeback goals. Ronaldo, 37, is the most prolific goal scorer in men’s international football and has made a record 18 appearances for Portugal at a World Cup. Speaking at a press conference after the game, Ronaldo said: “It’s a beautiful moment, in my fifth World Cup. We won, we started off on the right foot, a very important victory. “We know that in...
Apple, which is currently being ran by Tim Cook, is reportedly interested in buying Manchester United F.C. after the Glazer Family recently announced that they are now open to offers for selling the club. With United now available to buy, reports have stated that the world’s largest tech company may be interested in acquiring the club for £5.8 billion (approx. $7 billion USD). Buying Manchester United would be a first for Apple, as the California-based firm has never owned a major sports team, however the commercial opportunities that United can provide are a major factor in Apple’s interest. If United was to be purchased from the Glazers, the deal would almost certainly become the most exepensive sale of a football club in history, with the current world record being the £4.25billion (app...