World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 6
The second round of fixtures kick off on Friday as the stakes go up with teams set to play their way into the knock-out phase or out of contention to progress at the World Cup.
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England, Netherlands eye last-16 berths at Qatar 2022
England head into their second match of the World Cup against the United States on Friday knowing victory would secure a place in the last 16, while the Netherlands could also qualify for the knockout phase.
Ronaldo could consider Al-Nasr Club’s €225million offer after World Cup
DUBAI: Cristiano Ronaldo, who became club-less on Tuesday, is only willing to discuss Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nasr Club’s offer of €225 million ($234 million) once the FIFA World Cup ends. The Portuguese striker, who just parted ways with Manchester United, is reported to have been offered a three-year contract worth €75million per year by the Saudi club, according to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper. Well-informed sources told the newspaper, citing Ronaldo’s agent, that the latter does not want to end negotiations with Al-Nasr and would only consider it after the World Cup ends in Doha.
ITV pundit Nadia Nadim leaves World Cup broadcaster’s coverage after mother’s death
DUBAI: Danish-Afghan Nadia Nadim, former footballer and current pundit with ITV, rushed from the broadcaster’s coverage of the Denmark and Tunisia World Cup clash after hearing that her mother had been killed in an accident. The ex-Manchester City player left before full time during Tuesday’s game, the BBC reported on Thursday. Nadim took to Instagram to announce that her mother had been hit and killed by a truck on her way back from the gym.
Maguire: Confidence in my ability never disappeared
Harry Maguire says his self-belief never wavered amid poor performances and widespread criticism, although the England defender admits his lack of game time had him a little concerned over his World Cup place.
