Close Menu
  • BREAKING NEWS
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • FEATURES
  • NEWS
    • AFRICA NEWS
    • MDN NEWS
    • WORLD
    • SPORTS
    • KENYA
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • TRAVEL
  • MDNTV DAILY
    • BREAKING NEWS
    • 2024 ELECTIONS
    • JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
    • SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT
  • INVESTIGATIONS
    • MDNTV EXPOSE
    • MZANSI’S THIRD EYE
Subscribe

What's Hot

Putin Strengthens Ties with Egypt and Brazil During Diplomatic Talks

Nigerian Pastor Timothy Omotoso Arrested in Eastern Cape for Immigration Violation

Funeral Service of Constable Keamogetswe Buys

Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Saturday, May 10
Trending
  • Putin Strengthens Ties with Egypt and Brazil During Diplomatic Talks
  • Nigerian Pastor Timothy Omotoso Arrested in Eastern Cape for Immigration Violation
  • Funeral Service of Constable Keamogetswe Buys
  • Urgent Action Needed to Prevent Recurring Flood Disasters in Nigeria
  • South Africa Rejects U.S. Claims on White South African Refugees
  • Rising Tensions as Pakistan and India Trade Accusations Over Drone Strikes and Cross-Border Shelling
  • LCCI Calls for Strong Implementation of ‘Nigeria First’ Policy to Boost Local Economy
  • Mexico Takes Legal Action Against Google Over ‘Gulf of America’ Label
  • Home
  • LIVE TV
  • ADVERTISE WITH US
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
MDNTV
Subscribe Interview Donate
  • BREAKING NEWS
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • FEATURES
  • NEWS
    • AFRICA NEWS
    • MDN NEWS
    • WORLD
    • SPORTS
    • KENYA
    • ENTERTAINMENT
    • TRAVEL
  • MDNTV DAILY
    • BREAKING NEWS
    • 2024 ELECTIONS
    • JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
    • SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT
  • INVESTIGATIONS
    • MDNTV EXPOSE
    • MZANSI’S THIRD EYE
  • en English
    • zu Zulu
    • af Afrikaans
    • xh isiXhosa
    • sw Kiswahili
    • en English
    • fr Français
    • es Español
MDNTV
You are at:Home » Mbappe double fires France into quarters as England romp past Senegal
SPORTS

Mbappe double fires France into quarters as England romp past Senegal

By mdntvDecember 5, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Telegram LinkedIn Tumblr Email Reddit
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest WhatsApp Email


An excellent double from Kylian Mbappe fired France into the World Cup quarterfinals on Sunday as England romped past Senegal to arrange a mouthwatering last-eight showdown with Les Bleus.

France ahead Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his workforce’s third purpose through the Qatar 2022 World Cup spherical of 16 soccer match between France and Poland on the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on 4 December 2022. Picture: FRANCK FIFE/AFP

DOHA – An excellent double from Kylian Mbappe fired France into the World Cup quarterfinals on Sunday as England romped past Senegal to arrange a mouthwatering last-eight showdown with Les Bleus.

Paris Saint-Germain famous person Mbappe rifled house two blistering second-half strikes as France cruised to a 3-1 victory over Poland.

Veteran striker Olivier Giroud opened the scoring for the defending champions together with his 52nd worldwide purpose to move Thierry Henry as France’s all-time main scorer.

In Sunday’s late recreation, England turned on the model with a assured 3-0 victory over African champions Senegal, the objectives coming from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka.

It signifies that France and England will face one another on Saturday in a heavyweight quarterfinal collision – solely their third assembly at a World Cup event after earlier encounters on the 1966 and 1982 finals.

The undisputed star of France’s win on the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha was the 23-year-old Mbappe, who took his profession World Cup objectives tally to 9 in two tournaments.

“It wasn’t easy because Poland were well organised and tried to counter us,” France coach Didier Deschamps stated.

“Then there is Kylian with his ability to resolve all sorts of problems, and that’s just as well for us.

“This workforce has been united from the start and clearly a end result like this one confirms that. The pleasure is shared amongst everybody.”

Poland’s lone strike came from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time, with striker Robert Lewandowski converting a retaken spot-kick that was awarded for handball by Dayot Upamecano.

France are bidding to become the first team to win successive World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 after winning Group D in Qatar.

With Mbappe in blistering form, few would bet against France completing their quest for a third World Cup crown to set alongside their titles in 1998 and 2018.

BELLINGHAM SHINES IN ENGLAND WIN

However their route to the final now includes an increasingly confident England, who powered into the last eight with an impressive win over the Senegalese at the Al Bayt Stadium.

Teenage midfielder Jude Bellingham was the star of the show for manager Gareth Southgate’s side, producing another all-action display with an assist for Henderson’s opener before a surging run to help set up a goal for Kane.

Saka, surprisingly recalled to the starting line-up in place of the in-form Marcus Rashford, bagged his third goal of the tournament after a well-worked move in the second half.

Kane’s strike was his 52nd international goal, leaving him just one behind Wayne Rooney’s all-time England scoring mark of 53 goals.

“Knockout video games are by no means simple, we confirmed nice maturity by the event,” England captain Kane said after the win.

“3-0 towards a very good aspect, credit score to the boys, the mentality was high from the start and we took our probabilities once they got here.

“We feel good, we’ve got good runners, we’ve got good players getting forward and then solid at the back. Three clean sheets in a row is really important. A really good day for us.”

Off the pitch on Sunday, Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s soccer growth chief, instructed that the groups who’ve been profitable within the event had been those that ignored the controversies surrounding hosts Qatar.

Germany’s gamers coated their mouths earlier than their opening recreation in a protest towards the ban on sporting a rainbow-themed armband in assist of LGBTQ rights.

The four-time world champions had been later knocked out on the first hurdle.

“The teams (who did well) as well who were mentally ready, who had the mindset to focus on the competition and not on political demonstrations,” stated Wenger.

Brazil in the meantime ready for his or her last-16 conflict with South Korea on Monday boosted by information that star striker Neymar may return.

The PSG ahead has not performed since limping off with an ankle damage in Brazil’s opening recreation, however coach Tite stated Sunday he was hopeful Neymar would characteristic towards the Koreans.

“Regarding Neymar, he’s going to train this afternoon and if he’s OK, he will play tomorrow,” Tite stated.



Source link

2022 FIFA World Cup England football team FIFA World Cup France football team Poland football team Senegal football team Sport
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit WhatsApp Telegram Email
Previous ArticlePHALA PHALA REPORT | EFF LEADER CIC JULIUS S. MALEMA SPEAKS TO THE MEDIA #Ramaphosa #phalaphala
Next Article The West just scrambled the oil market. What happens next is up to Russia

Related Posts

South Africa and New Zealand Crowned Rugby Sevens World Champions in Los Angeles

May 5, 2025

Sundowns Strengthen Title Hopes with Solid Win Over Cape Town City

May 3, 2025

Zimbabwe Moves Crucial World Cup Qualifier Against South Africa to Rwanda

April 23, 2025

Comments are closed.

Download our Android App
Translate
Top Posts

Legal and Ethical Concerns Over Ukrainian Fundraising and Symbolic Exploitation in South Africa

February 7, 2025

Sophisticated tunnel heist hits FNB branch in Germiston

April 23, 2025

Historic Impeachment: Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Removed as Deputy President After 281 MPs Vote Against Him

October 8, 2024

The Fall of Kenya’s Deputy President: A Turning Point in Kenya’s Political History

October 18, 2024
Don't Miss
AFRICA NEWS May 10, 2025

Putin Strengthens Ties with Egypt and Brazil During Diplomatic Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin met separately with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and Brazilian President…

Nigerian Pastor Timothy Omotoso Arrested in Eastern Cape for Immigration Violation

Funeral Service of Constable Keamogetswe Buys

Urgent Action Needed to Prevent Recurring Flood Disasters in Nigeria

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest creative news from SmartMag about art & design.

About us
  • About us
  • OUR MISSION
  • VOLUNTEERS
  • Donate
  • Contact
  • Advertise with us
  • Important Links
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • DISCLAIMER
Android App
Translate

Support Bold Journalism Today! Your donation empowers us to keep delivering courageous, community-driven stories that matter. Click HERE to contribute and help MDNTV continue making a difference. Every contribution, big or small, fuels our mission to be a voice for the people, by the people.
Join us in shaping the future of news!

© 2025 MDNTV Live. All rights reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

Sorry, you cannot eat these "cookies".
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT