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The Hindu
2 days ago
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- The Hindu
FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Depay, Dumfries score as Netherlands beats Finland 2-0
The Netherlands kicked off its World Cup qualification campaign with a comfortable victory as goals from Memphis Depay and Denzel Dumfries secured a 2-0 away win over Finland on Saturday. Depay profited from a defensive error to give the Dutch the lead inside six minutes, and Dumfries added a second with a neat finish at the back post midway through the first half. The Netherlands moved third in Group G with three points, behind leader Poland, which has won both its games, and Finland, which has four points from three matches. It was a professional performance from the Dutch, who were settled by their early goals and could then coast through the second half to secure a first victory in their World Cup qualification opener since 2012. 'The first one is always difficult,' Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk told reporters. 'Despite the fact that we dominated a large part of the game and perhaps should have made it 3-0. 'We were very good for an hour, the last 30 minutes could have been better.' Depay latched on to a mis-controlled chested back pass by Kaan Kairinen and his neat finish into the bottom right corner meant no clean sheet for home goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky on his 100th international appearance. It was a 48th international goal for Depay, leaving him two short of Robin van Persie's all-time record for the Netherlands. The Dutch went 2-0 up after 23 minutes when Cody Gakpo's cross to the back post was volleyed into the roof of the net by Dumfries. Depay could not beat Hradecky from an excellent chance early in the second half and Gakpo fired into the side netting from a tight angle but Finland rarely threatened to get back into the match.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Qualifiers: Depay scores and nears historic milestone for the Netherlands ✅
Qualifiers: Depay scores and nears historic milestone for the Netherlands ✅ Memphis Depay helped the Netherlands win in their World Cup qualifying debut this Saturday (7). The Corinthians player scored the first goal of the away match against Finland in Group G of the tournament. Advertisement Just five minutes into the game, he took advantage of a poor back pass, faced the goalkeeper one-on-one, and scored with a first-time shot. With the goal, Depay reached 48 in his career wearing the Dutch national team jersey, just two shy of matching the country's all-time top scorer, Robin van Persie. Denzel Dumfries, still in the first half, extended the visitors' lead, sealing the score at 2-0. Besides the Netherlands and Finland, the group also includes Poland, Lithuania, and Malta. Only the top team qualifies directly for next year's World Cup. The second place goes to a playoff involving a total of 16 European teams competing for four spots. England gave a scare The other heavyweight team that took the field for the World Cup qualifiers this Saturday was England. Advertisement The team led by Thomas Tuchel experienced a drama to overcome Andorra, ranked 173rd by FIFA. The 1-0 scoreline was achieved with a goal by Harry Kane early in the second half. Check out below the six UEFA qualifying matches scheduled for this Saturday: Group G Group H Group K This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. 📸 MARKKU ULANDER
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Man Utd flop Memphis Depay suffers ultimate humiliation as Panenka penalty goes hilariously wrong in Corinthians loss
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MEMPHIS DEPAY was left red-faced after his Panenka penalty went horribly wrong in Corinthians' 2-1 defeat. The Manchester United flop had the perfect chance to hand his side an early lead from the spot, but he fluffed his lines against Mirassol. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Memphis Depay stepped up to take a penalty in the 33rd minute Credit: X / pvsportbr 3 But Depay was left humiliated after his Panenka was comfortably saved Credit: X / pvsportbr Corinthians won the penalty after Igor Coronado's strike hit Joao Victor's arm in the 27th minute. The referee was sent to check the monitor before awarding the spot kick a few minutes later. But after all the drama, Depay stepped up and missed the penalty after attempting a Panenka chip. The former Old Trafford star was left embarrassed after Mirassol goalkeeper Walter extended his body to keep the shot out. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS EUR ON YOUR OWN Man Utd staff to miss free Europa tickets with screening on instead Depay followed it up for the rebound but his header went wide, before angry Mirassol players confronted the 31-year-old. The home side were clearly annoyed with his outrageous dinked attempt, as Depay's team-mates came over to back him up. The Netherlands international did make up for it a few minutes later after assisting his side's opener. Depay's corner was converted by centre-back Caca to send his side 1-0 in first half stoppage time. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But the former Premier League star was hauled off before the hour mark as Mirassol equalised in the 49th minute. Mirassol then took the lead within minutes of Depay's substitution. Ex-Man Utd star Memphis Depay sparks mass brawl with cheeky trick as four red cards are handed out in derby clash Depay joined the Brazilian outfit last September after leaving Atletico Madrid in the summer. The forward is reportedly paid a staggering £170,000-per-week, which would make him the highest paid player at Corinthians. Depay struggled to make an impact at Man Utd between 2015 and 2017 after joining from PSV. He scored seven goals in his 53 appearances, before leaving the Red Devils and rebuilding his career in Lyon. After four years in France, he made the move to Barcelona and, after two seasons, joined Atletico Madrid in 2023.
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Man Utd flop Memphis Depay suffers ultimate humiliation as Panenka penalty goes hilariously wrong in Corinthians loss
MEMPHIS DEPAY was left red-faced after his Panenka penalty went horribly wrong in Corinthians' 2-1 defeat. The Advertisement 3 Memphis Depay stepped up to take a penalty in the 33rd minute Credit: X / pvsportbr 3 But Depay was left humiliated after his Panenka was comfortably saved Credit: X / pvsportbr Corinthians won the penalty after Igor Coronado's strike hit Joao Victor's arm in the 27th minute. The referee was sent to check the monitor before awarding the spot kick a few minutes later. But after all the drama, Depay stepped up and missed the penalty after attempting a Panenka chip. The former Old Trafford star was left embarrassed after Mirassol goalkeeper Walter extended his body to keep the shot out. Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Depay followed it up for the rebound but his header went wide, before angry Mirassol players confronted the 31-year-old. The home side were clearly annoyed with his outrageous dinked attempt, as Depay's team-mates came over to back him up. The Netherlands international did make up for it a few minutes later after assisting his side's opener. Depay's corner was converted by centre-back Caca to send his side 1-0 in first half stoppage time. Advertisement Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS But the former Premier League star was hauled off before the hour mark as Mirassol equalised in the 49th minute. Mirassol then took the lead within minutes of Depay's substitution. Ex-Man Utd star Memphis Depay sparks mass brawl with cheeky trick as four red cards are handed out in derby clash Depay joined the Brazilian outfit last September after leaving in the summer. Advertisement The forward is reportedly paid a staggering £170,000-per-week, which would make him the highest paid player at Corinthians. Depay struggled to make an impact at Man Utd between 2015 and 2017 after joining from PSV. He scored seven goals in his 53 appearances, before leaving the Red Devils and rebuilding his career in . After four years in , he made the move to and, after two seasons, joined Atletico Madrid in 2023. Advertisement 3 Mirassol players confronted Depay after his outrageous Panenka attempt was kept out Credit: X / pvsportbr
New York Times
08-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Brazil's boring turn marks its latest footballing identity crisis
During Argentina's recent 4-1 win over Brazil in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying, Emiliano Martínez, Argentina's antagonistic goalkeeper, received a backpass and began juggling the ball inside his own penalty area. It was salt in the wounds of the Brazilians and a way to taunt the five-time world champions and Argentina's chief rival. Flair and showmanship to pair with a lopsided score – that used to be Brazil's calling card. Advertisement Martínez didn't receive a warning from the referee. Play continued, and Brazil's humiliation was sentenced. It all runs contrary to what is actually befalling Brazilian futebol at this point in time. It's all getting quite boring. Late last week when the Brazil federation (CBF) ordered referees to caution players who stand on top of the ball with a yellow card, the country known for flair and cunning artistry on the pitch policed a harmless form of football expression. Moving forward, if a player in the Brazilian top flight stands on the ball during a match, an indirect free kick will be awarded to the opposition. Think about that and what could come next if federations around the world empower referees to stamp out what can be described as showboating. Is the rainbow flick over a defender next to go? Two days after Argentina's rout, Dutch star Memphis Depay, who is now a must-see signing for Brazilian side Corinthians, stood on the ball during a match against Palmeiras. He took the ball to the corner flag to preserve Corinthians' 1-0 aggregate edge in the second leg of the Paulista A1 finals. After feinting a cross, Depay stood on the ball, which attracted the angst of several Palmeiras players. A brief scuffle broke out, with several players receiving red cards, before Corinthians lifted the trophy. Memphis Depay started a mass brawl by standing on the ball last night… 🇧🇷👊 — Football Fights (@footbalIfights) March 28, 2025 Depay arrived in Brazil as an international star whose doors had closed in Europe. After disappointing spells at Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, the Netherlands national team striker moved to South America. But in Brazil, the 31-year-old has been inspired by the country's samba culture. The rabid fans of Brazil's first division welcome individual creativity on the pitch with open arms, and Depay, a skillful dribbler himself, immediately found a home at the São Paulo-based club. Advertisement The CBF followed a recommendation from CONMEBOL, South America's governing body, to punish players who 'climb on the ball.' After the ruling, Depay took to social media to express his dismay. He praised Brazilian football and declared that the local league 'deserved global visibility' and called the CBF's ban as a 'silly announcement.' His decision to play in Brazil, in which he signed a two-year contract worth reportedly $12 million per year, was inspired, he said, by experiencing Brazil's jogo bonito. 'There is so much talent over here,' Depay wrote on X. 'The joy and passion in the way of expressing ourselves on the field shouldn't be limited. 'It was decided after I did balance on the ball for a couple seconds in the last finale of the Paulista Cup,' Depay continued. 'Not that it is such an important factor in football but I don't see the issue here. 'So I really wonder what the board of the CBF looks like… Who's deciding the future of this beautiful football country?' Depay wasn't the first professional player to stand on the ball. It's a technique that has been part of playground soccer for decades. Most recently, however, the move has been highly publicized after a few players from different South American countries executed the skill during a game, with the common denominator being Brazil. In October 2023, Santos' Venezuelan playmaker Yeferson Soltedo stood on the ball with his side winning 3-1 over Vasco da Gama in the 55th minute. He released the ball then received it again. After feinting a cross, Soteldo was fouled aggressively by Vasco da Gama's Paraguayan striker Carlos Sebastián Ferreira, who swung an elbow and his right leg at the Soteldo, shoving him into the Santos bench. Tempers flared. Just days later, Boca Juniors and Palmeiras clashed in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals. Boca's 18-year-old left fullback, Valentín Barco, briefly stood on the ball during the first half at La Bombonera. After a subsequent back-heel pass earned praise from Boca's supporters, Barco was fouled from behind by Palmeiras midfielder Gabriel Menino. Advertisement Palmeiras head coach Abel Ferreira waved his index finger as if to protest Barco's perceived disrespect. The young fullback then received a word of caution from Boca's veteran striker Edinson Cavani. In Colombia, standing on the ball has been given a proper name. Independiente de Medellín winger Francisco Chaverra has been credited with reviving the controversial play. After he stood on the ball on three occasions, including against city rivals Atlético Nacional, fans dubbed the move 'La Chaverrverinha,' a nickname with a distinct Brazilian connotation. On March 26, during the derby between Bogotá-based Millonarios and Indepediente Sante Fe, Millonarios striker Néiser Villarreal, 19, stood on the ball in the 77th minute, with his side up 2-0. The referee quickly stopped play and gave Villarreal a yellow card. Santa Fe players angrily rushed the young Villarreal, who was separated and taken away by his goalkeeper. Villarreal would later say on Instagram Live that renowned Colombian center forward Radamel Falcao, his Millonarios teammate, had approached him after the match. '(Falcao) told me, 'That thing you did, do not do it again,' Villarreal said. 'He said that doesn't lead to anything. 'In Argentina they'll kick you for that. Don't ever do that clown move again.' A week later, the CBF announced the current statute, saying in part that standing on the ball 'leads to widespread disruptions to the game' and that it provokes an opposing player, which could result in an injury to those who perform the move. It's clear that CONMEBOL and the CBF see standing on the ball as a way to incite violence. It can also fall under the International Football Association Board's (IFAB) parameters for unsporting behavior. IFAB states that such actions can be punishable as 'a lack of respect for the game.' Yet, the discussion has been generally centered on Brazil's declining identity as football's home to skill and pizzazz. Advertisement Long gone are the days when former Brazil internationals Ronaldo and Ronaldinho regularly embarrassed opponents with show-stopping moves, nutmegs and no-look passes. There are elite skilled players in Brazil today, but the last great showman was Neymar, who burst onto the scene as a 17 year-old with Santos in 2009. A futsal phenom, Neymar danced around defenders with playground dribbling. He epitomized the uninhibited world of street soccer, as well as the style and vigor of Brazilian football that celebrated entertainment over tactics. Neymar returned to Santos after terminating his contract with Saudi club Al Hilal in January. He has since joined Depay and Thiago Silva, who joined Fluminense last year, as the league's premier players who criticized the use of artificial pitches in Brazil. 'It's worrying to see the direction Brazilian soccer is taking. It's absurd that we have to discuss synthetic turf on our fields,' the players said in a joint statement in February. In response to the CBF decision to ban players from standing on the ball, and Depay's social media post thereafter, Neymar wrote on Instagram, 'Football is getting more and more boring, so much moaning.' To ban a skill move has led to a wider discussion about Brazil losing its football identity. The national team has struggled of late to define its style of play, cycling through three managers since Brazil's shocking quarterfinal defeat to Croatia at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. After Brazil was thrashed by Argentina in that March qualifier, former national team midfielder Neto, now a broadcaster in his home country, sharply criticized Brazil's European-based players. The starting XI that lost to Argentina featured eight players who play in Europe. Argentine players taunted the Brazilians throughout the night, pointing at the Argentina badge and reminding their eternal rivals that Argentina has won back-to-back Copa América tournaments and the last World Cup. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior responded with, 'I have two Champions Leagues.' 'The 4-1 loss to Argentina is the result of having players that only think about winning the UEFA Champions League,' Neto said on Brazilian television. 'They don't care about Brazil.' Advertisement Brazil manager Dorival Junior was sacked shortly after the loss to Argentina, which placed the future of the Seleção in jeopardy and further called into question the identity of the side. Now, the country's federation is clamping down on excessive demonstrations of flair. Perhaps one doesn't have anything to do with the other. But if Brazil has lost its footballing essence, then the global game as a whole is chief among the casualties.
