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A thriller saw Vincent Aboubakar start Cameroon’s comeback and then set up Eric Choupo-Moting for the equaliser just as Serbia seemed in control

Vincent Aboubakar was the architect of a fantastic comeback for Cameroon in their World Cup clash against Serbia on Monday. Vincent Aboubakar's cheeky finish Cameroon 3-3 Serbia Was that the game of the tournament? It was definitely up there - thumbs up if you agree! While you are at it make sure you check out this finish from Vincent Aboubakar for Cameroon's second goal. https://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/61047359?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=6384a449d26f445dea94427e%26Watch%3A%20Vincent%20Aboubakar%27s%20cheeky%20finish%262022-11-28T12%3A11%3A17.360Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:asset:e48e6eda-4530-4917-b617-0dc2d8085bda&pinned_post_asset_id=6384a449d26f445dea944%27e&pinned_post_type=share The players hit the floor after a classic intercontinental encounter. It looked to be Serbia’s game but then Vincent Aboubakar changed things, with that brilliant, impudent goal and then the assist for Eric Chou

VAR: Ghanaian Law Professor tells FIFA that unregulated discretion kills competition

Dean of the Law School at the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA), Professor Ernest Kofi Abotsi has told the world football governing body, FIFA that transparency requires that FIFA publishes and republishes the full circumstances under which a referee is compelled to consult the Video Assistant Referee’ (VAR). Professor Abotsi indicated that unregulated discretion kills competition everywhere. “Simple rules on transparency require that FIFA publishes & republishes the full circumstances under which a referee is compelled to consult the VAR! Unregulated discretion kills competition everywhere,” he tweeted. https://twitter.com/ProfAbotsi/status/1596634703561465857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1596634703561465857%7Ctwgr%5Ede37c8cc7c432cf7a4744adc47956a4fb13795ad%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2F3news.com%2Fvar-ghanaian-law-professor-tells-fifa-that-unregulated-discretion-kills-competition%2F This comes after Portugal were awarded a con

Possible penalty overturn: Salisu foul on Ronaldo

Why Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty for Portugal vs. Ghana didn't go to a full VAR review Cristiano Ronaldo just got a touch on the ball ahead of Mohammed Salisu. EPA/Rolex dela Pena Portugal 3-2 Ghana Possible penalty overturn: Salisu foul on Ronaldo What happened: Portugal were awarded a penalty in the 62nd minute when Cristiano Ronaldo was knocked over by Mohammed Salisu. VAR decision: Penalty stands, scored by Ronaldo. VAR review: This only required a quick check by the VAR, United States referee Armando Villarreal. Replays showed that Ronaldo definitely got to the ball first ahead of Salisu before there was contact on the Portugal striker's boot and upper body. Even though this could certainly be considered a soft penalty, we have to look at it in VAR terms; it would not be seen as a clear and obvious error by the match referee, fellow American official Ismail Elfath. Equally, if the referee hadn't given the penalty, it's unlikely the VAR would have advised a

World Cup holders France delivered a powerful statement of intent by outclassing Australia as Olivier Giroud equalled Thierry Henry's all-time scoring record for the national team.

France have lost a host of players in the build-up to the tournament, including key striker Karim Benzema, but made light of those setbacks with a thrilling attacking display after going behind. Craig Goodwin gave the Socceroos a shock early lead when he powered home a far-post finish after nine minutes but they then fell victim to France's firepower led by veteran Giroud and Kylian Mbappe. Adrien Rabiot's header put France level after 27 minutes then he set up Giroud - standing in for Ballon d'Or winner Benzema who sustained thigh injury in training - for a simple finish five minutes later following a brilliant Mbappe backheel. Mbappe was a threat throughout and got his firsUnderstudy Giroud steps up to starring role again 'Seismic' & 'historic' as Argentina suffer 'World Cup's biggest shock' More pain on biggest stage for 'emotional' Lewandowski France make their mark France suffered a shock early on when they went behind but the

Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia final score, result: Green Falcons stun Messi in historic World Cup upset

Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia as their highly anticipated 2022 World Cup campaign began with a seismic Group C defeat by the 750-1 outsiders, ranking as one of the greatest upsets in the history of the competition. The Albiceleste, unbeaten in 36 matches over the past three years, went ahead with a 10th-minute penalty from captain Lionel Messi, looking to cap a wonderful career by winning the tournament at the fifth attempt.But Argentina failed to build on their first-half dominance, having three further goals — one for Messi, two for Lautaro Martinez — ruled out for offside. They were made to pay in a remarkable opening to the second half as Saudi Arabia first leveled and then went in front in the space of five sensational minutes. MORE: Watch the official FIFA highlights here First Saleh Al-Shehri surged past Cristian Romero and clipped a left-footed shot into the far corner before, in the 53rd minute, Salem Al-Dawsari spun round, swerved away from a defender and curle

World Cup 2022 news and updates

Wales fans report being banned from wearing rainbow hats Former Wales international Laura McAllister says she was stopped from taking her rainbow-coloured bucket hat into the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium because it is a "banned symbol". She is one of a number of Wales fans attending the game against the USA to have reported being prevented from taking the hat into the stadium. The rainbow is a renowned symbol in support of LGBTQ+ rights and both Wales and England have been determined to support it in Qatar – but were forced by FIFA to abandon plans to wear the rainbow OneLove captain's armband on Monday. McAllister has told ITV News: "We were aware, while we were queuing up, that there had been some rumours about people wearing the rainbow bucket hat that had had theirs taken off them. "Then when we got through security, some of the guards said we had to take the hats off, and when I asked them why they said 'because it is a banned symbol' and we 'weren’t a

Social media reacts to Morgan Freeman’s speech at Qatar 2022 World Cup opening ceremony

On Sunday, November 20, a spectacular pregame show with a visually striking opening ceremony took place at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. The no-expense-spared opening ceremony was laid on for those in the stadium and everyone else watching around the globe. The ceremony was also in line with the opening match of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. South Korean BTS pop star Jung Kook sang Dreamers, the tournament song, alongside Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi at the stadium in Al Khor. With just under 90 minutes until the opening match of the tournament, Hollywood legend Morgan Freeman took the center stage with Qatari Youtuber Ghanim Al Muftah to send a heartfelt message narrating a video about football’s ability to unite. The Oscar-winning actor narrated the opening segment titled ‘The Calling’ and said ‘We all gather here in one big tribe’. “Football spans the world, unites nations in their love of the beautiful game. What brings together nations, brings together communities,” Freem

FIFA World Cup 2022 Live Telecast: How to watch, online stream Qatar World Cup live in Ghana

Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022, one of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory — for both off-the-field and on-field reasons — begins on Sunday in Qatar. A total of 32 teams will take part across 64 matches over a period of 29 days. Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 is the first World Cup in the Middle East.There are eight groups of four teams, with the top two advancing to the 16-team knockout stage. Qatar vs. Ecuador is the first match of the tournament. The first World Cup ever played in November and December — to avoid Qatar’s desert heat — is just the starting point for other unique features. For players and fans in Qatar, and viewers worldwide, the games come around early and often on a more intense schedule than any previous group stage. Four separate kickoff time slots are needed to make this tournament work, though they were used on the first Saturday of previous tournaments. In Qatar, there will be back-to-back-to-back-to-back games for seven straight days to squeeze this World

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While the art world is paying belated attention to Puerto Rico, native art space Embajada Gallery is putting down roots

In 2012, Puerto Rico passed two laws granting significant tax exemptions to new residents. The idea was to encourage growing companies and investors to settle on the Caribbean island, creating jobs and boosting the local economy in the process. But over the past decade, as developers, cryptocurrency investors, and other wealthy outsiders flocked to Puerto Rico in search of a tax haven, locals have been increasingly displaced. Real estate prices have risen, as has the cost of living. The inequality gap is wider than ever. That’s why Manuela Paz and Christopher Rivera, partners in life and work, bought a new building for their gallery Embajada in the capital, San Juan, they saw it as a kind of political gesture. The only way to “fight gentrification,” Paz said, “is to own property.” “Because it’s a small gallery, it’s the only way to survive,” Rivera reiterated. “That’s what usually kills galleries – the rent. It is impossible.” “Buying something,” he added, “is a statement.” < /

Cristiano Ronaldo's substitute strop shows football needs to change its relationship with this important role

Cristiano Ronaldo's substitute strop shows football needs to change its relationship with this important role Cristiano Ronaldo showed there is still a stigma to being on the bench but in the era of five substitutes that needs to change. Sammy Lander, the game’s first specialist substitutes coach, explains why advantages can be gained – if the role is approached correctly… Adam Bate Comment and Analysis @ghostgoal Wednesday 2 November 2022 20:50, UK