FIFA WC 2022 | From Messi to Eriksen – 10 players to watch out for
Published on : 23 Nov 2022 18:08 pm
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Lionel Messi (Argentina): Considered by many to be the greatest footballer of his generation along with Ronaldo, Lionel Messi has never been part of a World Cup winning team. The series will be 35-year-old Messi’s last chance to become a world champion. In 2014, Messi’s Argentina team lost to Germany in the final and lost the chance to win the title. Messi was chosen as the man of the series in that series. He also won the man of the match award 4 times. Messi has scored 6 goals in 11 league games so far in the World Cup. Unfortunately, like Ronaldo, Messi has not scored in the knockout games.
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Ronaldo (Portugal): One of the greatest of all time, Ronaldo will be Portugal’s biggest attraction until his retirement. Ronaldo has scored 7 goals in 11 league games in the World Cup series. Portugal exited the 2018 World Cup in the knockout round. Once again, Ronaldo is set to lead Portugal as captain. He can take his team deep. It’s sad that Ronaldo didn’t score in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
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Harry Kane (England): England captain Harry Kane, known as the Three Lions, may be the team’s trump card in Qatar this time. Harry Kane, the 29-year-old striker, needs two goals to equal Wayne Rooney’s record of 53 goals. Harry Kane won the ‘Golden Boot’ award at the 2018 Russian Cup. England finished 4th in the series. They fell to Belgium in the 3rd place match.
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Romelu Lukaku (Belgium): The 29-year-old Romelu Lukaku, who is 6 feet 3 inches tall, has played 100 international matches for Belgium. Romelu Lukaku scored 4 goals in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Lukaku, a prolific striker, had threatened with 18 goals in the qualifiers. Lukaku could therefore make a better impact in Qatar.
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Neymar (Brazil): Full of skill, speed and accuracy, Neymar can play as a direct striker, winger or in midfield. One of the best footballers of this generation, Neymar has scored 75 goals for Brazil so far. Neymar needs just two more goals to equal Pele’s record of 77 goals. Like Messi and Ronaldo, Neymar has never been part of a World Cup winning team.
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Lewandowski (Poland): 34-year-old Robert Lewandowski won the Gerd Muller trophy for top goalscorer last season. A 6ft 1in striker, Robert Lewandowski has scored 70 goals in 130 international matches. Poland are in a tough group with Argentina, Mexico and Saudi Arabia at the Qatar World Cup. However, Robert Lewandowski could lead the team to the knockout round with his potential.
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Gareth Bale (Wales): Gareth Bale is the biggest star player of Wales football team. The 33-year-old is 6.1 feet tall. Gareth Bale is known as the best forward in Wales. Gareth Bale, who has scored 40 goals in 100 internationals, will be hoping to lead Wales to their best form as they qualify for the World Cup after 64 years.
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Clian Pape (France): Clian Pape played a key role in France’s World Cup triumph in Russia 2018. Poppe scored a total of 4 goals in that series. This includes a goal scored in the final. 23-year-old Poppe has scored 28 international goals so far. Having won the Young Player of the Year award at the World Cup in Russia, he might shine this time around as well.
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Christian Eriksen (Denmark): Denmark’s Christian Eriksen is in top form after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest during the Euro Cup match against Finland. Denmark’s most important player in the midfield is Eriksson. Eriksen has played over 100 international matches and scored 30 goals.
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Luka Modric (Croatia): Modric is known not only as the best Croatian footballer, but also as one of the best midfielders in the world. Despite being 37 years old, opponents are always wary when he is on the field. Modric won the Golden Ball award at the 2018 World Cup. He was instrumental in taking Croatia to the finals in that series. He is all set to perform the same magic once again as captain.