PRESS RELEASE: Indomitable lions of Cameroon coach SONG Bahanag's letter to ONANA
PRESS RELEASE: Indomitable lions of Cameroon coach SONG Bahanag's letter to ONANA
Happy Embolo says "respect" was reason for muted Swiss celebration
Breel Embolo did not celebrate his winner against Cameroon out of respect for his birth country – a show of respect applauded by more than one Indomitable Lion.
Cameroon-born striker Breel Embolo secured Swiss win over Indomitable Lions
The Monaco player’s goal was his first at the FIFA World Cup™
His decision not to celebrate earned him praise from opposition players
The FIFA World Cup may be the most keenly contested of competitions, but first and foremost it is an opportunity for people to meet and come together. In that regard, it could not have a better ambassador than Switzerland’s Breel Embolo. Thursday’s Group G match between Die Nati and Cameroon may not live long in the memory, but the AS Monaco player’s celebration – or rather, non-celebration – of his winning goal certainly will. There were 47 minutes on the clock at the Al Janoub Stadium when the 25-year-old forward rounded off a textbook move by smashing the ball past Andre Onana for his first World Cup goal. In that moment he could have exploded with joy. The fact that he didn’t was all because of his deep appreciation for the country of his birth. Though he grew up in Switzerland, Embolo began his life in Yaounde, the Cameroonian capital.
sources FIFA.COM
Senegal hit treble to beat hosts Qatar
enegal open up two-goal advantage with strikes either side of half-time
Mohammad Muntari hit back with Qatar's first World Cup goal
Bamba Dieng wrapped up points with late effort
Goals: Senegal: Dia (41), Diédhiou (48), Dieng (84) Qatar: Muntari (78)
Senegal survived a second-half fright to defeat hosts Qatar and open their Group A account at this intriguing World Cup.
Qatar were markedly improved on their opening-day showing against Ecuador but conceded goals to Boulaye Dia and Famara Diedhiou either side of half-time. Mohammad Muntari powered home a 78th-minute header to raise the possibility of an unlikely comeback. But Bamba Dieng swept home to ease Senegal nerves and complete a vital victory.
Qatar appealed for a penalty on 34 minutes when Akram Afif crumpled to the turf with Ismaila Sarr for company but referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz didn’t see enough contact to point to the spot.
Dia seized on a slip from defender Boualem Khoukhi to fire Senegal in front four minutes before half-time. And Qatar goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham was defeated for a second time three minutes after the restart when Ismail Jakobs' corner was met at the near post by Diedhiou’s glancing header.
FIFA HISTORY :Benzema is the first Ballon d'Or winner to miss the World Cup in 44 years
Benzema is the fi
rst Ballon d'Or winner to miss the World Cup in 44 years
Reaction:QATER VS ECUADOR
Qatar fans were seen leaving the stadium early in their 2-0 World Cup opening loss to Ecuador.)
Photos:Cameroon land in Qatar
Cameroon land in Qatar led by Head Coach and national team legend Rigobert Song
Karim Benzema will miss the World Cup after suffering an injury in training
Karim Benzema will miss the World Cup after suffering an injury in training
The news was confirmed by sporting website ESPN
David Beckham breaks silence amid $17 million World Cup scandal
England football legend David Beckham has delivered a message to supporters in Doha ahead of the FIFA World Cup, telling young locals that “today is your day to dream”.
The 47-year-old is one of the faces of the FIFA World Cup, working as an ambassador for the Arab nation in a deal estimated to be worth £10 million (AU$17.8 million).
“Every one of the great players I was lucky enough to play with, started in exactly the same way – in a back garden, park or a street outside their home with just a ball and an imagination that they dared to let run wild,” he said.
“Almost two decades ago a small group of football lovers from Qatar had an equally fantastic dream – that they could bring the greatest footballing show on earth to their home country and to the Middle East for the very first time.
“And now we are here. Because when dreams are harnessed and mixed with dedication and hard work, they are no longer dreams – they become reality.
“Today is your day to dream. Because there is no limits to what you and your teammates can achieve in our beautiful game.
“Dreams can come true. That’s why you’re here. You share Generation Amazing’s twin passions for the game of football, and for making the world a more tolerant and inclusive place.
Argentina and Uruguay's national teams have each taken 2,000 pounds of meat with them
Argentina and Uruguay's national teams have each taken 2,000 pounds of meat with them to the World Cup so players and staff can have a taste of home in Qatar 
