Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo It was an incredible nine years playing left wing together for Real Madrid. They had a telepathic relationship. Brazilian full-back Marcelo said goodbye to Real Madrid on Monday, and his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute on social media with an emotional note.
More than a teammate, a brother that football gave me,” Ronaldo posted.
More than a teammate, a brother that football gave me. One of the biggest stars I’ve had the privilege of sharing the locker room with, on and off the field. Go on this new adventure with everything, Marcelo! pic.twitter.com/Rjgb5R3DAd
— cristiano ronaldo (@cristiano) 13 June 2022
“One of the greatest stars I have had the pleasure of sharing the dressing room with, on and off the pitch. Go all in this new adventure, Marcelo! ,
The 34-year-old has made 546 appearances for the club since joining in 2007 and leaves him as the most decorated player in Real’s 120-year history.
Thanks, Marcelo.@marcelom12 , #thanks marcelo pic.twitter.com/YTxbN5X4Fa
— Real Madrid CF (@realmadriden) 13 June 2022
“it is not goodbye; I don’t think I am leaving Real Madrid. The club’s future is secure with promising young talent, and that includes my son, who is playing well in the academy. I came in as a child, and I leave as a man,” Marcelo said at the press conference.
Australia is going to Qatar
Australia qualified for the 2022 World Cup after a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Peru in their Intercontinental Playoffs on Monday.
the moment @sucrose Qualified for fifth consecutive @FIFA World Cup, I
Amazing experience of watching sports and celebrating with my @ggarmy family
It’s 3:20 am here and I still can’t sleep! pic.twitter.com/FbCam38Vbj
— .\us Kit Nerd (@AusKitNerd) 14 June 2022
Australia has reached the fifth consecutive World Cup.
Substitute goalkeeper Redmayne was the hero for Australia with two major penalty saves. Luis Edvincula and Alex Valera missed spot kicks for Peru.
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moment @sucrose eligible for #FIFA World Cup, I pic.twitter.com/XTJ3fib9Yd
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) 13 June 2022
Australia will take on defending champions France and take on Tunisia and Denmark in the opening game of Group D on 22 November.
The final spot in the World Cup will be filled on Tuesday at the same stadium when Costa Rica take on New Zealand.
Modric stars in Croatia win
France’s hopes of retaining the UEFA Nations League title were ended in a 1–0 home loss against Croatia.
Luka Modry ️#nation league pic.twitter.com/3k7RrlbvyO
— UEFA Nations League (@Euro2024) 13 June 2022
Luka Modric scored in the fifth minute of the match, which proved to be the only goal of the match. Ibrahima Konate was punished for a foul on Ante Budimir.
It was Croatia’s first victory over France in the tenth attempt. In the last nine matches, they have lost six and drawn three. The red-hot Croats have lost only one of their last 13 matches, and have only failed to score in one of their last 12 Nations League fixtures. He has kept five clean sheets in his last six international matches.
Meanwhile, World Cup holders France have kept only a clean sheet in their last nine UEFA Nations League matches.