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8 Dec, 2022 08:24

Silent protests, controversial goals, and shock exits: The big World Cup talking points

There is much to unpack after the first couple of weeks in Qatar
Silent protests, controversial goals, and shock exits: The big World Cup talking points

With the FIFA World Cup on a brief hiatus before the quarterfinals kick off on Friday, an opportunity has been afforded to take stock of the various narratives, scandals, and moments of magic which have grabbed the headlines over the past couple of weeks in Qatar.

The tournament, thus far at least, has provided more than its fair share of shocks, stunning goals, and even the apparent downfall of one of football’s most famous names.

After the dust settled on the group stage and the round-of-16 matches, we break down some of the major talking points from football’s biggest showpiece.   

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