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November 12, 2020
UEFA Nations League: The Road to
the Finals
The Nations League Finals draw was held on Monday 3 December in Dublin, Ireland. At the end of Matchdays 5 and 6, four
clear finalists had emerged. The semi-finals are next. Here’s what’s going to happen, and yes, you need to wait until 2019!
When:
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How does this work?
The semifinal winners progress to the final, while the defeated teams will go into a third-place play-off. If the scores are level
at the end of normal time then there is extra time, when teams are allowed a fourth substitution. If the scores are still level
after the 30 minutes of extra time, the match goes into a penalty shootout. Interestingly, goal-line technology will be utilised
throughout.
Where will the matches be played?
FC Porto’s 50,033 capacity Estádio do Dragão will be the site of the first semifinal between Portugal and
Switzerland. The final will also be played here.
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Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, Guimaraes
The second semifinal will be played in the city of Guimaraes at the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, which has a seating
capacity of 30,000. The third-place playoff will also be played here.
Prizes:
The UEFA Nations League trophy on January
24, 2018 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by
Harold Cunningham – UEFA/UEFA via Getty
Images)
Winners: €7.5m, and the 71cm tall sterling silver trophy
Runners-up: €6.5m
Third place: €5.5m
Fourth place€4.5m
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Be sure to mark your calendars!
Note: All photographs are from the UEFA website: www.uefa.com
Written by: Zarir De Vitre. Zarir is a Mumbai based sustainability consultant. He
enjoys drinking tea, playing with Lego, and football and basketball.
UEFA Nations League Results:
Matchday 3 & 4
Between October 11 and 16, 46 competitive matches and 10 friendlies were played as part of Matchdays 3 and 4 of the
UEFA Nations League.
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It can be difficult to keep track of so many results, so here is a recap of what happened with some of the main talking points.
With so many games still to play, two teams have already been promoted – Georgia from League D to C, and Ukraine from
League B to A. Unfortunately Iceland and Poland have been relegated from League A to B.
Here are some of the Matchday 3 and 4 highlights:
Spa
in 2-3 England Rashford v Jonny
Spain loses to England at home for the first time in 15 years
Spain suffered a home defeat for the first time since 2003 after an excellent performance by England in Seville. Raheem
Sterling scored twice while Marcus Rashford added a third to give England a three-goal lead in the first half. Spain fought
back with goals from Paco Alcacer and Sergio Ramos in the second half but could not avoid defeat. The win was also
England’s first in Spain since 1987.
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Pola
nd 0-1 Italy Biraghi celebrates his first international goal
Italy’s last minute win relegates Poland to League B
Italy’s Cristiano Biraghi scored an injury time goal against Poland that gave Roberto Mancini his first win as the Italy coach.
After losing twice at home, Poland have been relegated to League B.
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Net
herlands 3-0 German_ Wijnaldum
Netherlands beat Germany 3-0 to leave visitors at the bottom of the group
After having missed out on the World Cup finals, The Netherlands were eager to show that they were still a strong football
team, and produced a shock 3-0 victory over Germany. Virgil Van Dijk headed home the first goal and Memphis Depay and
Georginio Wijnaldum added two more in the second half dropping Germany to the bottom of their group table.
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Fran
ce 2-1 Germany Antoine Griezmann Celebrates
World Cup winners France beat Germany 2-1
France’s second half comeback ensures that a defeated Germany cannot qualify for the Finals. Toni Kroos’ penalty in the 14th
minute and given Germany the lead but two second half goals from Antoine Griezmann including a penalty and well-taken
header wrapped up the win for the French.
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Iceland’s midfielder Arnor Traustason vies for the ball during the UEFA Nations League Group Stage football match Iceland v
Switzerland in Reykjavik, Iceland on October 15, 2018. (Photo by Haraldur Gudjonsson / AFP)
Iceland 1-2 Switzerland
Iceland relegated to League B after third defeat
Goalkeeping heroics from Switzerland’s Yvon Mvogo denied Iceland a goal on many occasions. Despite conceding a wonder
goal to Iceland’s Alfred Finnbogason, goals from Haris Seferovic and Michael Lang ensured a 2-1 victory for the Swiss. After
three defeats, Iceland has been relegated to League B.
Gibraltar earns historic first win
Gibraltar has finally won a competitive international after winning away in Armenia 0-1. Gibraltar had lost their previous 22
matches and were desperate for a win. They made a breakthrough thanks to a 50th min penalty scored by Joseph Chipolina.
Goalkeeper Kyle Goldwin also had a game to remember as he made some fine saves to keep Armenia from scoring.
See all the Matchday 3 and 4 results here:
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Matchday 5 of the UEFA Nations League will return on November 15, 2018.
Please note: All photographs are from the UEFA website: www.uefa.com
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Written by: Zarir De Vitre. Zarir is a Mumbai
based sustainability consultant. He enjoys
drinking tea, playing with Lego, and football
and basketball.
Bolt’s Golden Start!
Retired sprinter Usain Bolt scored 2 goals for his side Central Coast Mariners in Australia. You know Usain Bolt as
an 8-time Olympic Gold Medallist in sprinting, and as the fastest man to have ever lived. He decided to try and become a
footballer after his retirement in 2017. This was his first start for the Australian A-League, and yes, it was a pre-season
friendly, but Bolt scored 2 goals!
After scoring the goals, the 32-year-old said, ‘Dreams become reality through hard work’.
Check this out!
Here it is, @usainbolt, the footballer, scores his maiden Mariners goal. What a moment! Don’t think limits! ⚡️ #SWSvCCM
#CCMFC @FOXFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/X7zrqmrYCZ
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) October 12, 2018
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Written by: Yash Chawla. Yash is former Anchor of NDTV with over 9 years of experience as a
sports journalist.
UEFA Champions League: Did
Ronaldo just get red carded?
Yes he did! Ronaldo and Juventus were playing their match versus Valencia on September 19, when Ronaldo was judged
to have pulled Jeison Murillo’s hair, for which he was given a red card and pulled from the match.
This is the first red card that he has received in 154 games! Juventus won 2-0, however Ronaldo was reduced to tears as he
was banned from that game, and the next one against Young Boys on October 2. Fans have their fingers crossed that he is
not banned from playing against Manchester United on October 23. That will be a big loss for football fans around the world.
Did he pull another player’s hair? It is hard to tell from the youtube footage, and there are a lot of people who think that
the referees made the wrong call.
Let’s wait and see what happens. In the meantime, check this video out and write to us at mail@currentkids.in with
your thoughts.
This video was uploaded onto youtube by: NugoBasilaiaa
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Written by: Sunaina Murthy. Sunaina is a biotechnologist, writer, greedy reader, and amateur
photographer.
Physics in Football: Free kicks
Neal makes science fun! In his video, he shows us how principles of physics apply to free kicks. Enjoy!
Created By: Neal Timblo
Neal is a future Olympic swimmer, a self-proclaimed Fortnite guru, loyal ManU fan and one of the best pizza
connoisseurs. In his spare time, he studies at the Summer Fields School in Oxford.
Football fans! Here’s an
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introduction to the new UEFA
Nations League.
The UEFA Nations League is a new football
competition for national teams in Europe that
takes place every two years in between the
World Cup and EURO tournaments. The
2018-19 season will be the first edition of this
competition with the finals being played in
June 2019.
While the new league format confuses fans as well as footballers and officials, this article will help to explain
what you need to know!
Who is involved?
The teams of 55 countries who are member associations of Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) will take
part. They will be divided into 4 leagues – A, B, C, and D based on their coefficient (the statistics used for ranking and
seeding teams). The highest ranked teams will be in League A while the lowest ranked will be in League D. This means
that countries will have the chance to play similarly ranked teams.
Every league is divided into four groups made up of three or four teams. Group winners gain promotion and bottom ranked
teams get relegated to the league below.
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Why was it created?
The new format was created to replace meaningless friendlies with increased competition. ‘Friendly’ or ‘exhibition’ games
are those that are not part of a competition and are used to experiment with tactics and try new players.
Lower ranked teams who used to struggle against much higher ranked teams will now get a chance to play in more balanced
and fair matches. Previously some of the weaker teams would repeatedly lose because they faced much tougher
competition, and this did not help them to learn and progress much.
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LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND –
JANUARY 24: A general view of the
UEFA Nations League trophy during
the UEFA Nations League Draw on
January 24, 2018 in Lausanne,
Switzerland. (Photo by Stephen
McCarthy – UEFA/UEFA via
Sportsfile)
The new format will be more competitive and exciting for players and supporters alike. Top ranked teams will have a new
trophy to play for while lower level teams are also given an added opportunity to sneak in and qualify for the EUROs. While
most international friendlies will be replaced, there will still be space in the calendar for friendlies especially for the top
teams to face other teams from outside Europe. So don’t worry you can still watch the top European teams take on the likes
of Brazil and Argentina.
When is it taking place?
The 55 teams play each other home and away in September, October and November over the course of six matchdays. All
fixtures will take place within the existing international match calendar meaning that there is no extra burden on any teams
or players.
Matchday 1 officially kicked off from 6-8 September with 23 matches being played. Matchday 2 is currently underway till 11
September. See the list below for the full schedule.
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EURO Qualification through UEFA Nations League
If a country fails to qualify for the EUROs the traditional way, they could still qualify through the Nations League. 4 group
winners from each leagues A, B, C, and D (16 teams in all) will play off in March 2020 to secure one of the four remaining
places. If a country has already qualified, their place will go to the next highest ranked team from their Nations League tier.
How can you watch the games live?
In India the matches are shown on Sony SIX and streamed online at www.sonyliv.com. You can also download the official
UEFA National Team Competitions app to get live updates and the latest on fixtures, results and standings. You can
even personalize the app by choosing your favourite team.
Click here to download on the App Store and Google Play.
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Stay tuned for an update on all the results so far.
Zarir De Vitre.
Zarir is a Mumbai based sustainability consultant. He enjoys
drinking tea, playing with Lego, and football and basketball.
Wearable Technology in Sports
Technology is a big part of our lives. We navigate via Google Maps, get our news and weather online, have phones and other
devices that help us to schedule meetings, remind us to do our homework, and keep track of our extra-curricular activities.
And that’s just on the organisational side! We have bluetooth speakers and headphones, watches that measure our heart
rates and sleeping schedules, tell us how many steps we have taken, and how many calories we have lost. Yet more
technology can be used to keep track of our loved ones medicines, and our food and nutritional requirements. It is almost
impossible to imagine our daily routine without any of our gadgets!
Let’s now take a look at ‘wearable technology’, and how it is being used in another area – that of sports.
What is Wearable Technology?
This is technology that one can wear. This is typically a small device that is somewhere on your body and measures your
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vitals. Think of your FitBit or Garmin products, or other smart watches. However, wearables are now entering the market in
the guise of shoes, helmets, glasses and clothes.
Wearable Technology in Sports: The condition of their bodies is of utmost importance for sports people. Their trainers
help them to track their performance, but there are wearables that offer more accurate statistics related to performance
during play. They also help in assessing injury.
Bet you didn’t know this! All 32 teams that participated in FIFA World Cup 2018 used approved wearable technology
during their practice sessions.
Here are some wearables that people are using:
Credit: StatSport
Statsports Apex and PlayerTek by Catapult: These were used in FIFA 2018. They are small devices placed between the
shoulder blades of an athlete. Each device monitors vitals and information relating to the position of the player, distance
covered, heart rate, kick accuracy, and impact from tackles. They use GPS technology and live stream the information to
the coach’s device. The coach then uses this information to plan team strategy.
Credit: Hublot
Hublot Big Bang Referee Smartwatch: FIFA 2018 referees wore this watch. In addition to being a watch, it allows the
referee to know in seconds if the ball has crossed the goal line fully and if the goal has been scored!
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Credit: Runner’s World
Smart shoes from companies like Under Armour: A fitness tracker has been placed inside the shoe. It records data on
your run and sends it to your device via Bluetooth technology. The shoes are washable and the batteries never need
charging as they are designed to last longer than the shoe life.
Credit: Myontec MBody 3
Myontec Mbody Connected Shorts: These are hip hugging shorts designed for cyclists and athletes. They measure the
electrical activity of the muscle and transmit information on speed, distance and heart rate to a device.
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Credit: Oakley
Oakley Radar Pace These sunglasses have ear buds attached to them. They allow athletes and cyclists to connect in real
time with their online coach for advice.
There is a lot more research being conducted into ‘smart’ t shirts and other clothing for sports. Stay tuned for further
developments!
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interests are photography, crochet, and finding answers for her 3 year old son’s ‘But Why’
questions.
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FIFA 2018: Allez les bleus!
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was a spectator’s delight as well as the perfect tournament that made your heart
skip a beat. We can’t wait until the next round in Qatar in 2022, but until then, here are the highlights from
this year’s tournament.
69 goals from 64 matches and only 1 goalless draw
A total of 9 goals were scored in the world cup after the 90th-minute mark, which is the most so far
in the history
The defending champions Germany were knocked out early and so were the heavyweights like
Spain, Portugal and Argentina
France reigned supreme and edged out Croatia 4-2 in the final. The final in Moscow saw an own goal, a penalty through the
Video Referee and many more crazy moments including a major mistake from champions French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
1 – There was just one goalless draw at the 2018 World Cup (France vs Denmark), the fewest at any World Cup
tournament since 1954, when there were none. Entertained. #WorldCup #FRA pic.twitter.com/GZmr03YSUh
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) July 15, 2018
Superstars like Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo were denied the glory as many young stars emerged at this world cup. Here
is our pick of the best 5 future stars from this tournament
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5. Hirving Lozano – Mexico
Lozano stunned the world when he scored the only goal as Mexico beat defending champions Germany 1-0 in the first game
of Group F. That was the only goal scored by the 22-year-old but what caught everyone’s attention was the pace. Lozano is
on Dutch side PSV Eindhoven’s roster and is attracting major interest from Premier League Clubs. The Mexican can
command anything over 30 Million Euros from clubs like Manchester City and Chelsea.
4. Benjamin Pavard – France
22-year-old Benjamin Pavard scored a stunning goal against Argentina in the Round of 16 but that wasn’t the only reason
why he features on this list. The right back from VfB Stuttgart was one of the strongest pillars in France’s defence. He was
called up to play for the national side in November last year and since then the curly-haired defender has cemented his
berth. Expect him to be the centre of attention from clubs like Real Madrid & Bayern Munich,
3. Aleksandr Golovin – Russia
The 22-year-old from Russia was tipped to be a potential star at the World Cup and he didn’t disappoint. In the opening
game against Saudi Arabia, a blitz from Golovin ensured that the scoreboard read 5-0. A stunning free-kick goal and 2
assists meant that the CSKA Moscow midfielder suddenly became the toast of the nation. Premier League side Arsenal is one
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of the potential destinations for the 22-year-old from Moscow with a fee which could be over 25 million Euros.
2. Jordan Pickford – England
A lot of football pundits were baffled when English Premier League side Everton paid 30 million Euros for Jordan Pickford but
the England stopper justified his price tag at the World Cup. His moment came in the Round of 16 tie against Colombia which
England won to register their first ever win on penalties in the World Cup. Pickford grew in confidence through the world cup
and now it will be tough for Everton to keep the 24-year-old away from prospective buyers.
1. Kylian Mbappe – France
The Best Young player of the World Cup is already is a superstar and he confirmed his stardom by winning the World Cup at
the age of 19 for France. He is also the first teenager since Pele in 1958 to score in a World Cup final. He scored 4 goals at
the World Cup and is attracting attention from Real Madrid to replace Ronaldo at Santiago Bernabeu. French club Paris St-
Germain have already signed Mbappe on Loan and are all set to pay close to 180 Million Euros to keep the Frenchman in
Paris as per agreement. But Real Madrid & rest of the big spending clubs might just break the bank to sign the star.
19y 207d – Kylian Mbappé is the 2nd youngest player to score in a @FIFAWorldCup final, after Pelé (17y 249d) in 1958 for
Brazil. Anointed.#WorldCupFinal #WorldCup #FRA #CRO pic.twitter.com/RAX9fOPWL0
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) July 15, 2018
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Written by: Yash Chawla. Yash is former Sports Anchor of NDTV. With over 9 years of
experience as a Sports Journalist, Yash now sails with Crowdynews.com
The perfect storm: A daring rescue
attempt is underway to save
young lives in Thailand
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Tham Luang Caves in Thailand.
As the world watches the World Cup excitement from Russia, another heart-wrenching football story is being played out in
the Tham Luang caves in Northern Thailand.
On June 23, 2018, 12 boys in the Wild Boars football team, and their coach, started exploring the long cave system after
practice during a torrential downpour. When her son did not return home that evening, one of the mothers alerted local
authorities who immediately started a search for the boys.
Soon they found bicycles belonging to the boys at the mouth of the cave. It became apparent that the boys were trapped
inside because the heavy rain had flooded the cave. Many feared the worst and parents set up a vigil outside the cave.
Experienced divers went into the cave twice but had to retreat as water levels were high. But then 12 days later, a miracle!
Two divers reached an inner sanctum of the cave and discovered the team alive!
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The challenge to get them out remained. Options included:
having them wait for months for the water to recede,
drilling through the top of the cave (dangerous and time-consuming), or
training the boys to swim and dive (many couldn’t do either).
Food, medicine and oxygen lines were sent down to help them survive, and pumps were siphoning gallons of water, but the
incessant rain was not helping, and tragically, one of the divers lost his life trying to reach the boys.
Finally, authorities used a break in the weather to begin a risky rescue. On July 8, to the sound of deafening cheers, four of
the boys were brought to safety by courageous divers. The illustration below shows how the children were brought out.
Operations were halted at night and resumed the next day.
On the second day of the mission, four more boys were rescued, leaving four remaining boys and their soccer coach. We are
hopeful that they will be brought out safely in a third and final mission today.
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We wish them all the luck in the world and hope this story has the best ending for the footballers and their families. Several
teams from the World Cup have sent their best wishes to these young footballers, and FIFA has invited them to Russia to see
the World Cup Finals next weekend!
UPDATE ON JULY 10, 2018: ALL PLAYERS AND THEIR COACH HAVE BEEN RESCUED!
Written by: Pereena Lamba. Pereena is a freelance writer, editor and creative consultant .
She is also co-author of Totally Mumbai.
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Live it Up! The official video of the
FIFA World Cup song is out!
One of the FIFA World Cup 2018 songs is called ‘Live it Up’. It is sung by Nicky Jam and features Will Smith and Era Istrefi. A
couple of the others are ‘Colors’ by Jason Derulo and ‘All of the Pain’ by Shakira.
They have just released the official video of’Live it Up’.
Check it out and let us know what you think!
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