Sports
Sweden gave its all against Italy: Loew
Berlin, Nov 15 (IANS) Germany’s chief coach Joachim Loew heaped praise on Sweden and said they deserve to be congratulated for defending well and giving their 100 per cent against Italy in the 2018 football World Cup qualifying playoff.
Sweden defeated Italy on a 1-0 aggregate in the qualifiers to book a spot in the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Monday.
“We can’t influence the draw,” the German coach was quoted as saying by Fox Sports.
“Everything can happen. In Italy’s case, I congratulate the Swedes. I saw the game, they defended well and gave everything,” Loew added.
The 57-year-old also said that it is sad that Italy and Chile could not qualify for the upcoming football World Cup.
“But I think it’s sad for Italy, because for such a big tournament (it’s a pity). If Germany or France or even Brazil or Argentina (miss out), for me there is something missing without the Italian team,” Loew said.
“It’s also sad that Chile isn’t qualified, they didn’t manage it. For Italy though, it is kind of a chance for a new beginning. Some of their players are ending their careers.
“I have the biggest respect for those players, that played not only for Juventus, but also those that played in the national team. Gianluigi Buffon — biggest respect. (Leonardo) Bonucci or also De Rossi or the others. That’s pure class,” Loew added.
–IANS
sam/dg
The left-handed batsman from Haryana is garnering praise from all quarters for the way he’s finishing games regularly in the most exciting IPL season.
Gavaskar reckons Tewatia’s whirlwind knock in Sharjah (in IPL 2020) where he smashed West Indies pacer Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in an over, gave him the confidence that he belongs to the big stage.
Speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Gavaskar said, “That assault on Sheldon Cottrell in Sharjah gave him the belief to do the impossible and the confidence that he belongs here. We saw the impossible (he did with the bat) the other day as well. There’s no twitching or touching the pads (which shows a batter’s nervousness) when he bats in the death overs. He just waits for the ball to be delivered and plays his shots. He’s got all the shots in the book, but most importantly his temperament to stay cool in a crisis is brilliant.”
Gavaskar has also nicknamed the 28-year-old cricketer the ‘ice-man’ and lauded Tewatia’s ability to remain unruffled during the tense moments.
Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration
Casino Days Reveal Internal Data on Most Popular Smartphones
Meghalaya Reserves Legalized Gambling and Sports Betting for Tourists
IPL 20202 UPDATE: KXIP vs MI IPL Dream11 Team Prediction for Today Match, Update Point Table of all Team.
In a Live debate AAP leader Syed Asad Abbas hurls abuses to BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma.
‘India’s Most Wanted’ trailer out Arjun Kapoor on hunt of Osama-Bin-Laden
Time to move on: Sonakshi on Shatrughan’s joining Congress
