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Soares aims to keep it tight when Portugal meet Uruguay in last 16
Moscow, June 27 (IANS) Portugal defender Cedric Soares says his side will continue with their pragmatic approach when they face Uruguay in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup on Saturday.
Iran’s late penalty which secured a 1-1 draw in Portugal’s last Group B match saw the latter knocked off the top spot by Spain and they now face a tough tie in Sochi against Group A winners, Uruguay, reports Xinhua news agency.
The South Americans’ 3-0 win against Russia means they have progressed to the next round by scoring five goals and conceding none.
Portugal have not impressed thus far, but just like Uruguay the reigning European champions have made a virtue of their solid defence and Soares isn’t about to start changing their style of play now.
“The most important thing is to win and that is our aim in every game,” he said in a press event on Wednesday.
Despite all the talk of Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s triumph in France two years ago was based on a defence which conceded just four goals in six matches, three of which came in a group game against Hungary, with just one in the knockout stages.
“Every team has its own strategy and we have ours. No matter if the game is spectacular or not, our number one goal for now is to beat Uruguay,” said Soares, who was not worried about the late penalty decision where he was harshly adjudged to have committed deliberate handball.
“The World Cup is tough and our goal was to get to the knockouts, which we have done,” he explained. “The next game is going to be difficult but we are European champions and have proved our quality in the past,” the defender said.
Soares is also not intimidated by the fact that Uruguay are unbeaten in 2018. “We know they haven’t lost and we know their players very well; they are a strong team,” he concluded.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.