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Maradona sees Brazil ‘on the way’ to World Cup title

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Moscow, July 3 (IANS) Argentine football legend Diego Maradona believes Brazil are “on the way” in Russia to their sixth World Cup title following their 2-0 defeat of Mexico in the Round-of-16 on Monday.

Neymar and Roberto Firmino struck second-half goals in Samara as Brazil booked a place in the quarter-finals against Belgium, reports Xinhua news agency.

“I saw a team that is solid and on the way to the title,” Maradona said on his Venezuelan television programme, De la Mano del Diez.

“I like (Brazil coach) Tite a lot. Mexico wanted to play like they did against Germany, giving everything. You can’t ask for anything more than that from Mexico.”

Maradona criticized Italian referee Gianluca Rocchi for allowing an altercation between Neymar and Miguel Layun to go unpunished.

The game was delayed for more than four minutes after Layun appeared to deliberately step on Neymar’s leg, prompting the Brazilian forward to writhe on the ground in apparent agony.

“Neymar has to decide. He either makes us laugh or he makes us cry. The stamp by the Mexican (Layun) was something to cry about but when seeing him run afterwards, it made us laugh,” Maradona said. “What is going on? It’s either a yellow card for the Mexican or yellow for Neymar for simulation.”

Asked if he would return to coach Argentina’s national team, the 1986 World Cup winner replied: “Yes, I would and I wouldn’t ask for anything in return.”

Maradona was in charge of Argentina at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where the team were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Germany.

The Albiceleste were knocked out in the Round-of-16 in Russia with a 3-4 loss to France. Current coach Jorge Sampaoli is contracted until 2022.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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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.

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