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NOTES/ From Messi and Mbappe to Germany's failure: The beauty and the ugly of the World Cup

2022-12-19 18:40:35Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
NOTES/ From Messi and Mbappe to Germany's failure: The beauty and the ugly
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The World Cup is over, it's time for balance. Some things were expected, there are also unexpected ones. It is certain that there were positives and negatives in Qatar 2022. From the consecration of Messi, to the confirmation of Mbappe, to the disastrous performance of the hosts and the surprises of Morocco, Japan and Saudi Arabia, at least in the first match, where he defeated the new world champions.

MESSI 10 – The last trophy came, the one he was missing, the most important. He raised the World Cup in the sky of Doha, completing a fabulous career. Day showed at the age of 35 that he could take the last step to become great: character. After emerging from Barcelona's defensive shell, he was able to become a technical and substantial leader. The absolute protagonist of Qatar 2022.

MBAPPE 9 – The day, practically alone, to keep alive a France that seemed disfigured in the final. Top scorer with 8 goals, the only one in history to score 4 goals in the final. All this without turning 24 years old. The future is his (even the present actually).

OUNAHI 8.5 – Mark must be shared with Morocco's teammates and technical staff. But he was the real surprise of the World Cup. He is the symbol of the African national team. Midfield leader, knows how to do everything. Close, pass, cut up, vertical, cross and shoot. Now the whole world is looking for it.

MODRIC 7.5 – At the age of 37, he still looks like a boy. He leads Croatia to 3rd place (4 years ago 2nd place in Russia) and is one of the best midfielders in the world. He took his team by the hand, with genius assists and fantastic shots. He has a mobility that you don't find in anyone his age.

MORIYASU 7 – The Japan coach presented a well-organised team, surgical when defending and murderous on the counter-attack. Germany and Spain know it well. Possible two world champion teams is enough to understand the strength of Japan. The sin that the penalties with Croatia took him out. Lack of experience in the international arena.

RENARD 7 – With the face of one who has seen everything in life, the itinerant coach of Saudi Arabia defeated the national team in his debut, which eventually won the World Cup. With a perfect plan. Unlucky in the rest, where he played at a higher level for a technically not so good team.

VAN GAAL 6 – His grade is a mix between the result achieved, a quarter-final which is not bad for this Netherlands, and the quality of his game. Van Gaal has for some time abandoned the pronounced attacking game, but a little offensive from someone like him is legitimate to spoil it...

LUIS ENRIQUE 5 – His Spain were one of the few teams that had strategic landmarks as a club side. It has been criticized for its possession fixation. A negative grade is associated with a quick exit from the stage. He gave a lot of confidence to young players who in other countries would not have been included in the national team.

NEYMAR 4.5 – He was not at the level of his teammates at PSG. It was the last World Cup and he was never able to make the difference, despite the physical problems that always plague him on important occasions. It seemed more of a weight for Tito than a 'weapon' for the Seleção, who were eliminated in the quarter-finals, as in Russia.

DE BRUYNE 4 – All of Belgium failed at the World Cup, but much more was expected of their technical leader. The Belgians are at the end of a cycle, but there is no doubt that one of the best midfielders in the world had to show something of what he does in the Premier League.

FLICK 4 – Germany were unlucky with their coach debuting in a competition of this level. There was uncertainty in the choice of a centre-forward and it contributed to the quick elimination of Germany, who were seen as favourites. The generational change is not his fault, but for Japan not to get through the group, there is no excuse.

SERBIA 3 – One of the biggest disappointments of Qatar 2022, knowing the immense potential it has. Coach Stojkovic could not give an identity to a group of high-level players. Very poor performances and only one point taken against Cameroon.

QATAR 2 – Asian Champions 2019, an America's Cup thanks to the 'wild card' and years of preparation for this home event. But the level was still very weak. Difficulty passing the ball to a friend even at a distance of two meters and three losses. The worst World Cup performance by a host country. /SportMediaset


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