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World Cup 2022, Day 14: Round of 16 kicks off
The Netherlands will conflict with USA and Australia will tackle Argentina on Day 14 of the World Cup in Qatar.
We’re lastly right here — the Spherical of 16 on the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Two knockout matches are scheduled for Saturday – December 3, 2022 – the 14th day of the match.
- Netherlands vs USA (Khalifa Worldwide Stadium, 6pm/15:00 GMT)
- Argentina vs Australia (Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, 10pm/19:00 GMT)
Netherlands vs USA
All eyes are on injured USA attacker Christian Pulisic – the costliest participant in North American historical past – and whether or not he’ll stage a knockout-round comeback on Saturday following a tumble on the internet in his daring, game-winning, purpose towards Iran that secured his staff’s place within the final 16.
It’s unclear if Pulisic, who sustained a pelvic contusion, will begin towards the Dutch, who edged Senegal to clinch Group A. The Chelsea winger’s absence could be a vital setback to the US lineup, the youngest staff on common in Qatar, who haven’t superior past the quarter-finals in 90 years.
“I’m taking it day-by-day for now and I’ll do every thing in my energy to work with this medical staff and ensure I can play,” Pulisic, 24, stated at coaching camp with the US squad on Thursday.
The Netherlands will look to celebrity Cody Gakpo, who has scored 3 times in Qatar, in addition to striker Memphis Depay to repel a younger and artful US squad.
Argentina vs Australia
Argentina, rebounding from a gap defeat towards Saudi Arabia and having jetted previous Mexico and Poland to prime Group C, are closely favoured towards Australia. The Argentinians are ranked 35 factors forward of the Socceroos.
Notably, captain Lionel Messi’s profession hangs within the steadiness on Saturday. For Messi, who has netted two targets in Qatar however has but to win a World Cup, Saturday’s match could possibly be his final World Cup sport if Argentina tanks, spelling the tip of an illustrious profession.
Argentina winger Angel Di Maria, who was taken off the sphere throughout Argentina’s win over Poland, will possible begin however it isn’t but confirmed.
“We are going to break our backs on this pitch to compete, we all know how troublesome this World Cup is, that is soccer,” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni stated on Friday.
Australia, Group D runners-up, enjoying of their first knockout spherical, cruised into the final 16 with 1-0 wins over Denmark and Tunisia, regardless of a crushing 4-1 loss to France.
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Zelenskyy lambastes Putin over Christmas strikes: 'What could be more inhumane?'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy excoriated Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday for launching attacks against energy infrastructure on Christmas Day.
Zelenskyy suggested the attacks were “inhumane,” but said they would not ruin Christmas.
“Today, Putin deliberately chose Christmas for an attack. What could be more inhumane? Over 70 missiles, including ballistic ones, and more than a hundred attack drones. The targets are our energy infrastructure. They continue to fight for a blackout in Ukraine,” he declared in a post on X.
The Russian Defence Ministry acknowledged a “massive strike” on its part, saying it hit energy facilities that supported Ukraine’s “military-industrial complex,” Reuters reported.
“The aim of the strike was achieved. All facilities have been hit,” the ministry said.
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Strikes against Ukrainian fuel and energy sources involved 78 air, ground and sea-launched missiles, in addition to 106 Shaheds and other kinds of drones, Ukraine’s air force claimed, according to The Associated Press.
“Unfortunately, there have been hits. As of now, there are power outages in several regions. Power engineers are working to restore power supply as soon as possible,” Zelenskyy noted.
Still, the Ukrainian leader declared that “Russian evil will not break Ukraine and will not spoil Christmas.”
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The U.S. has provided billions of dollars’ worth of aid to help Ukraine fight the Russian onslaught that erupted in 2022, but Americans and their congressional representatives have been divided regarding whether the U.S. should continue supplying aid to Ukraine.
President-elect Trump, who will take office on Jan. 20, has called for a cease-fire and negotiations.
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In a post on Truth Social this month, Trump declared that “Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness. They have ridiculously lost 400,000 soldiers, and many more civilians. There should be an immediate ceasefire and negotiations should begin.”
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.
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Five journalists killed in Israeli strike near Gaza hospital
Journalists from Al-Quds Today were covering events at al-Awda Hospital when their vehicle was struck.
Five journalists have been killed in an Israeli strike in the vicinity of a hospital in central Gaza, according to Palestinian authorities and media reports.
The journalists from the Al-Quds Today channel were covering events near al-Awda Hospital, located in the Nuseirat refugee camp, when their broadcasting van was hit by an Israeli air strike, Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif reported early on Thursday morning.
Footage from the scene circulating on social media shows a vehicle engulfed in flames.
A screenshot taken from a video of the white-coloured van shows the word “press” in large red lettering across the back of the vehicle.
The deceased journalists have been named as Fadi Hassouna, Ibrahim al-Sheikh Ali, Mohammed al-Ladah, Faisal Abu al-Qumsan and Ayman al-Jadi.
Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif said that Ayman al-Jadi had been waiting for his wife in front of the hospital while she was in labour to give birth to their first child.
Breaking: Five journalists lost their lives after their vehicle was incinerated in an Israeli airstrike targeting the broadcasting van of “Al-Quds Today” channel while covering events near Al-Awda Hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/oiAmxgZwO5
— أنس الشريف Anas Al-Sharif (@AnasAlSharif0) December 26, 2024
Civil defence teams retrieved the bodies of the victims and extinguished a fire at the scene, the Quds News Network said.
There was no immediate comment from Israeli authorities.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) earlier this month condemned Israel’s killing of four Palestinian journalists in the space of a week, calling on the international community to hold the country accountable for its attacks against the media.
At least 141 journalists have been killed in Israel’s war in Gaza since October 7, 2023, according to the CPJ.
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Consejos para disfrutar de las celebraciones de fin de año, sin estrés
NUEVA YORK (AP) — Todos conocemos los factores de estrés: obligaciones sociales, rencillas familiares, divisiones políticas, estrés financiero y el deseo de mantenerse alegre y generoso todo el tiempo.
Así que aquí va un recordatorio sobre cómo desterrar a tu perfeccionista interior y disfrutar verdaderamente de la temporada festiva:
“Realmente ayuda dejar de lado algunos de los ‘deberías’”, dice Lynn F. Bufka, jefa de práctica de la Asociación Estadounidense de Psicología. “Decide cuál es la cosa que más importa, y las cosas que te brindan más alegría, y suelta las demás”.
Las tradiciones pueden cambiar y evolucionar, y cuanto más flexibles sean las cosas, más fácil será para todos, dice Bufka.
“Concentra tu energía en crear un espacio cálido para que las personas que amas se reúnan y relajen, se pongan al día y celebren unos a otros. Eso es literalmente todo lo que importa”, concuerda Lauren Iannotti, editora en jefe de Real Simple.
Algunos consejos:
Concéntrate en lo que te hace feliz
Podrías decidir que la conversación es tu objetivo principal y no preocuparte en absoluto por la decoración, dice Bufka. O si la decoración de la mesa es lo que amas, invierte tu energía allí y no te preocupes tanto por otros aspectos.
“Idealmente, debería tratarse de enfocarse en el amor, y eso no significa lo mismo para todos”, dice Bufka.
Permite que otros hagan las cosas por ti.
“La gente quiere ayudar, ¡déjalos!”, dice Iannotti. “Si no te ENCANTA cocinar todas esas guarniciones, o tienes poco tiempo, no hay ninguna vergüenza en aceptar que tu hermana haga el relleno. O busca ayuda de los profesionales: apoya a un restaurante local haciendo un pedido de catering”.
Otra opción es que “cada uno traiga un plato distintivo”, dice Ianotti. “Ahorrarás tiempo y dinero en la preparación y la cocina y tus invitados podrán mostrar sus habilidades”.
Darte permiso para tomar atajos
“Está bien si la casa está un poco desordenada o si la cena se sirve unos minutos tarde”, dice Iannotti. “Si las personas que has invitado están más interesadas en evaluar tu desempeño que en pasar un buen rato, pueden discutirlo con su terapeuta”. (Por cierto, no lo están, añade ella).
Y no dudes en dejar que la gente se sirva por sí misma, cuando sea posible. “Si no tienes tiempo para jugar a ser el barman, crea una bebida insignia con anticipación que puedas servir a todos tus invitados. También puedes simplemente dejar algunos mezcladores para que los invitados se sirvan y hagan sus propias creaciones”, sugiere Caroline Utz, directora editorial y de estrategia en The Spruce.
Está bien tener tiempo a solas
Las cosas funcionarán lo suficientemente bien si no lo supervisas todo, así que cuídate. Tómate pausas o caminatas si eso te ayuda a mantenerte centrado.
“Aunque el mindfulness se está convirtiendo en un término demasiado utilizado en la sociedad actual, hay algo valioso que podemos tomar de esto y aplicar a la temporada de fin de año”, dice Brook Choulet, psiquiatra deportiva y de rendimiento de concierge y fundadora de Choulet Performance Psychiatry.
Ella recomienda “programar microdescansos intencionales” para hacer algo que disfrutes.
“Por ejemplo, podrías programar una llamada telefónica con un amigo de otro estado, tomar un paseo de 15 minutos al aire libre, o incluso ajustar el temporizador y tomar un baño de 15 minutos sin interrupciones”, dijo.
Espera algo de discordia y no te alarmes por ello
“Si te preocupa la polarización y entrar en conversaciones incómodas, intenta pensar en maneras en que puedas terminar una conversación o cambiarla de dirección”, dice Bufka.
Ella recomienda preparar algunas frases de antemano para ayudar a terminar la conversación o cambiarla de dirección.
En resumen, tener la intención de una temporada festiva menos perfecta puede ser justo lo que necesitas.
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Katherine Roth cubre temas de vida y estilo y otros temas para The Associated Press desde Nueva York.
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Esta historia fue traducida del inglés por un editor de AP con la ayuda de una herramienta de inteligencia artificial generativa.
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