Blog of the World Cup: Xhaka is strongly criticized after losing to Sweden

10:23

Where is Messi? The Argentine press is looking for Lionel Messi. "Few people know what he thinks in those hours," the Argentinean newspaper "Capital" of the Messiah's birthplace, Rosario, wrote Wednesday. Messi had left Russia individually after the World Cup. Messi has not commented on his future in the national team since then.

There are indications that he and his wife and three sons are on a desert island somewhere in the world. There, where nobody knows him, writes "The capital". We assume: He is in Madeira. There you only know Cristiano Ronaldo.

09:58

Abduction. Nigeria's father, John Obi Mikel, was kidnapped at the FIFA World Cup in Nigeria. The father was released in the meantime and was not injured.

In Nigeria, the abduction of wealthy people or their families is not uncommon. Victims are usually released as soon as a ransom has been paid. John Obi Mikel now wants to work for an improvement of the security situation. "We are undergoing a flood of terrible attacks in some parts of the country that have already sown insecurity among the citizens," Obi Mikel told the BBC. Regardless of the social class, everyone deserves to feel "safe, because life becomes riskier than ever". (dpa / clr)

John Obi Mikel. (Image: Matthew Childs / Reuters)

09:33

England wins on penalties, no joke. Probably the mother of England Jesse Lingard turned off the television last night when he entered the penalty shoot and began to prepare the Sunday roast as a consolation for the son who would retire to the World Cup in penalties. Then the phone rang.

09:18

Very detailed information. The Uruguayan Edinson Cavani contracted a bruise of 48x29x17 millimeters in the calf against Portugal. We know it very well because, surprisingly, the Uruguayan association has published the survey report on Twitter. If Cavani can play France in the quarter-finals on Friday is debatable.

09:02

Confident. Xherdan Shaqiri says after the exit of the World Cup from the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet:

"We were the best team all the game."

08:43

After all. A Swiss scored a goal yesterday in stoppage time: Philipp Senderos.

08:39

Brutal anti-sports behavior. In the 55th minute, referee Mark Geiger whistled a penalty for England. A group of Colombians do not want to accept this and speak violently to the referee. The Colombian Johan Mojic is enjoying the moment. Not judged by the referee, he mistreats the penalty box with his foot. It remains: a hole.

In fact, the ball rolls when Harry Kane tries to position it. But he does not let him get away with it and exploits the penalty at 1: 0. For Mojic, gross unsportsmanlike behavior could have consequences

08:14

Who digs a pit for others. Before the match, Swedish right-back Mikael Lustig had announced a major attempt to provoke the Xhaka, known as the "burnt head", so that he could be taken to an unauthorized action and sent in the field. The Swede himself had the damage at the end. Because the two, Xhaka and Lustig, received a yellow card. For the Swedes, it was the second warning at this World Cup. That means he's not allowed to play against England in the quarter-finals.

In Xhaka, this does not cause joy: "On the contrary, I am so sorry for him that he can not be there." Lustig apologized to him.

Do not think it's funny: Mikael Lustig gets a yellow card. (Photo: Zurab Kurtsikidze / EPA)

08:02

Criticism of Xhaka. Granite Xhaka has been heavily criticized by former British international Phil Neville. The BBC expert said that Xhaka had conceded the goal, was disciplined and "just not the type of player I like". And he would probably be sitting in the cabin thinking that he had made a good match because he had some cross passports tied to his opponent. Xhaka responded with surprise, but also obviously relaxed at the criticism.When asked if he knew Neville personally, he replied, "No. And I do not want to know him either." (dpa / clr)

Xhaka calmly reacts to Phil Neville's harsh criticism (Image: Georgi Licovski / EPA)

07:44

German fans. A few hundred Schweiter fans watched the round of 16 in St. Petersburg – and about the same number of Germans. months ago.Set, the Germans would play the group winners and in the eighth round in St. Petersburg against the Swiss.It came differently.Nevertheless, they have not missed it. opportunity to visit the game equipped with a German flag and a black jersey and bl

The "Süddeutsche Zeitung" wrote: "It was a knockout round, in which both teams failed. the last decisive pass. Almost always the penultimate was hanging somewhere. But many others have applauded people in black and white. In the meantime, they are not so spoiled anymore.

Finally, others play badly: The German fans obviously appreciate the match between Switzerland and Sweden. (Image: Henry Romero / Reuters)

07:40

Not good enough. Vladimir Petkovic says after the Swiss World Cup at the press conference:

"Sweden did what it can – against us, it was enough"

How to Judge the World Cup of Swiss, read our comment here:

Vladimir Petkovic is disappointed. (Image: Laurent Gillieron / Keystone)

07:35

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