Morocco has become the second African country to win the ongoing World Cup tournament, with a 2-0 victory over Belgium. With their performance today, all I can say is that the North Africans deserved to win against a stumbling Belgium team. Morocco started well in the first half and should have taken the lead after Ziyech scored from a free kick, but Romain Sass was offside when the ball was played.
Morocco maintained their form in the second half, and were rewarded with 17 minutes remaining when Abdelhamid Sabiri delivered a whipped cross that Thibaut Courtois couldn't keep out. The Red Devils pressed for an equalizer, but Aboukhlal scored in injury time to prevent a Belgium comeback, thanks to a beautiful assist from Ziyech. Moroccans won 2-0.
Here's how the table looks after Belgium's loss to Morocco.
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Liverpool can complete Jürgen Klopp midfield with 'spectacular' Ł30m transfer Lionel Messi loves
Liverpool are looking for a midfielder and are fans of a player who Lionel Messi described as spectacular. FSG must deliver the 'Ł30m' transfer for Jürgen Klopp. With the World Cup in full swing, it was unavoidable that Liverpool would be linked with a number of the tournament's breakout stars — it happens every time.
Despite his brilliant strike against Mexico, Liverpool would not be reacting by signing Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández in January, according to Portuguese outlet Record.
Liverpool were interested in the 21-year-old during the summer, according to Sky Sports, but the Reds did not make a move. Instead, Fernández was allowed to transfer to Benfica from River Plate for a fee (via Fabrizio Romano)
With the World Cup underway, it was unavoidable that Liverpool would be linked with a number of the tournament's breakout stars — it happens every time.
Despite his brilliant strike against Mexico, Liverpool would not be reacting by signing Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández in January, as suggested by Portuguese outlet Record.
Liverpool were interested in the 21-year-old during the summer, according to Sky Sports, but the Reds ultimately decided not to make a move. Instead, Fernández was allowed to join Benfica from River Plate for a fee of €10 million plus €8 million in add-ons (a total package worth only Ł15.5 million).Now, signing the Argentine could cost three times that — Transfermarkt's Ł30m valuation appears to be on the low side. The price may rise further following an impressive performance for his country at the World Cup, as well as interest from Barcelona and Manchester City, among others (via the Daily Mail), but that is the model that Liverpool has followed.
They, like others like Moisés Caicedo, have chosen to reduce the risk of signing a player with limited experience from another continent by paying a premium in the knowledge that the player has already adjusted to European football and will be that bit older by the time he arrives at Anfield.
Other examples include Darwin Nez, who was also brought in from Benfica, where Liverpool let other teams take the initial risk, knowing that the player would be available in the future for the right price.
Fernández's first international goal, against Mexico on Saturday, was a thing of beauty, but he offers far more than just showmanship.
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