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Aussie Reporter Bombarded After Insisting Ronaldo Is Better Than Messi

2022-12-17T17:48:33Z

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reporter Sam McClure has been hammered by football fans online after declaring is a superior player to . It was a bizarre take on Wednesday (AEDT), given Messi had just guided Argentina to the World Cup final, virtually on his own. The superstar, 35, turned back the clock, scoring a first-half penalty before his scintillating assist for teammate Julian Álvarez in the 69th minute sealed a 3-0 win over Croatia. In contrast, Qatar was a World Cup to forget for Portuguese star Ronaldo, 37, who was on the bench in the round of 16 versus Switzerland and also his nation's shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Morocco in the quarter-finals. McClure tweeted his admiration for Ronaldo, declaring Messi 'took cash to play in a farm league' (in France) as the reason why he was the inferior footballer in his eyes. Lionel Messi was outstanding for Argentina in their World Cup semi-final - but didn't impress AFL reporter Sam McClure McClure tweeted his belief Portugal star Ronaldo was a more complete player after dominating in England, Spain and Italy at club level across his career 'Please. Ronaldo has dominated England, Spain and Italy,' his tweet began. 'Messi played for one team (Barcelona) and then took cash to play in a farm league (for PSG). 'They're both extraordinary; but the overhyped Messi adulation is nauseating.' It didn't take long for some of McClure's 42,000 plus followers to bite. Sydney Morning Herald football journalist Vince Rugari responded with 'Oh no Sammy what are you doing bro' before 60 Minutes reporter Tom Steinfort declared 'I fear for your comments section…and your sanity.' Please. Ronaldo has dominated England, Spain and Italy. Messi played for one team and then took cash to play in a farm league. They're both extraordinary; but the overhyped Messi adulation is nauseating. — Sam McClure (@sam_mcclure) RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Cricket identity Andy Maher then weighed into the chat, jokingly asking 'Samuel, have you watched the lad (Messi) play? McClure's followers weren't finished yet, with one describing his tweets and journalism as 'nauseating.' 'We say players aren't loyal enough then a player like Messi stays at his club (Barcelona) for 95 per cent of his career and [https://sportsjournal.blob.core.windows.net/blog/Pakistan-born-Imran-Tahir-credits-spouse-Sumayya-for-his-switch-to-South-Africa.html sportsjournal.blob.core.windows.net] you use it as an argument as to why he isn't the best,' he responded to McClure's tweet. 'Average take from an average 'journo.' Stick to the Sherrin.' Another suggested McClure 'stay in his lane' while a third was far more cutting, stating 'stick to Aussie Rules champ! You've got no idea.' adverts.addToArray({"pos":"inread_player"})Advertisement

Starc Charges Towards 300 Test Wickets

2022-12-17T17:42:57Z

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Conquering the mental side of cricket has helped quick Mitchell Starc charge towards 300 Test wickets. The left-armer is only four scalps away from becoming the seventh Australian to reach the milestone. Starc is every chance achieve the feat during the first Test against South Africa at the Gabba, starting on Saturday. Part of the 32-year-old's lasting success has been to pay less attention to media scrutiny. The late Shane Warne was Starc's harshest critic, but the legendary legspinner declared his often scathing analysis wasn't personal. Warne, who is Australia's all-time leading Test wicket-taker, said just before his death in March that he would happily "have a beer" with Starc to discuss the criticism. "The disappointing part or the sad part is that we never got to have that conversation," Starc said. "It's part of cricket, you're going to have your critics and everyone is entitled to have an opinion. "I did with everything (take things personally) - I was someone who listened to and read everything. "That year we had multiple broadcasters start (2018-19), everyone coming in with radio, that's when it really doubled down on the noise and it really got away from (me). "That's where I learnt best to let things go and only worry about the groups that mattered most to me. "That was a point where it changed a fair bit for, where I chose not to read things and it's continued on where it doesn't matter." Former NSW teammate Usman Khawaja is proud of how Starc has transformed from an "emotional" tearaway to a senior voice of the Australian team. "He always had the skills but it was more about what was going up there (in his head) for him, which is a lot of the case for all international players and he's found a way through it," the left-handed opener said on Thursday. "Had a lot of ups and downs which I think just makes you stronger as a cricketer and as a person in general. "He doesn't listen to much of the white noise. "He's actually got a lot more skills now than before." Starc has prioritised international cricket, [https://sportsjournal.blob.core.windows.net/blog/John-Cena-and-His-Wife-Shay-Shariatzadeh-Get-Married-All-Over-Again-Nearly-2-Years-After-Secret-Nuptials.html https://sportsjournal.blob.core.windows.net/blog/John-Cena-and-His-Wife-Shay-Shariatzadeh-Get-Married-All-Over-Again-Nearly-2-Years-After-Secret-Nuptials.html] turning down the riches on offers in the Indian Premier League. A combination of injury and workload has led to Starc skipping the lucrative T20 tournament since 2015 when he played for Royal Challengers Bangalore, missing out on millions of dollars. While conceding missing the IPL for so many years had "not been great for the back pocket", Starc said it had helped him stay fresh to perform for Australia. "If I look at the last couple of years of Test cricket, that decision has certainly helped it," he said on Thursday. "Just the holistic approach to life and being able to see that when both of us (him and wife, Alyssa) have a little bit of time away from cricket, mentally and physically it's been hugely beneficial and probably paid for itself. "If I look at the last two years, they've probably been my most consistent couple of years in Test cricket." AUSTRALIA'S LEADING TEST WICKET-TAKERS (* denotes still playing) 1. Shane Warne 708 2. Glenn McGrath 563 3. Nathan Lyon 450* 4. Dennis Lillee 355 5. Mitchell Johnson 303 6. Brett Lee 310 7. Mitchell Starc 296* adverts.addToArray({"pos":"inread_player"})Advertisement

Cricket Australia Leads Tribute To Slain Queensland Police Officers

2022-12-17T17:37:26Z

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Police officers choked back tears as the Australian Test side paid tribute to slain Police constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow before the first Test against . A contingent of Queensland Police Service representatives including Commissioner Katarina Carroll APM and Acting Inspector Wayne Clayton were invited onto the field at the Gabba in for the tribute. Many of the officers fought back tears as Cricket Australia MC James Sherry read the tribute to the offers slain in a hail of gunfire after responding to a missing person report at a property at Wieambilla in Queensland's Western Downs this week. Queensland Police Officers fight back tears as they pay their respects to Constable Matthew Arnold, 26, and Constable Rachel McCrow, 29 Steve Smith of Australia consoles a Queensland Police Servic 'Today we're joined by members from the Queensland Police Service … these members stand together today to pay tribute to their colleagues and the community they serve. 'Members, as you can see, we are extremely grateful to those that are currently serving, extremely grateful to all those past and presently serving in the Queensland Police Service and across the country who bravely put their lives at risk to protect our families in the line of duty. Tears flowed as police and the cricketing public paid tribute to the tragic loss of life that occurred in the Western Downs of Queensland Both the Australian and South African players stood arm-in-arm during the tribute with cricket juniors also joining the tribute Yuggara Elder Aunty Deborah Sandy also honoured the fallen officers and Mr Dare in her Welcome to Country. 'To the familes and the families of the courageous neighbour who lost his life, our hearts sincere condolences from the Yuggara people of the great South East,' she said, 'To all those who serve and to the family members.' The Queensland Police Service has been rocked by the tragedy that also saw two other officers escape with their lives Commissioner Katarina Carroll APM (right) pays her respects during the tribute with young QPS constables The respectful crowd gave the attending Queensland Police Service representatives a long round of applause and also marked a minute silence with the cricket players. Fans also honoured the constables and Mr Dare on social media. 'Watching the start of the cricket and seeing the Queensland Police Officers cry at the tribute to their fallen brother and sister is just about the most touching thing I've seen. Love and strength to @QldPolice,' 2GB host Luke Grant posted. 'The GABBA paying respect to the Queensland police officers who recently lost their lives in the line of duty. Respect,' ex-NRL star Ashton Sims tweeted. 'Moving opening to Test match morning as tribute is paid to Queensland police officers who were killed last week and an indigenous leader welcomes players and fans,' South Africa ESPN correspondent Firdose Moonda added. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share adverts.addToArray({"pos":"inread_player"})Advertisement

ICC Rates Rawalpindi Pitch apos;below Average apos; After Pakistan V England...

2022-12-17T17:31:47Z

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Dec 13 (Reuters) - Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has been handed one demerit point after the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday rated the pitch for the first test between Pakistan and England as "below average". England won the test by 74 runs after posting 657 all out in the first innings and [https://playershouse.z13.web.core.windows.net/ playershouse.z13.web.core.windows.net] 264-7 declared in the second. Pakistan made 579 in the first innings before they were bundled out for 268 in the second. "It was a very flat pitch which gave almost no assistance to any type of bowler. That was the main reason why batters scored very fast and both sides posted huge totals," said Andy Pycroft of the governing body's elite panel of match referees. "The pitch hardly deteriorated during the course of the match. Since there was very little in it for the bowlers, I found the pitch to be 'below average' as per the ICC guidelines." Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ramiz Raja had described the pitch as "embarrassing", saying it was "not a good advert for cricket". It was the venue's second demerit point after the pitch used for the first test between Pakistan and Australia in March was also rated as "below average". That match ended in a draw. Venues can be suspended for a year if they pick up five demerit points and for two years if they pick up 10. Demerit points remain active for a rolling five years. (Reporting by Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford ) adverts.addToArray({"pos":"inread_player"})Advertisement

Cricket Legend Wasim Akram Reveals apos;pathetic apos; Treatment From Qantas

2022-12-17T17:25:17Z

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cricket great Wasim Akram has publicly savaged for his 'pathetic treatment', vowing to never again fly with 's most popular airline. Akram, 56, claimed he was due to board a flight from Dallas to on Tuesday, only for it to be cancelled. The man dubbed the 'Sultan of Swing', who snared 414 Test wickets in a glittering playing career, wasn't happy as he tweeted about the inconvenience. 'Qantas airline never, ever flying with them again....they cancelled my flight from Dallas to Melbourne just 10 hours before departure without any reason given. 'And no help when I called their call centre, pathetic service. You guys have messed my trip up.' Pakistan cricket great Wasim Akram has savaged Qantas for his 'pathetic treatment' A furious Akram claimed his flight from Dallas to Melbourne was cancelled 'without any reason given', ruining his trip '#Quantas (sic) #NeverAgain.' Qantas responded when contacted by Daily Mail Australia for comment surrounding Akram's gripe. 'We understand that delays such as this can be frustrating, but we will always put safety before schedule,' a statement from a company spokesperson read. 'The flight was cancelled due to unscheduled maintenance required on the aircraft. 'We contacted customers well in advance of their scheduled departure time and provided them with alternative travel arrangements.' It is believed Akram was planning to fly to Australia for a holiday - and Qantas confirmed he was rebooked onto a flight on Tuesday. Plenty of Akram's followers on social media were sympathetic, sharing their own tales of woe with Qantas. 'Dreadful, arrogant airline,' one tweeted, with another stating, 'Same with me… changed flights multiple times, after cancelling and still NO refund.' A third tweeted: 'Welcome to our world Wasim. They have lost the plot and a lot of business. They have made some shocking decisions over the years, but as long as AJ (CEO Alan Joyce) gets his bonus, that's all that matters.' Akram won sympathy from his fellow travellers - but the airline explained the cancellation was made for safety reasons and said those affected were given alternative arrangements Daily Mail Australia approached Qantas for comment surrounding Akram's public gripe - and the airline confirmed the former cricketer was on a rescheduled flight on Tuesday RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share In October, Akram opened up on his previous struggles with cocaine after his playing career ended in his autobiography, Sultan: [https://storage.googleapis.com/best-blogs/Rohit-Sharma-weds-Ritika-Sajdeh.html https://storage.googleapis.com/best-blogs/Rohit-Sharma-weds-Ritika-Sajdeh.html] A Memoir. Pakistan's leading wicket-taker in both Test and ODI cricket retired in 2003 after an 18-year international career. He then continued to travel globally on commentary and coaching assignments. Akram's drug habit began after he retired, when he started to crave a 'a substitute for the adrenaline rush of competition'. He got clean following the death of his first wife Huma in 2009, thanks to a stint in rehab. adverts.addToArray({"pos":"inread_player"})Advertisement

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2022-12-17T17:25:15Z

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