Happy homecomings, tournament highlights, match-winning celebrations, a stunning save and a new contract are all included in this week’s selection of the latest happenings both inside and outside of Russia.
Australia
Tim Cahill appeared in his fourth World Cup after coming off the bench in the 2-0 loss to Peru. The Socceroos’ record goalscorer is now back home and enjoying some poolside downtime with family and friends.
40 days of preparation and football @fifaworldcup ?? Todays officially the first day of #DaddyDayCare ??? Chill time at home with all my babies and big love NY/NJ for turning on the weather. #heatwave
Islamic Republic of Iran
The World Cup may have ended in disappointment for Iran but Carlos Queiroz’s side will rightfully be proud of their showing. Captain Masoud Shojaei compiled a clip with the highlights of Team Melli’s time in Russia.
. سلام و عرض احترام خدمت هموطنان عزيزم . تمام وجودمان را گذاشتیم تا دنیا از شایستگی تیم ملی ایران بگوید. همدل و متحد بودیم و حاضر بودیم برای شادی شما، از جانمان مايه بگذاريم. صعود نکردیم اما به قولی که داده بودیم وفا کردیم و لبخند شادی را بر چهره‌های غم‌زده کارگران،کشاورزان و كودكان كار و طبقات محروم کشور و همه هم ميهنان نشاندیم. به عنوان کاپیتان تیم ملی ایران، از همه بچه‌های تیم صمیمانه قدردانی می‌کنم که با تمام قوا برای رضایت ملت شریف ایران مبارزه کردند. این وظیفه ما بود. کاری که اگر سایر بخشها و امور مدیریتی جامعه نیز در قبال ان متعهد بودند ، نگرانی و ناامیدی بر کشور ثروتمندمان سایه نمی‌انداخت. از حمایتهای شما مردم سرافراز ایران سپاسگزارم که تیم ملی را تنها نگذاشتید. حق شما بیش از این است. به امید روزهای بهتر .??️
Korea Republic
It was the game that shocked the world as the Taeguk Warriors ousted defending champions Germany. No one wanted to miss out on the celebrations, as the injured Koo Ja-cheol proves by limping over to join teammates after Son Heung-min wrapped up the win.
손흥민 골, 현장 직캠! 손흥민의 질주 끝에는 환호와 기쁨이 있었습니다! 외쳐! 대한민국!! - #WetheReds #붉은악마 #WC2018 #러시아월드컵 #인사이드캠 #손흥민
Japan
They may have lost 1-0 to Poland, but Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima pulled off one of the saves of the tournament. As it turned out, a 2-0 defeat would have sent the Samurai Blues packing. The ‘keeper’s post captures the quality of his world-class save.
失敗する事もある。苦しい時もある。でも、決して一人じゃない。応援してくれる皆さんの力が大きなパワーをくれました。さぁまた一つ上を目指して。共に新たな歴史を作りましょう️️ We all make mistakes and have difficult moment. But we are never alone. You gave me the strength to stand up. Thank you for all the support and let’s make new history together #worldcup#2018#russia#ワールドカップ#ロシア#予選突破#男同士の約束
Saudi Arabia
The Saudis started poorly but ended superbly as their performances in Russia improved game by game. Yasser Al Shahrani’s reward for his displays is a new contract with Al Hilal; here he is celebrating the moment alongside club legend Sami Al Jaber.
مع الزعيم الى ٢٠٢١ pic.twitter.com/8HgBqGMEaV
— ياسر الشهراني (@iYasser12) July 1, 2018
Source: the-afc.com