World Sports News - Thursday 15 December by Chili Radio

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Football - Morocco's Qatar World Cup 2022 dream is over as the first African nation to reach the semi-finals were beaten 2-0 at the Al Bayt Stadium by the current world champions France. Goals from Hernandez and Kolo Muani ensured that Mbappe and co will meet Messi and Argentina in Sunday's final at the Lusail stadium.

 

Argentina captain Lionel Messi says Sunday's final with France will be the last World Cup game of his career.The 35-year-old forward scored his fifth goal of Qatar 2022 and helped set up two others in Tuesday's 3-0 semi-final win over Croatia. Playing in his fifth World Cup, Messi has never won the game's biggest prize.

 

Cycling - Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel has had his conviction for assaulting two teenage girls in Australia overturned. The 27-year-old rider pleaded guilty in September to two counts of common assault after a confrontation with the girls, aged 13 and 14. The incident took place at Van der Poel's hotel in Sydney the night before the World Championship road race. Van der Poel, who was also fined A$1,500 successfully appealed against the conviction and fine.

 

And finally Former England cricketer and UK Top Gear TV presenter Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff has been hurt in an accident while filming for the BBC show. He received medical care at the scene before being taken to hospital for further treatment.The incident happened at Top Gear's test track at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening and a BBC spokesperson said details would be confirmed "in due course". It is understood that the accident did not happen at high speed.

 

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