FIFA World Cup 2018 Day 17: Gerard Piqué Meme Attack, Andres Iniesta Retirement and 2 More Hot Things
The third weekend of the 2018 FIFA World Cup is left behind and, as usual, Nexter.org knows all the hottest moments from Russian Federation as for today.
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Andres Iniesta retires from Spain squad
Andres Iniesta confirmed he has played his last game for Spain after they crashed out of the World Cup on penalties to Russia after Sunday’s round-of-16 game in Moscow finished 1-1 after extra time.
Iniesta, 34, had said in May that he was likely to step aside from La Roja after the tournament, although he later said he couldn’t rule out a return. However, after coming off the bench in Spain’s exit, he confirmed his plans for his international retirement
“This was my last game for Spain,” Iniesta told reporters. “A marvellous spell is over. Sometimes the end is not as you dreamed it.”
Russia eliminate Spain after penalty shootout
The 2010 World Cup champions have been knocked out by the hosts. With the scores level at 1-1 after extra-time, Russia triumphed 4-3 on penalties.
Football Manager Igor Akinfeev turns up when #RUS need him most. 🎮 pic.twitter.com/e8xaPEw7wv
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) July 1, 2018
Gerard Piqué meme attack
Gerard Piqué gets the meme treatment after bizarre handball. here are the funniest memes on Twitter:
HANDS UP IF YOU THINK FOOTBALL'S COMING HOME pic.twitter.com/8CkZLsD5ip
— Jonny Sharples (@JonnyGabriel) July 1, 2018
Shakira has taught Pique some moves . Real love 😍#ESPRUS #worldcup #ESP #RUS pic.twitter.com/r6rS15P0Oj
— 🆎 (@Messician_17) July 1, 2018
Didn't know Pique is a volleyball player. #ESPRUS pic.twitter.com/EmDXhaqCzs
— Kyama (@Elijahkyama) July 1, 2018
Russian celebrations
The host nation’s chances of getting anywhere in the World Cup had been downplayed before the tournament started. So when Russia pulled off a shock win over Spain in the first knockout stage, Russians were ready to party.
Here’s how it looked like:
Jubilant Muscovites. This city won’t sleep tonight #worldcup pic.twitter.com/9N75swViEV
— Amie Ferris-Rotman (@Amie_FR) July 1, 2018
Not sure I’ve ever seen people spontaneously sing the Russian national anthem – and know the words pic.twitter.com/lfKda5qIEF
— Roland Oliphant (@RolandOliphant) July 1, 2018
Central Moscow is one big party right now. pic.twitter.com/hvOSH1BPJt
— Lucian Kim (@Lucian_Kim) July 1, 2018
I fear some Moscow public property is not going to survive the night pic.twitter.com/hLGL3IqB5S
— Alec Luhn (@ASLuhn) July 1, 2018
Yeah pic.twitter.com/NqGUE1vSdO
— Andrew Roth (@Andrew__Roth) July 1, 2018
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