Heroic goalkeepers have repeatedly stepped up at this World Cup. Curacao keeper Eloy Room made a record-equalling 15 saves as his side also claimed their first ever World Cup point. Iran's Alireza Beiranvand produced a string of superb stops to keep Belgium at bay in a goalless draw.
⚽ All the latest news from day 11 of the tournament⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail usBeiranvand, by the way, holds the world record for the longest throw in a competitive match – 61.0026m – and for the longest drop-kick, 78.014m. Not bad for someone who was once sleeping rough.But let’s return to Iran for a moment. Their goalie, Alireza Beiranvand – or “The Wall of Persia” as he’s known – had to run away from home to become a footballer, his old fella less than enchanted by the ruse and cutting up his gloves. I wonder how he feels now his boy has been player of the match at a World Cup. Continue reading...
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