Manuel Neuer equaled Hugo Lloris‘ record for the most World Cup appearances by a goalkeeper on Day 4 of the tournament, according to TERAZ.sk. The day also featured Curaçao scoring its first-ever goal in the competition and a referee causing a stir with a gesture linked to a Slovak extremist, per reports from Šport.sk and SPORTNET.
- Manuel Neuer: Played 20th World Cup match, equaling the record set by Hugo Lloris.
- Curaçao: Recorded its first goal in World Cup history.
- Yaya Touré: Appointed as the new coach of Slovan Bratislava.
How Manuel Neuer Equaled the Goalkeeping Record
Manuel Neuer reached a career milestone during the fourth day of the World Cup by appearing in his 20th match. According to TERAZ.sk, this appearance puts Neuer on par with Hugo Lloris for the most games played by a goalkeeper in the history of the tournament.
Curaçao’s Historic First World Cup Goal
Curaçao recorded its first-ever goal in World Cup history during Day 4 of the competition. According to Šport.sk, the goal triggered a massive reaction from the crowd, leaving the stadium shaking.
The video of Curaçao’s historic first World Cup goal was shared in the clip below:
Referee Gesture Sparks Controversy
A referee caused a stir during the tournament’s fourth day by using a gesture associated with a Slovak extremist, according to SPORTNET.
Yaya Touré Appointed Coach of Slovan Bratislava
In separate coaching news, Yaya Touré has been named the new coach of Slovan Bratislava, according to Denník N.
