×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Young Spain demolish routs Costa Rica 7-0 at World Cup

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Spain's Marco Asensio, left, celebrates with Dani Olmo after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup group E soccer match between Spain and Costa Rica, at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Not since Pele in 1958 had someone as young as Gavi scored a goal at the World Cup.

The 18-year-old midfielder led the way Wednesday as Spain pulled off the biggest World Cup victory in its history, routing Costa Rica 7-0.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Sports
Organisers promise a special Eldoret City race on Sunday
Sports
Patel and Kipkorir defy the odds to win Coast Junior Open
By AFP 4 hrs ago
Sports
Man City, Inter, Chelsea and Juve to face off pre-season in Hong Kong
By AFP 16 hrs ago
Sports
Kenyan double-double as Korir, Lokedi defend Boston Marathon crowns