Berhalter’s messages go unseen forward of World Cup match

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Friendship solely goes thus far when buddies turn into rivals in sports activities.United States coach Gregg Berhalter considers himself as a good friend to England counterpart Gareth Southgate, however communication between the 2 has been lower off not too long ago with each main groups on the World Cup.“I’ve been Whatsapping, however I haven’t seen the blue checkmark,” Berhalter mentioned Thursday, a day earlier than his staff was to play England in Group B. “So I don’t know what’s happening.“No, we form of took a hiatus. We are going to choose up our relationship after tomorrow.”Some individuals’s checkmarks on the cellphone utility flip blue when the recipient has learn the message, however a consumer can set the cellphone to maintain it darkened.Southgate didn’t touch upon his cellphone settings, however he was requested if it was doable to have a “actual” friendship with a rival coach.“No,” he joked, earlier than coming clear. “You possibly can, after all, however everyone is aware of the way it works in our recreation. You compete towards one another and when it’s completed, that’s sport, you come to the friendship.”If that’s case, Berhalter ought to anticipate that checkmark to show blue whatever the outcome at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.___