Ranking the five oldest players in World Cup history
If footballers are supposed to decline after leaving their twenties, it’s fair to say that no one told this lot. There can be no…
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Four players who were suspended for the World Cup final
The World Cup final is the biggest fixture in football, a game which sees the globe stop to watch as two nations battle it…
The GOAT: 10 mental Lionel Messi World Cup stats
For many, Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer the game has ever seen. This weekend Messi will have the chance to make perhaps the…
Five of the most memorable World Cup finals ever
It’s the biggest game in world football and the planet will stop to watch as Argentina take on France in the World Cup final…
Five Weird and Wonderful World Cup Final Stories
The sheer scale and grandeur and importance of a World Cup final inevitably means that anything that occurs in that final becomes momentous and…
Five of the best goals from the 2006 World Cup
Germany hosted the 2006 FIFA World Cup, a tournament packed full of unforgettable moments and glorious goals. Italy were crowned world champions for a…
Appreciating the 10 Premier League players involved in the World Cup final
Argentina will take on France in the World Cup final this weekend, as the two teams go head-to-head for the chance to be crowned…
Five top-class managers currently out of work
The pressures of top-level football mean managers are almost always on a constant carousel, with just one underwhelming run of games enough to prompt…
Five of the best goals from the 2002 World Cup
Japan and South Korea provided a unique backdrop as the World Cup headed to Asia for the very first time in 2002. It was…
Five uncapped English players who could push for a place at Euro 2024
England’s hopes of winning a major tournament came to an end last weekend, with defeat to world champions France curtailing the Three Lions’ World…
Defensive Rocks: Lucio – O Cavalo
Brazilian football has long been celebrated for its unique style, one which encourages expressionism and excitement. The essence of football in Brazil is flair,…
Five World Cup stars who could move in January
There’s less than three weeks until the January transfer window opens for business, with memories of World Cup performances set to be fresh after…
Five of the biggest shocks from the 2022 World Cup
The FIFA World Cup has always produced shocks and surprises and the 2022 edition in Qatar has been no different. Qatar is a tournament…
Five of the best World Cup semi-final games
The dream of winning the FIFA World Cup is edging ever close for the final four teams in Qatar, each of who are now…
World Cup Moments – Beckham red begins road to redemption
The relationship between the English media and its national football team has not often been a harmonious one. The chance to represent England comes…
World Cup 2022 – Team of the quarter-finals
The World Cup’s final four is set after a thrilling round of quarter-final ties, with one of France, Argentina, Morocco or Croatia set to…
Five of the best goals from the 1990 World Cup
Italia ’90 remains one of the most memorable World Cup tournaments, a competition full of drama and moments etched into footballing folklore. Goals may…
Five of the most iconic players from the 2018 World Cup
The 2018 World Cup saw the tournament hosted in Eastern Europe for the first time, with Russia the setting for the 21st edition of…