Remembering every World Cup meeting between the Netherlands and Argentina
The Netherlands and Argentina go head-to-head in the World Cup quarter-finals this evening, a fixture that has produced some classic contests in past tournaments.…
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Five of the most controversial VAR calls at the Qatar World Cup so far
It’s been a World Cup to remember for many reasons so far, a tournament of controversy, upsets, and of course, some superb football. The…
World Cup 2022: Ranking the six players with the highest pass completion percentage
The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-finals with the final eight teams all dreaming of being crowned world champions. In the midst of…
World Cup 2022: Ranking the players with most goal involvements so far
As the World Cup prepares to enter the quarter-final stage, we’ve reflected on the major goal contributors in Qatar so far. Here are the…
Assessing each of the World Cup quarter-finalists
The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage and ahead of the last-eight clashes we’ve assessed each side and their chances of being…
Appreciating the four players to win the World Cup and Golden Ball in the same year
Lionel Messi wrote the perfect script after leading Argentina to World Cup success this winter, with the all-time great bowing out on the world…
Player Profile: Goncalo Ramos – Portugal’s hat-trick hero
Goncalo Ramos has catapulted himself into the headlines with a World Cup hat-trick, scoring three goals on his first international start to fire Portugal…
World Cup Awards: It’s just like watching Brazil!
Our World Cup awards honour the best – and worst – of the football action from the Round of 16 in Qatar. [dugoutvideo id=”eyJrZXkiOiJRdTJoWll2ViIsInAiOiJ0aGUtZm9vdGJhbGwtZmFpdGhmdWwiLCJwbCI6IiJ9″…
Five young players who impressed for England at major tournaments
Jude Bellingham has captured the headlines during England’s World Cup campaign in Qatar, with the midfielder underlining his status as one of Europe’s most…
Defensive Rocks: Jip Jaap Stam, a big Dutchman
Sir Alex Ferguson made precious few mistakes during his managerial career, his judgement rarely faltering during an unprecedented period of success at Manchester United.…
Five of the most iconic players from the 2006 World Cup
Every four years the watching world pauses for one of football’s greatest events, as the World Cup takes centre stage on the sporting calendar.…
Remembering England’s last five last-16 games at the World Cup
England take on Senegal in the World Cup’s Round of 16 this weekend, in what will be the first-ever meeting between the nations in…
Remembering the African nations to reach the World Cup knockout stages this century
England will take on Senegal in the World Cup’s last 16 this weekend, with the African nation having followed up their AFCON success earlier…
Five players whose price-tags have risen at the World Cup
Clubs often sign players on the back of major tournament performances, with the World Cup representing the biggest shop window in the game. Already…
Remembering the Brazil side that conquered the world at USA ’94
The 1994 World Cup headed to the United States in a tournament that saw Brazil crowned champions for a record-breaking fourth time. Brazil’s shootout…
Five ‘Golden Generation’ teams who never won a trophy
Belgium are the major casualties of the World Cup’s group stage after an ageing team was dumped out in the first round. It appears…
Remembering the Germany side that won the 2014 World Cup
Germany are perennial contenders for World Cup success and were coronated as football’s finest side for a fourth time in 2014. Joachim Low’s side…
Appreciating Aliou Cisse’s superb career with the Senegal national team
Aliou Cisse is something of a national treasure in Senegal. Cisse will lead Senegal into a World Cup last-16 clash with England this weekend,…