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…
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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…
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,…
Dapper dons: The 10 best dressed managers at World Cup 2022
Dapper and debonaire, these stylish gaffers are dressed to kill in Qatar, rocking a winter collection straight out of the pages of an expensive…
World Cup: Five Premier League players who impressed on Matchday 2
After two rounds of group stage games at the 2022 FIFA World Cup we’ve decided to check in on the Premier League representation at…
Remembering the England XI that beat Wales at Euro 2016
England take on Wales in a World Cup Battle of Britain this evening, as the neighbouring nations go head-to-head in Group B. Gareth Southgate’s…
World Cup Awards: Messi magic lifts Argentina
Our World Cup awards honour the best – and worst – of the action from the second round of fixtures in Qatar. Moment of…