World Cup 2018
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2.1KShaqiri and Xhaka Fines: A hypocritical Move from FIFA
A rainy night on the shores of the Baltic was an unlikely place for Balkan political tensions to flare up. In the...
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647Russia 2018 is Proof that World Cup Expansion Would be a Mistake
This year’s World Cup is proof, if any was needed, that we do not need FIFA’s proposed expanded format. Football’s governing body...
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919VAR Highlights The Need for Penalty Rethink
The penalty kick has been a strange, unchallenged norm in football for over 100 years. It often rewards cheating, it encourages diving...
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612It’s Now Down to the Players to Vindicate Southgate’s Bold Gamble
Only Gareth Southgate and his coaching staff will know whether the decision to rest their entire offensive arsenal was a deliberate tactical...
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1.0KColumbia vs. England: Reasons Why Three Lions Will Win
The round of 16. England are through to the second round of the 2018 World Cup and are so in-fashion. Two out...
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675End of an Era: Spain’s Rebuild Will be Painful, but it is Necessary
Ever since Euro 2008, Spain have been among the favourites heading into every major international tournament, and for a four year period...
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669England Will Have no Excuses if They’re Stopped by Columbia
No more managing expectations. If England cannot negotiate their way past a mediocre Colombia they should be labelled failures. There’s been a...
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480Russia 2018: The Door Stands Ajar for Individual Greatness
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, Lionel Messi’s Argentina, a Spain team containing Isco and Asensio: all eliminated in the round of sixteen. Every team...
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788Spain are the Architects of Their Own Demise
Spain had almost everything going their way with Julen Lopetegui in charge. With an unbeaten run that stretched to 19 matches heading...
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713Germany and the Aftermath of Arrogance
The aftermath of Germany’s wholly catastrophic World Cup showing is not over. Sure, the players are starting to decompress and go on...