World Cup 2018
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693How Far Can Home Support Really Take a Country?
Russia defied their recent poor form to thrash Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening match of the 2018 World Cup. This was...
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896Golovin Can Propel Russia Beyond All Expectations
In a group with South-American powerhouse, Uruguay, and a Mohammed Salah led Egypt, Russia were not expected to make much headway in...
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891Marshall Law: Is There Method in Spain’s Madness?
The eve of a World Cup is not exactly the most opportune moment to announce you’ve just sacked your head coach. But...
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702No Place for Passengers in England’s Hyper-Competitive Squad
Of all the major footballing nations, England have arguably been the biggest under-performers in recent international tournament history. Frequently blessed with a...
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1.9KThe Stakes Couldn’t be Higher for Messi and Ronaldo
The last decade has produced some of the finest moments in the history of football, and this is in no small part...
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8382018 Golden Ball Candidates: The Forwards
World Cup 2018 is absolutely brimming with goal-scoring quality – Argentina alone boast the talents of Sergio Agüero, Gonzalo Higuaín, Paulo Dybala...
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2.2KLook No Further: France will not be Stopped in Russia
July 10, 2016 — Stade de France, Paris. The French players are lying across the pitch, tears streaming down their faces as Portuguese...
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1.1KHow Germany Became the Most Consistent Force in Football
World Cups come and go, and the eyes of the footballing world invariably shift from one continent to another as the greatest...
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721It’s Easy to be Cynical about the 2018 World Cup
Russia, inextricably linked in dubious tandem with Qatar, thanks to them winning the rights to host the 2018 and 2022 finals respectively,...
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1.1KFootball’s Coming Home: Group G Predictions
The wait is almost over! On Thursday the 14th of June, the 2018 Fifa World Cup will finally be underway. Fans across...
