All posts tagged "World Cup 2018"
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428World Cup 2018It’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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832World Cup 2018Columbia 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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448World Cup 2018End 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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462World Cup 2018England 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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331World Cup 2018Russia 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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537World Cup 2018Spain 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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482World Cup 2018Germany 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...
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766World Cup 2018The English Media Were Just Waiting to Criticise Southgate and his Boys
When it comes to international football media, there is none in the world that seems determined to ruin their team’s hopes quite...
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509World Cup 2018Japan Exposed the Unfairness of the Fair Play Rule
The irony was lost on few as Poland allowed Japan to keep possession for the final 10 minutes of their game, ensuring...
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870World Cup 2018Who’s Benefitted Most from Germany’s Early Exit?
With the conclusion of the group stages of the World Cup, the big talking points are the dramatic exit of current champions...