The 11 Biggest World Cup Controversies The World Cup has seen some of the greatest moments in football history take place, but it has never been immune to controversial moments either. From Diego Maradona, to the awarding of the tournament to Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022, the World Cup has produced countless contentious moments. In this piece we take a look at some of … [Read more...] about The 11 Biggest World Cup Controversies
Euro 2020 Team Guide: France
World champions combine exciting youth with grizzled experience OVERVIEW France qualified for Euro 2020 by topping Group H, though they failed to beat second-placed Turkey in either of their two meetings. Didier Deschamps has been in charge since 2012 and led his team to the final of Euro 2016, where Les Bleus lost to Portugal in extra-time, before delivering the … [Read more...] about Euro 2020 Team Guide: France
World Soccer Gossip: Latest on Dele Alli; Zidane says Isco has future at Real Madrid
EVERTON INTERESTED IN ALLI One player who’s featured heavily in our daily round-ups over the last few weeks is Dele Alli, and the speculation about his future is continuing to dominate the gossip columns as the transfer window approaches. The Daily Mail‘s report last week suggested that Paris Saint-Germain are preparing a loan bid for the 24-year-old, but they aren’t going … [Read more...] about World Soccer Gossip: Latest on Dele Alli; Zidane says Isco has future at Real Madrid
The best footballer you’ve never heard of
Jorge González probably wouldn’t have survived in modern day football. Or rather, let’s say, it wouldn’t really be for him. Reverently known as ‘Mágico’ González (initially by the adoring faithful of Cádiz, the club where he spent the most fruitful years of his career, and later by all those who have had the fortune to witness him play or at least hear the tales) the … [Read more...] about The best footballer you’ve never heard of
Player Biography: Jack Grealish
Jack Grealish is the talk of the town after a sensational season for both Aston Villa and England, captaining his boyhood club in the Premier League and becoming a key man ahead of Euro 2020 Sublime Brazilian-like ball skills. Lashings of boldness and imagination. Exceptional ability to dribble at pace. Slicked back hair. Socks at half-mast revealing shin pads the size of a … [Read more...] about Player Biography: Jack Grealish