France advance past Uruguay into World Cup semis
France 2-Uruguay 0 Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann scored one goal each to give the…
Browsing: International Competitions
With all 4 semi-finalists, Europe beats the Rest of the World in the Ryder Cup of Football
Can Europe maintain its supremacy on its home soil?
World Cup view from Hong Kong – Hard work conquers all…but should it?
“Like no other sporting event, this World Game brings people together to cheer, laugh, cry and commiserate. Football is the international language.”
Three things on México’s departure at the 2018 World Cup
Brazil made the likes of Professor Juan Carlos Osorio and his Tri awaken to reality.…
Mexico to rebuild and plan its next challenges
For Mexico’s football federation it is back to the drawing board and start looking to…
Sweden Outmuscles Switzerland 1-0
Sweden 1- Switzerland 0 In an unexpected round of 16 clash Sweden showed they were…
Mental strength the key in England’s emotional win over Colombia
England 1- Colombia 1- England advance on penalties. On the 26th of June 1996 England…
Adios Espana while Russian hosts advance
Author: Mark Szczuka Photos: Stephen Gormley (Red Eye) Russia somehow overcame the odds and knocked…
Three Meatballs Plus One on Sweden
1. THEY KEEP FINDING WAYS TO WIN: From the start, no one was going to…
Three thoughts on Belgium’s rise from the dead
After what was arguably one of the best matches of World Cup 2018, Belgium moved…
Editorial: On the World Cup and memory
What is your favorite World Cup? That is a question that has been posed quite…
Despite your efforts, Goodbye Argentina
With this World Cup being the last for several players of…
Spain sails through to knockout stage after topping Group B
After an intense 90-minute match plus seven minutes of stoppage time, Spain managed to tie…
The eve of history for Mexico
By: Jonny Rico Follow Jonny on Facebook and Twitter. Mexico is on the verge of…
Cavani’s brace knocks Portugal out of the World Cup
Portugal have been eliminated by Uruguay in the World Cup’s Round of 16, courtesy of…
Day 17 update – Lazy journos in mourning after Messi and Ronaldo head home
France beat Argentina 4-3 in a pulsating game with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice.
Colombia slides past Senegal 1-0, punches ticket to Knockout Stage
Colombia defeated the last African nation standing in Senegal in a 1-0 victory in Samara,…
Southgate made the right call with team selection in loss to Belgium
England 0-Belgium 1 There isn’t much to say about the drab match between Belgium and…
How did Croatia win Group D?
How did Croatia win Group D? by Brian Sanders If you are wondering how Croatia…
Richard Fleming: Pele was wrong; African football is going backwards
Richard Fleming looks at the African show in the World Cup
Day 15 – the Group Stage ends with a whimper and African drought
DAY 15 – JUNE 28. The Group Stage ends with a whimper and African drought The…
Three Thoughts on Argentina advancing to the knockout round
Finally, we saw the fight we were waiting from Argentina and…