Playing in a tournament as prestigious and grand as the World Cup means you get to go toe-to-toe with the best players in the sport. Messi, Ronaldo, Lewandowski, Kevin de Bruyne, and Mbappe are just some of the big names representing their country in Qatar. It is a great opportunity for other supposedly ‘lesser’ players …
The defending champions, France, have landed an uneasy encounter with England in the Quarter Finals of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Les Bleus might have had it easy with Poland in the round of 16 but England might stretch their defence to a limit that they haven’t experienced so far in the tournament. But …
Following England’s 3-0 win against Wales in the World Cup, Three Lions’ forward Phil Foden became a topic of discussion online.But not for the reasons you’d expect. Fans had been clamouring to see Foden start against Wales, a wish Gareth Southgate duly granted, and an opportunity the 22-year-old grabbed with both hands. Alongside Marcus Rashford, …
With the last round of group stages underway in Qatar, every passing day ensures progression for some nations while the end of the journey in the World Cup for some others. On Wednesday, it was Group C and Group D’s turn to play out their last set of games and tell the world who goes …
Four teams have now qualified for the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup. England has earmarked a date with Senegal after topping Group B while the USA fought hard against Iran and ultimately emerged victorious to set up a feisty encounter with Group A toppers, the Netherlands. The Three Lions registered an easy …
For the week leading up to the World Cup, there was only one topic that dominated the headlines. It had all to do with Cristiano Ronaldo and his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, one which eventually led to a sour breakup between the striker and his former club Manchester United. Following his sensational comments, CR7 …
Belgium have had a really underwhelming start to the Qatar World Cup. As has been the case with them for the last few editions of the major tournament, the Red Devils are regarded as one of the favourites to win the World Cup. Their performances, however, have not been that of the favourites at all. …
On the back of two very contrasting results for the teams, Germany and Spain’s match on Sunday was setting up to be a must-watch. The two European heavyweights enjoy a rich history in the sport. The duo share five world cups between them, with Spain winning their first and only one in 2010, while the …
Before the start of the FIFA World Cup, broadcasting channels and streaming services were fighting tooth and nail to land the quadrennial gig that is now in full swing in Qatar. When the broadcasting rights were bagged, it was then a matter of utmost importance to put a team together of producers, pundits, presenters, and …
If you happen to be active within the Football Twitter space and know your Footy YouTubers and influencers, you’ve likely come across a vlogger named Thogden. The English YouTuber has garnered plenty of popularity over the years, and currently, his channel boasts a following of over 1 million. His content mainly revolves around giving viewers …
Twitter has been in the news since Elon Musk made the plunge to wrap another tech giant under his blanket of companies. Since the takeover by Musk, Twitter has witnessed huge layoffs and monumental policy changes that have reshaped the structure and reputation of the company in the global market. Musk must have his reasons …
Boohoo is a fast fashion company that is very well-known around the world, especially in the UK. Celebrities wear it, influencers wear it, and your neighbour probably wears it. However, it is slowly becoming rather infamous. A handful of the women’s fashion retailer’s Leicester-based suppliers were exposed two years ago for underpaying, abusing, and subjecting …
If there’s one thing that didn’t go according to the plan in the FIFA World Cup so far is Argentina’s humiliating loss to Saudi Arabia in their first group-stage encounter. This has made things complicated for the Argentinians, who now have steady opponents in Mexico and Poland to overcome. But when the Poles and the …
Few players have managed to capture the imagination of fans at the World Cup stage in the manner that Guillermo Ochoa has. Playing in his fifth World Cup, Ochoa is one of those players who has delivered time and again on the international stage but has not managed to earn a “high-profile” move like others, …
English fans have often complained about the commentators that they have had, whether it be in the Premier League or the World Cup. When they have poetic legends like Martin Tyler and Peter Drury commentating, it is easy to see why they are spoilt for choice. When former footballer Michael Owen started commentating on games, …
Asking footballers for their dream team is an age-old exercise, and it often leads to some incredible XIs loaded with quality and stacked with legendary players. On certain occasions though, players show a soft spot for their football mates and former colleagues, and their XIs end up looking rather drab. German International Kai Havertz ended …
The Qatar World Cup is probably the most controversial World Cup we have ever had. It is unprecedented in the amount of conversation that surrounds it, and it is only getting worse. Although a lot of these controversies and protests were expected, what was exceptionally unusual was what BBC did. Opening Ceremonies are a major …