When the Qatar World Cup draws were made, football fans were excited about the prospect of England and the USA being drawn into the same group. While the former has been a powerhouse footballing nation for a while now, the USA is slowly building a football culture in the states and has promising talent in …
Tuesday night’s 3-1 first-leg win against Benfica in the Champions League Quarter-Finals has put Liverpool a step closer to the semi-finals for the first time since they won the tournament in the 2018/19 campaign. Goals from Ibrahima Konate, Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz cancelled out a late Darwin Nunez strike to ensure the advantage before …
The draw is done, the ball has been revealed and the stage is set, we are well and truly approaching the World Cup season. Held once every quadrennial, the festival of football brings with it joy, heartbreak and passion. While the participants and venues have been decided, the spectacle itself is still months away, specifically in …
According to Reuters, the 2018 world cup was watched by a record number of 3.5 billion people around the world. The 2018 world cup also generated 5 million tourists in Russia, as per Inside Sport‘s report. Tourists wanting to get the full experience buy jerseys to wear to the game. In those terms, it becomes …
Just a month ago Sadio Mane and Senegal broke numerous Egyptian hearts by clinching the African Cup of Nations after a penalty shootout decided the final. The game ended 0-0 after extra time following which Mane scored the decisive penalty to secure a 4-2 win against Egypt. Mane’s Liverpool teammate and Egypt talisman Mo Salah …
The scenes at the BMO Field on Sunday were simply unforgettable, especially for a nation that has waited so eagerly to return to the grandest stage again. Right before full time, the flags came out and a venue filled with Canucks burst into a chorus of ‘O Canada’. Then the whistle rang, and deafening noise …
Mascots have been a vital part of football much like any other sport for the longest time. A lot of football clubs continue to have mascots appearing for home games at their respective stadiums and helping out in creating a lively atmosphere with the supporters. Often times the mascot will have a connection with the …
Football fans continue to be amazed at Italy’s shock loss against North Macedonia leading to them missing out on the World Cup for the second time in a row. The Italians had an incredible tournament in the summer of 2021 in the Euros that saw the side pick up silverware for the first time since …
As a majority of teams still look to secure a spot for the upcoming Qatar World Cup during this final international break of the season, Lionel Scaloni and Argentina will be preparing for the tournament having already qualified as early as November. Following a 0-0 draw against Brazil during the qualifying rounds in November, Argentina …
After 4 days of deliberation and emergency meetings, footballing bodies have finally taken institutional action against the Russian Football Federation following President Putin’s war against Ukraine. FIFA and UEFA released a joint statement in which they announced the various sanctions which would be imposed on Russian teams. “Following the initial decisions adopted by the FIFA …
The French national team has never had a shortage of talent with current starters such as N’Golo Kante and Paul Pogba and upcoming young players like Aurelian Tchouameni. But the high competition for the national team spots has left many players on the fringes and it looks like the Malian federation are here to throw …
There are few players in world football who can be deemed worthy of being referred to as ‘maestros’, and Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos can certainly count himself on that list. The German international is known for possessing sublime technique and at his best, he effortlessly dictates the tempo of matches. Undoubtedly, Kroos has plenty …
Football isn’t a sport one would normally associate with extreme weather conditions, but America vs Honduras is sure to change your mind. The World Cup qualifier was played at the Allianz field in Minnesota and saw the hosts pick up a 3-0 victory on their way to qualification for Qatar. The win didn’t come without …
Forget USA vs Mexico, there’s a new feisty rivalry taking shape in the CONCACAF regions. While not entirely new, the rivalry between the USMNT and their neighbours in the north, Canada, is growing even more spirited. In recent times, the Canadian national team has proved to be a much more stern opponent to the Americans …
In the latest round of World Cup qualifiers, the CONCACAF region saw an exciting top of the table clash between the USA and Canada. So far, the qualifiers have gone smoothly for the Canadians and before the game they found themselves sitting at the top, and a win would cement that further. In the end, …
The 2022 World Cup set to be hosted in Qatar will feature 8 stunning, eye-catching venues, but perhaps one will manage to stand out due to its eccentric nature. The venue in question is the aptly named Stadium 974, located in Ras Abu Aboud in Qatar. The stands of the stadium have primarily been constructed …
The Pharaohs took one step closer to Qatar 2022 as they emerged victorious against a visiting Gabon to make it to the final round of the African Qualifiers. The match was won 2-1 by Egypt on the back of a clinically-taken spot-kick by Mohammed Magdy and an own-goal inflicted by Gabonese left-back Johann Obiang, while …