RB Leipzig and Croatia defender Joško Gvardiol will be one of the world’s best defenders according to his former Dinamo Zagreb coach, Fredo Milin. Gvardiol has played a crucial role in the Vatreni’s success at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, playing on the left side of a back-three that have conceded just three goals in […]
2022 World Cup
The hypocritical cycle of referee abuse, and the lowering of officiating quality
We have reached the World Cup Semi-Finals, but instead of the football on the pitch, the officiating of the knockout matches has once again come into the spotlight after some contentious displays from FIFA’s group of elite referees. The Quarter-Final stage saw all four matches decided by either a penalty shoot-out, or by a single […]
‘Tournaments are for results, not for tika-taka’ – ex-Dinamo Zagreb coach Ferdo Milin on Croatia’s FIFA World Cup success
Former Dinamo Zagreb coach Ferdo Milin insists that Croatia’s counter-attacking style of play is the most effective way for the nation to continue progressing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Vatreni have set up a glamorous semi-final tie with Argentina (Tuesday, 7pm GMT), having beaten Brazil on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the […]
Team news, predicted line-ups, ones to watch and more as five times winners Brazil take on South Korea
Group G winners Brazil take on Group H runners up South Korea in tonight’s round of 16 tie at Stadium 974. South Korea dramatically earned their place in the knockouts stage with a 2-1 win over group winners Portugal as Wolves forward Hwang Hee-Chan scored a 91st minute winner. Team News: Brazil coach Tite has […]
World Cup: Japan looking to pull off another tournament upset against Croatia
Japan pipped both Spain and Germany to finish top of Group E, beating both the European giants in the progress, they face last Russia 2018 runners up Croatia at the Al Janoub Stadium today. Team News: Japan will be without Ko Itakura for the round of 16 tie, the Borussia Monchengladbach defender is suspended after […]
England Cruise To The World Cup Quarter-Finals With 3-0 Win Over Senegal
England will continue their 2022 World Cup journey after a convincing victory over Senegal to line up a quarter-final clash with France on Saturday. Gareth Southgate’s men had anything but a comfortable opening 30 minutes, as Senegal missed two huge opportunities for the opening goal, with Ismaili Sarr firing over from close range and Boulaye […]
Cheltenham Gears up for England v Wales
England meet Wales in a Major Tournament for the first time since 2016 this evening. Both sides are in with a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of the World Cup. England only need to avoid a four-goal deficit tonight, whereas Wales are relying on other results, whilst also beating England. Expectations were high […]
‘Incredible’, ‘Gobsmacked’, ‘Dreadful’ – Graeme Souness and Roy Keane react to Argentina’s Saudi shock
Graeme Souness, Roy Keane and Joe Cole had strong words for the World Cup favourites after they were humbled in their first match of the World Cup. It was a shock that no one could’ve predicted. Argentina, the Copa America holders, came into this World Cup unbeaten in 36 matches stretching back to 2019, falling […]






