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2 December 2010, a dramatic day in the footballing world that saw FIFA president Sepp Blatter announce Qatar would be hosting the 2022 World Cup. It was a decision that sparked controversy around the globe as the prestigious competition moved to the middle east for the first time. With a population of around three million, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered a staggering £186,000,000 deal to join the Saudi Pro League after his second tenure as a Manchester United player came to an end last week. Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr want to sign the 37-year-old after he recently became a free agent. The Portuguese forward recently parted ways with Manchester […]
England’s Jack Grealish received praise across the country for his performance off the bench in the country’s 6-2 win over Iran at the World Cup. The Manchester City winger scored England’s sixth, capping off an excellent attacking display from everyone on the pitch. Grealish also received plenty of plaudits for his celebration of the goal, […]
Antoine Semenyo insists he will ‘relish the challenge’ of coming up against Cristiano Ronaldo when Ghana face Portugal in their opening FIFA World Cup match on Thursday. The nations will meet at Doha’s Stadium 974 for their Group H matchup, as Ronaldo will seek to add to his tally of 117 goals in 191 games […]
In 2010 the decision was made to hand the 2022 World Cup to Qatar and while it was met by celebrations in Doha it has also sparked a lot of criticism. FIFA officials who voted for Qatar to host faced allegations of bribery and corruption and there has been a large concern over the human […]
Rob Page wants Wales to “show the world how good we are“ as they prepare to take on the United States in their opening match at the FIFA World Cup. Wales are playing in their first World Cup since 1958 and will take on the Americans in Al Rayyan on Monday (19:00 GMT). England and […]
Gareth Southgate has stated the importance of how the England football team can help bring the nation together during a ‘difficult spell’ for the country. BBC One will be showing live coverage of England’s World Cup opener as England get their campaign underway against Iran. The Three Lions are expected to start the tournament with […]