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, …
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Wales against the USMNT proved to be an absolute thriller of a game, with two determined sides battling it out and eventually settling for a stalemate. The first half was dominated by the Yanks, as their young side passed the ball around with purpose and found the opener through Timothy Weah. However, they were unable …
After an agonizing 64-year-long wait, Wales returned to Football’s grandest stage last night, as they opened their World Cup campaign against the USA. Fans of the Cymru flocked to Al Rayyan stadium in droves to witness the historic occasion, and seas of red dominated the stands on the night. Their passion was shared by the …
The Qatar World Cup is not just about the games but also marks an opportunity for a lot of people to get famous or ‘go viral’ – as it happens nowadays. Because of the sheer outreach of social media these days, it doesn’t take something significant to become ‘viral’ with the fans these days. Even …
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, …
After a snooze-fest opening game between Ecuador and Qatar, the second match was exactly what was needed to pump some life into this World Cup. Most, if not all, had England had favourites going into the game against Iran but even the optimists could not have foreseen a six-goal thumping. A lot was talked about …
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 …
There’s something about the World Cup and players opting for the wackiest hairstyles known to mankind, granted most of them manage to pull it off. R9 and the semi-circle trim, Baggio and the divine mullet, Beckham and the blonde mohawk, the examples are countless, and they’re iconic. Of course, there are plenty of World Cup …
The build-up to the Qatar World Cup was drenched in controversy- Human Rights violations, allegations of corruption, a rigid stance on homosexuality and even a bizarre ban on one-night stands. All of these elements compounded together and led to a preconception shared by many fans online – Qatar is going to be far from welcoming. …
The Qatar World Cup is off to a flyer. The host were outplayed by Ecuador who seized control from the time the clock started ticking. Even though it wasn’t an onslaught, the home fans left in numbers even before the final whistle was blown. It was a show of strength from the men of Ecuador …
Being massively popular, Europe’s Biggest Football Clubs rake in millions in revenue, a portion of which arrives through merchandising. Standard forms of club merch include the kits and off-field apparel, aside from which we have Footballs, cups, frames, posters, and all sorts of memorabilia. Of course, the merchandising doesn’t stop there, owing to the stature …
In recent years, many Footballers have taken up streaming as a pass-time, and the hobby appears to be quite popular amongst players. It all kicked off during the Lockdown, as the likes of Neymar, Kevin De Bruyne, Christian Pulisic and many others took up streaming to interact with fans and show off their gaming chops …
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar started with a….well, without a bang. It was a dreadful and boring match between the hosts and Ecuador, with Ecuador winning 2-0, thanks to Enner Valencia. The match, as has been the norm this decade, had an iffy VAR call, but not much else. Among other things, Ecuador fans …
Messi and Ronaldo. These two words would light up any football fan’s eyes. They share 12 Ballon d’Ors between them and have broken more records than the books can keep track of. However, the one thing they haven’t done is play together in the same team. Ronaldo’s once-fantastic homecoming to Manchester United has turned into …
The Qatar World Cup will feature the world’s very best footballers. It’ll be a month-long bonanza in which the best players fight to lift the big gold trophy on December 18. While the World Cup will feature most of the best footballers, there are some world-class players that will be missing the tournament. Not all …
With the Qatar World Cup now almost upon us, the players are making their final preparations for the game. For a participating team player, it’s a huge opportunity for them to prove their ability in front of millions of fans that watch these matches. The thing of utmost importance, of course, is to bring the …
Cristiano Ronaldo has been hogging up all the headlines ahead of the Qatar World Cup. But it’s not because of what he’s done in training or on the pitch during matches. It’s because of his explosive interview with Piers Morgan, which was not authorized by Manchester United and in which he has vented his frustrations …