It has taken only two days of football at the Qatar World Cup for the fans to notice an anomaly that has gripped the pundits and ignited an old debate. The debate in question is ‘Time wasting’ in the game. In the past, many solutions have been proposed to keep track of the time wasted …
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 …
Being a prominent footballing nation, the England National Football Team has been no stranger to capping players with diverse heritage. It’s a relatively common practice in modern Football, as players are given the choice to represent their ancestral, given they’re invited of course. Similarly, the Three Lions have also had stars play for them despite …
The Qatar World Cup is set to feature the world’s best football players. It’ll also mark the first taste of the World Cup for a number of players from almost every one of the participating national teams. There will be a lot of keen eyes on some of the highly-rated young players that are poised …
There is a lot of weight on the shoulders of the England national team heading into the Qatar World Cup. For some, this is their best chance at winning their second World Cup trophy and first major international trophy since 1966. The English team is filled with some quality players across all the positions. From …
The Three Lions’ World Cup squad was officially released a couple of days ago, with manager Gareth Southgate on hand to speak to the media and offer insight into his selections. Among the 26 players headed to Qatar are some obvious picks Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, John Stones etc. Aside from …
It is fever-pitch time for football fans as the FIFA World Cup countdown winds down to its final week. Sensing this, it is not only the players and managers who are starting to feel the weight of responsibility, but apparently the media teams of national football associations as well. As the lists of 26 men …
The number of days until the 2022 FIFA World Cup starts is now down to 10. With those heavily invested in the mega event already beginning to fly to Qatar as others weigh up their team’s chances with a mix of hope and expectation, we thought we’d take a look at who historical records suggest …
Mason Mount has found new life at Chelsea since the arrival of Graham Potter. The Englishman had a slow start to the new season, not being able to deliver any goals under Thomas Tuchel in his side’s underwhelming first few months of the new campaign. But it almost feels like the introduction of Potter has …
Football is no stranger to fashion fails, and no, we aren’t referring to the weird apparel choices of some players. Instead, these include errors that relate directly to the very kits players wear, and most of them could have been avoided pretty easily. Take for example Chelsea who audaciously forgot to pack their away kit …
Footballers’ fascination with hairstyles and fashion is well-documented. Some players keep one hairstyle for considerable periods of time, like David Luiz, while some change it based on occasion, like Paul Pogba. The former Manchester United midfielder is particularly famous for changing his hairstyle quite regularly. In one instance, the player sported blue hair when playing …
We’re almost in the final stretch on the road to the World Cup, as it is only a matter of 2 months now. The hype around the spectacle continues the build, with fans keeping an eye on any development around the event, and of course, around their teams. The international break will swing into action …
There are only a handful of players in the world who enjoy the same limelight and success both on and off the field. And it’s only fair if some young player is rewarded or acknowledged for his monumental rise in the world of football. For now, it’s Arsenal blistering forward, Bukayo Saka, who has caught …
Friendlies are often fun prospects offering a chance for teams to try out new approaches or throw in some youngsters. Be it at the club or international level, the expectation remains the same, a low-key affair that hopefully doesn’t tread into the mundane territory. However, referees, as they so often do, can play spoilsport and hamper …
England defender and Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is perhaps going through one of the most difficult moments in his footballing career. The centre-back has been much criticized by fans and pundits for his consistent poor form for United this season and has been seen as the protagonist in the club’s disappointments this season. The …