Argentina Eye History After Perfect Group Stage
Argentina have reached the World Cup knockout stage as Group J winners after recording three consecutive victories over Algeria, Austria and Jordan. The defending champions will now face Cape Verde in the Round of 32 on 4 July, carrying an impressive…
Deschamps Rejoins France Camp After Mother’s Funeral
France head coach Didier Deschamps has rejoined the national team’s training camp in Boston after returning to France to attend his mother’s funeral during the ongoing World Cup. The French Football Federation confirmed on Saturday that…
Argentina to Rest Messi Against Jordan
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that captain Lionel Messi will not start his side’s final group-stage match against Jordan, despite the reigning world champions having already secured a place in the knockout stage. The match is…
Iran Coach Laments Misfortune After Dramatic World Cup Draw
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has said his team are not only among the tournament’s most overlooked sides but also one dogged by misfortune after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt left their FIFA World Cup knockout hopes hanging by a thread.…
Cape Verde Dream of Another World Cup Shock
Cape Verde head coach Bubista has declared that “nothing is impossible” as his side prepare for the biggest match in the nation’s football history against reigning world champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The African…
Medina Ready to ‘Give Everything’ for Messi’s Farewell
Argentina defender Facundo Medina has said he and his teammates are ready to “give everything” on the pitch to ensure Lionel Messi enjoys the perfect farewell at what is widely expected to be the legendary captain’s final FIFA World…
Mbappé and Haaland Battle for Group Supremacy
Two of world football’s biggest stars, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, are set to face off as France take on Norway in a decisive FIFA World Cup Group I clash, with first place in the group and individual honours both on the line. Having won…
Messi’s Relentless Fitness Fuels World Cup Brilliance
Lionel Messi continues to silence doubts about age and longevity with a combination of outstanding performances on the pitch and an unwavering commitment to physical conditioning, as Argentina prepare for the next stage of their World Cup campaign. The…
Trejo’s Family Missing After Venezuela Earthquake
Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo has made an emotional public appeal for information about his wife and two children after they were reported missing in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela, leaving widespread destruction and…
Brazil Risk Logistical Disruption in Crucial World Cup Group Decider
Brazil supporters across social media platforms are currently mapping out a highly complex and daunting knockout path for their national team. If the Seleção finish as Group C winners, they are projected to face Japan in the newly expanded round of 32.…