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The Maroons – Assessing Qatar’s ability to make an impact on the pitch
With controversy overshadowing Qatar and the 2022 World Cup, Ollie McManus takes a look at the host’s chances of making the right sort of statement.
Category: International
Sampaoli’s adventurism may be exactly what Argentina need
Robert Barter believes that Jorge Sampaoli could be the man to get the best out of a very talented Argentina squad at the World Cup in Russia.
Ireland v USA – O’Shea’s last stand
Gary Spain looks ahead to the Republic of Ireland’s friendly against the USA, which marks the last appearance in green for John O’Shea.
Lionel Messi – A defining couple of months for the greatest of all time
Ryan Kilbane looks towards what he believes is a crucial period for Lionel Messi as the all-time great looks to taste glory with Argentina in what could be his last World Cup campaign.
The sides most likely to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup
We’re just weeks away from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia so what better time to look at five of the sides expected to challenge for the trophy next month?
Have MLS’s foreign imports affected the US National Team?
Andrew Delaney discusses the impact that Designated Players and overseas signings are having on MLS following the United States’ failure to qualify for the World Cup in Russia.
England v Tunisia – Victory or it’s curtains for the Three Lions
With England hoping for an extended stay at this summer’s World Cup, it will be important for them to hit the ground running the group opener against Tunisia.
It’s now or never for Lionel Messi in Russia
As he enters his early 30s, this summer’s World Cup may be the last chance for Lionel Messi to put years of international disappointment to bed, writes Robert Barter.
The Republic of Ireland’s ‘Phoney War’ presents an opportunity for experimentation
Gary Spain discusses the international break from an Irish perspective and how experimentation is key before crucial Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Haifa – A tale of two clubs
Michael Hanley examines the stark contrast in form between the two clubs in Haifa as the unheralded Hapoel battle it out at the top of the league whilst decorated Maccabi are headed towards a relegation battle.