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Croatian heroics should serve as inspiration but not as a blueprint for success
Darren Holland discusses Croatia’s run to the 2018 World Cup Final, how it came about, and what the future may hold once the dust settles.
Category: International
Global Legacy – Looking back at the very first World Cup Final
Ahead of the 2018 World Cup final, Evan Coughlan looks back at the first ever tournament and its enduring global legacy.
Arrogance at the heart of Germany’s World Cup failure
As Germany return home early from the World Cup, Rob Jones examines the arrogance at the heart of the reigning champion’s failure.
20 years on from THAT Dennis Bergkamp goal
On the 20th anniversary of Dennis Bergkamp’s sublime skill against Argentina, Evan Coughlan looks back at one of the World Cup’s greatest ever goals.
Five candidates to replace Jorge Sampaoli as Argentina boss
With the exit of Jorge Sampaoli imminent, Robert Barter assesses the five best candidates to become Argentina boss
Sampaoli saga highlights contrasting approaches to international management
Ahead of today’s World Cup last 16 clash with France, Gian Chansrichawla looks at how Argentina’s Jorge Sampaoli matches up to his opposite number.
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.
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.