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Category: World Cup

France World Cup 2022 injuries - Players who missed the tournament in Qatar

France World Cup 2022 injuries – Players who missed the tournament in Qatar

January 25, 2023 by Back Page Football

A look at some of the players who could have been in the French squad for the recent World Cup.

Gareth Southgate's England - A historical perspective

Gareth Southgate’s England – A historical perspective

January 11, 2023 by Gareth Bland

Gareth Bland discusses Gareth Southgate’s tenure as England manager and the progress made, albeit without securing a major trophy.

Germany's failure in Qatar means historic lean streak for national team

Germany’s failure in Qatar means historic lean streak for national team

January 8, 2023 by Gareth Bland

Gareth Bland reflects on a disastrous 2022 World Cup for Germany, the latest under performance at a major tournament.

Argentina - Clarity in the chaos

Argentina – Clarity in the chaos

December 21, 2022 by John Dillon

John Dillon reflects on what was arguably the best World Cup final of all time as Lionel Messi delivered for Argentina.

World Cup Final preview - Argentina v France

World Cup Final preview – Argentina v France

December 18, 2022 by Brant James Muturi

Brant James Muturi looks ahead to the showpiece clash between Argentina and France in Qatar.

Morocco into the World Cup semi-finals as the Atlas Lions make history against Portugal

Morocco into the World Cup semi-finals as the Atlas Lions make history against Portugal

December 14, 2022 by Kelan Sarson

Kelan Sarson discusses Morocco’s run to the World Cup semi-finals and the boost they have given to African football in the process.

Three reasons why Messi is the greatest of all-time

Three reasons why Messi is the greatest of all-time

December 3, 2022 by Back Page Football

The debate never goes away but one man always rises to the top, it’s Lionel Messi.

The King of Camp Nou - A World Cup victory for Argentina would be a fitting tribute to the great Messi

The King of Camp Nou – A World Cup victory for Argentina would be a fitting tribute to the great Messi

December 3, 2022 by George Wang

George Wang wants only one thing from this World Cup – a victory for Argentina and talisman Lionel Messi.

So, are you going to watch the World Cup?

So, are you going to watch the World Cup?

November 17, 2022 by Philip Greene

Phil Greene discusses the question a lot of people are mulling over heading into a World Cup plagued with corruption, geopolitical powerplays and a distressing human rights message.

Why Lionel Messi is finally primed for World Cup glory in Qatar

Why Lionel Messi is finally primed for World Cup glory in Qatar

November 17, 2022 by Brant James Muturi

Brant James Muturi looks at Argentina and puts forward the case for the South Americans winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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