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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.
Category: World Cup
The forgotten brilliance of Michael Owen
Evan Coughlan takes a look at the electric highs and crashing lows in the career of Michael Owen.
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.
Is being the host nation in the World Cup a curse?
Russia won’t be among the top nations at this summer’s FIFA World Cup, but will their chances suffer even more by having the tournament on home soil?
Facts and stats on the FIFA World Cup
As the countdown continues to the FIFA World Cup, we take a look some of the competition’s current record holders.
Five promising 2018 World Cup wonderkids you’ve never heard of
Joe Moon takes a look at five young stars set to showcase their talents on the biggest stage at this summer’s World Cup.
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.
Russian show trial hitting World Cup fever
Following the weeks where diplomatic tensions between Russia and ‘the West’ deteriorated further, Alan Moore reflects on what it means for this summer’s World Cup.