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Category: World Cup

Argentina's greatest number tens - Diego Maradona

Argentina’s greatest number tens – Diego Maradona

October 8, 2018 by Robert Barter

Robert Barter takes a look at some of the greatest players to wear the number ten jersey for Argentina – this week, Diego Maradona

Argentina's greatest number tens - Mario Kempes

Argentina’s greatest number tens – Mario Kempes

October 2, 2018 by Robert Barter

Robert Barter takes a look at some of the greatest players to wear the number ten jersey for Argentina, starting with Mario Kempes.

Croatian heroics should serve as inspiration but not as a blueprint for success

Croatian heroics should serve as inspiration but not as a blueprint for success

July 19, 2018 by Darren Holland

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.

This summer's World Cup has re-started our love affair with football

This summer’s World Cup has re-started our love affair with football

July 16, 2018 by Kevin Coleman

With the dust settled from the World Cup in Russia, Kevin Coleman looks back on a tournament that re-started our love affair with football

World Cup Final win will be delayed justice for Hrvoje Custic

World Cup Final win will be delayed justice for Hrvoje Custic

July 15, 2018 by Alan Moore

In 2008, Croatian footballer Hrvoje Custic died while playing because Croatian authorities refused to remove a concrete wall that surrounded his pitch.

Global Legacy - Looking back at the very first World Cup Final

Global Legacy – Looking back at the very first World Cup Final

July 13, 2018 by Evan Coughlan

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

Arrogance at the heart of Germany’s World Cup failure

July 10, 2018 by Rob Jones

As Germany return home early from the World Cup, Rob Jones examines the arrogance at the heart of the reigning champion’s failure.

Despite World Cup disappointments, there are grounds for optimism for Australia

Despite World Cup disappointments, there are grounds for optimism for Australia

July 6, 2018 by William Stebbing

Despite disappointing results at this World Cup, William Stebbing believes there are grounds for optimism for Australia for the future

20 years on from THAT Dennis Bergkamp goal

20 years on from THAT Dennis Bergkamp goal

July 4, 2018 by Evan Coughlan

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

Five candidates to replace Jorge Sampaoli as Argentina boss

July 3, 2018 by Robert Barter

With the exit of Jorge Sampaoli imminent, Robert Barter assesses the five best candidates to become Argentina boss

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