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Tag: World Cup

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

Sampaoli saga highlights contrasting approaches to international management

Sampaoli saga highlights contrasting approaches to international management

June 30, 2018 by Gian Chansrichawla

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 double standards of England and Belgium's doping agenda

The double standards of England and Belgium’s doping agenda

June 28, 2018 by Alan Moore

Ahead of the World Cup clash between Belgium and England, Alan Moore looks at the hypocrisy of repeated investigations into Russian football doping.

Argentina reach World Cup knockout stage in a way that only Argentina know how

Argentina reach World Cup knockout stage in a way that only Argentina know how

June 27, 2018 by Robert Barter

Robert Barter reflects on a wild night in Saint Petersburg as Argentina left it late to overcome Nigeria in the final round of Group D games.

World Cup punditry watch - Assessing the shortcomings of Patrice Evra

World Cup punditry watch – Assessing the shortcomings of Patrice Evra

June 20, 2018 by Felix Tasker

With accusations of sexism from some quarters on social media, Felix Tasker looks at the shortcomings of Patrice Evra’s World Cup punditry.

Square eyes - Examining our continuing obsession with football punditry

Square eyes – Examining our continuing obsession with football punditry

June 18, 2018 by Kevin Coleman

Kevin Coleman looks at our continuing obsession with football punditry and the changing face of television coverage.

Competition - Win a World Cup print by Art of Football

Competition – Win a World Cup print by Art of Football

June 13, 2018 by Back Page Football

On the eve of the World Cup, we have teamed up with Art of Football to offer you the chance to win an excellent print.

Unfancied Australia will aim to surprise under Van Marwijk in Russia

Unfancied Australia will aim to surprise under Van Marwijk in Russia

June 12, 2018 by Neil Sherwin

The Australia squad lacks the household names of yesteryear but they aren’t heading to the World Cup just to make up the numbers.

The unquantifiable issue facing England and Gareth Southgate

The unquantifiable issue facing England and Gareth Southgate

June 9, 2018 by Felix Tasker

Felix Tasker looks at the mental aspects of the England nation team’s tournament failures and the task facing Gareth Southgate.

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