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So, are you going to watch the World Cup?
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.
Category: International Football
Why Lionel Messi is finally primed for World Cup glory in Qatar
Brant James Muturi looks at Argentina and puts forward the case for the South Americans winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Squad analysis – England’s Nations League team yields some surprises
The UEFA Nations League England squad has been announced, and some of the names on the squad sheet have come as a surprise to fans. Tiannah Pedler takes a look at the current squad and the decisions made by manager Gareth Southgate.
Can Rashford return to England squad for 2022 World Cup?
Marcus Rashford has had a strong start to the Premier League season, just in time for the upcoming World Cup.
Ireland should give talented leader Clarke-Salter a chance
Nick Menezes takes a look at Jake Clarke-Salter’s recent flirtation with Ireland and why we shouldn’t be so quick to write-off his potential recruitment.
On the move: Rating the major African transfers this summer
Deolu Akingbade takes a look at some of the big transfers so far this summer featuring Africa’s star names.
Was Arsene Wenger right? A deep dive into African infrastructure and its failed talent
Deolu Akingbade analyses Arsene Wenger’s viral comments compares them to George Weah’s career path and adds his own opinion.
With Ireland, it really is the hope that kills you
A winless June so far has us simply hoping for the best going into the final two fixtures before the summer.
Takeaways from the first matchday of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Deolu Akingbade eyes the first round of fixtures from 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification and shares his opinion on the major matches that went down.
How do African football stadiums stack up against each other?
As the world gears up for Africa’s return to the world stage, Deolu Akingbade talks to architect Coby Lefkowitz about African stadiums and asks him how African architecture can evolve.