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Tag: 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.

Reasons to be excited for the return of the Premier League

Reasons to be excited for the return of the Premier League

December 24, 2022 by Jack Patmore

Jack Patmore looks into why you should be excited for the return of the Premier League.

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.

The final say - Was it the right decision for Gareth Southgate to stay on as England manager?

The final say – Was it the right decision for Gareth Southgate to stay on as England manager?

December 20, 2022 by Jack Patmore

Jack Patmore looks into if it was the right decision for the FA to keep Gareth Southgate on as England manager.

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.

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.

The Changing Game - English football season 1989/90

The Changing Game – English football season 1989/90

September 21, 2022 by David Hardman

David Hardman rewinds more than 30 years and looks at a new dawn for English football in late 1980s and early 1990s.

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