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It took only four minutes for Cristiano Ronaldo to open his goalscoring account at this year’s World Cup – from the penalty spot – during an enthralling affair as two European heavyweights went head-to-head in their maiden Group B clash.
Continue reading “Portugal 3-3 Spain: Ronaldo hat-trick, Costa brace in World Cup classic”
Who, if anyone, will prevail in Group C’s intriguing curtain-raiser on Saturday morning? The answer might not be as straightforward as it looks.
After suffering a heartbreaking extra-time final defeat by Portugal at Euro 2016, the onus is on France’s golden generation to step up and justify why they’re all so highly-rated.
Continue reading “FIFA World Cup 2018: 5 keys to success for France”
This summer will be a busy one for Nabil Fekir. The creative midfielder, 24, has been named in Didier Deschamps’ France squad with the World Cup campaign looming. Les Bleus have an immensely talented squad. They’re expected to go deep into the competition.
Continue reading “Liverpool lurking: Nabil Fekir, his evolution at Lyon and France”
With the 2017/18 campaign now all but over across Europe’s top leagues, only a few cup finals remain between now and next month’s World Cup in Russia. Naturally, everyone’s attention is fixed towards the international tournament – which only comes around once every four years, after all.
However, following another enthralling season across all fronts, it’s time to take a look at five players who have improved the most and thus, contributed significantly for their respective teams.
Continue reading “5 most improved players from Europe’s top leagues in 2017/18”
It’s been a difficult few years for Jonjo Shelvey. When your youth career takes you from Arsenal to West Ham to Charlton, it may not be a surprise you must mature the hard way. He wasn’t ready when Liverpool signed him in 2010.
Eight years on, Shelvey is one of Rafa Benitez’s best players. He and Jamaal Lascelles could represent the Geordie Nation at this summer’s World Cup in Russia.
Continue reading “Why Jonjo Shelvey deserves England selection for Russia 2018”
Ross Barkley’s £15m move to Chelsea was officially confirmed on Friday, with the 24-year-old signing a five-and-a-half year contract with the defending champions. It’s been a difficult few months for the Englishman, whose proposed £35m deal fell through on deadline day in August.
Continue reading “Chelsea move complete, it’s time for Ross Barkley to flourish”
Victor Moses was reportedly close to the exit door at Chelsea just 18 months ago. Now, he’s one of their most important players. How?
Continue reading “How Victor Moses has gone from laughing stock to indispensable”
Blaise Matuidi’s early strike from a ridiculous angle proved enough to seal a well-earned but hard-fought away victory for France against Bulgaria. They’ve leapfrogged Sweden into top spot within Group A, with one final World Cup qualifying fixture to play next week.
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