Erling Haaland, who has been named one of the most menacing forwards in world football, was once again responsible for a clinical double to beat Brazil 2-1 to extend their run to the semi-finals, where they will play the all-round hero of the tournament Cristiano Ronaldo. The night was a night of emotions, a night of faith and a night with indelible moments, when the Manchester City striker...
Portugal vs Croatia was one of the most detailed and spectacular matchups of the FIFA World Cup with Goncalo Ramos finding a perfect opportunity to make the big difference at the last minute. Cristiano Ronaldo also became a World Cup legend with his first-ever World Cup knockout-goal and Croatia found its heartbreak with a VAR review rules out last-gasp equality. The match was full of controversy, ups and...
Erling Haaland, is once again and after Spain’s late loss to Ivory Coast, a reminder of why is one of the most feared forwards in the world of football, as he powered his nation to a 2-1 victory with an impressive strike in the dying seconds to secure them a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The son of the late Swedish goalkeeper Oscar, had...
France scored two more memorable goals on their way to the Round of 16 against Sweden (3-0) with Kylian Mbappe’s brilliance showing. The French forward registered two goals in New Jersey, making him the top goal scorer in FIFA World Cup knockout games with 10 goals, upstaging Ronaldo, the top scorer in Brazil’s knockout games. His latest masterclass also sees him level with Lionel Messi on six goals...
Brazil vs Japan produced one of the most dramatic finishes of the FIFA World Cup as Gabriel Martinelli struck in the 95th minute to complete a thrilling comeback and send Brazil into the Round of 16. Just when the contest appeared destined for extra time, Brazil punished a costly defensive error to snatch victory at the death. Bruno Guimaraes recovered possession on the edge of the penalty area...
Paraguay vs Germany was one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA World Cup when Paraguay beat four-time world cup champions Germany to become a historic side to make it to the round of 16. A blast from the final whistle, followed by unforgettable moments on the pitch, when Jose Canale confidently scored the decisive penalty and his teammates swarming around him in emotional celebrations. Paraguay’s supporters, players...
Morocco vs Netherlands was certainly one of the most tense shootouts of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and the victory came as a surprise, resurgence and comeback for the Maghreb country, who had been reduced to just 10 men at half-time.Morocco vs Netherlands was an exciting penalty shootout from the FIFA World Cup, especially its comeback, its resurgences and the surprise win for the Maghreb one hit wonder...
But there was bad news in Miami for Scotland World Cup hopes when Brazil bore out the scores, 3-0. Following his collegemates from the ever-strong Tartan Army came Scotland, hopeful of a big breakthrough to the next round. Instead, they saw two goals from Brazilian genius Vinicius Jr in the first-half which in effect gave the Brazil side the victory before Scotland had had time to settle. It’s...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s message to the critics, the pundits and all of the doubters who wrote their World Cup obituary over the last week or so came right next to you from a pitch-side camera in a loudly worded “I’m back!”. After scoring twice in Portugal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup demolition of Uzbekistan, I’m back! It’s at 41 years of age that the man is in his sixth World...
It must have taken Mohamed Salah a long, long time. Back in Vancouver on Sunday night, nine-tenths, or 92 years, was washed away, eight failed attempts, eight years lived overseas and all the suffering afterwards were down the drain with a bucket. Egypt finally broke, against all odds, out of their World Cup rut with a world cup game and it was the man who needed it most...