Alfred Johansson On Debut Win As Motherwell Manager, The Transfer Market And Settling In At Fir Park
By Callum McFadden at Fir Park.
New Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson admitted he was delighted with both the result and performance after making [...]
5 Weeks, 48 Teams, One Summer to Remember – The 2026 World Cup Through My Eyes
By Louis Smith.
The 2026 World Cup has come to an end, with Spain becoming champions. Prior to the start of the tournament, I set out to write my f [...]
The Rise Of Data-Driven Scouting In Modern Football Analysis
Football scouting used to rely on a trained eye, a notebook and a gut feeling formed over ninety minutes in a cold stand. That world hasn't disappeare [...]
Argentina Equal Unwanted Germany Record With World Cup Final Defeat To Spain
Argentina joined Germany in holding one of the least desirable records in FIFA World Cup history after suffering a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Spain i [...]
Mind Games: The Psychological Warfare of Football Penalty Shootouts
A penalty shootout is a nerve-wracking and dramatic moment, probably one of the most tense in a match. When a goalkeeper and a penalty taker face each [...]
Uruguay World Cup Review: Disappointment From Start To Finish
By Louis Smith.
Uruguay were the only South American team not to make it out of the group stage, in what was a very disappointing campaign from La [...]
Brazil World Cup Review: Old Problems Return as Future Questions Begin
By Louis Smith.
Brazil's World Cup campaign began with a bit of scepticism about how they might perform after a bizarre qualifying campaign and mix [...]
Brazil’s World Cup Exit Signals The Need For A New Beginning But Is Carlo Ancelotti The Right Man To Lead It?
Brazil’s hopes of ending their long wait for a sixth FIFA World Cup came to another painful conclusion at the 2026 tournament as a last-16 defeat to N [...]
Could 2026 Be The Year For A Shock Winner of the World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is approaching the business end of the competition, with the champions crowned at the MetLife Stadium in just over two weeks. [...]
“To Win A World Cup All Players Have To Feel Part Of The Squad”
An interview with Holger Osieck, by Ben McFadyean for WFi.
How did you come to be in football in the first place?
Well, actually, the re [...]
Six Teams With A Genuine Chance Of Winning The 2026 World Cup
With 48 nations at the 2026 World Cup, this is the biggest and most open edition the tournament has seen. But the field of realistic winners is far sh [...]
Steve Clarke Resigns As Scotland Manager
By Callum McFadden.
Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland manager following elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
He leaves with his legacy secur [...]
What Are England’s Real Chances of Winning the World Cup?
England go into tonight's group final against Panama at MetLife Stadium needing, in practice, nothing more than a win. Four points from two games, Pan [...]
Three Nations, 48 Teams, and Football’s Greatest Show on Earth
A Tournament like no other
The 2026 FIFA World Cup was always destined to make history. Spread across three host nations and featuring more teams tha [...]