Category: World Cup
Favourites Out As World Cup Quarter-Finals Beckon
The twists and turns in the 2018 edition of the World Cup keep churning.
The group stage saw the reigning champions dethroned and other dark horses [...]
Gabriel Jesus Saves – Why Brazil Choose Jesus Over Firmino
A popular story went around in advance of the World Cup to illustrate the meteoric rise of Gabriel Jesus.
During the 2014 World Cup, he helped the [...]
World Cup Sweet 16 Predictions – The Calcio Consultant
There is not a lot for me to complain about from my start to finish prediction piece. 12 of the 16 I thought would advance, have, and I got some secon [...]
World Cup Groups Review & Last 16 Predictions – The King is Dead
Raise your hand if you have predicted a perfect World Cup bracket.
No rush.
Take your time, to double check. Anyone?
Did not think so!
We alre [...]
Senegal Face Colombia Test As Africa’s Only Hope In Russia
After Nigeria’s elimination on Tuesday night against Argentina, Africa’s chances of having a team in the knockout round of the 2018 World Cup is incre [...]
The Target Man Returns – No-Nonsense No 9s Thriving At The World Cup
The 2018 World Cup has thrown up a lot of surprises. Perhaps the most prominent of these surprising trends is the return of traditional target men, wi [...]
How England And Gareth Southgate Silenced Their Doubters — For Now
A last gasp header from Harry Kane broke Tunisia’s ferocious resistance and ensured England won their World Cup opener for the first time since 2006. [...]
What We’ve Learned From The World Cup So Far
What I have learned so far is that my bracket is busted and we're only through half of the group stage.
Like millions around the world, I picked my [...]
How England Helped Brazil By Assisting Tite’s Capacity For Learning
“I have learned how to learn.” Tite is renowned for his mesmeric communication skills. Many of his players have passed comment on his oratory power. A [...]
Germany Put Pressure On Julian In Absence Of Sané & Götze
Mario Götze started just three games when Germany won the World Cup in 2014, appearing from the bench in three more, and missing out altogether in the [...]