27th December 2018, the Serie A clash between Internazionale and Napoli at the San Siro finished with the hosts grabbing a late winner for a 1-0 victory. However, the high profile matchup between two Serie A contenders made news for all the wrong reasons. The game was marred with racist
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World Cup Team Of The Tournament
Belgium Upstage Brazil to Set Up Mouth-Watering Semi Against France
When this fixture was announced, it set pulses racing. A clash between two brilliant footballing countries. One with their finest generation, another a perennial favourite on this stage. A lot of the talk leading up to the game was about Roberto Martinez's inability to manage this group of players for
The Beautiful Game – O Jogo Bonito
This article was first published on Cult Altered. Words by Mansi Kapoor. It’s that time of the year, where we can forget about AI, Robots, Drones, and Walls! We witness the trials and tribulations of being human every day and across the world. The Beautiful Game indeed! The eerie silence when the two teams line
Sweden Make World Cup Quarterfinals For First Time in 24 Years
Belgium 3:2 Japan, An Anatomy of a World Cup Classic.
71 days prior to the first kick of the ball at the Luzhniki Stadium in the Russian capital, managerial mayhem had circumscribed Japanese football as Vahid Halilhodzic was given marching orders on the back of uninspiring friendly displays against Mali and Ukraine respectively with JFA technical director Akira Nishino appointed
Cautious Brazil Overcome Mexican Challenge
Subašić Stars As Croatia Eliminate Denmark In Tense Shootout
Ivan Rakitic stepped up, 12 yards away from writing the final lines of this incredible drama. The Croatian fans looked weary, almost expecting another twist in a penalty shootout with more twists and turns than a racing track. Calmly slotting it away, Rakitic redeemed Luka Modric, his country’s finest player.
Spain 1-1 Russia: La Roja Dumped Out On Penalties As Hosts Progress
Kylian Mbappé Inspires France To a Memorable Win Against The Argentinians
Belgium a Bit Spicy for Mild-Mannered England
France and Denmark Play Out Most Boring Game of This World Cup
Despite the sense of recreation that was exuded by the French camp following their two consecutive victories over Australia and Peru that sealed their spot in the round of 16 and Didier Deschamps equaling his predecessor Raymond Domenech’s exceptional record 79-match reign at the helm, the former Juventus coach would
Rojo Sets Up Date With France
Portugal Scrape Through To Knockout Stages Despite Late Iran Charge
The Scout’s Guide to The World Cup: Round 2 Review
FootballMR takes a look at how our players from our Scout Guide performed in round of the group stage matches Group A Russia 3-1 Egypt Russia – Mario Fernandes Like the first game, Mario Fernandes brought a great attacking threat down the right again with Semedov. He got the assist for Russia’s second as
Colombia Punish Sorry Poland as Rodriguez Shines
Match Report by Anas Ali Colombia sealed their first victory of this year’s FIFA World Cup with a comprehensive performance against Poland. In what turned out to be one of the most one-sided contests, Los Cafeteros dominated the entire game to come out as convincing 3:0 winners. Radamel Falcao scored his first goal
Lukaku and Hazard Shine as Belgium March Into The Round of 16.
The Scout’s Guide to The World Cup: Round 1 Review
FootballMR reviews the performances of all the players on our Scout Watchlist. Who started, who didn't, who shined and who failed. Read on to find out. Group A Russia 5-0 Saudi Arabia Russia – Mario Fernandes Started at Right-Back in a Russian back four. Got forward and combined with Semedov to create chances which
Mbappé Finds the Net As Les Bleus Get Across The Line
Costa Goal Gives La Roja All Three Points
The Best Goals Scored in the 2018 World Cup so far
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is off to a breathtaking start. We have witnessed Volleys, half-volleys, free-kicks, screamers, penalties own goals, VAR and some scintillating displays by teams. Fans from all around the world have been treated to a spectacle thus far and we hope that the entertainment continues. Here
Egyptian Dreams Shatter as Russia Qualify for Round of 16.
A million dreams died an agonizing death as Russia comfortably beat Egypt 3-1 last night, effectively ending the latter’s World Cup campaign and their talismanic striker’s debut competition, who could not inspire Egypt to the comeback we were all secretly hoping for. Set under the chilly night skies of the country’s
Misfortune and Mistakes Cost Poland as Senegal Take 3 Points
Japan Seal Sweet Revenge As Colombia Falter
Harry Kane is the hero again as England snatch a late win against Tunisia
Sweden Open Their Campaign With 1-0 Win Over Korea
Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano stars as Mexico Stun Germany
Second Half Modrić Penalty Helps Croatia overcome Nigeria
Group D favourites Croatia kicked off their World Cup 2018 campaign in delightful fashion as they registered a compelling 2:0 victory against Nigeria. A first-half own goal from Oghenekaro Etebo gave Hrvatska a lead but Luka Modrić's second-half penalty made sure that the European giants secure all three points against
Pouslen wins it for Denmark As Peru Rue Missed Chances.
(AFP) Yussuf Poulsen ruined Peru's first appearance at a World Cup finals for 36 years on Saturday with the winning goal for Denmark to seal a 1-0 victory in Saransk. Poulsen made amends for conceding a first-half penalty that was awarded after the referee consulted the VAR system, but which Peru midfielder
Pogba secures all 3 points for France with late deflected winner
World Cup 2018: Build up to the first game – Live!
The Scout’s Guide to The World Cup: Group G
By FootballMR Belgium Player – Leander Dendoncker Position: Defensive Midfielder Age: 23 Caps: 5 Goals: 0 Leander was selected in the Belgium squad ahead of much more experienced players such as Steven Defour and Radja Nainggolan. He is the only player in the Belgian squad still playing in his home country where he
The Scout’s Guide To The World Cup: Group E
By FootballMR Brazil Player – Fagner Position: Right Back Age: 29 Caps: 4 Goals: 0 Fagner Conserva Lemos was a late call up to the Brazil squad after an injury to Dani Alves. Fagner has played in Brazil, the Netherlands and Germany for clubs like PSV Eindhoven and Wolfsburg before returning to his first
The Scout’s Guide to the World Cup: Group D
By FootballMR Argentina Player – Maximiliano Meza Position: Central Midfield Age: 26 Caps: 2 Goals: 0 Maximiliano Meza plays in his country of birth for Independiente in the Argentine Primera Division, having previously played for Gimnasia. In 2017, Meza won the Copa Sudamericana, scoring in the first leg of the finals vs Flamengo.
World Cup Matches that Shook the World in the 21st Century
The wait is almost over. Sports fans across the world are preparing themselves for the grandest sporting event in the world. The “beautiful game” takes center stage as countries from around the world attempt to become world beaters. In one month’s time, a country will become World Champions, and they
World Cup 2018: Players to watch
The following players have been out of the limelight by playing for slightly lesser known teams as compared to Europe's elite and may become ready for a big money move after a successful World Cup campaign. We've profiled the top five players who we think could have a career-defining World Cup. Emil
World Cup Left At Home XI.
World Cup Group H Analysis
The heavyweights might have stolen the thunder from other teams, but nevertheless, these teams have their prospects and right to rejoice, outperform and break stereotypes. The teams in Group H are somewhat reliant on their superheroes. Each of these heroes have woven their own story and nothing less can be
The Scout’s Guide to the World Cup: Group B
We continue our Scout's guide as FootballMR takes a look at Group B Spain Player – Álvaro Odriozola Position: Right-Back Age: 22 Caps: 3 Goals: 1 Odriozola was selected for the Spain squad ahead of players such as Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin and Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto yet only making his debut in 2017 towards
The Scout’s Guide to the World Cup: Group A
World Cup Group A analysis
World Cup Group C Analysis: France and Denmark Front Runners
By Anirudh Madhavan Group E is a well-balanced mix of teams, comprising of France, Denmark, Peru and Australia. It features diverse styles of football, from the off the cuff brilliance of France to the solid tactical Australian approach. While France will aim to win the tournament, the likes of Peru and
World Cup Preview- Croatia
Croatia have lived to tell the tale of the most exemplifying scenarios of World Cup qualifications. Despite being pitted against a group of non-strenuous teams of Europe, Croatia should have found it easier to qualify and march into the World Cup. But Iceland were still writing history across various books
Will Lionel Messi fulfil his destiny in Russia?
World Cup Group G Analysis – A Group of Two Halves
Group B analysis: Battle of the Iberian cousins
Brazil take on Croatia in World Cup Warm Up
Sink or swim: Can the Spanish Armada Triumph in Russia?
The Glory years 2008-2012 As Fernando Torres dinked an advancing Jens Lehmann to end a much awaited 44-year long trophy drought in an eventual 1-0 victory against Germany in the Euro 2008 final; the 14.6 million Spanish viewers across the globe welcomed the birth of a dynasty. Inarguably, Spanish supremacy had
Germany World Cup Preview – The Pursuit of Greatness
What’s that saying again? “In this world, nothing is certain, except death, taxes, and Germany doing well at international tournaments”. Well not quite, but it’s something like that. One of the often mentioned hallmarks of German culture is its efficiency, and nowhere is that more evident than in the national team.