Ronaldo, De Bruyne, 8 other players that flopped at 2022 FIFA World Cup
By Efosa Taiwo As expected in the gathering of greats, there would be those who would steal the limelight, and those whose performance many will call out. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Julian Alvarez, Hakeem Ziyech, Luka Modric, to mention a few, were some of the standout stars from this year’s tournament and did perform at […]
Qatar 2022: World Cup teams and their nicknames
By Efosa Taiwo 32 teams will be squaring it out in four weeks across eight venues when the World Cup begins in Qatar from November 20. All continents will be represented, and each nations coming have their nickname they go by. For familiarization, here are the nicknames of all 32 teams to slug it out […]
Ten top players to miss 2022 FIFA World Cup with injuries
By Seyifunmi Awobiyi The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar edges closer. And with just 11 days to go, some players who had hoped to make it to the Mundial have had their hopes dashed as a result of injuries picked up while on duty for their clubs. Here are ten top players who have […]
2022 World Cup Countdown: Belgium – underachieving golden generation get another shot at glory
Belgium undoubtedly boast some of the best players in their positions on the planet, but could this be their last shot at World Cup glory? Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard will both be 31 at Qatar 2022, while Thibaut Courtois and Romelu Lukaku will be 30 and 29 respectively. For Mertens, who will turn […]
Chelsea’s Reece James to miss World Cup
By Seyifunmi Awobiyi Chelsea fullback Reece James will not be part of Gareth Southgate’s England team for the FIFA 2022 world cup due to injury concerns. According to SkySports, after discussions with Gareth Southgate on Tuesday, it was decided the full-back has not recovered sufficiently from the knee injury he picked up against AC Milan […]
2022 FIFA World Cup Countdown: Croatia – Modric leading charge for repeat of 2018
A generation of talented Croatian players are primed for battle and intent on matching their superb showing at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, albeit with a different outcome this time around. After making it all the way through to final four years ago, Zlatko Dalic’s side will be keen to achieve something special on […]
