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 […]
Countdown FIFA 2022 World Cup: Saudi Arabia deploying home-based talents in Qatar
By Biodun Busari Saudi Arabia also known as Green Falcons are going to Qatar in their sixth appearance at the World Cup out of 8 editions since their debut in USA 1994. The quality of the squad lies in the fact that all the players are home-based talents in the Saudi Professional League with the […]
Countdown FIFA 2022 World Cup: Messi eyes glory with Argentina in last outing
By Biodun Busari Argentina is one of the star-studded teams participating in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar this winter with Lionel Messi, arguably the greatest player on the planet playing his last at the global stage. The Argentine team will be spearheaded by the Paris Saint Germain forward and seven-time Ballon d’Or winner and […]
Countdown 2022 FIFA World Cup: Wales back with golden generation
By Efosa Taiwo After about six decades absence from the World Cup, The Dragons have the chance to give their aging golden generation led by Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey a memory to savour about their career. 1958 marked the last time the Wales national team made it to the World Cup. Afterwards, for 15 […]
Countdown 2022 World Cup: USA make return with talented young squad
By Efosa Taiwo After losing 2-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 of Brazil 2014 World Cup, the United States men’s soccer national team are back to the biggest stage of football. Missing the 2018 World Cup, as shocking as it was, offered the USMNT the chance to rebuild their team, strengthening it ahead […]
Countdown 2022 World Cup: Iran set to break ‘group stage’ jinx in Qatar
By Efosa Taiwo After an impressive qualification round where they won eight games out 10 to finish top of their group, Iran are among the five nations to represent the Asia continent on football’s world biggest stage. The Team Melli, in their five previous appearances, at the World Cup have never gone past the group […]
