As Spain and Argentina fought for the coveted World Title, the World took sides. The division was sharp, as the neutrals were diminished to a few. This was unprecedented. Maybe symbolic, but deep-rooted for the first time. The relationship between Argentina and Spain spans centuries of shared colonial history, deep cultural and linguistic ties, massiveContinue reading “A Divided World In A World Cup Final”
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La Roja On Top of The World
Spain, the reigning Champions of Europe, became the Champions of the World, with a fine but laboured victory over defending Champions Argentina, at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, last night. The World Cup Final at the Lusail Stadium in 2022 between France and Argentina was a monumental epic, where football reached some incredible heights.Continue reading “La Roja On Top of The World”
Brave Argentina Stun Timid England To Reach World Cup Finals
Two telling blows in 7
FIFA WC: My Top 5 Goals of The Group Stage
A Massive 215 Goals Scored in the Group Stage 215 goals were scored in 72 matches across 12 groups and 48 teams as the Group Stage culminated at the FIFA World Cup, with the elimination of 16 teams. 2.99 Goals/Match The Average The average number of goals scored per match came to a terrific 2.99,Continue reading “FIFA WC: My Top 5 Goals of The Group Stage”
Luka is 200
Luka Modric Has Reached 200 Luka Modric, the Croatian legend, played his 200th International game for his country against Panama in a crucial Group L clash at the BMO Field in Toronto. Only 3 players Have Played More Than Luka Only three other players have played more games than Modric: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal 230), BaderContinue reading “Luka is 200”
FIFA WC Day 6: Imperious Messi Floors Algeria With A Sublime Hat-trick
Argentina Brush Aside Algeria Lionel Scaloni could not have asked for a better start from his men, as Argentina brushed aside Algeria in Group J in an emphatic fashion at Kansas City a few hours ago. Messi Pounded The Desert Foxes The kick start to the title defence had to be a statement of belligerence,Continue reading “FIFA WC Day 6: Imperious Messi Floors Algeria With A Sublime Hat-trick”
Preview : Argentina Take on Algeria In An Exciting Group J Clash in Kansas
The Reigning Champions, Argentina, are ready to take the field as they kick start the defence of their Title against the Desert Foxes, Algeria, in Kansas City on Wednesday, June 17, 6.30 am IST. Lionel Messi will be on the pitch playing his 200th International game for his country, a major milestone for the legendContinue reading “Preview : Argentina Take on Algeria In An Exciting Group J Clash in Kansas”
Messi To Lead Argentina In His Record 6th World Cup
Lionel Messi To Lead Argentina’s Title Defence Lionel Messi will lead Argentina to the FIFA World Cup in a bid to defend their crown and become the first team to win back-to-back championships since Brazil in 1962. Scaloni Announces 26-Man Strong La Albiceleste Squad Lionel Scaloni, Manager of La Albiceleste ( The White & SkyContinue reading “Messi To Lead Argentina In His Record 6th World Cup”
All Wept At The Metropolitano, As Antoine Griezmann Bid Goodbye To Atletico
Antoine Griezmann played his last match for Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano last night, against Girona, and emerged victorious. In a brief ceremony after the match, Griezmann was bid goodbye after a decade with the Club since he arrived at the Metropolitano in 2014. In all these years, under the watchful eye of Diego Simeone,Continue reading “All Wept At The Metropolitano, As Antoine Griezmann Bid Goodbye To Atletico”
Martin Ojeda Punishes Miami As Orlando City Stage A Coup
An Incredible Contest It was one of the most incredible matches in the MLS this season so far. Inter Miami played host to Orlando City in a sellout Florida Derby last night. Inter Miami Were All Over Orlando In The First Half, But Crépeau Held Sway Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, were all overContinue reading “Martin Ojeda Punishes Miami As Orlando City Stage A Coup”