There has been a lot of criticism towards Lionel Messi for Argentina's draw against Iceland in the 2018 FIFA World Cup opener this past Saturday. At some point, he should get some criticism after failing to convert a penalty. However,…

It is often said that the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers are the world's most difficult. The competition includes Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Uruguay, Colombia, Peru and Chile. So, whichever teams come out alive could have decent prospects…

Without doubt, Peru were among the biggest surprises in the World Cup Qualifiers all over the world. Despite the fact they were ticketed for yet another four-years without playing in the tournament, Ricardo Gareca’s men came out…

Several top teams will not be at the 2018 World Cup. You know about Italy, the Netherlands and United States but at number 10 in the FIFA World Rankings Chile is arguably the most surprising outcast. La Roja won the 2015 and 2016 Copa…

In September 2016, Gareth Southgate was put in temporary charge of the England national side. After two games in charge, he was chosen as permanent manager. Next year's World Cup in Russia will be the task that shapes his future. When the…

Olivier Giroud came off the bench in Arsenal's 3-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. The striker racked up only 12 minutes at the Etihad Stadium. The French international could have left the Gunners in summer after falling down the pecking…

Over the years, England has become somewhat tedious to watch for many. We all complain how boring we play, yet get the results anyway. But when it comes to the big tournaments we usually don't do that well. Do we always expect more than we…

Thursday night saw European World Cup Qualifiers return to action. One particular nation was in joyous celebrations after their game. Scotland clinched a 1-0 win against Slovakia courtesy of Martin Skrtel's late own goal. Gordon Strachan will…

The Three Lions are on the verge of clinching a berth to the 2018 World Cup in Russia. And with only two games left on the Qualifiers schedule, England manager Gareth Southgate has announced the squad for the upcoming fixtures against Slovenia…

There are two games left in the 2018 CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers, and everything is up for grabs. Seven teams are vying for three-and-a-half spots, and we will try to determine which teams will make it to Russia next year once the Qualifiers…

After last Thursday, it's fair to say the fortunes of these historically great footballing nations have turned. France's embarrassment of riches in every position is in full view now while the Oranje vine looks to be running dry. But it wasn't…

Last week Gareth Southgate announced his provisional squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovakia. The squad includes a list of 28 players with three debutants in Harry Maguire, Jordan Pickford and Nathaniel Chalobah.…

It's Anthony Martial's third full season with Manchester United. His first was a breakthrough campaign. The Frenchman must do it again to prove he belongs. For Martial, a starting place in the United lineup isn't everything. His place with…

News flash. The bidding for the 2018 and '22 World Cups was rife with corruption. The 2014 Garcia Report, which FIFA refused to release in full until it was leaked to German news outlet Bild on Monday, confirms it. With the cat out of the bag,…