“Chelsea will be kicking themselves”

Former England international Glen Johnson reckons Chelsea must be kicking themselves for not signing Josko Gvardiol, one of the breakout stars at the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup, in the summer. The Croatia international was heavily linked with a move to the Blues in the summer, but a deal did not materialise. The RB Leipzig … Read more

5 teams with most semi-final appearances in FIFA World Cup history

Argentina, Croatia, Morocco, and France are the four finalists of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Each team has fought tooth and nail to get here, beating some excellent teams in the process. Going so deep into the tournament requires unmatched dedication and enviable quality, which is why only a handful of nations have managed to … Read more

“Diego is watching us” – Emotional Lionel Messi says Maradona is ‘pushing from above’ after qualifying to FIFA World Cup SFs

Lionel Messi believes late Argentina legend Diego Maradona has driven the team to go after success at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Messi’s comments came after he led La Albiceleste to the semifinals of the ongoing World Cup. The South American giants beat the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties in the quarterfinals on Friday (December 9) … Read more

Argentina captain Lionel Messi heaps praise on Real Madrid transfer target and calls him ‘spectacular’ 

Argentina skipper Lionel Messi has showered Real Madrid-linked midfielder Enzo Fernandez with praise, calling him an integral member of Lionel Scaloni’s team. Enzo Fernandez has been one of Argentina’s most impressive players at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Not only has he run the show in the middle of the park, but he has proven … Read more

“He never made a World Cup like Maradona in 1986”

FIFA World Cup-winning French defender Marcel Desailly feels Lionel Messi’s Argentina may not have what it takes to win the 2022 edition of the showpiece event. La Albiceleste are the reigning Copa America champions and head into the World Cup in Qatar on the back of a 33-match unbeaten run. Many consider Lionel Scaloni’s team … Read more