Nine players who retired early from international football – and why
Mesut Ozil joins the likes of Eric Cantona, Paul Scholes and Lionel Messi in a list of players under the age of 30 to call it quits from international football.
10 World Cup star signings who turned out to be failures
The World Cup offers players the chance to shine on the world’s biggest stage. If they are able to perform they are often thrust into the limelight with a big move once the tournament is done, but it doesn’t always work out as planned.
10 things we will all remember about World Cup 2018
The 2018 Fifa World Cup has come and gone but the events over the last month will live long in the memory of those who enjoyed all the action.
How do you replace a player like Cristiano Ronaldo?
How do you replace someone who’s averaged 50 goals a year over nine seasons? Back in 2009, when Cristiano Ronaldo joined Real Madrid, Manchester United learned how hard it can be when they slumped to second place after three league titles in a row.
Goal-laden final adds to staggering World Cup stats
The Opta data reveal a number of records and outstanding statistics that underpin World Cup 2018’s claim to being one of the best ever.
Ronaldo arrives in Turin for Juventus medical
Cristiano Ronaldo was mobbed by Juventus fans on his way to a medical as completion of his transfer from Real Madrid drew closer.
France’s World Champions dominate Team of the Tournament
FourFourTwoSA selects the World Cup team of the Tournament as France’s World Cup Champions make their mark, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
France vs Croatia: World Cup final preview
A young French team looks to make history against Croatia’s Golden Generation, who are aiming to win the nation’s first-ever World Cup when the two sides face off in Moscow, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
World Cup flops: The most disappointing XI from Russia 2018
From a decorated Spanish defender to a Polish playmaker, via several Germans, these players arrived at the World Cup with high expectations – and failed to deliver.
The 5 worst World Cup Golden Ball choices and who should’ve won
Fifa’s official award for the World Cup’s best player has often raised eyebrows – including a three-year run of jinxing a player who’d go on to have a final to forget.