World Cup Classics: Netherlands vs Argentina
Lionel Messi’s bid for a first World Cup continues on Friday when Argentina take on the Netherlands in a hotly anticipated quarter-final in Qatar which is also a replay of some classic matches.
Watch: Virgil van Djik on Argentina QF clash
Netherland’s captain, Virgil van Djik, spoke to the media ahead of their quarterfinal clash against Argentina on Friday.
By the Numbers: Argentina vs Netherlands
Football powerhouses, Argentina and the Netherlands will meet in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup on Friday night. Argentina are two time champions and the Dutch are yet win the tournament, with the two sides having met three times in the last five World Cups.
Memorable Modric to have one last dance
Luka Modric faces the biggest test of his international career since his inspirational 2018 world cup campaign in Russia.
Watch: Modric, Croatia’s little magician
Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric is known for his ability to create chances out of thin air. His teammates will need more of his magic if they wish to progress against one the tournament favourites, Brazil, in the quarterfinals.
WC Wrap: Morocco dump Spain on penalties, Portugal crush Switzerland
Morocco upset Spain 3-0 on penalties after going goalless in regular and extra time, whilst Portugal were relentless in their 6-1 thumping of Switzerland. The two winners will now meet in the quarter finals.
Do Portugal need Cristiano Ronaldo?
Cristiano Ronaldo played little to no role in Portugal’s 6-1 win over Switzerland. Is the end nearing for one of the all time greats? And how important is he to Portugal’s pursuit to World Cup glory?
Madrid born Moroccan seals it with a panenka
Morocco have made history by progressing to the quarterfinal of a world cup for the first time after beating Spain on penalties at the Education city stadium in Qatar.
Brazil’s celebration is passion not disrespect
The nature of the Brazilians celebrations has received some harsh backlash particularly after the third goal was scored when the Brazilian team ran to their manager Tite.
Bank breaker Bellingham thrives in Qatar
Jude Bellingham has been one of the standout performers of the World Cup in Qatar. The 19-year-old midfielder is the best English teenager at an international tournament since an 18-year-old Wayne Rooney shocked the world in EURO 2004 and the best at a world cup since Michael Owen in 1998.