Soccer

London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal enter their 2nd match with much in common. Both sides have new managers, presiding over the spectre of previous glories unfulfilled by their predecessors (albeit that Antonio Conte’s dwell time was a fraction of...

Chapter 27 of the Premier League story promises to be an intriguing tale, full of drama (see Mourinho, Jose) controversy (Mourinho again) and larger than life coaches. English Premier League Season Predictions In fact, this season is all about the managers...

The final of World Cup 2018 features only European sides for the 5th time in the tournament’s history, and features the favourites France against the latest golden generation from Croatia. France vs Croatia Final Preview and Prediction And then there were two –...

The final four of World Cup 2018 features only European sides for the 5th time in the tournament’s history, and the second clash features Croatia in their second semifinal appearance, the last being in 1998, against England who experience...

The final four of World Cup 2018 features only European sides for the 5th time in the tournament’s history, and the first clash features the now-favourites France against the latest golden generation from Belgium. France vs Belgium Semifinal Preview and...

The first quarterfinal of Russia 2018 is the only one to feature two sides who have won a World Cup before. Underappreciated Uruguay have been incredibly solid and efficient in their 2018 run, and Oscar Tabarez appears to have...

The last of the quarterfinals sees the hosts Russia play Croatia, both fresh off enduring lengthy 120 minute, penalty shootout victories. Whereas Croatia were largely disappointing against Denmark, Russia’s heroics ensured them the chance to follow 13 previous host...

Sweden’s win over Switzerland in the Round of 16 was once again typically characteristic of their tactical ideology of being able to win without needing much of the ball, and being ruthlessly efficient in their finishing. Janne Andersson’s side...

The glamour quarterfinal of Russia 2018 features the most successful nation in the World Cup, Brazil, in their 7th consecutive quarterfinal, facing off against Belgium, in only their 3rd ever quarterfinal (and 2nd consecutive one) and a match short...

It’s fair to suggest that Colombia’s opening defeat against Japan was deceptive of the South American side’s true qualities, especially considering that much of that game was made complicated by Carlos Sanchez’s early red card. Colombia’s recovery to smash...