All posts tagged "World Cup 2018"
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615ChelseaChelsea favourite and Man Utd nemesis finally in World Cup picture with late call-ups
England’s squad announcement will mop up headlines this side of the Channel, but with a raft of international friendlies during the double-billed...
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576EditorialHow England teams used to line up this close to the World Cup
There has been something of a collective squirm from England fans following the announcement of Gareth Southgate’s latest squad. Here’s our 2️⃣7️⃣-man...
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480EditorialWorld Cup Working Backwards: Spurs’ rising star and the great unknowns
You can go anywhere and read about the likes of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Argentina and England, but what of the...
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390EditorialMan Utd frontman fits all the key trends for World Cup Golden Boot glory
Only one of the past eight world champions had the tournament Golden Boot winner within their ranks – Ronaldo in 2002, for...
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263EditorialHow do you solve a problem like VAR?
It all started quite positively, the first VAR goal in English football coming with a smile and a flourish from referee John...
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253EditorialWorld Cup Working Backwards: Presenting the worst opening match possible on paper
Between 1974-2006, defending World Cup winners were always booked for an opening-match appearance four years on, but the honour has reverted back...
