World Cup Archives: 07/2014

Ironically, the man who many believe began the dismantling of Spain’s ‘tiki-taka’ football, is also the man credited for advancing the same style of play…

Alexis Sanchez was the standout player from one of the most exciting teams at this World Cup in Chile. Manager Jorge Sampaoli incorporated an all-action,…

With the World Cup entering the business end, we look at 5 players that have been a disappointment not just for their respective teams but…

France v Germany In a continent where European teams often fail in World Cup’s, with this quarter final tie, a European side is guaranteed a…

Despite the final 8 in Brazil being all of the group-topping teams, the World Cup has been very unpredictable. The tournament thus far has been…

So far during this world cup, Colombia have been one of few teams who have consistently performed at a high level, Managing to score at…

As has been the trend with top flight football across the domestic leagues in recent seasons, the art of defending seems to have been lost…

Paul Pogba – France 2-0 Nigeria. The ex-Manchester United box to box midfielder Paul Pogba continued his impressive world cup form in his round of…

After 21 days of group stage and round of 16 matches, eight teams are left – four European and four South American teams. During these…

The quarter-finals are upon us and one of the biggest games of the tournament to date will go on. Brazil take on Colombia in what…

The 2014 World Cup has up to this point, been one of the best World Cups ever. There has been a ridiculous amount of goals…

Story of the game Switzerland’s game plan was clearly to stay compact and solid, trying their hardest to minimise the space available for Argentina in…