A year ago on this exact date, France were crowned World champions in Russia, claiming the trophy for the second time in their history, the first time being at home in 1998. Didier Deschamps is the only French footballer to have gold medals from both World Cups, one as captain and another as manager. Continue reading Deschamps’ contribution to French football
As much as that World Cup will be remembered for Didier Deschamps’ team’s exploits, it is also the moment where the infamous Neymar Challange was born. With the Brazilian diving all over the pitch at the slightest touch, the World reacted by attempting to do the same in everyday life. Continue reading We have a Neymar challenge winner!
You don’t change a team that’s winning. I think Deschamps will abide by that and it’s not a bad path to take but I do expect the occasional change of personnel due to a drop in form or a lack of playing time at club level for some players. Continue reading 3 players who could improve Les Bleus
The most important match in the best sports in the World has finally arrived! France and Croatia are the teams which will play in the showpiece event at the tournament. With an array of quality players, both have more than enough firepower to produce a spectacular show. That’s the good news. Continue reading World Cup Final: Good news, Bad news
After a marathon knockout stage, where all of their games went to extra time, Croatia have finally bested their World Cup achievements of 1998. The Vatreni reached the semi finals in France 20 years ago and were beaten by eventual winners France. They finished third. Ever since, the next generation of players have had that feat in the back of their mind, always pressurizing them to do better. Mission Accomplished! Continue reading Croatian Warriors Surpass Class of 98
The Overhead Kick brings you five short World Cup related stories, which will warm your heart and put a smile on your face. Enjoy! Continue reading Beautiful World Cup Anecdotes
We might have seen only one goal today but France and Belgium entertained with their quality players and tactical battle. This was a world class display from two well-matched teams. Samuel Umtiti was the only name on the scoresheet as Les Bleus reached a third World Cup in the last 6 World Cups, the most any team has achieved in that period of time. Continue reading Umtiti, Varane send France to WC final
We already know Enrique said no to better paying jobs to work with the national team. He is now eyeing international glory to cement his place in history. It’s a win-win situation since Spain has now acquired a prolific manager to make it right after the debacle in Russia and Enrique now has at his disposal a very talented crop of players, who are more than capable of international glory. Continue reading Luis Enrique’s Spain appointment is a win-win situation
Russia provided drama and entertainment till very, very late today. The country has been the perfect host so far and their team has been winning hearts on the pitch. For the second game in a row, the Sbornaya fought against a much stronger European opponent to take the game all the way to a penalty shootout. Sadly, this time, it was not meant to be as Croatia won the shootout 4-3. Continue reading Hosts Russia entertain till the very end
England are through to the semi finals of the World Cup for the first time since 1990. That’s 28 years of wait for a football crazy nation. The so-called “golden generation” has come and gone but it’s this young side helmed by Gareth Southgate that has done it. The English are well-know for their “boring” style of play: long balls, crosses, defensive tactics, set pieces. … Continue reading England embrace the only style of play they know
