World Cup

Szoboszlai, Hungary and the Weight of a World Cup Dream Dominik Szoboszlai is 25 years old, a stage in a footballer’s life when time still feels abundant but the game has already taught its sharpest lessons. He has medals, status and responsibility. He has carried the armband for his country and the expectations of a...

Liverpool Stars Discover World Cup Path as Conor Bradley Faces Brutal Challenge Liverpool’s international contingent now has a far clearer view of their World Cup routes, and for Conor Bradley, the picture is unforgiving. The draw for the European play-offs has placed Northern Ireland in one of the toughest possible scenarios, creating a storyline packed...

Salah Inspires Egypt’s Return to World Cup Stage Mohamed Salah has once again etched his name into Egyptian football history after inspiring his nation to qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The Liverpool forward struck twice in a composed 3-0 victory over Djibouti, ensuring Egypt topped Group A in the CAF qualifying campaign. In a match...

Sparta Prague 1-5 Liverpool - Europa League (1st Leg) Man of the Match Alexis Mac Allister: Unquestionable Impact It still amuses me to consider that some of the fanbase were livid when Liverpool signed the former Brighton star, as Manchester United paid £60m for Mason Mount. Though I was a fan of the skill set and...

Konaté's Impact: Reds' Defensive Dynamo As we approach the mid-season mark of the 2023/24 campaign, any spotlight on Liverpool's defensive monster Ibrahima Konaté should be one of ability vs availability. Konaté's formidable presence in the heart of the Reds' backline has been a subject of both admiration and concern. His performances have consistently demonstrated his...

Liverpool Eye Another Defensive Addition: Piero Hincapie Liverpool's transfer window activities have been nothing short of meticulous. The Reds have been strategic in their approach, ensuring they bolster their squad depth, especially in the midfield. Early acquisitions like Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai set the tone, and the surprise addition of Wataru Endo further...

A Muted Welcome to Anfield The recent transfer window saw Liverpool make a somewhat unexpected move, securing the services of Wataru Endo. The reception was mixed, with some media outlets suggesting the acquisition was a hasty decision. The lack of enthusiasm was palpable, particularly given Liverpool's inability to land Moisés Caicedo. But is this subdued...

So, are we really going to end up living in a world where both Jude Bellingham and Enzo Fernandez are in Liverpool shirts next season? It's a mouthwatering prospect, that's for sure. This week's transfer rumours have teased us all that Liverpool could genuinely be in a position where both are signed in the next six...

The 2022 World Cup has divided opinion so far, some have loved the drama of the group stage while others have been disappointed with the lack of quality football on display. The group stage was marked by poor quality games, in particular some of the worst defending you could ever expect to see at...

In 2006 Fabio Cannavaro led his Italian national team to a marvellous World Cup victory in Germany. During that year the legendary centre back was also named Serie A player of the year (with Juventus), before claiming the La Liga title with Real Madrid in the 2006/07 campaign. This period solidified the former Napoli...