5:18 PM ET This World Cup in Qatar had its share of highs and lows, both on and off the pitch, but the brilliance of some of the individual performances will be a lasting memory of the tournament. It’s easy to name-drop Lionel Messi and the other goal scorers of the tournament, but there were … Read more
play Leboeuf: Cody Gakpo has a bright future (0:14)Frank Leboeuf thinks Dutch winger Cody Gakpo’s World Cup performance shows his star potential after goal against Ecuador. (0:14) Dec 19, 2022 The 2022 World Cup is over, but the transfer rumour mill is only just starting up as the January window opens next month for Europe’s … Read more
play Was awarding Argentina’s first-half penalty the correct decision? (1:45)Dale Johnson recaps the refereeing decisions during Argentina’s win vs. France in the World Cup final. (1:45) Dec 18, 2022 We’re analysing every VAR decision made throughout all 64 games at the 2022 World Cup. The final between Argentina and France was packed with penalty drama … Read more
Dec 19, 2022 The 2022 World Cup had more than its fair share of VAR controversy, especially through the group stage. – World Cup VAR review in full: Every decision analysed There were a total of 27 VAR interventions at this World Cup — 25 overturns plus two that were rejected by the referee at … Read more
10:23 AM ET This was Lionel Messi‘s World Cup, and he created a legacy of records that are likely to stand for many years. The Argentina striker won the Golden Ball for best player, he was named Player of the Match in five of his country’s seven matches, including the win over France in the … Read more
4:30 AM ET The World Cup in Qatar had its curtain call last Sunday when Argentina were crowned champions, but that doesn’t mean the footballing world is now devoid of top action. In fact, it has already kicked off as the Carabao Cup and Copa del Rey return on Tuesday. 2 Related Thanks to the … Read more
play Aaron Ramsdale talks about fellow GK & Arsenal teammate Matt Turner (0:59)Arsenal no. 1 Aaron Ramsdale speaks to ESPN FC’s Alexis Nunes about his relationship with his American team-mate Matt Turner and how he’s looking forward to the England vs. USA matchup at the World Cup. (0:59) 4:12 AM ET With the opening of … Read more
play Moreno: Where was the security at the Melbourne derby? (1:09)With the likelihood of incident high ahead of the Melbourne derby, Ale Moreno wonders why proper security measures weren’t put in place beforehand. (1:09) 4:29 AM ET Two Melbourne Victory fans who rushed the AAMI Park pitch, including one who allegedly hit Melbourne City goalkeeper … Read more
play Frank Leboeuf: Argentina deserved to beat France (2:15)1998 World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf says France’s poor start to the game makes Argentina deserving World Cup champions. (2:15) 5:00 AM ET LUSAIL, Qatar — After a World Cup where everything went pretty much according to plan until the final, France‘s players experienced the biggest roller … Read more
play Argentina fans go wild for Messi and Di Maria goals (1:42)Argentina’s two first-half goals from Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria sparked huge celebrations amongst Argentina fans. (1:42) 5:24 PM ET Argentina’s national team will celebrate their World Cup triumph on Tuesday in Buenos Aires at the Obelisk, the monument that is the traditional … Read more
