Football

The day it ever so nearly happened… Every supporter of the English men’s national team remembers the 11th of July 2018 as if it were yesterday. From Kieran Trippier’s unstoppable 6th minute free-kick, to the heartbreak of defeat in extra-time, fans experienced every emotion under the sun over an agonising 120 minutes of football between […]

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You have just five minutes to name the winners of all 20 play-off ties! While the World Cup is usually remembered for its champions, many teams have still written their own proud chapters by winning the third-place play-off, and reserving some remaining honour for their country. Sometimes referred to as an “award for the first […]

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It’s the biggest tournament ever! The 2026 World Cup is already set to be the biggest of its kind in history, with a massive 48 teams competing, including four nations who are making their debuts. While the eight sides that have won World Cups before might be an easy enough start, it’ll take a real […]

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First place is a real surprise… There can be no doubt that VAR — and whether it makes football stronger — is an issue that divides football fans like no other. As well as occasionally doing its job properly, VAR has the potential to cause chaos, unrest and controversy. Over the course of the 2025/26 […]

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They’ve doubled their chances at glory… Three-and-a-half years after Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup trophy at Doha’s Lusail Stadium, the next edition of sport’s biggest tournament is now just days away. Even before it has begun, the 2026 World Cup is certain to make history, set to be the biggest ever, with 48 teams […]

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Fans and financial restraint don’t mix well once the goals start coming Nearly four in 10 football fans admit they spend more money when their team scores a goal, as the celebration encourages them to splash the cash. A poll of 2,000 supporters found 37 per cent part with their money more easily when the […]

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