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Brazil’s World Cup 2026 journey ended at the last-16 stage, as the Selecao suffered a 2-1 defeat against Norway, with Erling Haaland bagging a brace against Carlo Ancelotti’s team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Erling Braut Haaland (@erling) Some have stated that one of the main reasons for their […]
In the 1986 World Cup, a diminutive figure named Diego Maradona led his national team, Argentina, to only their second-ever title in the competition. While football is a team sport, Maradona’s influence on his team’s victory was such that it will forever be synonymous with a player considered one of the greatest ever. Watching Norway’s […]
Let’s be honest: being a football fan isn’t just about watching a 90-minute match and turning off the telly anymore. For most of us, the actual game is just the anchor for a massive, day-long digital routine. Long before the referee blows the first whistle, and hours after the final one, fans are locked into […]
Cardiff City are one of those clubs whose identity has never really been contained by their league position. The Bluebirds have spent chunks of the last twenty years bouncing between the Premier League, the Championship and, more recently, the third tier, and yet their support has kept doing very much what it always did. A […]
England face Mexico in the round of 16 at 1am on Monday 6 July, live on BBC One, in what promises to be one of the most anticipated knockout matches of the 2026 World Cup. Interest in placing a bet on Mexico vs England has been building steadily since the draw was confirmed, but behind […]
The FIFA World Cup has always been a stage where emerging stars are transformed into household names. While established superstars often dominate headlines before the tournament begins, history consistently shows that every World Cup introduces a new generation of players ready to capture global attention. As the football world watches the biggest international football tournament […]
The Tartan Army are routinely talked about as the gold standard for travelling supporters and most years they live up to the billing. Following Scotland’s 4-2 win over Denmark in the November of 2025, that finally booked a place at the 2026 World Cup after 28 years out of the senior international wilderness, the songbook […]
Spain’s journey from perennial underachievers to world champions has been one of the great stories in international football, and along the way a succession of outstanding forwards and midfielders have etched their names into the record books. With Spain top goal scorer odds building ahead of the 2026 tournament, here is a look at the […]
Supporting the national team is a slightly peculiar pursuit at the best of times. England fans turn up in numbers that few other countries can match and they bring with them a songbook that is part patriotic standard, part novelty pop record, part beery terrace tune and part stuff the Football Association would dearly love […]
If both sides progress through the round of 32 and the round of 16, the Netherlands and Germany could potentially meet in the quarter-finals of this World Cup. Should that scenario arise, it would revive one of international football’s most intense rivalries. It would also bring back memories of the 1974 World Cup final in […]
Sheffield Wednesday have been around long enough to have a songbook the size of a small church hymn book. Founded in 1867, the Owls are regularly billed as the third-oldest professional football club in the world and boast a fanbase with that much mileage on the clock that it has had plenty of time to […]
Bernardo Silva etched his name into the record books as Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge became the backdrop for one of the most quietly remarkable individual milestones in recent Premier League memory. The moment Silva stepped onto the pitch, he became the Portuguese player with the most appearances in the competition’s […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be one of the most accessible and engaging tournaments in football history. With matches taking place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, supporters have more opportunities than ever to participate in the excitement. From packed stadiums and bustling fan zones to streaming platforms and social […]
It is probably fair to say that Blackburn Rovers isn’t the club that it once was. There was a time when the Rovers were Premier League champions, the pride of Lancashire, bankrolled by the late Jack Walker’s fortune and seeing supporters turn up in their droves to Ewood Park on a regular basis. Sadly for […]
It is probably fair to say that Charlton Athletic isn’t the club that it once was. There was a time when the Addicks were a Premier League team, taking the fight to other sides in the English top-flight and welcoming others to the Valley for matches in front of the vociferous home support. They haven’t […]
There can be few clubs in world football whose list of famous supporters has changed quite so dramatically in such a short space of time as Wrexham. Founded in 1864, the Red Dragons are the oldest club in Wales and one of the oldest professional football clubs anywhere, with the Racecourse Ground recognised as the […]
On Tuesday night, in a corner of the south coast of England, Junior Kroupi scored for Bournemouth and a 22-year wait ended in north London. Manchester City could not find a winner. Erling Haaland’s stoppage-time equaliser arrived too late. The maths flipped, the title race closed with a game to spare, and Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is drawing closer, with anticipation building around a tournament that will span 16 cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, while also introducing the largest format in World Cup history, with 48 participating nations for the first time. Preparation has entered a crucial phase as national teams refine tactics, […]
Following football in 2026 means navigating a fragmented broadcast landscape that would baffle anyone who grew up with the match on one channel on a Saturday afternoon. Between Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, and a growing list of international alternatives, the cost of watching your club across all competitions has quietly become a serious […]
If you were to think of a football club that is known for its vociferous atmosphere, the truth of the matter is that you might not have Portsmouth all that high up your list. Whilst the football club’s own supporters would doubtless be quick to tell you that they always get behind their team and […]
