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The Ultimate World Cup Quiz: What will you score out of 20?

by Martin Laurence at Jumatatu, Jul 16 2018 17:15
The Ultimate World Cup Quiz: What will you score out of 20? So the World Cup is over, but that doesn't mean we can't remenisce, with an even longer wait until the next one to come to grips with.We've compiled an ultimate test of your knowledge of the 2018 tournament to dive right into. Anything over 15 is very good score, so what have you got in your locker?...
Categories: WhoScored Quiz

Player Ratings: France 4-2 Croatia - Pogba steps up to steal World Cup final show

by Martin Laurence at Jumapili, Jul 15 2018 18:43
Player Ratings: France 4-2 Croatia - Pogba steps up to steal World Cup final show After an incident-filled final befitting of a memorable World Cup in Russia, we run through our individual player ratings as France overcame Croatia to lift the trophy for the second time.FRANCE - 6.86Hugo Lloris - 5.96 - Made one decent save in the second half but was fortunate his teammates had pu...
Categories: World Cup

Best Bet: Can France break deadlock trend again in World Cup final?

by Martin Laurence at Jumapili, Jul 15 2018 13:35
Best Bet: Can France break deadlock trend again in World Cup final? Later this evening either France or Croatia will be crowned world champions in Russia, and it’s fair to say the former are favoured to pick up their third such title with the bookmakers.Croatia, after all, are new to this stage of the tournament and while the players were quick to accuse the E...
Categories: WhoScored Tipster

John Stones' World Cup performances worthy of starting Manchester City role

by Martin Laurence at Jumapili, Jul 15 2018 12:54
John Stones' World Cup performances worthy of starting Manchester City role Why England’s World Cup campaign ended, as ever, in disappointment, there were a number of real positives to take from an unpredictable summer.Indeed, some of the players to impress the most for Gareth Southgate in Russia were those that weren’t necessarily guaranteed a place in the side...
Categories: World Cup

Arsenal and Liverpool signings rank among top-10 Premier League summer additions

by Martin Laurence at Ijumaa, Jul 13 2018 18:40
Arsenal and Liverpool signings rank among top-10 Premier League summer additions So the World Cup isn’t technically over but there has still been plenty of transfer activity over the past six weeks in the Premier League in particular and here are ten of the top signings so far to have arrived since the window opened last month.Jean Seri (Fulham)This time last year Ivory Co...
Categories: Transfer

Best Bet: Belgium vs England - Third place play-offs guarantee goals

by Martin Laurence at Ijumaa, Jul 13 2018 17:18
Best Bet: Belgium vs England - Third place play-offs guarantee goals It’s the game that neither side really wants to play, and it’s take two in that regard between Belgium and England for the bronze medal at the World Cup.Having missed out on a place in the final, both sets of players would probably rather rest and recuperate both physically and mentally ...
Categories: WhoScored Tipster

Quiz: Can you name all of England's World Cup goalscorers since 2002?

by Martin Laurence at Jumatano, Jul 11 2018 14:08
Quiz: Can you name all of England's World Cup goalscorers since 2002? Ahead of their first semi-final in 28 years, how is your knowledge of England's World Cup record this century?You have three minutes to name the 17 players to have scored a goal for the Three Lions since the 2002 edition, with the year hint representing the first tournament in which each player foun...
Categories: WhoScored Quiz

Why Torreira should be an upgrade on Xhaka rather than partner for Arsenal

by Martin Laurence at Jumatano, Jul 11 2018 11:55
Why Torreira should be an upgrade on Xhaka rather than partner for Arsenal Having finally announced the signing of Lucas Torreira from Sampdoria following the midfielder’s exit from the World Cup with Uruguay, Unai Emery’s new look Arsenal side is taking shape.The 22-year-old has become the Gunners’ fourth summer signing since the new manager was appointe...
Categories: Player Focus

Hazard a worthy front-runner for Player of the Tournament - The candidates

by Martin Laurence at Jumatatu, Jul 9 2018 17:00
Hazard a worthy front-runner for Player of the Tournament - The candidates As we approach the World Cup semi-finals and the Jules Rimet trophy comes into focus for the four remaining sides, there are a number of players that will still be eyeing individual prizes too.While Harry Kane is the front-runner for the Golden Boot, two goals clear in the race for the gong, the odd...
Categories: World Cup

Scout Report: How Jack Grealish fits into Pochettino’s plans at Tottenham

by Martin Laurence at Ijumaa, Jul 6 2018 16:21
Scout Report: How Jack Grealish fits into Pochettino’s plans at Tottenham With Aston Villa in immediate need for a financial boost and in a position in which they may have to sell their prized assets at cut prices, it’s perhaps little surprise that Daniel Levy is sniffing around.The Tottenham chairman is renowned for driving a hard bargain in the transfer market and...
Categories: Scout Report