Eight are out and eight more hopes will be dashed after this round as we begin to separate the pretenders from the real contenders. Starting from Friday, the 32nd edition of the Total African Cup of Nations switches into another gear – the knock out phase of the competition…….
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2019 Copa América Preview – (Semi-finals)
We are down to the final four nations at this tournament and there is possibility of an Argentina, Chile third consecutive final is still in prospect in Brazil. Host, Brazil are still in the hunt for their first continental title since 2007 as well as keeping alive the host to win ambition…….
Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Preview – (First Round, Match-Day 3)
Some of Africa power houses have impressed with results in the ongoing AFCON tournament – Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria and Morocco have made perfect starts with two victories while Guinea, Tunisia and Ghana need final day wins to ensure they are not eliminated in the group phase…….
2019 Copa América Preview – (Quarter-finals)
Make no mistake about it: this is when the tournament truly begins… the last eight teams standing will fancy their chances at glory with no team looking invincible though Carlos Queiroz Colombia impressed after winning all of its group matches without conceding a goal…..
Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Preview – (First Round, Match-Day 2)
A total of 27 goals were scored in 12 matches across six groups in Match-Day 1 at the Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. It has been a mixed bag of result and performances across board; defending champions Cameroon opened their title defense with a victory while Tunisia, Ghana could only manage draws. Match-Day 2 offers some teams the opportunity to book their place in the Round of 16 if they secure a second victory while others need positive results to stay alive in Egypt……
Should VAR be a part of the football future amid recent controversies?
Is there a search for perfection in football? Is football broken? These are many thoughts that run through my mind with the introduction of technology to football. Perhaps it is the great Greek philosopher Heraclitus quote, “Change is the only constant in life” that FIFA and other football governing bodies have taken their clue from in embracing a new change in the game……
Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Preview – (First Round, Match-Day 1)
The 32nd edition of Africa’s biennial competition kicks off on Friday with record winners Egypt also serving as host for the competition. The Pharaohs face the Warriors in the opening game of the tournament at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo.
Record Breaker Marta overtakes Klose
“Women can do anything men can do, and do it in 5 inch heels”. Marta Vieira da Silva scored her 17th FIFA World Cup finals goal last night at Stade du Hainat in Valenciennes to overtake Germany’s Miroslav Klose career tally of 16. Marta is doing it with her football boots.
2019 Copa América Preview – (First Round, Match-Day 2)
Brazil, Chile, Uruguay have lived up to their favorites tag with convincing outcomes if not performances, however, Argentina with Leo Messi have it all do to ensure they do not suffer an early exit in Brazil. Wildcard entry – Qatar produced the performance of Match-Day 1 in their stunning comeback to force Paraguay to a draw at Estádio do Maracanã……
Who will win Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations?
The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations features the continent’s best sides in what should be an intriguing tournament. The 32nd edition of Africa’s biennial competition kicks off on Friday with record winners Egypt taking on Zimbabwe. The competition will be hosted in six stadias in four cities – Cairo, Alexandria, Suez, Ismaila.
2019 Copa América Preview – (First Round, Match-Day 1)
The 46th edition of the Copa América kick offs with all participating teams motivated for their opening group match……
Eden Hazard: The cornerstone of the new Real Madrid project
A new project is on the horizon at the Santiago Bernabéu with several quality acquisitions – Ferland Mendy joining from Olympique Lyon, Militao from Porto, Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt, Rodrygo from Santos are the new faces at the White House in addition to Eden Hazard. The Belgian will step out on the pitch at the Santiago Bernabéu for the first time wearing the Real Madrid jersey and will speak to the media in the press room…..
Who will win the 46th Copa América – Brazil 2019?
2019 Copa América is the last to be held in an odd-number year as CONMEBOL has concluded that from 2020, the competition will follow the same calendar as UEFA European Championship. There are 10 CONMEBOL representatives plus two invited countries – 2019 Asian Cup winners Qatar and runners-up Japan are the two invited nations for the competition with Argentina (14-time winners), Brazil (8-time winners) and Uruguay (15-time winners) as favorites to win…..
UEFA Nations League Finals Preview
Hosts Portugal, England, Switzerland and the Netherlands will contest the inaugural Finals of the UEFA Nations League – the biennial international football competition contested by UEFA association members. These four countries have been drawn to face each other for a place in the finals to be played at Porto’s Estádio do Dragão with the winner going home with a trophy and €10.5m while the Runners-up gets €9.0m, Third place €8.0m and Fourth position €7.0m……
2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Guide
The eighth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in a few days in France. The competition runs for a month, from June 07 until July 07. Hosts France get the competition under way with their opening group match against South Korea in Paris. Defending champions the United States are the leading favorites. USWNT are seeking a fourth title and are ranked number one in the world…….