Articles tagged with World Cup
by Tim Vickery | 07 May, 2018
Quintero finds form and fitness at just the right time as Colombia prepare for World Cup
One of the world’s most talented players may have found form, fitness and focus at just the right time to book a place on the plane to Russia. ...
by Tim Vickery | 26 April, 2018
Peru should not be written off even if Guerrero is absent
Peru’s captain, centre-forward and perhaps their one genuinely world-class player finds himself in the middle of a legal gun fight this week. L...
by Tim Vickery | 15 April, 2018
Why Barcelona's early elimination from the Champions League is good news for Argentina
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli badly needed a boost. He received a huge one on Tuesday, and Saturday was not bad either.
by Tim Vickery | 09 April, 2018
Why defending deep, as is common in South American club football, could spell disaster for Peru
Peru have given themselves what they hope will be a morale-boosting send-off before heading to their first World Cup in 36 years. In late May they wil...
by Tim Vickery | 29 March, 2018
Defensive troubles mean a change of approach could be necessary for Argentina
Perhaps the only surprise of Spain’s 6-1 thrashing of Argentina was that so many people were surprised. A heavy defeat for the visitors in Madri...
by Simon Harrison | 28 March, 2018
Isco leads the way as Lopetegui's rejuvenated Spain head to Russia all smiles
When Julen Lopetegui was installed as Spain boss, players’ ID cards would not matter - as the native phrase goes. Name, age and reputation...
by Tim Vickery | 23 March, 2018
Colombia show impressive fighting spirit against France to spark hope ahead of World Cup
The decision to go to Paris to play a warm-up friendly against France was a high risk option for Colombia. After reaching the World Cup quarter-final...
by Tim Vickery | 04 March, 2018
Brazil has always been a world leader in physical preparation - so Neymar is in the best hands
Belo Horizonte, of course, is the city where Brazil suffered that astonishing 7-1 defeat by Germany in the semi-final of the last World Cup. And it is...
by Tim Vickery | 23 February, 2018
The tragic death of Peruvian commentator Daniel Peredo four months before the World Cup - and what he meant to the country
“Some people are on the pitch, they think it’s all over... it is now. It’s four!” Any fan – even the millions who...
by Tim Vickery | 03 February, 2018
End-of-season burnout a concern for Messi and Argentina ahead of the World Cup
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli came back from his recent trip to Europe, where he sat down and spoke with 28 of his players. The most important, of co...
