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What's taking the knee and why is it important?

What's taking the knee and why is it important?

Nov 22: Taking the knee has spread across the sporting world as a statement against racism. How long have English players taken the knee? ...

Saudi Arabia: Five players to watch

Saudi Arabia: Five players to watch

NOV 22: For many observers, Saudi Arabia’s involvement at FIFA’s global showpiece has become something of the norm. In reality, the 2006 World Cup marked the end of a...
Argentina: Five players to watch

Argentina: Five players to watch

NOV 22: Argentinian hopes will be higher than they have been for many a year when they run out at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Four years ago,...
IR Iran: Five players to watch

IR Iran: Five players to watch

As IR Iran prepare to participate in their third consecutive FIFA World Cup campaign under the same manager, the nation’s finest generation aspires to make it past the group stage...
Netherlands: Five players to watch

Netherlands: Five players to watch

How have the Netherlands never won the FIFA World Cup? ‘Total Football’, with Rinus Michels as its conductor and Johan Cruyff playing concertmaster, had their name all but etched on...
Wales: Five players to watch

Wales: Five players to watch

It’s taken 64 years but, finally, Wales are back at the FIFA World Cup. Despite that record-breaking gap between appearances, manager Rob Page travels to Qatar with a squad...
Senegal: Five players to watch

Senegal: Five players to watch

Senegal would doubtless prefer to avoid a repeat of their Russia 2018 campaign in Qatar. The Lions of Teranga created an undesirable piece of history by becoming the first-ever nation...
England: Five players to watch

England: Five players to watch

NOV 21: England fans are wary of ‘golden generations’. Much was expected, after all, and precious little delivered by the star-studded teams in which much faith was invested in the...
Qatar: Five players to watch

Qatar: Five players to watch

NOV 20: Qatar will soon be competing in their first ever World Cup, but that does not mean the hosts will settle for the title of honorary participants. Al Annabi...
Ecuador: Five players to watch

Ecuador: Five players to watch

NOV 20: Ecuador are out to make history on their return to the FIFA World Cup and will have the chance to do so in the opening match of Qatar 2022...