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Meanwhile in Moscow: Brazil, Is That All You Got?

June 18, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Brazil, Meanwhile In Moscow, Switzerland, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Swiss coach Vladimir Petkovic had said it the day before the match: “We will win our group.” It’s too early to say whether his prophecy fulfills, but surely snatching one point out the game with the Selecao is a promising step in the right direction. Brazil on the other hand had a staggering start, failing to win their third World Cup game in a row.

Meanwhile In Moscow: Poland, Are Underdog Days Over?

June 18, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Meanwhile In Moscow, Poland, World Cup, World Cup 2018 4 comments

The new golden generation of Polish players has been constantly moving forward, and they arrive at World Cup 2018 in full maturity. Players like Kamil Glik, Grzegorz Krychowiak , Piotr Zielinski, and of course Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski can make a whole country dream. Will this be the year of Poland? Are their underdog days over?

Meanwhile in Moscow: Serbia Tame Ticos From Free-Kick Spot

June 17, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Costa Rica, Meanwhile In Moscow, Serbia, World Cup, World Cup 2018 2 comments

This Sunday, we had an excellent World Cup match served for lunch, a battle between two of the smallest participant nations in terms of population, but among the biggest in terms of passion and quality. Serbia ultimately took the three points, beating Costa Rica with a winning free-kick by their captain Aleksandar Kolarov.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Viva Mexico! Lozano Stuns Germany

June 17, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Germany, Meanwhile In Moscow, Mexico, World Cup, World Cup 2018

If we were in Joachim Low, we wouldn’t be much concerned at Germany’s 0-1 loss to Mexico in their opening match in Russia. The history of the World Cup is full of occurrences where the defending champions tripped during their first dance, and when the loss comes at the hand of such a solid and spectacular Mexican side, there is little to be ashamed about.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Messi Bumps Into Iceland Wall

June 17, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Argentina, Iceland, Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Everyone was calling for Lionel Messi to respond to Cristiano Ronaldo’s bullying debut. Underdog Iceland looked like a comfortable test on paper, yet the hero of the day turned out to be Icelandic goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson, who saved a penalty from La Pulce and led his side to a stunning 1-1 tie with Argentina in the opening match of World Cup Pool D.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Eid Mubarak, Morocco and Iran

June 16, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Iran, Meanwhile In Moscow, Morocco, World Cup, World Cup 2018

In the day the Muslim World celebrated Eid, the end of Ramadan, the first game in Group B of World Cup 2018 featured an evocative clash between Morocco and Iran. Just when people were about to leave Saint Peterburg's Stadium, Moroccan striker Aziz Bouhaddouz deflected a free kick into his own goal, giving a shocking late victory to the Asians.

Meanwhile In Moscow: Uruguay, El Maestro Tabarez’s Lesson

June 16, 2018 Antonio Guarini Egypt, Meanwhile In Moscow, Uruguay, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Few things are as thrilling as winning a match at the last minute, especially if it’s a World Cup game – and even more, when you are fighting against a hideous disease. Oscar Washington Tabarez, the coach of Uruguay, raising his hands up to the sky after Jose Gimenez’s late goal to Egypt is surely the best image of these initial World Cup days.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Pogba Saves Bleus in Aussies Battle

June 16, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Australia, France, Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

It took a little help from technology for France to overcome a gritty Australia, and gain their first three points in their World Cup run. The French benefited of the first penalty ever assigned via VAR in a world competition, but coach Didier Deschamps and his boys left Kazan with more doubts than certainties, despite goals scored by Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Ronaldo Strikes Hard, Spain Fight Back

June 16, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Meanwhile In Moscow, Portugal, Spain, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo and Spain set the World Cup on fire last night as they staged a spectacular 3-3 tie in the opening match of Pool B. CR7 brought Portugal ahead twice, but in both cases Diego Costa made it even, before Nacho could give Spain the lead. It took a free kick by Real Madrid’s star to equalise again, and wrap up an unforgettable match in Sochi.

Kasper Dolberg, il Cigno di Danimarca

June 15, 2018 Antonio Guarini Denmark, Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

It's the curse that every young and talented striker who plays for Ajax needs to face it sooner or later: Being compared to Marco Van Basten. Kasper Dolberg from Denmark is no exception, especially because The Lancers’ young prospect does indeed look very similar to the unforgettable forward of Milan and the Dutch National Team.

Kasper Dolberg, the Swan of Denmark

June 15, 2018 Antonio Guarini Denmark, Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

It's a curse that every young and talented striker who plays for Ajax needs to face sooner or later: Being compared to Marco Van Basten. Kasper Dolberg from Denmark is no exception, especially because The Lancers’ young prospect does indeed look very similar to the unforgettable forward of Milan and the Dutch National Team.

Meanwhile In Moscow: Italy…and Now, What?

June 14, 2018 Paolo Bozzelli Cup of Tea, Italy, Meanwhile In Moscow, The Azzurri, World Cup, World Cup 2018 One comment

November 13, 2017. One of the worst days in the recent Italian history: The day the Azzurri failed to qualify for a World Cup for the first time in 60 years. As the competition in Russia started today, The Cult of Calcio asked some disappointed Italian fans how will they cope with the absence of their beloved from the competition. Here is what their responses were.

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