World Cup 2018 Archives - Page 5 of 6

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.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Russia Off to Good Start

June 14, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Meanwhile In Moscow, Russia, Saudi Arabia, World Cup, World Cup 2018

As World Cup 2018 officially kicked off today, it was imperative for host country Russia to be off to a good start at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Mission was fully accomplished for the Russian squad, with their jewel Aleksander Golovin serving two assists and scoring from a free-kick in a convincing 5-0 pummeling of Saudi Arabia in the opening match of Group A.

Lopetegui’s Sacking Plummets Spain Into Shock

June 13, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Meanwhile In Moscow, Spain, World Cup, World Cup 2018 2 comments

Today, the whole of Spain was left in shock at Football President Luis Rubiales' decision to sack La Roja coach Julen Lopetegui, after the untimely announcement of him signing a deal with Real Madrid for the next season. Sporting director Fernando Hierro was hurriedly named interim manager to lead the team during the World Cup in Russia.

Goncalo Guedes, piccoli Ronaldo crescono

June 13, 2018 Antonio Guarini Meanwhile In Moscow, Portugal, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Maybe Paris Saint Germain didn’t need to spend 200 million euro for Neymar. They already had Portuguese winger Goncalo Guedes, born in 1996, who went over the top while on loan in Valencia during the past season, confirming that Portugal’s coach Fernando Santos – who had made him debut with the National side at only 19 – was right in believing in him.

Goncalo Guedes, a Little Ronaldo Ready to Grow