“IF you said to the average person how many people have scored in a World Cup final, most people will say maybe 200. “But the fact is, in the entire history of the World Cup final, only 58 people have ever scored in one.” Belfast-born photographer Michael Donald, 51, has had the privilege of photographing […]
DENILSON was once the most expensive footballer on the planet, but nowadays, he competes to be top of a very different kind of table. The 2002 World Cup winner spent 20 years in the game before hanging up his boots in 2010 and now spends time playing poker as an ambassador for 888poker. He competed […]
THE last time Sweden progressed past the last 16 of the World Cup was in 1994. But that could all change in Russia after Sweden supporters posted thousands of messages along their new manager’s eight-mile walk to work, telling him how to guarantee success at this year’s tournament. New boss Janne Andersson leaves his house […]
ENGLAND fans know what “handbags” and “parking the bus” are – but how about “kattepote”, the dreaded “mata- mata” or “arsch karte”? In time for the World Cup kicking off on June 14, a new book lists odd football expressions used by fans around the globe. We have picked out some of the best to […]
EVER since 2006, it’s been customary for our Wags to storm the World Cup… So why should World Cup 2018 be any different! Dele Alli and Co. will (hopefully) be lighting up this summer’s tournament in Russia for the Three Lions. But if all else fails, at least we’ll have these gorgeous ladies to fall […]