Italy miss a World Cup again: How have they spiralled so badly?
The Hard Tackle takes a deep dive at Italy's third successive failure to qualify for a World Cup after losing ...
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Top five European stars certain to miss FIFA World Cup 2026
The World Cup always brings joy to millions, but for every hero fighting for the trophy, there's a group of ...
Raphinha’s Injury, Rashford’s Opportunity: How one hamstring could decide a €30 million future
Raphinha's injury might be a blow for Barcelona, but for Marcus Rashford, it could be the five‑week window that decides ...
Roberto De Zerbi to Tottenham: Visionary call or the wrong gamble for a relegation scrap?
Tottenham’s rush toward Roberto De Zerbi says plenty about how the club still wants to see itself, even in the ...
Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool Farewell: Where will he play next?
Mohamed Salah's bombshell announcement has sent shockwaves through the football world, and the wait for his next destination has begun.
Marcus Rashford’s Barcelona soup: minutes, motives and a €30m tug‑of‑war
Marcus Rashford's story is no longer just about goals and minutes; it is a €30 million tug‑of‑war between Manchester United ...
Liverpool Transfer: Three wing wizards who could replace Mohamed Salah
The Hard Tackle lists three players Liverpool should target as they prepare to part ways with Mohamed Salah in the ...
World Cup or Bust: Five players who will decide World Cup dreams this week
The Hard Tackle picks five players who will define the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers playoffs semi-finals in Europe this ...
Mohamed Salah: The pharaoh who conquered Anfield and etched his name in eternal Red
In the pantheon of Liverpool legends, few shine as brightly as Mohamed Salah.
Antoine Griezmann: What legacy is he leaving at Atletico Madrid?
Antoine Griezmann’s name will echo in the Bernabeu, at the Camp Nou and in the Wanda Metropolitano long after he ...
