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Florian Wirtz Set for Liverpool Medical Ahead of Record €150m Transfer

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Liverpool is looking to “fix the roof while the sun is shining” in a transfer market blitz never before seen by the current English champions. Hot on the heels of the signing of Jeremie Frimpong, Liverpool looks set to add the Dutchman’s former Bayer Leverkusen teammate Florian Wirtz to their roster in a deal that is set to smash multiple transfer records.  … [Read more...] about Florian Wirtz Set for Liverpool Medical Ahead of Record €150m Transfer

World Cup Group H Preview: Disgruntled Ronaldo, Injured Son and More

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You can make a case that Grouping H is the Group of Death at this World Cup. Honestly, we believe that the moniker belongs to Group E, but you can easily make a case for either being the Group of Death, since both are so strong. Beyond it is status as the potential of Group of Death, Group H has storylines aplenty. The biggest superstar in the grouping, Portugal's Cristiano … [Read more...] about World Cup Group H Preview: Disgruntled Ronaldo, Injured Son and More

Liverpool FC Report Card at World Cup Break: C-

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To say it has been a topsy-turvy start to 2022 for Liverpool FC is an understatement. We expected the Reds to pick up where they left off in season 2022/23. That is not what happened. There have been a lot of excuses. Injuries, fatigue, FSG's lack of investment, the sale of Sadio Mane and even Jurgen Klopp were among some theories bandied about online and on-screen by … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Report Card at World Cup Break: C-

World Cup Group G Preview: Neymar Leads Heavily Favored Brazil

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In the 2022 Qatar World Cup, group G has the overwhelming favorite for the entire thing in Brazil. It is not just Neymar, and the rest of the Seleção that we have to consider, however. Whilst the Brazilians are the overwhelming favorites, the rest of the group is all at a very similar level. Let’s break down each of the sides that make up Group G a very interesting one to … [Read more...] about World Cup Group G Preview: Neymar Leads Heavily Favored Brazil

World Cup Group F Preview: Belgium Golden Generation’s Final Chance

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Group F could turn out to be one of the more interesting at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar this winter. On one hand, we have Belgium's golden generation looking at their last chance at glory, and the 2018 World Cup runners-up in Croatia. On the other hand, we have two sides in Morocco and Canada who are ending long absences from the World Cup. Believe it or not, this was … [Read more...] about World Cup Group F Preview: Belgium Golden Generation’s Final Chance

World Cup Group A Preview: Host Qatar in Strong Grouping

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The 2022 Qatar World Cup is unique for many reasons. First and foremost, you have the dates on which it is occurring. FIFA deemed the Middle Eastern summer too severe for the competition to be played during the usual June/July time slot. The governing body of world football then decided, much to European football’s chagrin, to move the dates towards the end of the calendar … [Read more...] about World Cup Group A Preview: Host Qatar in Strong Grouping

2022 World Cup Group B Preview: USMNT vs England Clash Headlines

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This late fall/early winter, the tiny, but incredibly rich nation of Qatar has the privilege of hosting the biggest international sporting competition in the world. In looking ahead to the 2022 World Cup, one grouping, Group B, automatically jumps out at us.  That's because Group B contains both the United States (where this website is located/headquartered) and England … [Read more...] about 2022 World Cup Group B Preview: USMNT vs England Clash Headlines

World Cup Group E Preview: The Real Group of Death

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Many pundits have labeled Group H the dreaded ‘Group of Death’. That is wrong. I don’t think there can be any argument that Group E is not the real ‘Group of Death’ at this year’s World Cup in Qatar. With three sides inside the top 25 of FIFA’s official rankings, this group contains more must-see matchups than any other grouping. European giants Spain and Germany headline … [Read more...] about World Cup Group E Preview: The Real Group of Death