Having the opportunity to play football at the senior level is critical for development, and finding minutes on the pitch domestically or, as more players are doing, abroad should become the next step for those who find their initial path to Premier League stardom blocked.
The sound of the final three whistles may have rang through the Luhzniki Stadium in Moscow, but all I heard in front of the Eiffel Tower was the crowd of a hundred thousand people belting La Marseillaise, lighting flares, and rejoicing in the shower from the Paris Fire Department. Even before the final whistle blew, … Continue reading Fan Diaries: The Birth of a Second Star
France are your 2018 World Cup Champions. Lead by Griezmann, Mbappe, and Pogba, Les Bleus made the whole planet “take the L” on the way to a smash-and-grab 4-2 victory over dark horse finalists Croatia. But now, with the World Cup behind us and the empty weeks of July and early August ahead of us, … Continue reading A World Cup to Remember: 10 Things to Savor
https://soundcloud.com/cornerkickmedia/corner-kick-podcast-world-cup-final-preview-semi-final-recap-cr7-to-juve-breakdown In this week's episode, we break down Croatia's dramatic win over England, discuss why football didn't end up coming home, and analyze why France are the favorites for Sunday's final. We also explore the blockbuster transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid to Juventus. Image: The Telegraph
Dear reader, Welcome to the third installment of Corner Kickabout, where our writers engage in spirited conversation about the footballing world. Today our focus is on the upcoming World Cup semifinal between European sides England and Croatia. Read on below to learn more about our takes for what is sure to be an exciting game! … Continue reading Corner Kickabout: England vs Croatia
Dear reader, Welcome to the second installation of Corner Kickabout, where our writers engage in honest, and opinionated, conversation about the footballing world. Today our focus is on the upcoming World Cup semifinal between European powerhouses Belgium and France. Read on below to learn more about our takes for what is sure to be a … Continue reading Corner Kickabout: France vs Belgium
Dear readers, As the quarterfinals approach, we see two of our board members’ favorite teams face off: Uruguay, Nathan Strauss’ favorite team, and France, the preferred team of Nick Govindan. In lieu of a regular match preview, we decided to lock these two personalities in a room and have them fight to the death, with … Continue reading Corner Kickabout: Uruguay vs. France
I always eat the celery first. That initial crunch of vegetable doused in blue cheese dressing prepares me for the heat to come: those ever ubiquitous, sports bar Buffalo wings that even as they sting your mouth and numb your hands are somehow calming before a big game. And it was a big game. Spain … Continue reading The Slow, Painful Death of Spain
Beautiful at times and grotesque at others, Spain somehow progressed to the Round of 16 on the back of a 2–2 draw against a feisty Morocco that left the Iberians at the top of Group B. The Lions hounded Spain in the opening minutes. Their fervor raised the temperature of the game early on and … Continue reading 2–2: Spain Do Enough Against Morocco
https://soundcloud.com/cornerkickmedia/group-stage-update-messis-scorn-chucky-soars-and-russia-scores Caleb Rhodes and Nick Govindan break down all the latest results and narratives from the World Cup group stage so far! The dynamic duo marvel at Mexico's lethal counterattack, examine the impact of VAR, and ponder where it has all gone wrong for a wounded Leo Messi and Argentina. They also discuss fierce … Continue reading Group Stage Update Podcast: Messi’s Scorn, Chucky Soars, And Russia Scores
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