Here is a look at the player ratings from Bild and Kicker following Germany’s 1-0 win over Oman in their pre World Cup friendly. Goalkeeper and skipper Manuel Neuer the pick of the starting players in these ratings (the lower the rating, the better). Niklas Fullkrug scored on debut as Die Mannschaft edged this game … Read more
The 2022 World Cup is just around the corner and, with domestic games now on hold, players can finally stop worrying about picking up injuries that could rule them out of the tournament.
Some superstars haven’t been so lucky in their quest to remain injury free though and, like the rest of us, will be watching the tournament from home this winter. There are also a number of top players whose national teams fell short in qualification.
With Christmas just around the corner, many of us will be looking forward to the festive season. However, for the football fanatics, you will know there is one important event that’s taking place before Father Christmas arrives – the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Unlike past tournaments, this one will certainly be unique as it’s the last to feature the current format ahead of huge changes come 2026.