So we already know one semi-final after both quarter-finals went the distance to be decided on penalties as Luka Modric’s Croatia take on Lionel Messi’s Argentina and what an absolute cracker that is going to be. The massive question is who is going to join them in the last four. MOROCCO – PORTUGAL Surely MoroccoContinue reading “World Cup Nuggets – The quarter-finals Part II”
Category Archives: Senegal
World Cup Nuggets Day 14
So far the favourites have sailed through their Last 16 ties, after Netherlands and Argentina the day before, France dispatched Poland 3-1 and England coasted past Senegal 3-0. FRANCE ON COURSE – Les Bleus could become only the third side to retain the World Cup after Italy (1934 & 1938) and Brazil (1958, 1962). IndeedContinue reading “World Cup Nuggets Day 14”
Half-time World Cup Nuggets Day 10
Here are some half-time stats followed by Day 10 Nuggets, the first day of destiny as Group A and Group B were decided. HALF-TIME : 32 games gone, 32 remaining it’s high time to dig out seven Nuggets from the tournament so far and here they all are – gathered in on place. You canContinue reading “Half-time World Cup Nuggets Day 10”
World Cup Nuggets – Day 2
As the World Cup kicks off I’ll be posting a Nugget every day here to keep you all bang up-to-date with the latest facts and stats from the tournament. Keep coming back for your daily dose and remember – A Nugget a Day keeps the Doctor away. 20 November QATAR MAROONED The match between Qatar andContinue reading “World Cup Nuggets – Day 2”
World Cup Nuggets podcast
Welcome to the World Cup Nuggets podcast, with more fun facts and stupendous stats about each of the 32 countries competing in Qatar. The next six episodes cover silky Senegal, strong Serbia, slick Spain, stoic Switzerland, tricky Tunisia and unbowed Uruguay. Listen out for the question that is set about every country at the end ofContinue reading “World Cup Nuggets podcast”
The Football Mine 