2018 World Cup
France’s 19-Year-Old Soccer Star is Donating His Entire World Cup Winnings
Calculated as of Monday morning for Mbappé’s seven World Cup games and championship bonus, the French forward would be donating approximately $449,606, or £384,000
Croatia’s 2018 World Cup Pursuit Inspired by the Past
The team is playing in the shadow of the 1998 squad, but that seems to inspire its players. As defender Vedran Corluka has said: “We are in the semifinal again, after 20 years. That is something special in our country.”
Seven Unforgettable Acts of World Cup Sportsmanship
In a noble gesture of good sportsmanship, they left their locker room immaculately clean with a gracious "Spasibo" note ("Thank you" in Russian) to show their gratitude to the hosting country.
Young Players Can Learn From Watching World Cup
When I started with youth soccer, I think there was an air of it being "elitist," for lack of a better word. I think it's come a long way to be more inclusive, which is more in line with the rest of the world.
Possession Soccer Is Now a Losing Strategy at the World Cup
To be sure, this new spirit of adventure isn’t without its drawbacks. What these teams gain in attacking edge they sometimes sacrifice in defensive fortitude.
