#Gonzalo Plata

With the Netherlands and Ecuador both coming off 2-0 wins in their openers, the meeting at Khalifa International Stadium on Friday carries added significance as it could decide who takes the top-spot in Group A. While Ecuador have set their target of reaching the last 16, as they did in Germany in 2006, the Dutch will aim for a vastly improved…

Qatar have been building towards this moment ever since they were controversially named as hosts in 2010. By far the smallest nation to ever stage a World Cup, Qatar has been roundly criticized for its human rights abuses in the build-up to the tournament, but there has never been any possibility of FIFA reversing its decision. Qatar have played…

So it begins, with Group A poised to set a lively tone for the 2022 World Cup. On paper, this group looks like smooth sailing for Louis van Gaal's slick Netherlands team, who are unbeaten in the 15 games since he took the reins for a third spell in charge. Expectations are high after recent form and a favorable draw. Each of the four teams in Group…

The World Cup gets underway with Qatar and Ecuador facing off in Group A action. While the Netherlands are rightful favorites, our Group A betting preview makes the case for a La Tri surprise after an injury to a star elsewhere. So it begins, with Group A poised to set a lively tone for the 2022 World Cup. On paper, this group looks like smooth…

Athletic Bilbao - Real Valladolid Primera Division Spain Date - 08/11/2022 Starting time - 19:00 UTC Venue: San Mames Stadium, Bilbao, Spain Athletic Bilbao is running against the wind right now and has not been at its best lately. Any semblance of Inaki Williams and Iker Muniain can be powerful on their day and should move forward this week. Real…

Ecuador face a high bar of competition if they are to match the World Cup prowess of their South American neighbours. The good news at least is that they look set to hold on to their place at the tournament after Fifa's appeals committee dismissed a claim of ineligibility against one of their players. The Chilean federation lodged a complaint with…

Real Valladolid and Cadiz will go head to head at the Jose Zorrilla Stadium in round six of the Spanish La Liga on Friday. The visitors head into the weekend as the only team yet to pick up any points this season and will look to end their five-game losing streak. Valladolid were sent crashing down to earth last weekend, as they suffered a 2-1 loss…