Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Casemiro across Soccer, Football.
A look at the upcoming Round of 16 fixtures, focusing on Morocco versus Canada, France versus Paraguay, and Norway versus Brazil, with analysis of tactics, key players and betting angles.
France tops the standings with Kylian Mbappe leading the scoring, Mexico advances unbeaten, and several under‑dogs prepare for decisive matches.
Brazil’s 90‑minute knockout victory over Japan was sealed by Gabriel Martinelli’s late strike, a pass from Bruno Guimarães that underscored the midfielder’s growing influence and the attention it is drawing from top European clubs.
Morocco's advancement to the knockout stage and penalty victory over the Netherlands underscore a transformative era for African football, driven by strategic investments and regional collaboration.
The Netherlands' unexpected defensive approach against Morocco has ignited a debate about the nation's football identity, with criticism of coach Ronald Koeman and speculation about foreign managers.
A last‑minute goal by Gabriel Martinelli, set up by Bruno Guimaraes, gave Brazil a 1‑0 victory over Japan, keeping their World Cup hopes alive and igniting transfer speculation.
Brazil edged Japan 1-0 thanks to Gabriel Martinelli's 90th‑minute goal, sparked by Bruno Guimaraes' decisive pass. The midfielder's four tournament assists and coach Carlo Ancelotti's praise have attracted interest from Europe's elite.
Japan led 1-0 at halftime but succumbed to a stoppage-time goal, leaving the Samurai Blue with a narrow 2-1 defeat against Brazil in Houston.
Brazil's 2-1 victory over Japan, inspired by a late strike from Gabriel Martinelli, marks a turning point in their tournament campaign.
Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti has named an unchanged XI for the round‑of‑32 match against Japan, while the Asian side prepares a reshuffled defense. The encounter promises a tactical battle and a historic chance for Japan to topple the five‑time champions.
Brazil will take on Japan at Houston Stadium on Monday night in the World Cup last‑16 clash, a match that could see the Seleção advance to a potential showdown with the Netherlands or Morocco. With Neymar fully fit and a host of key players sidelined, the Brazilian side must adapt its attack without its primary creative threat.
Manchester United’s Manuel Ugarte suffered a knee ligament injury during Uruguay’s World Cup match against Spain, raising questions about his role at Old Trafford amid a looming midfield reshuffle.
A look at the emotional and commercial dimensions of retirement for football icons and other athletes, exploring timing, legacy and post‑playing opportunities.
With his Liverpool deal ending on June 30, Mohamed Salah faces an uncertain future. His lawyer, Ramy Abbas, remains tight‑lipped, while clubs across Europe, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the United States eye a potential transfer.
Brazil and Haiti meet in a must‑win Group C encounter after both sides failed to claim victory in their opening fixtures. Brazil’s lineup will be reshaped without the injured Neymar, while a fortified defence aims to stifle Haiti’s resurgence.
From Canada’s 6‑0 thrashing of Qatar to expert forecasts for the USMNT’s showdown with Australia, the latest round of predictions highlights both surprise results and confident picks across the tournament.
An 18‑year‑old prodigy who switched allegiance from France to Morocco, Ayyoub Bouaddi has delivered a series of standout performances that have sparked praise, speculation, and a new narrative for the Atlas Lions.
A 1-1 stalemate saw Morocco's Ismael Saibari open the scoring before Vinícius Júnior equalised, as both sides displayed contrasting strengths ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
Brazil laboured against Morocco in their opening World Cup match, with Vinicius Junior rescuing the team and Carlo Ancelotti making halftime changes that sparked a modest recovery. Persistent questions remain over the midfield and defensive setup.
Brazil and Morocco settled for a 1‑1 draw in their opening World Cup match, a result that left Group C finely balanced and highlighted both teams' strengths and vulnerabilities.
Morocco opened scoring through Ismael Saibari, only to see Vinicius Jr restore parity for Brazil. Both sides showed moments of brilliance, with Brazil's second‑half surge and Morocco's coach aiming beyond the semi‑finals adding intrigue.
Brazil struggled early against Morocco, relied on Vinicius Junior's strike, and saw manager Carlo Ancelotti reshuffle his side after the break.
A tactical battle unfolded in the group stage as Morocco took an early lead through Ismael Saibari before Vinicius Jr restored parity for Brazil, exposing both teams’ strengths and vulnerabilities.
A 1‑1 stalemate saw Morocco take the lead through Ismael Saibari before Vinícius Júnior equalised, with Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti noting the team's nervous start and improved second‑half display.