Christopher Towers

Germany 2022: Who stays, who goes?

Germany 2022: Who stays, who goes?

It's been one week since the Germany squad touched down at Frankfurt Airport following their World Cup elimination. 5 Jul 2018
Sweden v Switzerland - player ratings

Sweden v Switzerland - player ratings

It's sort of fitting that a deflected strike from Emil Forsberg settled this, Russia 2018's penultimate last-16 match. 3 Jul 2018
South Korea v Germany - player ratings

South Korea v Germany - player ratings

The shocks keep coming in Russia. South Korea produced a famous victory in Kazan to dump world champions Germany out of the World Cup - and condemn them to last place in Group F. 27 Jun 2018
Denmark v France - player ratings

Denmark v France - player ratings

France secured top spot in Group C and Denmark progressed behind them following a woefully underwhelming draw at the Luzhniki Stadium. 27 Jun 2018
Kane hits a hat-trick as England pummel Panama

Kane hits a hat-trick as England pummel Panama

England strolled to the biggest win of the 2018 World Cup so far, pummelling Panama 6-1 to reach the knockout stages. 24 Jun 2018
England have a hoodoo to overcome against Panama

England have a hoodoo to overcome against Panama

England face Panama in their second group game later this evening, and Gareth Southgate's side are widely expected to coast to victory. 24 Jun 2018
The nine World Cup coaches who were World Cup players

The nine World Cup coaches who were World Cup players

Great players don’t necessarily make great managers, they say, and of course they’re right. 24 Jun 2018
South Korea v Mexico player ratings

South Korea v Mexico player ratings

Mexico did the hard work in the first half to earn their second win of the tournament against a South Korea side lacking not in effort but in quality. 24 Jun 2018
Lukaku runs riot in Belgium win

Lukaku runs riot in Belgium win

Romelu Lukaku extended his red-hot streak in front of goal by scoring twice in Belgium's 5-2 win over Tunisia in Group G. 23 Jun 2018
Reppin' while reffin' - the story of Australia's five World Cup referees

Reppin' while reffin' - the story of Australia's five World Cup referees

Players, coaches and staff, check. Media, check, and fans, triple-check. But there's one Aussie presence missing out in Russia that's gone a little under the radar. 23 Jun 2018
The Top 10 goals of the World Cup so far

The Top 10 goals of the World Cup so far

There's no denying it - there's been a fair amount of penalties out in Russia, and no shortage of own-goals either. But there's also been some absolute stonkers. 23 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group F

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group F

The first week in Russia provided some big talking points for Germany, Mexico, Sweden and South Korea. 22 Jun 2018
Germany v Mexico player ratings

Germany v Mexico player ratings

A stellar counter-attacking performance by a well-drilled Mexico side was Germany’s undoing as the World Cup holders were deservedly beaten in their opening game in Russia. 18 Jun 2018
Australia above Germany: The complete World Cup form guide

Australia above Germany: The complete World Cup form guide

Australia are heading into the Word Cup in hotter form than the 2014 winners and top-ranked team, Germany. 14 Jun 2018
Five danger men from Group F

Five danger men from Group F

With just days until the big kick-off, FFT introduces the key stars to keep tabs on in the group stage. 11 Jun 2018
Nabbout: "Lebanon wanted me and contacted me a lot"

Nabbout: "Lebanon wanted me and contacted me a lot"

Australia bolter Andrew Nabbout says he repeatedly received invitations to play for Lebanon years before his Socceroos debut. 10 Jun 2018
Van Marwijk urges his Aussies to be more Dutch

Van Marwijk urges his Aussies to be more Dutch

Socceroos head coach Bert Van Marwijk has tried to get his squad into the Dutch way of thinking ahead of their World Cup campaign. 10 Jun 2018
Van Bommel: The score doesn't matter

Van Bommel: The score doesn't matter

Socceroos assistant coach Mark Van Bommel has played down the significance of the results of World Cup warm-up matches ahead of Australia's final friendly against Hungary tonight. 9 Jun 2018
Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

Extreme stats: The youngest team, warmest city... and longest national anthem

The players are picked, the cities are ready and the teams and fans are beginning to arrive in Russia for the greatest show on Earth. 9 Jun 2018
Aussie fans among top buyers of World Cup tickets

Aussie fans among top buyers of World Cup tickets

Australian football fans have bought more tickets for the World Cup than their English, French and Spanish counterparts, according to figures released by FIFA. 8 Jun 2018
World Cup Group F: All confirmed 23-man squads

World Cup Group F: All confirmed 23-man squads

The World Cup is just over a week away and the excitement levels are at critical as the squads are trimmed and chopped. 7 Jun 2018