Saudi king declares holiday after shock win over Argentina,  Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has announced a national holiday in response to the country’s football team’s dramatic World Cup victory over Argentina on Tuesday, according to state media. According to the Al-Ekhbariya channel on Twitter, the 86-year-old monarch “orders that tomorrow, Wednesday, be a vacation for […]

Dont cry for me Argentina : Brazil mock rivals’ World Cup upset, There are few things that can match to watching the World Cup in Brazil: the borderline obsession with football; the avalanche of national pride. And the joy when Argentina, a competitor, loses. The latter was on full display on Tuesday when Brazil’s bitter […]

Messi centre stage as Argentina, France begin World Cup title bids, Argentina and the current World Cup champions, France, will both be playing in Qatar on Tuesday, giving Lionel Messi what is undoubtedly his final opportunity to win the tournament. Day three of one of the most contentious World Cups in history will include four […]