The 2018 FIFA world cup is almost over. For many fans, four years is an unbearably long time before the next one comes around. For some players, this was their last chance to win a World Cup before they hang up their boots and start a life outside the football pitch. The following are the most recognizable footballers who won’t grace a World Cup again:
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Croatia found another level after a dismal first half, to make it to their first World Cup final as an independent country, winning after extra time for their third successive knockout game. They will meet France in the July 15th, 2018 World Cup Final.
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“It’s been beautiful to play for Real Madrid.” When Cristiano Ronaldo spoke these words after the 2018 UEFA Champions League final in which he assisted his team, Real Madrid lift their third straight European title, many observers’ interest was piqued, although some might have shrugged them off as simply Cristiano being Cristiano. After all, Cristiano has always had tantrums and somewhat frosty relationship with Fiorentino Peres, and such bumps in their relationship have always been smoothed over by signing yet another bumper contract.
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England and Croatia come into this semifinal from the “easier” side of the draw, both for the first time since the 90s. This is a game where both protagonists will fancy themselves to get a result, and the game is likely to be a low scoring affair. Both teams have come through extra time and penalties in the last 16 and quarters against the fairly average opposition.
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Ever since a cook, Coroebus of Elis, ran flapping naked for 192 meters to earn his place as the fastest Greek in the first Olympics held in 776 BC, the glory of running a race became possible for everyone, cook or professional.
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In the end, Belgium could not muster the comeback that they threatened, and France will head to the final on Saturday, their first since 1998 when they hosted the world cup courtesy of a Samuel Umtiti headed goal.
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The FIFA world cup is now down to four European sides who play against each other in two semifinals to decide who gets to play the July 15th, 2018 final in Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow.
Read MoreThe second set of quarter-finals were held on Saturday, July 7th, 2018 between England vs Sweden and Russia vs Croatia. England breezed past Sweden while Croatia squeezed past Russia on post-match penalties.
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After a scintillating four day of football period that left many shocked by some performances such as Spain’s terrible show against Russia, the 2018 Fifa World Cup enters a two-day hiatus from July 4th to July 6th after which the last eight teams will battle to play in the semifinals.
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