2014 WORLD CUP - NETHERLANDS - KEY PLAYER - ARJEN ROBBEN‬ - PROFILE

Arjen Robben 

Though often classified as a forward, he usually plays behind the forwards as a winger. Robben is known for his dribbling skills, speed, crossing ability and his accurate left foot long-range shots from the right wing.

29 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 16 - LAST SIXTEEN - BRAZIL VS CHILE 3:2 - advanced on penalties

LAST SIXTEEN
28th June 2014

Brazil vs Chile 3:2 

Hosts Brazil knock Chile out of the 2014 Fifa World Cup in the second round with a 3:2 win on penalties.

28 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 16 - LAST SIXTEEN - COLOMBIA VS URUGUAY - 2:0

LAST SIXTEEN
28th June 2014

Colombia vs Uruguay 2:0

James Rodriguez makes the difference! 

28 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - COLOMBIA - KEY PLAYER - James Rodríguez - PROFILE

James Rodríguez expressing his honor to be praised by his hero, 'El Pibe' Valderrama.

"Rodríguez is mentally sharp, possessing quick reactions when closed down which allows him to keep control of the ball and making him more likely to be fouled. While left footed, he's able to control the ball just as well with his right foot." 

(El Pibe' Valderrama)

28 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - LAST-SIXTEEN - Matches and Teams out

Teams who have reached the round of the last sixteen

27 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 15 - GROUP G & GROUP H - PREVIEW

GROUP G
USA vs Germany -:-
Portugal vs Ghana -:-

GROUP H
Korea vs Belgium -:-
Algeria vs Russia -:-

26 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 15 - GROUP G - Portugal vs Ghana 2:1

Portugal vs Ghana 2:1

26 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 15 - GROUP G - USA vs Germany 0:1

USA vs Germany 0:1

26 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 15 - GROUP H - Algeria vs Russia 1:1

Algeria vs Russia 1:1

26 Jun 2014
2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 15 - GROUP H - Korea vs Belgium 0:1

Korea vs Belgium 0:1

26 Jun 2014

Stars in Europe - France - Keyplayer - Randal Kolo Muani

Kolo Muani 

Kolo Muani's playing style has drawn comparisons to the legendary French striker Thierry Henry. 

Like Henry, Kolo Muani began his career as a wide player known for his pace and trickery, but eventually transitioned into a center-forward position. Both players have a similar height of around 6'2" and possess rangy physiques. 

Kolo Muani's languid dribbling style and impressive speed are reminiscent of Henry's younger days, particularly in terms of his style of play. He has remarkable strength on the ball and a playful approach to the game that leaves defenders trailing behind him.

Didier Deschamps, coach of the French national team, acknowledged Kolo Muani's many qualities, describing him as a player with a significant presence who runs in behind from deep and has good finishing ability.

 

 

13 Apr 2026
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