In one of the most one-sided World Cup Finals in the competition’s history, the Spaniard’s relentless devotion to their task bested the doggedness of Argentina, to rightfully earn a second star on their crest. In a game of completely opposing team dynamics, we couldn’t have expected much else…

We have finally arrived at the business end of this year’s World Cup. 8 teams left, 4 to progress. First up, it’s France taking on Morocco…

After FIFA’s questionable antics involving the suspension of Folarin Balogun’s 1-match ban, Belgium can feel proud and justified to book their place in the Quarter Final of this year’s World Cup.

A 41 year old Cristiano Ronaldo may no longer be worthy of all the plaudits for his countries performances, but its hard to keep him out the action. Portugal fought back from a goal down to win the tie against Croatia, in a thrilling second-half display.

A story of how limitation and restriction brought the best out of football’s photographers, showing how perseverance and creativity always comes out on top, both on and off the pitch.

A 7-1 thumping of newcomers Curaçao, a last-gasp win against Ivory Coast and a careless loss to Ecuador, the German national team showed plenty of promise in parts, however a consistent lack of conviction may halt their hopes of progression in the knockout phases of this year’s World Cup.

Turning 39 years old this tournament, Messi takes the stage for one last time in the blue and white of Argentina, in a major competition. Is it possible to understate the brilliance of this little man? We think so…