World Cup

Defending World Cup champions Germany will host two friendlies during the international break against Spain and Brazil. (Image: Tim Groothuis/Witters Sport/USA TODAY Sports)

2018 World Cup Heavyweights Square Off in International Friendlies

Several of the top teams in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and some of the best teams that failed to qualify for the tournament will be in action this weekend for high-profile international friendlies. Most of the world’s prominent soccer leagues are on break this weekend so that international teams […]

Leonel Messi is considered the best player in the world and is the favorite to win the Golden Boot at this year’s World Cup. (Image: Reuters)

Lionel Messi Favored to Win Golden Boot at 2018 World Cup

Oddsmakers expect Argentina’s Lionel Messi to win the Golden Boot at the 2018 Russia World Cup, which gets underway in June. Sports books have the forward at anywhere from 8/1 to 10/1 to win the award for the most goals scored. His team is a 7/1 pick to win the […]