Taking a Look at Europe’s World Cup Qualifying Playoffs

So, following a spiffingly-basic draw in Zurich—by UEFA and FIFA standards anyway—embarrassing only for the difficulty with which it made the simple task of deciding four ties, we have our draw for Europe’s World Cup playoff round. Of the four seeds, perhaps Ukraine will be the one’s cursing their luck most, having plucked a France side who have seemingly found their scoring... 

10 Most Iconic World Cup Goals and the Stories Behind Them

Held every four years, the FIFA World Cup remains the biggest showpiece sporting event across the globe, and next summer’s tournament in Brazil is shaping up to be just as extravagant as those that have preceded it. The 2014 edition will be the 20th World Cup tournament and over the past 19 editions over 2,000 goals have been scored over an 80-year period. Of course, some have been scrappy tap-ins,... 

5 Things We Learned from South Korea vs. Brazil

Goals from Barcelona’s Neymar and Chelsea’s Oscar gave the Confederations Cup winners Brazil a 2-0 friendly win against South Korea in the World Cup Stadium in Seoul. The Selecao made light work of potential World Cup opponents, who hardly threatened despite the considerable backing of the home crowd.  Here’s a look at five things onlookers may have learned from the encounter.  Begin... 

Fairy Tales We’d Love to See at the 2014 FIFA World Cup

The 2014 FIFA World Cup offers football fans all across the globe the opportunity to dream. While FIFA‘s continued commercialisation of the tournament and their tax-free demands are a cause for consternation among the common supporter and even more so the Brazilian public, the actual tournament still offers the same magic as those of a bygone era. Returning to Brazil for the first time since... 

What Does the Future Hold for Some of International Football’s Star Nations?

The lyrics in the song “Nothing Lasts Forever” by Echo & the Bunnymen are in some ways perhaps the perfect microcosmic way of viewing international football: I want it now, I want it now Not the promises of what tomorrow brings I need to live in dreams today I’m tired of the song that sorrow sings And I want more than I can get…  There are those international... 

Tactically and Technically Wanting, England Are Not Genuine World Cup Contenders

When you say it out loud, it’s fairly obvious. Roy Hodgson’s England are not genuine contenders for the World Cup. No matter how you slice it, even if England win their two remaining qualifiers and secure qualification for Brazil 2014, they have no hope. A last eight spot (if that) is optimistic. A last-16 one may be also, considering that only San Marino and Moldova have been put to the... 

Ukraine vs. England: 6 Things We Learned

England needed to head to Ukraine and do a job in Kyiv, and in garnering a point against a disappointingly toothless home side, they did just that. A 0-0 draw sees Roy Hodgson’s side remain in pole position for a place in Brazil next summer’s World Cup, at the expense of their hosts who simply didn’t have enough  to get the result they needed in the Olympic Stadium. Here are... 

Why Netherlands Are a Better Bet Than Germany at World Cup 2014

Ah, Netherlands and Germany—something akin to the Montagues and Capulets in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet:” As far as nations being footballing foes, rivalries don’t come much more fierce than that between the European pair.  Next summer—barring the most ridiculous set of unforeseen events—the duo will both embark to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup. And... 

Zinedine Zidane vs. Michel Platini: Who Was Better and Why?

In the shape of Zinedine Zidane and Michel Platini, France has produced two of the greatest midfield playmakers that European football has ever seen. Stars of successful Les Bleus sides, both wore the iconic No. 10 jersey and have been idolised both during their careers and into retirement. Both former Juventus heroes, comparisons have been plentiful in recent times, something the man known as... 

5 Youngsters to Keep an Eye on at the CONCACAF Gold Cup

The continental showpiece for nations from North and Central America, the Gold Cup may have lost some of its lustre this summer with neither Mexico nor the United States taking full-strength squads. Nonetheless, the duo who have dominated with six and four wins respectively will still be the favourites, such is their relative strength in depth. However, others will be eyeing the opportunity to spring... 

« Previous Page — Next Page »

Latest News

• Former England Manager Graham Taylor Dies at Age 72
• Bruce Arena Names USMNT January Camp Invitees
• Karamoko Dembele Makes England U15s Debut After Playing for Scotland in November
• USMNT Watch: Bobby Wood Nets 1st Bundesliga Goal Since September
• Rugby Player Bruno Andres Doglioli Banned 3 Years for Tackling Female Referee