Predicting the Australia Squad 40 Days from the 2014 World Cup

The Socceroos are on the brink of a generational shift in terms of players and have a new coach in Ange Postecoglou, meaning their squad for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil is not as easy to predict as many of the other teams in the tournament. Aside from a handful of veterans who are impossible to leave out, Postecoglou—who took over the role after Australia had already sealed qualification—has... 

Predicting Who Will Be Brazil’s Defensive Starters at the World Cup

Brazil have always been more famous for their offensive flair than for their ability to defend, but at the upcoming World Cup, they are set to boast one of the most formidable back lines in the tournament. Competition for places is tough, with a number of top quality players vying for each position. Should manager Luiz Felipe Scolari opt to use a four-man back line, as expected, there are only five... 

Can Radamel Falcao Make the World Cup?

Even non-Colombia fans were dismayed to hear back in January that Radamel Falcao had injured himself and would likely miss the Brazil World Cup, but there have been indications recently that the Colombian striker may recover in time to play in the tournament. It would be something akin to a miracle recovery if Falcao was fit in time for the June/July championships, as hope was very dim when he first... 

Picking a Combined South American World Cup XI

Here we are selecting a combined starting 11 from all the South American teams who will be participating at the 2014 World Cup. The sides from the host continent are expected to do very well this time around, and it will be no surprise to see one or more of them go very deep into the tournament. With so much talent to choose from, some excellent players were destined to miss out on our 11. Here are... 

Suarez and Cavani Are Good Enough to Make Any Starting XI at the World Cup

Uruguay are fortunate to have two of the world’s premier strikers leading their line at World Cup 2014. In fact, Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani are that good that they could conceivably each make any starting 11 in Brazil.  Considering that La Celeste will field a team full of experienced and tough characters in midfield and defense, they should have a real chance of making it out of a tricky... 

Chile Are Good Enough to Make It out of the Group of Death at World Cup 2014

Chile have a fighting chance of advancing to the knockout stages of World Cup 2014, despite being drawn alongside Spain, the Netherlands and Australia in a daunting-looking Group B. The Socceroos will be the lowest-ranked team in Brazil, and they are firm favorites to finish bottom of the group, but the pedigree of Spain and the Netherlands is undeniable. Those two teams advanced all the way to... 

International Friendly Team of the Week: Neymar, Ronaldo and Iniesta Star

A round of midweek international friendlies was given extra significance by the prospect of the World Cup looming just over the horizon. Managers only have a few more chances to fine-tune their tactics and test out their players. For the players themselves—especially those on the fringes of their national team squads—this was one of the last chances to impress. Results are not that... 

Sabella’s Latest Selection Shows Argentina’s World Cup Squad Is Nearly Settled

When Alejandro Sabella named his 22-man Argentina squad to face Romania in a friendly international in Bucharest on March 5, it was further proof of what many had suspected—the Albicelestes coach has already made up his mind as to the names of the majority of the players he will be taking to Brazil this year. Four players from Argentina’s domestic league are expected to be added to the... 

Building the Perfect Defensive Midfielder from Attributes of Busquets and Co.

The term “defensive midfielder” does not give a fair indication of all the duties the players patrolling that position are required to perform. The deepest-lying midfielder in any team is ideally a strong tackler, a fine reader of the game and able to distribute the ball with precision. It is also an advantage if he has stamina, leadership qualities and a formidable physique. For the next... 

Can Ronaldinho and Atletico Mineiro Win the Copa Libertadores Again?

One of the things that makes the Copa Libertadores so enthralling every season is that fact that it is so hard to predict a winner. In 2014, however, reigning champions Atletico Mineiro, led by the legendary Ronaldinho, are one of the favorites to win the competition for the second year in a row. If they could pull off that difficult feat, they would become the first side since Boca Juniors in 2000... 

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