5 Youngsters Who Could Make Late Push for a Place in Brazil World Cup Squad

With Brazil the favorite to win the 2014 World Cup on home soil, places in their final squad for the tournament become that much more sought after. Those competing for spots in Luiz Felipe Scolari’s Selecao outfit know that if the team is able to achieve glory in the final, they will instantly attain a kind of football immortality. While “Big Phil” has likely decided on most of his... 

World Cup Glory with Argentina Is Key to Lionel Messi Winning Back Ballon D’Or

A World Cup win with Argentina in 2014 could be crucial to Lionel Messi‘s chances of winning back the FIFA Ballon D’Or. When the Argentine magician won his fourth straight Ballon D’Or award in 2012, it seemed as though we would be watching him shuffle up to collect the trophy in a garish suit for the next decade or so. When Messi is healthy and in-form (and if he is healthy, he is... 

World Cup 2014 Gossip Roundup: Sterling, Tevez, Schweinsteiger & Vanishing Spray

With 167 days until the Brazil 2014 World Cup, the buzz surrounding the tournament is beginning to get louder. This week, we look at news out of the England, Argentina and Germany camps, as well as an announcement from FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, regarding some extra assistance for referees. Here’s the latest World Cup gossip, with fewer than 24 weeks to go until the first match kicks off. Begin... 

Breaking Down Argentina’s World Cup 2014 Group Stage Opponents

The World Cup draw on Friday threw up some interesting groups, but Argentina can be pretty happy overall at how things panned out for them. Drawn into Group F, the Albicelestes were then joined by Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iran and Nigeria in what looks like a manageable task for one of the pre-tournament favorites. Argentina will play Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 15 in Rio de Janeiro, Iran on June 21 in Belo... 

Brazil vs. Chile: 6 Things We Learned

This clash of two of international football’s form sides at the Rogers Centre in Toronto produced a 2-1 victory for Brazil over Chile. Hulk and substitute Robinho got the goals for Brazil, while Eduardo Vargas scored for the Chileans in what was an entertaining and open affair. Here are six things we learned from this intriguing encounter. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

England vs. Germany: 6 Things We Learned

Classic rivals England and Germany met at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night and it was the visiting team who came away with the spoils. Per Mertesacker’s headed goal in the 39th minute was enough to secure a 1-0 win for Germany, as England fell to their second straight defeat at home. Here are six things we learned from the game. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Brazil vs. Honduras: 6 Things We Learned

Brazil defeated Honduras 5-0 in Miami to continue their strong sequence of friendly results in the lead up to the 2014 World Cup. Honduras showed signs of resistance in the first half, but the Selecao soon clicked into gear, with Bernard, Dante, Maicon, Willian and Hulk finding the back of the net as the Honduran defense fell apart. Here are half a dozen things we learned from the game. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Can Jordan Shock Uruguay in Their World Cup Brazil 2014 Playoff Match?

Oscar Tabarez‘s Uruguay face Hossam Hassan‘s Jordan over two legs for a place at the Brazil 2014 World Cup. The South Americans are the bookmakers pick to win the tie, but do they deserve such heavy favoritism after enduring a somewhat troubled qualifying campaign? Uruguay are at odds of as low as $1.02 to progress to the World Cup finals, while Jordan are unfancied at $13. The first leg... 

Who is Better: Carlos Tevez or Gonzalo Higuain?

Argentina currently boasts what is arguably the most impressive forward line in world football. Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi are, without doubt, two of the finest attackers in the game. The Albicelestes coach Alejandro Sabella can also call on the likes of Rodrigo Palacio, Erik Lamela, Ezequiel Lavezzi, Gonzalo Higuain and Carlos Tevez to complete his armada.  It is the last two names that we... 

Schwarzer’s Finest Socceroos Moments

The most capped Socceroo of all time, Mark Schwarzer, this week announced his retirement from international football at the age of 41. The reliable goalkeeper played a total of 109 times for his country in a career that spanned five World Cup qualifying campaigns and two tournaments proper. Staving off competition from other fine custodians such as Mark Bosnich and Zeljko Kalac, the Sydney native proved... 

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