6 Players Who Can Gatecrash England’s 2014 World Cup Squad

The 2014 World Cup is just over a year away and between now and then, there is bound to be plenty of speculation about which players can gatecrash the final England squad. Of course, barring injury, all of the top names will be there like Rooney, Lampard, Defoe, Gerrard and Hart, but what about the players who might just sneak in under the radar? Players who you wouldn’t necessarily think of.... 

5 Countries Teeming with Talent That People Often Forget About

In world football, casual fans tend to concentrate on the countries traditionally associated with great players. Countries like England, Spain, Germany, Holland, Argentina and Brazil would all be at the top of their list of places that have produced some of the finest players the world has ever seen. It’s easy to forget that other countries across the globe have all produced world-class talents... 

20 World Cup 2014 Qualifying FAQs

Next weekend, the latest round of World Cup 2014 qualifying fixtures take place. With the campaigns in Europe, America, Australasia and Africa all drawing to a close, fans of countries across the world are asking themselves questions about what their teams can expect. Join me as we take a look at 20 frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the remainder of the World Cup 2014 qualifying campaign! Begin... 

Ranking the Top 10 Contenders for World Cup Glory in 2014

We’re just under 18 months away from world football’s next major tournament. The 2014 World Cup kicks off next June when Brazil hosts the biggest football extravaganza on the planet. Spain have dominated international football for the last four or five years now and by the time they get to Brazil, they’ll be looking to win their fourth straight international tournament. The current... 

Olympic Football 2012: How Mexico Can Stop Neymar and Brazil

Tomorrow’s men’s football final sees Mexico take on Brazil, and there’s one question to ask: How can Mexico stop Neymar and Brazil from winning gold? Well, here’s what I think. The absolute worst thing that Mexico can do is to focus all of their efforts on one player, that being Neymar. Granted, the 20-year-old is one of the hottest prospects in world football, and rightfully... 

Olympics 2012: Picking a Best Combined XI from Men’s and Women’s Squads

The Olympic games throws up the opportunity to have a bit of fun and look at a lot of different things. That’s why I’ve decided to look at picking a combined XI from some of the football squads at the 2012 Olympics. For the first time in a long time, there’s a British presence at the games, but I won’t just be picking from that squad. There are great players in some of the men’s... 

Brazil: Assessing Marta’s Performance Against New Zealand at 2012 Olympics

Although they qualified for the knockout stages of the women’s football event, Brazil were made to work hard for their 1-0 victory. I am aware that their goal came in the 86th minute from Cristiane, but I’m going to focus on the performance of their talismanic striker, Marta. She’s already racked up a list of impressive achievements throughout her career and she’s looking to... 

5 Possible Transfer Destinations for Brazilian Superstar Ganso

Still in his early 20s, Ganso is widely regarded as one of the best young talents in world football. It’s easy to see why. He’s strong in possession, with enough vision to see a killer pass and the technique to play it. I’m sure he’s on the shopping list of many top clubs across the world, so I’m going to look at five possible destinations for him. As always, feel free... 

Euro 2012: 4 Reasons Why Spain Will Ease Past the French

At Euro 2012, the group matches are finished and we know who our quarter-finalists are. The quarterfinals are: Germany vs. Greece, Czech Republic vs. Portugal, England vs. Italy and Spain vs. France. My picks to get through those games are Germany, Portugal, England and Spain. Before we get to the semifinals, the French will do battle with Spain in what will be a stern test for Les Blues. I’m... 

Euro 2012: Picking the Best XI from the First 2 Games in Group A

The first two matches from Euro 2012 Group A are done and we now know that Russia are in pole position to qualify for the latter stages of the tournament. No-one in the group has been able to break away from the others and it’s still possible for any of the other teams to qualify for the quarter-finals. I’ve watched all of the matches so far and I’ve come up with 11 players who I... 

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