David Beckham’s Injury: What It Means for England’s World Cup Squad

With David Beckham’s dream of becoming the first Englishman to appear in four World Cup Finals now all but over, thoughts begin to turn to the impact it will have on Fabio Capello’s final squad selection.   The Italian will name his provisional World Cup squad on May 16 before announcing his final 23-man selection on June 1.   Beckham has won 115 caps since making his debut in 1996, making him England’s highest capped outfield player of all time, and in second place overall behind Peter Shilton.   16 of these caps have been won during Capello’s reign and Beckham... 

Harry Redknapp: Good, Young British Players a Thing of the Past

The best English manager in the country and Tottenham Hotspur boss, Harry Redknapp, has delivered a damning verdict of football in Britain by saying good young British footballers are a thing of the past. Speaking in a recent interview Redknapp stated that he feared for the future of the game in Britain and that direct foreign investment was having a negative influence on the progress of the game in the home nations as every team vies for quick fixes. He said, "Good, young British footballers are a dying breed. "We’re seeing more and more foreign players and foreign owners. Soon it will come... 

On the Plane to South Africa: March Edition

Injuries. Lack of form. Potential surprise inclusions on the final roster. There is a lot to look forward to going into the final months before Bob Bradley releases his roster in May for the World Cup. The following predictions are based on what I believe Bradley will do, but in coming up with such a list it's impossible to do so without interjecting some personal opinion. So without further ado, here we go:   Goalkeeper (3): Tim Howard, Brad Guzan, Marcus Hahnemann It's interesting to see some fans on soccer forums clamoring for Brad Friedel to get the nod over Tim Howard, but the problem... 

It’s a Matter of Approach For The USMNT

The are some inevitabilities when watching the current United States Men's National team. Jonathan Bornstein will be responsible for a goal every other game. He will make one major mistake against an elite opponent, and 1-out-of-2 times it will be a goal. He has a 0.5 goals against average. There will be some who will make excuses or spread the blame around, but in the end, a goal will be the direct result of Jonathan Bornstein. It's best to come to terms with this now, not this summer. It's not the only constant. An important player is bound to get injured every other game as well. And finally... A... 

How Much Is Winning a World Cup Actually Worth? Happiness Over Money?

How much is winning a World Cup actually worth? This year, it would seem, that it is more valuable than ever. But is money more important than happiness? When measuring economies these days two factors are generally considered, money and happiness. A "Happiness Index" is a tool that has been developed to measure the gross national happiness of a country, and in recent times it has become a more accurate tool than by measuring the old GDP. When the World Cup kicks off in South Africa this summer, FIFA will have set aside some £250 million for prize money. A huge amount you will agree, especially... 

FIFA World Rankings, March 2010: England Eighth, Greece Back in Top 10

England have climbed one place to eighth and Greece have moved back into the top 10 in FIFA’s latest World Rankings, released on their web site this morning.   Spain continue to lead the way, ahead of Brazil and the Netherlands.   Germany have swapped places with Portugal, moving up fifth whilst England also leapfrog Argentina into eighth place with Diego Maradona’s side now ninth.   Greece have climbed two places to enter the Top 10, taking the place previously occupied by Egypt. The African Champions due to play at Wembley tonight have fallen seven places after achieving their highest... 

England: What Can Fabio Do?

Every boy across the land dreams of scoring the winning goal in the World Cup before holding it aloft in front of millions of adoring fans. Since Fabio Capello took charge of England and turned them from Euro flops to World beaters it seemed a dream that might come true for John Terry. When the World Cup groups we announced, England's odds were rapidly slashed as they became third favourites to win the FIFA World Cup, and no one could argue with that. However, since we have entered World Cup year it seems Fabio Capello has ran out of luck, and he has been abruptly woken from his England dream and... 

England Vs. Egypt: The History

England welcome Egypt to Wembley on Wednesday night for their first fixture of 2010.   Fabio Capello will send his Three Lions team out for the first time in just under four months against the North African side who retained their African Cup of Nations title for the third consecutive time earlier this year.   That success in Angola in January saw Egypt rise to 10th place in the FIFA World Rankings, their highest ever position since the rankings were introduced in the early 1990’s as they became only the second ever African side to break into the Top-10.   However, their World Cup Qualifying... 

Fabio Capello Calls on Ryan Shawcross and Leighton Baines for Egypt Friendly

Ryan Shawcross and Leighton Baines were the two new names included in the England squad when Fabio Capello announced his selection on Saturday night for this week’s game against Egypt.   Just hours earlier the Stoke City defender had hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons when he left the field in tears after having been sent off for a challenge which broke Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey’s right leg. Everton’s Baines was included alongside Aston Villa’s Stephen Warnock to compete for the left-back spot left vacant by Ashley Cole’s injury and Wayne Bridge’s decision to make himself... 

Champions League: Top Five Teams Likely To Win It All

We all have been watching Champions League and wondered what teams will compete in the final game. We often make a list of the teams that are more likely to win the tournament. Champions League offered us an interesting and exiting face-off this year. The best teams from all over Europe got together to play against each other and conclude the best team in the continent. This article will show top 5 teams that could hold the trophy in the final round of Champions League. Begin Slideshow Read More →

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