Manchester United Rule Out Joe Cole Move
According to a few well-respected sources (most notably BBC Sport and Sky Sports News) Manchester United have ruled out a Bosman move for soon-to-be former Chelsea winger Joe Cole. The…
Are the English fans behind England?
Take the Afternoon Off. I’ll be popping on the telly this afternoon and hoping, against all odds, that the ball can get into the back of the net. For England,…
Transfer Rumours: Barcelona Are ‘Determined’ To Sign Fernando Torres
It would appear that a certain other Spanish international has replaced ‘Cesc Fabregas at the top of Barcelona’s summer shopping list, with Liverpool’s recently-shorn hitman Fernando Torres now reported to…
World Cup News: Fabio Capello Isn’t Crazy!
Good morning everybody and welcome once more to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. England take on Group C leaders Slovenia (that just doesn’t sound right does it?) later…
Kaka’: “Maradona’s goal was an intentional handball”
Ricardo Kaka’ was probably the last person we would expect to see red in South Africa. “They’d been talking to me about a kid in Brazil. I’d never heard of…
Argentina’s persistence pays off to defeat Otto Rehhagel’s Greece
Argentina’s persistence over a dogged and vintage Greek side finally paid off after they ensured their 100% record in the competition remains intact with a two-nil victory at the Peter…
England v Slovenia: road to final starts here
How did it come to this? From a group that was labelled by one national newspaper as ‘easy’, England have contrived to leave their World Cup progress down to the final match – a must-win 90 minutes against opponents who will go through to the last 16 should they pick up a lone point from the game.
Transfer Rumours: David Silva To Snub Chelsea For Manchester City?
After declaring his desire to play for reigning Premier League champions Chelsea only yesterday, it would appear that Valencia’s highly-rated winger David Silva has undergone a dramatic change of heart…
World Cup News: John Terry Is Really, Really Sorry
Good day all and welcome to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. The big(gest) news today is that England’s ‘rabble-rouser’ John Terry, after a full day of brave defiance,…
South America dominating the 2010 FIFA World Cup
I’ve been saying for quite some time that the 2010 FIFA World Cup will end in South America. Football is one of the hardest sports to predict and I’ve been…
Maradona: “I didn’t see the referee smile after the goal against England.”
Argentina boss, Diego Maradona, commented on recent controversies with UEFA President, Michel Platini and his long-time nemesis, Pele’. Both had questioned Maradona’s management credentials although apparently, Platini was misquoted. Maradona…
Zidane: “US is stronger than England right now”
Wouldn’t want to deprive you of this beauty, would we? “Algeria was really weak in the first game against Slovenia and it is a shame since they did not play…
Zinedine Zidane Denies Influencing The France Squad
French legend Zinedine Zidane has refuted rumours that he still holds a decisive sway within the France dressing room amidst specualtion that the former midfield great may have directly influenced…
Transfer Rumours: Real Madrid Want Steven Gerrard, But Only ‘On The Cheap’
Cash-strapped, poverty-stricken Real Madrid (yes, the very same side that spent over £200 million pounds on transfer fees last summer) have apparently baulked at the exorbitant price tag Liverpool have…
Match Report: Paraguay 2-0 Slovakia
Paraguay have all but secured their passage to the last 16 team for the first time since 2002 after a convincing 2-0 win against Slovakia in Bloemfontein. Enrique Vera opened…
