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…
Marcello Lippi: “New Zealand is a very physical side and closed us down well.”
After the historic draw by New Zealand against Italy yesterday afternoon from Nelspruit, Italian boss, Marcello Lippi, had to face his critics with the Azzurri on the brink. Closed Down…
World Cup News: France Send In The Politicians As Things Go From Merde To Worse!
Good morning all and welcome to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. Unsurprisingly both England and France are dominating the column inches today as both squads attempt to address…
“We lack a cutting edge” says Lippi as the World Champions are held by spirited New Zealand
Italy coach Marcello Lippi has bemoaned Italy’s lack of cutting edge in decisive moments for his team’s downfall after a disappointing 1-1 draw against minnows New Zealand in the beautiful…
Analysis: England v Algeria
Slow, lethargic, one paced and heavy-touched… and that was just Emile Heskey. Yes, England let their fans down yet again in a major tournament. At least Sven Goran Erikkson won…
Fernando Torres: “We have to keep faith in our own style.”
Fernando Torres and Pepe Reina discussed the current state of their Spanish side after their shock loss to Switzerland. Torres stressed putting the Swiss game behind them, the importance to…
Pele Sports 1970 football boots
I’ve been holding back this post because I wanted to get nicer shots of the Pele Sports 1970 Football Boots for you guys, because I’m a bit too excited about…
Transfer Rumors (20 June 2010): Manchester United and Real Madrid wrestle for Inter star Sneijder
One of the best parts about the World Cup is getting to see the stars of tomorrow who are on display. There are several such talents in South Africa, and…
The 17 Laws of the Game and the Enforced Silence of Koman Coulibaly
Two years ago, I had the great pleasure to interview Ian Blanchard, Head of National Referee Development at the English FA, for Soccerlens. Mr. Blanchard sets the training standards for…
World Cup News: Patrice Evra Refuses To Blame Mice!
And lo, we find ourselves face-to-face once more. Welcome, friends, to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. It would appear that, despite bravely limiting Mexico to only two goals…
England’s World Cup – Pointing the finger
On the 12th June 2010 England started their World Cup campaign, their team littered with some of the best players that world football has to offer. The likes of Ashley…
The Wayne Rooney Incident- Is it Acceptable To Boo Your Team
After England’s lacklustre performance against Algeria the fans that had travelled thousands of miles to see their country play, elected to jeer the players off the pitch after one of…
Toughest job in Football: Goalkeeping
To be a goalkeeper requires more than just agility and a safe pair of hands, but mental strength, more self belief than your average multi-million record selling diva and a…
