De Rossi: “If we lose, it would as if the All Blacks were knocked out in rugby.”
Daniele De Rossi of the Azzurri was the protagonist of the first group round match against Paraguay. He accepted blame for the Paraguayan goal and scored the equalizer. He commented…
England 0-0 Algeria – Three Lions continue to whimper
In a sentence Precious few chances for either side as confident Algeria hold England. Heskey is effective but the front-line isn’t working Emile Heskey has been as good as any…
How Koman Coulibaly made 300 million enemies in 15 seconds
Well, if you watched the train wreck this morning, you’ll know why. The gaping maw of Coulibaly’s face is the last thing Jozy Altidore wanted to see post-match after Edu’s…
Soccerlens’ 2010 FIFA World Cup Song
I know it’s a bit late but we just couldn’t resist it after we have been crazy about this song around the same time that the 2010 version of the…
Liverpool Target Roy Hodgson Insists He’s ‘Happy At Fulham’
It would appear that all and sundry are claiming Fulham manager Roy Hodgson to be the prospective candidate that the Liverpool board would prefer to see succeed Rafa Benitez at…
World Cup Podcast: England fever, French flops and Maradona magic
Check out the latest episode of the pint size Soccerlens World Cup Podcast with Adrian Clarke & Iain Spragg. Ahead of England’s big match against Algeria the duo debate Fabio Capello’s…
Transfer Rumours: Jose Mourinho To Take Glen Johnson To Real Madrid?
Real Madrid are being linked with a raid on the Premier League for a Liverpool star this morning, although it’s not the one you’re probably thinking of. New Real coach…
Come on England!
Football and poetry don’t go along too often. Even the wittiest and the cleverest of managers (hint: Jose) have never used poetry in anyway and we know usually football fans…
World Cup News: Allez Les Bleurgh!
Bienvenue and welcome to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. The big story from yesterday was France‘s abject performance against Mexico, that saw El Tri post their first ever…
Italy’s second keeper, Marchetti: “Seeing death up close changes something in you.”
Federico Marchetti will replace the injured Gigi Buffon for the Azzurri against the All Whites of New Zealand on Sunday afternoon from Nelspruit. Buffon’s herniated disc and sciatic nerve problems…
10 Things You Should Know About England v. Algeria
Round 2 of the group stage has officially begun, if you want to call it that. With Mexico beating France this afternoon, things are beginning to shape up in some…
Les Bleus on the brink of elimination – Domenech’s parting gift?
France are on the verge of elimination from the FIFA World Cup as they were humbled 2-0 by Javier Aguirre’s Mexico who fully deserved their victory. Les Bleus were appalling…
Can Serbia surprise Germany at the World Cup?
Serbia need at least a point from this game and will be hoping that Australia can nick points off Ghana, otherwise it’ll be curtains for them at this World Cup. Germany, on the other hand, know that a victory will secure qualification and put them in the second round alongside the likes of Mexico and Argentina.
Flash Forward: Three Reasons Why the U.S. Will Lose to Slovenia
After a surprising draw with England, the U.S. soccer team now finds themselves in a much different position: the favorite. The opposition, Slovenia, goes into the game as a confident underdog, knowing that even a defeat would not eliminate them from contention.
Because of this difficult position, a loss by the U.S. team suddenly seems more than possible, and perhaps likely.
England v Algeria Preview: all hands to battle stations?
England take on Algeria in a must-win game for both sides as they play to survive in the 2010 World Cup. Oh, who are we kidding? England to tonk Algeria 4-0, cue wild celebrations and ridiculous expectations. It’s like qualifying, but more fun.
