World Cup Breakout Players
Though only a small sample-size, the World Cup can be career-altering. Franck Ribery was a surprise inclusion to the French squad in 2006. A few great performances for France later,…
Can Argentina return to the summit of world football?
It has been no secret that for the past two decades since Argentina lost the 1990 FIFA World Cup final to West Germany in the Stadio Olimpico they have sincerely…
Podcast: World Cup tips, Mourinho’s wish list and United’s transfer worries
Host Adrian Clarke is joined by guest pundit Iain Macintosh for a rip-roaring end of season episode of the Soccerlens Podcast. The dynamic duo (in the absence of a beach…
England 2010 World Cup Squad: The Final Cut
Although it is yet to be officially announced by the Football Association (at the time of publication), it would appear that the seven awkward “it’s not you, it’s me…” phone…
The Death Of A Football Club – Crystal Palace Have Three Hours To Save Themselves
Championship side Crystal Palace FC will face liquidation this afternoon if the business group attempting to buy the club cannot reach an agreement by 15:00 BST. CPFC 2010 (a consortium…
It was 40 years ago today…
1970 – Mexico I was just 6 months old when England took the real/fake Jules Rimet trophy out to Mexico to defend their crown of 1966. We moan today about…
Prandelli to take control of The Azzurri after the World Cup
Cesare Prandelli will take over the Italian national side after this summer’s FIFA World Cup. The Fiorentina coach is one of the most respected in Serie A and has had a…
Luka Modric Signs New Six-Year Deal With Tottenham
Tottenham have received a huge boost ahead of next season’s Champions League exploits with the news that highly-rated play-maker Luka Modric has committed his long-term future to the club, signing…
Switzerland World Cup 2010 Preview
It starts with a sudden lowering of the voice. Two quick glances to either side, a furtive slug of the glass, and the mysteries are revealed. Never mind the hand…
Greece World Cup 2010 Preview
Summer 2004 saw 250,000 people turn Athens upside down in celebrating Greece’s shock victory in Euro 2004. Fast forward six years and the streets of the capital are full once…
Denmark World Cup 2010 Preview
With star striker Nicklas Bendtner already thrown out of London nightspot Boujis last year with his trousers around his knees, the worry for Denmark ahead of their fourth World Cup…
Football Nomad: World Cup 2010 web-documentary
Football Nomad, an independent web-documentary combining film and social media to share the color and excitement of the 2010 World Cup, is set for launch on June 4. Brisbane-based brothers…
Serbia 0-1 New Zealand – All Whites Prepare for South Africa In Style
If the All Whites were hoping to be underestimated at this year’s World Cup, then perhaps scalping a team 68 places above them in the FIFA world rankings was probably not…
France given the honour to showcase Euro 2016
France will be the predecessor to Poland and Ukraine’s joint hosting of the European Championships after they fort off competition from Italy and Turkey to win the right of hosting…
England Till I Die – By The Fans, For The Fans
In celebration of England’s passionate supporters, England ’Til I Die (compiled by David Lane) reveals the funny, the absurd, the emotional, the peculiar and unbelievable that is part and parcel…
