Here we go: World Cup 2010. But who will win?
So here we go – a cornucopia of style, speed and drama; a heady mix of sport rich in story lines and the creation of heroes and villains. Aside from…
World Cup News: Argentina Suffering ‘Goosebumps’ Epidemic?
Oh lord. It’s all apparently getting a little bit much to bear in the Argentinian World Cup camp (see below) and I can fully sympathise, as I’m on the verge…
Transfer Rumours: Man Utd Planning Serie A Double Raid?
Manchester United have found themselves linked with a pair of highly-sought-after Serie A based targets this morning, namely Palermo’s Danish defender Simon Kjaer (there’s that name again!) and Juventus’ Brazilian…
Maradona: “Watching Tevez play gives me goosebumps”
Argentina boss, Diego Maradona, discussed four of his jewels: Carlos Tevez, Lionel Messi, Javier Mascherano and Juan Sebastian Veron from the training ground in Pretoria ahead of their first group…
World Cup News: ‘Swear List? What F**king Swear List?’
Welcome, one and all, to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. And may I be the first to remind you: One day. One single day. One single sodding tortuous…
Marcello Lippi: “My favorites are Brazil and Spain”
Italy boss, Marcello Lippi, had his first press conference from Irene, South Africa. He spoke to journalists about his adamant refusal to provide his playing formation, favorites to win the…
Transfer Rumours: Rafa To Raid Liverpool For Kuyt And Mascherano?
It would appear that Inter Milan are finally going to let Rafa Benitez (should he actually get the job of course!) get his sweaty little mitts on some filthy lucre…
The first World Cup in twelve years without Zinedine Zidane – A true World Cup icon
Zinedine Zidane captured a nation’s imagination twelve years ago as the Frenchman who was born and raised by his Algerian parents in the suburbs of Marseille helped orchestrate his team’s…
Roo Rage Needs to Stop
On 1st July 2006, England’s defeat to Portugal on penalties not only raised question marks over their ability to shine on the big stage but cast a dark cloud over…
Chile 2 – 0 New Zealand: Carnival starts early at All Whites Warm up
International Warm Up Match: Chile 2 -0 New Zealand (Fierro 67′, Paredes 71′). Attendance: 15,000. If you happened to tune into this game a little late, you could have been…
Emile Heskey: Zero To Hero?
On the 10th of June 2006 England played their opening World Cup game against Paraguay. And nobody liked him. On the 1st of July 2006 England lost to Portugal on…
Best World Cup Shirts – Cape Town Fashion Show
The World Cup is quickly approaching, and this means the launch of the biggest show in the world. One month of sweat, tears, joy, sore throats, loud noise, beers, women,…
World Cup News: England On Safari (Cue ‘Three Lions’ Jokes)
Welcome, once again, friends to the daily Soccerlens World Cup column. I trust you are well? Here’s the best (and the rest) of today’s hottest South Africa-flavoured potatoes – and…
Interview with Aon’s David Prosperi
At the very top level, the world of football has undeniably changed. Team performances are determined more by the financial muscle and brand power of the club than scouting networks…
Transfer Rumours: Ballack Out, Schweinsteiger In At Chelsea?
Chelsea are featuring heavily in the gossip columns this morning, with the news that a couple of their highest-profile players are almost certain to be ushered out of Stamford Bridge…
