“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…
Ghana 1 Australia 1 – Black Stars squander, Socceroos fight
In a sentence Ghana waste their one man advantage, while Australia rally strongly in the second half. Don’t shoot! Hopeful long shots formed the bulk of Ghana’s attacking efforts. They…
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…
Transfer Rumors (19 June 2010): Manchester City to tempt Valencia’s Silva with £160k per week offer?
Manchester City are pulling out all the stops to strengthen their squad this summer, and while one Spain-based player is all but signed, sealed, and delivered, City might not yet…
Vuvuzelas – are you blowing them wrong?
The Mail has a story today about a 29-year-old woman who blew the vuvuzelas too hard and as a result ruptured her throat. The lady says: ‘I had never blown…
World Cup News: ‘Algeria Win 0-0!’
Morning everyone and welcome, welcome, once again welcome to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. Apologies if none of today’s news makes sense, I think a part of my…
