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…
New Zealand vs. Chile: Training Match Preview.
Training Game: New Zealand vs. Chile Venue: Kanyamazane Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa Kick off: 09th June, 10:30am GMT (11:30pm NZT) The battle for a seat on this years plane to the World Cup may be over, but…
World Cup Facts: Individual Achievements
Whether you’re a die hard fan who calls in sick to work just to watch your team play, or you’re a casual fan who happens to be in little Italy…
“Today my career ends because after you, I can’t have another manager” – Materazzi on Mourinho
While the rest of the footballing world prepares for the month-long festival in South Africa, José Mourinho of Real Madrid CF needs to assemble a side to bring back glory…
World Cup 2010 Preview: The South American Edition
The 2010 FIFA World Cup is right around the corner and for those who like to base their predictions on tradition the title should be coming to South America. Europeans…
World Cup Facts: Longest Streaks
Whether you’re a die hard fan who will lay down in the street and wait to be run over and killed when your team is eliminated from the tournament, or…
Group G – The ‘Group of Death’
“There once was a man from Korea, Who drowned all his sorrows in beer. ‘Cos his team had done poop, Finished bottom of their group, And now he’s got to…
Why Italy Will Win the World Cup (Again)?
When it comes to winning the world cup, two teams can never be discredited, Italy and Brazil. However I have seen very little support for the Italians entering this world…
World Cup News: Vuvuzelas Will Deafen Us All!
Not long to go now. I don’t know about you, but with the World Cup is now within spitting distance I can barely contain myself. In fact I think I…
June 2010 Pre-World Cup Friendly Matches
Are they disappointing? Everyone is talking about how these friendly matches have been disappointing. Are people losing faith in the big teams? Is it only a strategy? Will they play…
World Cup: The Unusual Suspects?
As the World Cup countdown ticks down to just four days, the media have typically focused on nations in the upper echelons of world football. Those without greater knowledge may assume that…
