Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:28:55 +0000
Another international week means another interesting couple of days of international football. World Cup qualifiers dominate once again on every single continent where the race of the 32 spots is just beginning to heat up.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:24:28 +0000
I fear for the next few major world tournaments. FIFA and UEFA have clearly made some fundamental mistakes in selecting the hosts for the next few tournaments, and I can only hope that I'm proven to be wrong.Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:39:32 +0000
Being an England fan is a hard knock life. Learn to live with constant disappointment and you can cope with watching Beckham missing penalties, Sol Campbell's disallowed goals and even Darius Vassell playing.Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:53:44 +0000
German football was rocked to its very foundations at the beginning of 2005. Robert Hoyzer, a German second division football referee, admitted to fixing and betting on matches in the second division, third division and the German Cup. His trial exposed a 2 million Euro betting racket in Germany.Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:52:59 +0000
Diego Armando Maradona was without doubt one of the best footballers the world has ever seen. On the pitch he displayed a will to win and had the ability to change the game single handedly. Yet, off the field he was often troubled and caught up in wrong-doing.Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:56:52 +0000
So, you have a favourite football team and they just don't score enough goals. What you need is a great centre forward. Someone like Shefki Kuqi to put the ball in the back of the net will turn your team from nearly-men to winners.Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:58:31 +0000
A detailed guide to the best offensive midfielders in the game of soccer. Looking at the genius of Gascoigne, Zidane, Kaka and Anderton and why they are such great players.Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:58:02 +0000
Sepp Blatter was in South Africa last week to check on the progress of the nation's World Cup bid. During his stay, he discussed how the World Cup qualifying quotas could change in the future so that Africa could have more places in the World Cup finals.Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:16:55 +0000
Despite the importance and emphasis placed on skills and creativity in the modern game of soccer, the role of the defensive midfielder can often make the difference between winning and losing.Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:54:45 +0000
The best players start young, this article details some of the most memorable teenagers to play the beautiful game.Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:06:07 +0000
Almost as memorable as the goal itself, the celebration has moved on a lot over the years, but which one is the best?Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:33:24 +0000
Ryan Giggs, Lionel Messi and John Salako. What makes these left midfielders so great and how many major trophies have they won? Left wingers are graceful, stylish and can change a soccer game with a trick and a shot.Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:45:00 +0000
The main aim of the right midfielder is to beat the opponent and deliver crosses or through-balls to create goal-scoring opportunities. Their speed, skill and ability to create chances from nothing helped their teams to greatness.Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:20:01 +0000
Great centre backs are strong, good in the air and will marshall the defence with authority. Often, the centre back will be the team captain and need to orchestrate not only the back line but the whole team.Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:33:26 +0000
So, the number three is next on the team sheet. Do you pick a solid defender or opt for an attacking threat? With these great left-backs you can have the best of both worlds.Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:34:32 +0000
Right backs can sometimes be forgotten about when considering the greatest soccer-players. They work tirelessly for little or no personal glory but can make the difference at both ends of the soccer field. Here, we celebrate some of the best number twos ever to grace our beautiful gameSat, 04 Oct 2008 13:54:02 +0000
There have been loads of examples of brothers playing soccer at the highest levels, this article details the best in a completely accurate manner.Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:29:25 +0000
The number one jersey on a football team, the goalkeeper, is the final line of defence. There have been some great goalkeepers in the history of the game, so this article will look at some of the best the world has offered.Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:42:53 +0000
Soccer is played all over the World in many different guises and styles. This article gives details on some of the casual games played in England.Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:18:31 +0000
Diego Armando Maradona was the best footballer the world has ever seen. A controversial character that oozed undisputable talent. Many Argentine players have been labelled 'the next Maradona'. This article looks at theses players.
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