The World Cup’s Ten Best Penalty Takers, according to The Independent… Continue reading
And start thinking the dreaded penalties, now
World Cup buzz
French players on the team bus at the 2010 World Cup, where at one point they refused to train out of protest. Agence France-Presse/Getty Images
France a team to watch. No more meltdowns… Continue reading
After the Qatar World Cup farce
Fifa president Sepp Blatter. ‘Blatter casts aside rivals, critics and gross offenders if they blatantly tarnish the image of his family within.’ Photograph: Ennio Leanza/AP
Top UK chap Sir Simon Jenkins calls on Britain “to form a rival world body” to FIFA. Okeydokey. As soon as the World Cup is over, everybody think about that…… Continue reading
Big fuss in England
Pundit Gary Lineker says Wayne Rooney should not necessarily start for England team. National debate ensues…what larks… Continue reading
The pre-World Cup problems for FIFA
Steve Goddard, a former head of refereeing for the South African Football Association, at his home in a suburb of Johannesburg, May 26, 2014. (JOAO SILVA/NYT)
One: Allegations of match-fixing in international exhibition matches. Two: Allegations that Qatar bribed its way to hosting the 2022 World Cup
Never mind the slick Nike ads
This is great. The 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for 69 days in 2010, stir the passion for Chile’s World Cup team… Continue reading
Argentina’s messy relationship with Messi
It’s complicated. Great look at why World’s best player gets ‘meh’ in home country…… Continue reading
Be careful with your World Cup betting
Only once since 1994 has the Favourite won the Tournament. Simon Kuper explains with pith…… Continue reading
Brazilian Artist Paulo Ito’s World Cup Mural Goes Viral
Another perspective on The World Cup in Brazil. Worth remembering –… Continue reading
The Rise of the Red Devils
Is Belgium really a “top contender” for the World Cup in Brazil..? Excellent read here
Atletico Madrid claim La Liga
At last the Barca/Real duopoly in La Liga is broken. Well done Athletico. I saw this match and boy it was stirring… Continue reading
18 Hilarious Football Fails
Football is great. The Beautiful Game. And then there are time when things go awry. Epic fails, compiled here. Look –… Continue reading
Books to read for the World Cup
One month away. Time enough read all, including mine, The World is a Ball… Continue reading
Coleen Rooney endures Twitter backlash
You can take ’em out of Liverpool, but you can’t take Liverpool out of ’em: Wayne Rooney’s missus Tweets support for Liverpool FC on final day of EPL Season… Continue reading
How good is Italy’s depth?
This elderly lady shows off the innate Italian skill… Continue reading
Brazil lunchtime kick-offs ‘inhumane’
Who will wilt in the Brazil heat..? Brutal weather will ruin some European teams…
Brendan Rodgers hits out at Chelsea for ‘parking two buses’
Brendan Rogers loathes Jose Mourinho’s tactics. But Chelsea won. Fair & square… Continue reading
Gracias, Tito Vilanova
Barca, Le ofrezco mis más sinceras condolencias en este triste día… Continue reading
Official World Cup songs
Official World Cup songs are coming out – here’s the one for Spain. Very, very sweet… Continue reading
