South Africa Aiming to Avoid Unwanted Record

Since the World Cup began in 1930, every single host nation – from Chile to South Korea – has managed to...

The Fab 23…

So after weeks of speculation Fabio Capello finally announced his 23 man squad to fly the flag for England in South...

Aguirre opts for youth and experience in final 23

Mexican coach Javier Aguirre had already trimmed his squad down to 26 before setting off on a pre-World Cup friendly tour,...

New England 2010 World Cup third shirt

Due to a possible meeting with Paraguay during the 2010 World Cup knock out stages, the England national team have revealed...

Italy Boss Leaves Out Ross

Italy manager Marcello Lippi has announced who is to be left at home as his squad prepare to travel to South...

No Swiss Roll for Italy

World Cup holders Italy were held to a draw by Switzerland in their final warm-up match in Geneva, before heading to...

Final Squad Analysis – Hitzfeld Decides

Ottmar Hitzfeld elected to name his final 23-man squad two weeks earlier than the 1st June deadline set by FIFA, choosing...

McCarthy Misses out as Parreira Picks Parker

When Carlos Parreira selected his final squad for the upcoming World Cup, twenty-three were elated – but five were left distraught. Some of...

Chelsea to launch 70m bid for Torres

Chelsea look to finally wrap up the deal for Liverpool forward Fernando Torres. The blues have been interersted in the Spaniard...

Spain: Supremely Talented But Is There Still Something Missing?

Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Pepe Reina (Liverpool), Víctor Valdés (Barcelona) Defenders: Raúl Albiol (Real Madrid), Álvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Joan...