The Ecuadorian match experience: The Casa Blanca

It was hard to believe that Sunday’s game in La Casa Blanca (the White House) was a derby or the “Clásico...

Germany: Euro 2012 champions elect?

GERMANY’S 4-2 victory over Greece maintains their 100% record at Euro 2012 with four wins in four. And with a maximum...

Holland Euro 2012: Van Marwijk’s Schoolboy Errors

It would be harsh to say the Netherlands need a miracle to qualify but things could have turned out more satisfactory...

Ecuador put Messi behind them and beat Colombia

“El Tri” dominated the match throughout and finally took the lead via the ex-Birmingham misfit Christian “Chucho” Benitez in 54 minutes;...

Euro 2012: England 1 – 1 France: Resilient England show hearted spirit

A Joleon Lescott header on the half-hour mark was cancelled out by a Samir Nasri strike, as a dogged England display...

Euro 2012: To play for a win or a settle for a draw in opening group games?

Two days into the European Championship, once again it seems defensive football is going to dominate the tournament. The famous (infamous?)...

The conundrum that is Giovanni Dos Santos

Yesterday, in a friendly game against Brazil Giovanni Dos Santos once again showed why he can be such a mercurial and...

More than a Fro – Carlos “El Pibe” Valderrama

Few people would have forgotten Carlos Valderrama and his appearance in 3 World Cups for Colombia. His trademark blonde afro made...

South American (CONMEBOL) World Cup qualifying (part 3)

The coming international double header may provide the opportunity for some countries to move ahead and away from the pack.  Uruguay...

Taking the Video Reigns

Taking the lead in such a controversial subject such as video replay in football is probably a position that The FA...