England National Team: Key Issues to Address Before the 2014 World Cup

England picked up another impressive result last night with their 2-1 victory over Brazil.  Having also beaten Italy in a friendly since the Azzurri dumped them out of Euro 2012 on penalties, it looks as if Roy Hodgson’s team are moving in the right direction.  Yet the victory over Brazil was far from a perfect performance and there are still issues to address before the World Cup (assuming... 

Sweden Keeper Andreas Isaksson Stops Lionel Messi with Bicycle Kick Save (Video)

We know you’ve already seen Honduras defender Juan Carlos Garcia’s ridiculous bicycle kick goal against the United States on Wednesday. But across the Atlantic, one goalkeeper used similar tactics to deny a goalscorer. Nor was it just any goalscorer. It was Lionel Messi. And it worked. Here’s what happened. Sweden hosted Argentina in an international friendly in Gothenburg, and despite... 

Scout Report: Manchester City and Chelsea Transfer Target Paulinho

With the January window closed, it hasn’t taken long for rumours of summer transfer targets to emerge.  One of the players who fits into this category is Brazilian midfielder Paulinho. The Corinthians man has really risen to prominence of late. He played a key role in the Copa Libertadores win for his club side Corinthians and as such, has been given a starting role in the Brazilian team. The... 

Africa Cup of Nations 2013 TV Schedule: Where to Watch 3rd Place Match and Final

The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final is set, with Nigeria dominating Mali 4-1 and Burkina Faso pulling out a dramatic victory over Ghana in penalty kicks. Those clubs that suffered crushing defeats on Wednesday will meet in the third place playoff on Feb. 9, while the finalists will square off this coming Sunday in Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium. Unfortunately, neither of the matches can be seen... 

Pebble Beach National Pro-AM 2013: Big Storylines to Watch for

After a thrilling weekend of golf at the Phoenix Open where Phil Mickelson played at his best, the PGA Tour is moving onto Pebble Beach for the 2013 National Pro-Am. There are plenty of big storylines heading into Pebble Beach Golf Links, as a $6.5 million purse is up for grabs and golf’s best talents look to win at one of the historic golf courses in the world. We won’t be seeing Tiger... 

Neymar: Reviewing His Performance for Brazil Against England at Wembley

Simply put, Neymar was not very good at Wembley on Wednesday night. He was a far cry from his sublime best and, once more, will face questions from the wider European football audience over whether his abilities truly match his reputation. Such questions are an understandable reaction to a one-off encounter—after all, first impressions count for a lot. There have also been several “next... 

World Football: 5 Lessons Learned from International Friendlies

International friendlies are often listless affairs that offer fuel to the fire of fans who claim that international football is increasingly a poor relation of club football. The fixtures on offer on Wednesday night, however, promised excitement and promptly delivered. Although the games are essentially meaningless, friendlies offer international managers the luxury of assessment and experimentation.... 

Rafael Nadal’s Solid Performance in Singles Action at VTR Open Is Positive Sign

Many fans were happy to see Rafael Nadal back on the tennis court on Tuesday. His presence was missed at the Australian Open, and any sight of one of the world’s most popular players is a plus. In a doubles affair with friend Juan Monaco, the pair defeated Frantisek Cermak and Lukas Dlouhy 6-3, 6-2 at the VTR Open in Chile. That was a good start, but his 6-3, 6-2 win in singles... 

AT&T Pro-Am: Players Who Will Be in Contention on Sunday

Every year, it seems like the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am is filled with drama on Sunday. Phil Mickelson dominated Tiger Woods by 11 shots in 2012 by firing a bogey-free 64. D.A. Points holed out for eagle on the demanding par-five 14th hole to edge out Hunter Mahan in 2011. Dustin Johnson won the tournament for a second year in a row in 2010 by making birdie on the 18th hole. This year should... 

Tennis: Who Has Best Shot at No. 1 Ranking: Serena Williams or Maria Sharapova?

The first Grand Slam of 2013 is complete, and we had a repeat winner on the women’s side who was not Serena or Venus Williams or Maria Sharapova! Let us read the sentence once again. Did we get it right? Was Victoria Azarenka the deserving winner?  Well, this article doesn’t focus on that aspect but more on the point of who can catch up on the Belarusian. The two contenders... 

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