Mexico: What to Watch in El Tri’s Hexagonal Stage Opener

The Hexagonal is around the corner and Mexico has a good chance of grabbing three points in their opener. “El Tri” has an interesting mix of youngsters and experienced footballers plus the advantage of playing at Estadio Azteca. José Manuel de la Torre is giving this new generation a chance to shine in CONCACAF’s toughest competition. The team’s average age is just 26.4... 

Ghana vs. Burkina Faso: The Men Who Matter

Wednesday’s second semifinal will see the much-fancied Black Stars of Ghana take on the AFCON’s surprise package, Burkina Faso. With a coveted place in the final at stake, this West African derby is likely to be a cagey but fiery affair, with both teams acutely aware of the price of failure. Ghana may be the clear favourites, but after beating Togo in extra time and securing draws with... 

Rio Ferdinand’s Omission from England Squad Remains a Mystery

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has told BBC Radio 5 live he would jump at the chance to play for England again, despite being omitted from the squad once more for the friendly against Brazil this week. The 34-year-old has not played for his country since the European Championship qualifier against Switzerland in June 2011. The racism charge against Ferdinand’s England teammate... 

USMNT Prepares for World Cup Qualifier at Honduras, Life Without Landon Donovan

He shot to stardom in Japan and Korea in 2002 and scored his country’s most famous goal in a generation eight years later. He’s been called “arguably the greatest” United States national team player ever by one of the current squad’s promising talents. But as the U.S. begins the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying this week, Landon Donovan won’t be there. As... 

Africa Cup of Nations 2013: Most Important Players in AFCON Semifinals

Four countries remain in pursuit of the Africa Cup of Nations title. On Wednesday, that number will get trimmed to two after the semifinal matches, which feature Nigeria against Mali and new tournament favorite Ghana taking on Burkina Faso. The Black Stars took over that distinction after the Ivory Coast was eliminated by Nigeria in the quarterfinals. That said, it’s been a tightly-contested... 

Will Luke Donald Be Able to Regain Top Spot in 2013?

As I watched the Waste Management Phoenix Open and all of its brilliant sunshine, a couple of things occurred to me. One, none of the top-six players in this week’s World Golf Rankings were taking part in this birdie-fest at the TPC Scottsdale. Two, when the best of the best get to the playing portion of their year, we may need to take a step back from that hysteria that has surrounded this century’s... 

Nigeria vs. Mali: The Men That Matter

After vanquishing the favourites and the hosts respectively, Nigeria and Mali will both be quietly confident about progression to the African Cup of Nations final. At the same time, however, both will be acutely aware of the talent and threats that lie within the opposition’s ranks. In this piece, Bleacher Report’s African Expert Ed Dove profiles some of the key figures in Wednesday’s... 

2014 World Cup Qualifying: US Men’s National Team Must Deliver Statement Win

The U.S. Men’s National Team starts a tough test in the final round of 2014 World Cup qualifying against Honduras. In a harsh environment, the U.S. need to come up with a statement win to get their qualifying off to a good start.   While this roster is more talented than when the U.S. played Canada about a week ago, the team showed a lack of interest and focus that is concerning. Even with... 

England vs. Brazil: 5 Bold Predictions for the International Friendly

Brazil are in London preparing to take on Roy Hodgson’s England side on Wednesday night, in what will be their first fixture under the management of Luiz Felipe Scolari for 11 years. On that occasion, of course, he guided the Seleção to World Cup glory in Yokohama. Now, though, the immediate challenge is England, with the long-term aim must be repeating that global triumph at next... 

World Football: 7 International Friendlies You Need to Watch on Wednesday

Wednesday plays host to a plethora of international matches—wait, no, let’s call it a smorgasbord of international matches on display. A total of 60 separate nations will take the field on Wednesday alone for their respective international friendly match, and there are plenty of great matchups and fixtures to be found. But how do you make the call as to which of the 30 deserve your attention? That’s... 

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