5 Things Italy’s Andrea Pirlo Does Better Than Spain’s Xavi

Andrea Pirlo and Xavi have been the key cogs in the Italian and Spanish national teams for the better part of a decade.  The two deep-lying playmakers have carried the torch for their disappearing role and kept it relevant in today’s game. The two have been hailed as some of the best midfielders of their generation but while Xavi has been catapulted into international acclaim by the success... 

What Grigor Dimitrov Must Do to Be Taken Seriously in Men’s Tennis

Grigor Dimitrov scored the biggest title win of his career when he defeated Kevin Anderson to take the Mexican Open. Still, can we take Dimitrov seriously? Heralded as the second coming of Roger Federer, Dimitrov has been the “next big thing” for the last three years. However, even after winning his second ATP title and leaping to his career-high ranking of No. 16, questions remain... 

U.S. World Cup Hopes Rest on Beating Ghana and Relying on Strong Team Spirit

When I saw the U.S. World Cup draw, I thought it was great for football generally. Group G will be full of tension and Germany, Ghana, Portugal and the U.S. gives it a broad global appeal. The best way to approach the group is to appreciate that progress is possible for the U.S., but not probable. We need to stay humble and let the boys fly under the radar—hoping they can get something out of... 

What Do England Need to Change to Have a Successful World Cup?

With a World Cup on the horizon, England fans will be filled with those familiar feelings of hope and expectation as Roy Hodgson‘s charges play their last few games before heading off to Brazil. What must England’s players and Hodgson do in the lead up to the finals to ensure they will come home with their heads held high?   Play without pressure Let’s be perfectly honest,... 

A Youthful, Attacking England Side Can Win the 2014 World Cup

Roy Hodgson must be tempted to switch off his phone, cut the cable to his broadband router and bury his head in a pillow until the World Cup begins. Everyone wants to lend the England manager a hand picking the 23-man squad that will join him on the flight to Brazil. Jose Mourinho says Hodgson should remain loyal to the players he used in the qualification campaign. “I think the players that... 

Spain vs. Italy: Prediction, Preview, Date, Live Stream and TV Info

The big kick-off for the 2014 World Cup is only 100 days away, bringing additional importance to a meeting of two of football’s great nations, as Italy travel away to face Spain. Both teams will fancy their chances in the Brazilian summer heat, hoping to add yet another trophy to their museum of honours. The game takes place at Atletico Madrid’s intimidating old-style Calderon stadium and... 

Tactical Battles That Will Shape France’s Clash with Netherlands

France’s friendly clash with the Netherlands at the Stade de France on Wednesday is one of this midweek’s more interesting warm-up matches. Both Didier Deschamps and Louis van Gaal have made a number of surprising call-ups and experimentation is expected on both sides. For the hosts, it is a chance to see the likes of Real Sociedad’s Antoine Griezmann in action with Les Bleus for... 

International Preview: Holland’s Trip to France Key for World Cup Preperations

Wednesday, March 5: International Friendly at Stade de France, 8 p.m. GMT/3 p.m. EST France v Netherlands Louis van Gaal’s Netherlands start 2014 with the short trip to Paris as they take on fellow World Cup hopefuls France. Holland, currently ranked 10th in the FIFA rankings, are rank outsiders for this summer’s tournament, but that will not prevent the optimistic Orange Army from hoping... 

Clint Dempsey Interview: Star Talks to B/R About Fulham, MLS and the World Cup

As soon as the United States had officially clinched their place at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Clint Dempsey knew where he wanted to begin his preparations. After his return to Major League Soccer with the Seattle Sounders was interrupted by a couple of frustrating injuries, Dempsey did not want to spend the offseason resting. He wanted to be playing, and at the highest level possible. For Dempsey,... 

Santi Cazorla Beats Iker Casillas in Spain Training with Outrageous Dummy

Santi Cazorla sold Iker Casillas on an incredible dummy as the duo warmed up at Spain training ahead of an international friendly against Italy. The Arsenal man threatened to shoot and made Real Madrid keeper Casillas commit to a dive before stroking the ball nonchalantly into the empty net.   Thanks to the Spanish national team’s official channel SeFutbol on YouTube for uploading. Read... 

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