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I’m not sure Lewis Carroll knew a lot about football, but when he wrote in Through the Looking-Glass: “The rule is, jam tomorrow and jam yesterday—but never jam today,” he could have been describing England’s attitude to the national game. Never has a team embarked on a campaign for the biggest prize in football with less expected of it than this England...
Published: June 21, 2014
Midfielder Xabi Alonso is set to announce his retirement from international football, according to reports in Spain. Marca claims that the Spain star will confirm his decision after the World Cup following Spain’s elimination from the tournament, as reported by Eurosport.com. The 32-year-old has been an integral part of the success enjoyed by Spain in recent years, with two European Championship...
Published: June 21, 2014
England striker Wayne Rooney has apologised to supporters for the team’s exit from the World Cup, reports BBC Sport. The Manchester United forward was part of the teams that were beaten by both Italy and Uruguay in the opening two matches in Group D. Those losses eventually saw the Three Lions eliminated from the tournament after Costa Rica defeated Italy on Friday. It is the first time England...
Published: June 21, 2014
Paulo Bento will be forced into at least three changes from the team that capitulated against Germany almost a week ago. He may consider further adaptations to his starting 11 after few players covered themselves in glory during the World Cup opener. The group stage is only three games long and there’s a squad of 23 to choose from. If some aren’t performing at the desired level, then Bento...
Published: June 21, 2014
If Tiger Woods ever wants to win another major championship, returning to his 2013 form at Quicken Loans National would be a great first step. On Friday, Woods announced on Facebook that he would compete in the tournament at Congressional Country Club next week. This shocked golf. Ask Comcast SportsNet’s Rob Carlin. CBS Sports’ Kyle Porter speculated early this week...
Published: June 21, 2014
Vicente del Bosque may have been publicly backed by the Spanish federation, but the 63-year-old is refusing to commit to his role beyond the World Cup. “This is not the time to talk about my future,” he told reporters, per The Guardian, ahead of Spain’s final match with Australia. Nothing has been decided about the future. No decision has been made [but] it will be made for the good...
Published: June 21, 2014
Whether he or Maradona is the greatest footballer of all time remains a fierce point of contention, but what is undoubted is that Pele has single-handedly contributed a number of memorable moments to World Cup history. He may now be more famous among younger generations for his quotes to the media and terrible predictions, but to those of a certain age, he will always be a truly great sporting idol. Let’s...
Published: June 21, 2014
The U.S. will face their toughest test yet in this World Cup campaign when they take on Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal Sunday night. The winner will likely be the second team to escape the group behind Germany, meaning this match is absolutely vital for Jurgen Klinsmann’s side. Latest reports from The Guardian suggest that Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit to face the U.S., and manager Jurgen Klinsmann...
Published: June 21, 2014
Nobody would disagree that Spain’s 2014 World Cup campaign was a disaster, a disgrace and lamentable. But instead of crying over spilled milk, there is plenty of work to be done. And if it’s carried out correctly, there’s no reason why La Roja can’t bounce back at the 2016 European Championships. These are the keys to a successful Spanish recovery. Begin Slideshow Read More →
Published: June 21, 2014
England’s 2014 World Cup campaign will be remembered as one of the most disappointing in their history. Two defeats in their first two matches saw them eliminated inside a week of their tournament beginning, resulting in a group-stage exit for the first time since 1958. Not that there haven’t been signs of improvement in England’s play. The slow, predictable style that has characterised...