Philipp Lahm Announces Retirement from International Football

Philipp Lahm has called time on his international career after winning the 2014 World Cup with Germany, as revealed by Bild via ESPN FC: Lahm confirmed the decision to Bild, saying, “I told Jogi Low on Monday already that I am retiring from international football. The decision developed during last season,” via The Guardian. The versatile Bayern Munich star bows out in the most... 

Will We See a Novak Djokovic-Rafael Nadal Showdown at 2014 US Open?

It’s actually quite remarkable that Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have met in the U.S. Open final as the top two players in the world in two of the last three years. While it should be the odds-on-favorite matchup, recent history shows that No. 1 vs. No. 2 rarely happens at the U.S. Open. What makes it so difficult for the top two players to endure to the U.S. Open final? Conversely, why is... 

Formula 1’s Latest Rumours and Talk: Paddock News from 2014 German Grand Prix

The German Grand Prix marks the midway point of the 2014 Formula One season. After a week dominated by talk of FRIC suspension, all the teams have removed the system from their cars. But the sporting world in general has not been paying too much attention to F1 over the last seven days. Football has been the main topic of discussion. The World Cup final on Sunday saw Germany claim their fourth tournament... 

Is London GP Street Race Closer After Latest News, and Would It Be a Success?

The prospect of a London Grand Prix once again raised its head last week. British Prime Minister David Cameron visited the Williams factory and announced rules governing motorsport events on public roads would be relaxed. Currently, each event requires specific approval via legislation—a bill being passed through Parliament, which can be a long and laborious task even if everyone agrees. Any... 

10 German Drivers You May Have Forgotten Raced in Formula 1

With nine world championships between them in this century alone, you would be forgiven for thinking that German participation in Formula One started with Michael Schumacher and ended with Sebastian Vettel. They are, of course, all-time greats—but Germany has a long history of producing F1 drivers. Some, however, have come and gone without a trace. Others have been riddled with bad luck. And... 

10 Reasons Why Germany Will Defend World Cup Successfully in 2018

Germany emerged victorious from the 2014 FIFA World Cup, their first triumph as a unified nation and since they won as West Germany at Italia ’90. It marks a major success to the revamping of the international team game from when Jurgen Klinsmann was in charge, with his then-assistant Jogi Low since stepping up to emerge as boss as he led the team to glory. The next World Cup takes place in Russia... 

6 Reasons Why Germany Won’t Defend World Cup Successfully in 2018

Germany lifted the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Maracana last week after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time. Both sides hustled and bustled, rattling each other with physical play, then Mario Goetze popped up to score a sublime angled strike late on. As the celebrations simmer down, we take a look at reasons why Die Mannschaft won’t be repeating this feat in Russia 2018.  Begin Slideshow  Read More →

5 Algerian Players Who Will Earn Money Moves This Summer on Back of World Cup

Interest in Algerian players is high following the Desert Foxes’ excellent summer showing in Brazil. The North Africans were defeated—narrowly—by Belgium but still advanced from Group H behind the Red Devils after securing four points from matches with South Korea and Russia. Their 4-2 victory over the Koreans represented the first-ever time that an African nation had scored four... 

5 Key Battles for Super Rugby Qualifiers

Saturday’s Super Rugby qualifying finals see two interesting matchups. Third place-finishers the Sharks, take on the Highlanders in Durban. The late kick-off sees a re-run of last year’s Super Rugby Final, as the Brumbies and the Chiefs fight to remain in the competition. These four teams will have to do it the hard way, if they are to win the Super Rugby title. Finishing outside the top... 

Super 15 Rugby 2014: Qualifying Finals Fixtures and Predictions

The 2014 Super Rugby season will enter its most enticing phase this weekend, where the post-season action picks up following on from another stellar campaign. Saturday will see the Brumbies and Chiefs clash in Canberra for the right to play first-place finishers the Waratahs in the next round, before the Sharks and Highlanders meet in Durban, the Crusaders being their prospective semi-final opponents. It’s... 

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