Women’s World Cup 2015: Germany Team Guide

The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada is upon us, and Germany coach Silvia Neid has put the finishing touches to her squad as Die Nationalelf look to try and win a record third World Cup. Four years ago, Germany were hosting the tournament but couldn’t get past the quarter-final stage, beaten by eventual winners Japan. Now, Neid’s side, even without FIFA Ballon d’Or winner... 

Women’s World Cup 2015: Brazil Team Guide

The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada is just seven days away, and Brazil coach Oswaldo Alvarez is working on his final preparations as he tries to guide As Canarinhas to their first-ever World Cup victory. Brazil are the only side from South America to have reached every edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Runners-up in 2007, with Marta still at the head of the attack, they will... 

Women’s World Cup 2015: Japan Team Guide

The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada starts on June 6, and Japan coach Norio Sasaki is putting the finishing touches towards the Nadeshiko’s attempt to defend the trophy they so brilliantly won four years ago. Their record before the tournament in Germany was modest at best, but they upset the odds by playing an outstanding brand of passing, technical and accurate football. They are... 

Women’s World Cup 2015: Canada Team Guide

The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup is just 10 days away, and the host nation Canada is putting the finishing touches on their preparations before opening the tournament against China on June 6 at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. It has been a long wait for the eighth-ranked team in FIFA’s world rankings. Without any qualification games to test and tune their squad, they may find... 

Women’s World Cup 2015: Sweden Team Guide

The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada is just 11 days away, and Sweden coach Pia Sundhage is fine-tuning her squad in preparation for their first game against Nigeria on June 8. Sweden are ranked fifth in the world and take on debutants Netherlands on Saturday in their final warm-up match, and Sundhage will be hoping for a positive display to take confidence into what could be a difficult... 

Women’s World Cup 2015: England Team Guide

The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada is just 12 days away, and England coach Mark Sampson is fine tuning his squad in preparation for their first game against France on June 9. His Lionesses take on hosts Canada on Friday in their final warm up match and he will be hoping the performance helps him decide his starting XI for the Group F opener. Women’s football in England is continuing... 

5 Highlights from Nicolas Anelka’s International Career with France

Saturday March 14 marks the 36th birthday of the former France and Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka. His career spanned 12 clubs in seven different countries and he lifted four different league titles. However, Anelka’s career will mostly be remembered for the controversial moments. No one in France will ever forget his bust-up with Raymond Domenech which ignited Les Bleus’ demise at the... 

Why Layvin Kurzawa Should Start for France Following Win with Sweden

In the games against both Albania and Sweden, AS Monaco left-back Layvin Kurzawa was a standout performer for Les Bleus as he made his full international debut. His runs down the left flank were an exciting feature during Les Bleus’ 1-0 win over Sweden, and the defender has done enough to show he should continue to start for France next year. Kurzawa’s inclusion in the latest France squad... 

France Squeeze Past Sweden but Deschamps Needs to Release Paul Pogba to Progress

France relied on a late Raphael Varane header to defeat Sweden 1-0 in Tuesday night’s friendly at the Stade Velodrome. It was the second of France’s two friendlies during this international break, and if Les Bleus want to become serious contenders for the Euro 2016 crown, Didier Deschamps needs to allow Paul Pogba a free role or risk wasting one of France’s most dangerous weapons. In... 

France’s Formation Change Against Albania Signals End of Franck Ribery Comeback

On Friday night, France drew 1-1 with Albania at the Stade de la Route de Lorient in the first of two friendlies during this international break. Didier Deschamps decided to move away from the 4-3-3 formation that he used during the World Cup, adapting to 4-3-1-2 in order to accommodate Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette. That change could be the moment that scuppers any international comeback for Bayern... 

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