Analysis of South American Qualifying and World Cup Predictions for Each Team

The marathon South American qualifying process for World Cup Brazil 2014 is almost complete.  All that remains is the intercontinental playoff between the team that finished fifth, Uruguay, and the fifth-place team from the Asian confederation, Jordan, which takes place over two legs on November 13 and 20. If Uruguay can come out on top of that challenge, they will join Argentina, Colombia, Chile... 

Uruguay vs. Argentina: 6 Things We Learned

River Plate rivals Uruguay and Argentina played out an entertaining encounter to finish up their respective CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying campaigns, with the Uruguayans coming out 3-2 victors in Montevideo on Tuesday. Maxi Rodriguez scored a double for the Albiceleste, who fielded a largely second-string side, while Cristian Rodriguez, Luis Suarez (penalty) and Edinson Cavani got the goals for Oscar... 

Argentina vs. Peru: 6 Things We Learned

In a match that had no real bearing on the CONMEBOL qualification process, Argentina ran out comfortable 3-1 winners over Peru at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires. Claudio Pizarro scored a delightful goal to put Peru ahead against the run of play before the Albicelestes‘ class shone through, with Ezequiel Lavezzi (2) and Rodrigo Palacio finding the net to ensure all three points went to... 

30 Best International Players of All Time

Selecting the 30 greatest footballers from the long history of international football has resulted in a shortlist packed full of nothing but the most illustrious names. Traditional powerhouses Brazil, Italy and Germany are heavily represented. World Cup success, though it is a major factor, is not the only criteria used in judging a player’s impact at international level. Gabriel Batistuta, for... 

Why Diego Simeone Will Be the Next Argentina Coach

Argentina are chugging along nicely under Alejandro Sabella and will be one of the favorites to win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, but whenever their next managerial change occurs, the man most likely to take charge will be Diego Simeone. The former Albicelestes hard man now has seven years of coaching experience behind him and has earned the reputation as one of the best in the business. His career... 

Imagining the Impact of an Asian Team’s World Cup Win

An Asian side winning the World Cup would have a monumental impact on the global game. South America and Europe have thus far enjoyed a duopoly when it comes to winning the World Cup, so a triumph for either continent is always the most likely outcome in future editions and would do nothing to alter the current status quo. The implications of the United States or an African nation becoming world champion... 

Ranking the Top 25 Young South American Talents in World Football

The perennial seedbed of footballing talent that is the South American continent continues to produce top-class young players in impressive numbers. Here we rank the top 25 talents from the region currently plying their trade at home or abroad, using 21 as the cut-off age for the list. Traditional powers Brazil and Argentina feature most prominently, with the 2014 World Cup hosts boasting the highest... 

Brazil vs. Australia: 6 Things We Learned

Brazil slaughtered a hapless Socceroos outfit, 6-0, in Brasilia on Saturday to dispel the unpleasant memories of their recent defeat to Switzerland. Jo (2), Neymar, Ramires, Pato and Luiz Gustavo all got on the scoresheet for the rampant Selecao, in a match which revealed a yawning gap in quality between the two sides. Here are six things we learned from the one-sided affair.  Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Picking an Argentina Next-Generation XI

Argentina represents one of the most fertile seedbeds in the world when it comes to producing professional footballers. The quality of the young players emerging from the country was once reflected in its dominance of under-age tournaments. Between 1995 and 2007, for example, Argentina won five out of the seven FIFA U-20 World Cups that were contested, with the likes of Javier Saviola, Sergio Aguero... 

Portugal vs. Netherlands: Which Team Has the Brighter World Cup Hopes Right Now?

They are two of modern football’s heavy hitters. Both the Netherlands (No. 5) and Portugal (No. 7) are among the top 10 sides in the world according to FIFA’s ranking system.  Since the turn of the century, each team has proven to be a force to be respected in major tournaments. The Dutch have made two European Championship semi-finals since 2000 and advanced to the World Cup final... 

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