England’s Friendly Against Scotland Is a Complete Joke

England’s football rivalry against neighbours Scotland is one of football’s most fascinating and enthralling fixtures to watch. The upcoming friendly on Wednesday evening, however, will almost certainly be far from a classic derby.  This is not to play down the importance of the match in a historical sense. England vs. Scotland is the oldest international clash in world football, having... 

Most Hostile Football Stadiums to Visit in South America

Everyone with a passing interest in football knows that South America is one of the game’s most special arenas. A cursory look around the best players in the world—the likes of Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Neymar, Luis Suarez and Radamel Falcao—is enough to demonstrate that the continent lives to produce world-class talent capable of reaching the highest peaks in the game.  The... 

5 Things for the United States to Fear from Cuba in the Gold Cup

Unsurprisingly, the United States start as red-hot favourites to record a second Gold Cup win against Cuba on July 13.  The home side waltzed to victory in their first appearance at CONCACAF’s continental competition. A hat-trick from Chris Wondolowski helped the U.S. to an easy 6-1 destruction of Belize, giving them the perfect start to the competition.  Cuba, meanwhile, were disappointing... 

Gold Cup 2013: Why Belize Match-Fixing Talk Is a Real Cause for Concern

The emergence of allegations that Belize players were offered money to throw a Gold Cup match has been taken lightly in the United States. But the fact that the Central Americans were already massive underdogs should not detract from the seriousness of these accusations.  Nobody expected anything other than a comfortable home victory for the Americans in the Group C clash. And so it proved: The... 

Why Jese Rodriguez Has Been the Star of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup so Far

The FIFA Under-20 World Cup has showcased some of the very best talents currently taking their first steps towards stardom. Of the young hopefuls on display in 2013, however, Real Madrid and Spain phenomenon Jese Rodriguez has stood out more than most. Rodriguez, a 20-year-old winger who in his home nation is known simply as Jese, has quite simply been electric for the Furia Roja as they have... 

Diego Forlan and 5 Aging Strikers Who’ll Still Be Threats at the World Cup

Forget about the two missed penalties. The 2013 Confederations Cup proved that Diego Forlan is still a force to be reckoned with when he pulls on the Uruguay shirt.  The Internacional striker is just one of several deadly forwards on the wrong side of 30 that will be hoping to make a splash next year at the World Cup.  Strikers can often prolong their careers far longer than those who play... 

5 Reasons Argentina Believe World Cup Success Is Possible in 2014

Confidence is high around the Argentine national team 12 months from the World Cup. With qualification almost a foregone conclusion, fans of the football-mad nation already believe that their side has what it takes to make an impact in Brazil and end a 24-year drought in the competition.  Since falling just short of back-to-back titles in 1990 after losing to West Germany in the final, the Albiceleste... 

FIFA Under-20 World Cup Preview: Spain vs. Mexico Pick of Last 16

After a rather stuttering, inconclusive group stage, which saw just eight teams removed from the competition, it’s beginning to get serious for the participants of the Under-20 World Cup.  Defeats and draws are no longer good enough. From the last 16 onwards it is sudden death for all the remaining teams, and the hope is that this will bring the best out of the tournament’s dazzling... 

FIFA Under-20 World Cup Wrap: Mexico Thrash Mali, Hosts Book Last-16 Place

After an action-packed final round of fixtures on Thursday, the Under-20 World Cup once more delivered excitement as competitors from Group C and D finished their opening rounds.  With all eight teams still theoretically in the running to qualify at the start of the day, there was all to play for in Turkey. The host nation was one of the teams out on the pitch as they sought a place in the second... 

Argentina vs. Brazil: Which Team Is Stronger Right Now and Why?

It’s official: Brazil are back as a football power. After three years of meaningless friendlies, disappointment in their few competitive games and instability on the bench, the South American nation are showing their best form at just the right time.  Three wins out of three so far in the Confederations Cup, including an impressive 4-2 defeat of Italy, has brought confidence back to Felipe... 

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