World Cup 2014: Brazil Opens 72,800-Seat National Mané Garrincha Stadium

The preparations for the World Cup finals in Brazil next year are gathering at pace as the country opened its latest stadium in the capital, Brasilia. The new 72,800-seater National Mané Garrincha Stadium was unveiled on Saturday ahead of its first match, the Federal District league championship final between Brasilia and Brasiliense. The new stadium is the fifth to be completed and handed... 

Rio Ferdinand’s England Retirement Is Disappointing End for Man Utd Defender

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has confirmed his retirement from international football on the official club website, but the announcement comes as little surprise after his controversial withdrawal from the squad earlier this year. The 34-year-old has called time on his England career after 81 caps for his country, citing a desire to concentrate on his club career and the influx of younger... 

Blatter in Clear over FIFA Bribes but Questions Remain After Havelange Resigns

Joao Havelange was a respected executive in his role as FIFA president from 1974 until 1998. The Brazilian was an Olympic swimmer in 1936 and a competitor at the Pan American Games in 1951, before going on to become chef de mission for his nation’s team at the 1956 Olympic Games in 1956. He moved into sports administration with his role as president of the Brazilian Swimming Federation and... 

David Beckham and Pele Facing Competition from Brazilian Cleiton Xavier

Remember Pele’s audacious long-range effort for Brazil against Czechoslovakia during the 1970 World Cup? And what about Manchester United midfielder David Beckham’s outrageous lob over Wimbledon goalkeeper Neil Sullivan in 1996? And we’re sure Arsenal supporters will never forget Nayim’s stunning strike for Real Zaragoza in the 1995 European Cup Winners’ Cup... 

Bursaspor Goalkeeper Harun Tekin Hits out at Pitch Intruder

Bursaspor goalkeeper Harun Tekin is clearly not a man to be trifled with, if this video clip is anything to judge by. Tekin was keeping goal for his side in a 2-0 defeat to Kasimpasa and conceded the second goal deep into injury-time in the game. One supporter became so excited by the result that he decided to encroach onto the pitch, much to the disgust of Tekin, who decided to take matters into his... 

United States: Poison Pen Fires Jurgen Klinsmann and Team to World Cup Success

Napoleon Bonaparte had a wonderful turn of phrase for describing the power of the press: “Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.” It avoids the now overused phrase coined by English playwright Edward Bulwer-Lytton that the pen is mightier than the sword, but both men recognised the power of the written word. Jurgen Klinsmann will never have the same standing... 

England: Roy Hodgson and Team Lack Killer Instinct for Pressure Games

When Roy Hodgson was appointed as England manager 10 months ago, he was widely regarded as a safe pair of hands for the Football Association. The public clamour for then-Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp to succeed Fabio Capello was in full throttle, but the governing body decided against the former West Ham and Portsmouth manager, who was cleared of tax evasion charges (via BBC News) hours before... 

Montenegro vs. England: 5 Things We Learned from World Cup Qualifier

England could only draw 1-1 against Montenegro despite dominating the first half of their World Cup qualifier in Podgorica. Wayne Rooney opened the scoring in the sixth minute after hitting the post with a delightful chip in the early stages of the game. But a rejuvenated Montenegro emerged after the interval and eventually struck a deserved equaliser with 14 minutes remaining through substitute Dejan... 

Neymar: Joey Barton Claws Reputation of Brazil’s Wonderkid

Joey Barton might not be to everyone’s taste, but that will not stop the former Newcastle and Manchester City midfielder from making his thoughts known via Twitter. The Queens Park Rangers man, who is currently on a season-long loan with Olympique de Marseille in France, was less than impressed with Brazil starlet Neymar during the 1-1 draw in the friendly against Russia at Stamford Bridge... 

USMNT vs. Costa Rica: Jurgen Klinsmann Should Not Be Doubted in World Cup Quest

Clint Dempsey struck the only goal of the game as USMNT defeated Costa Rica at a snowy Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Denver, but the weather will not have disguised the avalanche awaiting coach Jurgen Klinsmann if the team had not won. USMNT opened with a defeat to Honduras and were in need of victory over the Costa Ricans to get their CONCACAF qualification campaign back on track. But Klinsmann... 

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