Manchester United: Why Roy Hodgson Is Treading a Fine Line over Rio Ferdinand

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will link up with the England squad this week for the first time since June 2011. It is hardly a surprising move, considering national manager Roy Hodgson has lost the services of John Terry to international retirement, Phil Jagielka’s ankle injury and the fact Joleon Lescott is not playing regularly for Manchester City this season. Ferdinand... 

The Greatest Welsh Team of the Premier League Era

Wales international Gareth Bale is making headlines across Europe with his displays for Tottenham this season. The 23-year-old has been in imperious form this season for the White Hart Lane side, which moved into the Premier League top three on the back of a 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday. Bale would be an automatic selection for any Welsh team of the Premier League era, even if it did mean switching... 

Steve McClaren Leaves FC Twente, but Where Does He Go from Here?

Steve McClaren parted company with FC Twente Tuesday morning after his second spell in charge of the Dutch club, as reported by Sky Sports. The former England boss rejoined the Eredivisie side in January 2012 but has been unable to recreate the success of his first spell in charge. McClaren guided the Enschede team to the Dutch league championship in 2010 following his ill-fated term in charge of England,... 

Robbie Rogers Deserves Plaudits but Retiring Is Not the Answer to Bigots

Former Leeds United and United States winger Robbie Rogers deserves the plaudits and support that have been coming his way since he came out as gay on his blog on Friday. The 25-year-old, who was on loan at Stevenage this season, had seen his career at Elland Road blighted by injury since joining the club on a recommendation from USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann to former Leeds boss Simon Grayson in January... 

Brazil Star Neymar’s Showreel Whets Appetite for England Friendly

Brazil star Neymar and his teammates will return to Wembley Stadium on Wednesday night six months since missing out on the men’s Olympic football gold medal to Mexico at London 2012. The Brazilians were beaten 2-1 in the final but are back in London to face England in a friendly to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Football Association. Santos forward Neymar will again be among the high-profile... 

Rio Ferdinand’s Omission from England Squad Remains a Mystery

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has told BBC Radio 5 live he would jump at the chance to play for England again, despite being omitted from the squad once more for the friendly against Brazil this week. The 34-year-old has not played for his country since the European Championship qualifier against Switzerland in June 2011. The racism charge against Ferdinand’s England teammate... 

Nigeria vs. Burkina Faso: Africa Cup of Nations Live Score, Highlights, Recap

Africa Cup of Nations: Group C Fulltime: Nigeria 1 Burkina Faso 1 Goals: Emenike 23, Alain Traore 90+4  Nigeria: Enyeama, Echiejile, Yobo, Oboabona, Ambrose, Ogude, Mikel, Igiebor, Ideye, Emenike, Musa. Subs: Agbim, Obiorah, Egwueke, Moses, Gabriel, Uche, Onazi, Uzoenyi, Mba, Oshaniwa, Omeruo, Ejide. Burkina Faso: Soulama, Bakary Kone, Keba Paul Koulibaly, Panandetiguiri, Koffi, Djakaridja... 

Gordon Strachan Agrees to Become New Scotland Manager: Report

Gordon Strachan has agreed to become the new Scotland manager, according to a BBC Sport report. The 55-year-old has not worked in management since leaving Middlesbrough in October 2010, but is now set to replace Craig Levein, who was sacked by the Scottish Football Association in November 2012 after a run of poor results. Scotland are currently bottom of Group A in the 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign... 

Greece Children Prove to Be Pass Masters with Brilliant Internet Goal

You might not have heard of AO Giannina, but you soon will have. The Greek children’s team are becoming an internet sensation after this tremendous passing goal. The youngsters strung together 20 passes from kickoff in this game against unnamed opposition before scoring. Some managers could be watching through their fingers when the ball goes back to the Giannina goalkeeper at one point, but... 

Diego Maradona Is Risking His Legacy with Chequered Coaching Career

Diego Maradona becoming the next manager of Iraq would have been another bizarre twist to his managerial career. The 52-year-old former Argentina international had looked set to be named as the Middle Eastern country’s new national boss, according to reports. However, the Iraqi Football Association insists Maradona is not a candidate for the vacancy. But the question now is where does... 

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