Zlatan Ibrahimovic or Cristiano Ronaldo: Who Would We Miss More at World Cup?

One is a forward with a penchant for the spectacular who was won titles at six clubs and recently authored a fascinating, if not quirky autobiography. The other is a former Ballon d’Or winner who is the best player of his generation not named Lionel Messi. But only one of them will participate in the 2014 World Cup, which means the tournament will be deprived of a superstar, a spectacle and... 

Platini’s 40-Team World Cup Is Coming, and It’s Not Something to Fear

In a Monday interview with The Times, UEFA president Michel Platini revealed his preference for a 40-team World Cup—an increase from the current roster of 32—in time for the 2018 tournament in Russia. The 58-year-old, who has run European football’s governing body since 2007, was responding to remarks made by FIFA president Sepp Blatter, who on Saturday suggested the 13 World Cup... 

England vs. Poland: Score, Grades and Post-Match Reaction

Goals in the dying minutes of both periods put England on course for a 2-0 win at home to Poland on Tuesday. With the victory came a berth in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Wayne Rooney, who was named Man of the Match, opened the scoring in the 41st minute and captain Steven Gerrard rounded out the scoring with just two minutes to play in the match. England came into the contest knowing nothing... 

Totti Recall Makes Sense for an Italy Attack Full of Question Marks

With Italy having booked early passage to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, manager Cesare Prandelli was free to muse about present and future selections when the Azzurri broke camp ahead of upcoming matches against Denmark and Armenia. The 56-year-old spoke highly of injury-prone striker Giuseppe Rossi, whom he recalled to the squad following a two-year absence. He also told reporters there would be... 

World Cup Qualifying: Live Updates

World Cup Qualifying: Live updates from all the big matches in Europe   Headlines Ukraine and England played to a dour, 0-0 draw in Kiev France came back from behind to beat Belarus 4-2 The Netherlands became the first European team to qualify for the World Cup Italy followed-up The Netherlands and are also going to Brazil Russia leap-frogged Portugal into top spot in Group F   Follow @jerradpeters Read... 

World Cup Infamy: The 5 Players Sent Off in World Cup Finals

Talk about infamy. Few clubs in world football are as exclusive as the one where the membership card is red and originally presented at a World Cup Final. Only five players have been ejected from the biggest event in sports since 1930—all of them sent off from 1990 onward. Not surprisingly, on only one occasion did the ejected player go on to lift the World Cup following his departure from the... 

African World Cup Qualifying: Analysis for Nigeria vs. Malawi and Other Matches

Because the Confederation of African Football scheduled three of its Cup of Nations tournaments in just four years, qualification for the 2014 World Cup finals was assigned a hasty, bizarre format. Following a playoff stage that involved the CAF’s lowest-ranked 24 sides, a 40-team group stage was drawn to determine the 10 participants (one from each bracket) to contest a final playoff round—the... 

Brazil vs. Australia: Score, Grades and Post-Match Reaction

Brazil celebrated its national Independence Day in style on Friday, thumping Australia 6-0 in a friendly encounter at Brasilia’s Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha. It was nothing short of an imperious display from the hosts, who just last month had followed up their Confederations Cup victory with a 1-0 defeat away to Switzerland. Coming into the match, head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari may have already... 

International Friendly Wrap: Suarez Scores, Brazil Lose, Altidore Bags 3

The mid-August FIFA date might be a point of contention for many club managers, but despite the competitive pointlessness of many of the matches, several of them have produced moments of pure entertainment that will remain on the highlight reels for days. Wednesday’s fixtures were no exception. From Japan—where Luis Suarez found the back of the net against the Blue Samurai—to Ecuador—where... 

Wales 0-0 Republic of Ireland: Score & Post-Match Reaction

With Gareth Bale watching from the stands, Wales and the Republic of Ireland battled to a scoreless draw in Cardiff on Wednesday. Sidelined with a foot injury and yet to sort out his future with Real Madrid having very publicly expressed an interest in his signature, the Welshman was exactly the sort of player his side could have used on this night. Of course, Robbie Keane could have been of use to... 

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