Ashley Cole, Samir Nasri and the 20 Most Notable World Cup Squad Absentees

When he announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup and didn’t call Ashley Cole’s name, England manager Roy Hodgson remarked that omitting the Chelsea left-back had been “one of the hardest” decisions of his career, as per The Independent. No doubt many of Hodgson’s peers found themselves in similar positions as they selected their rosters for Brazil, and... 

Germany vs. Poland: Live Player Ratings

Neither Germany nor Poland mustered much of anything by way of attack during Tuesday’s friendly in Hamburg. With his Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid contingents unavailable, Germany manager Joachim Low opted to start a mostly inexperienced side against Poland, and while they looked comfortable throughout the 90 minutes they certainly didn’t impress going forward. Following... 

Germany vs. Poland: International Friendly Live Score, Highlights, Report

International Friendly—Imtech Arena, Hamburg, Germany   GERMANY 0-0 POLAND   Line-ups Germany XI: Zieler; Rudiger, Mustafi, Ginter, Sorg; Rudy, Kramer; Goretzka, Meyer, Draxler; Volland Poland XI: Boruc; Olkowski, Szukala, Cionek, Wawrzyniak; Peszko, Krychowiak, Klich, Obraniak, Rybus; Robak Follow @jerradpeters Read more International Football news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

What Benteke’s Injury Means for Belgium, Batshuayi Heading into World Cup

Christian Benteke’s season-ending injury comes as a massive blow to World Cup dark-horse Belgium, although the Diables Rouges should still have the depth to overcome his absence and advance from a winnable Group H. The Aston Villa striker has torn his Achilles, according to Het Laatste Nieuws correspondent Kristof Terreur via his Twitter account, and on Thursday the Premier League club confirmed... 

Rivaldo: His Greatest Moments and Accomplishments

“A forgotten Phenomenon” was how “In Bed with Maradona” characterized Rivaldo back in 2011. At the time the Champions League, Copa America and World Cup winner was playing for Sao Paulo in his native Brazil, and the then-38-year-old was shortly expected to blow the whistle on an illustrious, if not understated career. He played three years more. It wasn’t until March 15... 

Netherlands’ Midfield Options Following Strootman Injury

Kevin Strootman’s World Cup dream has, in the words of Louis Van Gaal, “fallen to pieces.” “What has happened to Kevin is really dramatic,” the Netherlands manager told the Dutch football federation’s website on Monday, as per Football-Italia. “I can imagine at the moment that his world is falling in.” Strootman, who had picked up a knee injury in last... 

300: Rise of an Empire Star Rodrigo Santoro Talks Love of Football, World Cup

“In Brazil, football is pretty much everywhere. You play at school, on the streets, even at home. It is part of our DNA.” Like most kids in Petropolis—the hilly, subtropical city just north of Rio de Janeiro—Rodrigo Santoro grew up with a ball at his feet. “I’ve always enjoyed playing [football] with my friends,” he says, although, he admits, he “never... 

At the Departure Gate Week of Mar 3: Who’s Currently in Hodgson’s England Squad?

England will play one more friendly before manager Roy Hodgson submits his squad of 23 players for the 2014 World Cup, and on Wednesday his job was made even more difficult by a pair of substitutes who impressed in the second half. Southampton pair Luke Shaw and Adam Lallana did not look at all out of place when introduced against Denmark, and Lallana’s excellent work in the buildup to the Daniel... 

England’s Most Memorable International Friendlies

Major competitions may be the headline-grabbers, but international friendlies have also generated their share of memorable England moments. Whether big results against key rivals or unforgettable debuts, these matches form an important part of England’s international football story, especially since the Three Lions resisted competitive tournaments rather longer than many of their peers. Following... 

Shaw, Sterling Inclusions Are Deserved, but England Template Was Set vs. Poland

As Roy Hodgson admitted upon revealing his England squad to face Denmark next week, Southampton left-back Luke Shaw was never going to be kept off the 30-man list. “Anyone who has watched him play would not deny he deserves a place,” remarked the Three Lions boss, per the BBC. He might have used an identical reply if asked about Cardiff City defender Steven Caulker, Liverpool attacker... 

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