2014 World Cup Tactics Board: Analysing Vicente Del Bosque’s Spain

Welcome back to another instalment in our analytical and tactical dive ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, as we take a look at each nation in turn to assess their hopes and fortunes in the tournament. This time up it’s the twice-European and reigning World Cup champions Spain, who will, as has become the norm over the last six years, be one of the heavy favourites to land the prestigious and famous... 

Arjen Robben and the 20 Greatest Dutch Footballers in the Last 20 Years

Bayern Munich and Netherlands wide forward Arjen Robben has proven himself one of the game’s most dangerous and reliable attackers over the last few years, being a big part of the German side’s treble haul last season. He’s set to remain in the Bundesliga for the rest of his top years now, after signing a new two-year contract extension which will take him through to 2017, as per... 

Diego Costa Could Force Team-Mate David Villa from Spain’s 2014 World Cup Squad

Spain’s international side have swept all before them over the past six years, winning two UEFA European Championships and the 2010 FIFA World Cup in the process. The 2014 World Cup in Brazil will arguably be their hardest test to date, taking place in South America, with a few of their biggest stars from previous tournaments either into or approaching their 30s and with most of the rest of the... 

20 Players Not in This Week’s Squads Who Could Still Go to the World Cup Final

A bout of midweek international fixtures has given national team managers a final chance to assess their potential World Cup squad options—though most bosses have been quick to stress that players not selected this week could still make the plane. Words of hope, then, for the likes of Spain’s Juan Mata and several others, who would hope to be involved in the tournament in Brazil over the... 

Hodgson’s England Squad Gives Late World Cup Chance to Shaw & Sterling

England’s national squad has been announced ahead of their friendly against Denmark next Wednesday, with Roy Hodgson opting to include a total of 30 players in the group—including a late chance for the likes of Raheem Sterling and Luke Shaw to impress and make the World Cup squad. The full squad, as per BBC Sport, includes a mix of seasoned veterans such as captain Steven Gerrard and forward... 

Winners and Losers from the Euro 2016 Qualifying Draw

While fans and players alike begin to gear up to the FIFA 2014 World Cup finals later this year, managers and officials from European nations cast their eyes in a different direction on Sunday, to the draw for the qualifying stage of Euro 2016. The competing nations have been split into nine groups, with some countries perhaps rather happier than others with their lot and the sides they must play against. Here... 

2014 World Cup Tactics Board: Analysing Oscar Tabarez’s Uruguay

Welcome to the latest instalment of our 2014 FIFA World Cup series, where we take an in-depth look at every nation and assess their tactical set-up ahead of the finals in Brazil. This time we’re seeing what Uruguay have to offer, winners of the 2011 Copa America and still with legendary manager Oscar Tabarez leading them.   Qualifying/Preparation Uruguay left it late to book their spot at... 

Power Ranking the 32 World Cup Nations After Group Stage Draw

A few weeks ago, we ranked all the 2014 FIFA World Cup nations after all 32 participants had been confirmed—and it caused plenty of debate. Now, however, the draw has been made and the group stages have been arranged—meaning teams who might previously have been fancied dark horses could suddenly have been stuck with two top sides, significantly reducing their chances. Elsewhere, a minor... 

England vs. Germany Score, Grades and Post-Match Reaction

England suffered their second defeat in four days as Germany strolled to a 1-0 win at Wembley on Tuesday night. Hodgson claims ‘harsh defeat’ whilst admitting Germany were miles better with the ball than England. Oh, and ‘the Germans’ were bigger, too. — Ewan Murray (@mrewanmurray) November 19, 2013 The home side started the better and looked to attack with pace down... 

England vs. Germany: International Friendly Live Score, Highlights, Recap

Live International Friendly England 0-1 Germany (FT) Scorers: Per Mertesacker (GER) 38′   Lineups: England: Hart, Walker, Smalling, Jagielka, Cole, Gerrard, Cleverley, Townsend, Rooney, Lallana, Sturridge. Germany: Weidenfeller; Westermann, Mertesacker, Boateng, Schmelzer; Lars Bender, Sven Bender; Götze, Kroos, Reus; Kruse. Follow @karlmatchett   Read more International... 

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