Uruguay vs. Costa Rica: Film Focus on Oscar Tabarez’s Awful, Turgid Attack

Costa Rica notched the first giant-killing of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, downing Uruguay 3-1 in a remarkable encounter in Fortaleza. Edinson Cavani gave la Celeste the lead with a penalty in the first half, but Los Ticos struck back with three super strikes in the second half. Joel Campbell, Oscar Duarte and Marcos Urena all scored. Uruguay manager Oscar Tabarez equipped his team with a faulty approach,... 

Iran 2014 FIFA World Cup Squad: Player-by-Player Guide

As the 2014 FIFA World Cup edges closer and closer, B/R are ramping up their efforts to bring you all the information needed on every single team. Here, we take a look at Carlos Queiroz’s 28-man preliminary Iran squad, detailing every player selected and bringing you their experience, position, number of caps and more. The squad, of course, is headlined by Iranian legends Jalal Hosseini,... 

Tighe’s 2014 World Cup Tactics Board: Analysing Niko Kovac’s Croatia

Welcome to the latest in a B/R series where we will take a tactical dive and explore each and every one of the 32 qualified World Cup teams. Next up is Croatia, a team which required a last-gasp playoff victory over Iceland to qualify for the finals in Brazil next summer.   Qualifying Croatia finished second in Group A to Belgium by a whopping nine points, planting them squarely in the playoffs... 

Tighe’s 2014 World Cup Tactics Board: Analysing Ottmar Hitzfeld’s Switzerland

Welcome to the latest in a B/R series where we will take a tactical dive and explore each and every one of the 32 qualified World Cup teams. Next up is Switzerland, a team which qualified first from Group E with 24 points. Legendary German tactician Ottmar Hitzfeld has been the manager for six years and will be looking to upset the status quo this summer in Brazil.   Qualifying Switzerland waltzed... 

Kevin Strootman’s Injury Is a Bitter Blow to World Cup-Bound Dutch and Roma

Kevin Strootman lay with his face on the ground 13 minutes into Roma’s 1-0 loss to Napoli this weekend, clutching his knee in pain. He defiantly tried to play on following the incident, as if refusing to believe he’d sustained a serious injury, and hearts broke as he broke down yet again, taking back to the turf. The BBC have since confirmed that the Dutchman will miss the 2014 FIFA World... 

Power Ranking All 32 World Cup Teams Following Latest International Friendlies

After an action-packed midweek slate of international football goodness, which nations came out feeling “prepared” for the 2014 FIFA World Cup…and which nations did not? Here, we take a fresh look at the food chain and power rank all 32 sides ahead of the finals in Brazil this summer. How much of an effect did your nation’s exploits this week have on its chances? Read on to... 

Euro 2016 Qualifying Draw: England Face Switzerland in Favourable Group

England have been dealt an attractive group for the 2016 European Championship Qualifiers, with Switzerland the only genuine contenders to tussle with the Three Lions for top spot in the table. Roy Hodgson will also meet a competent Slovenia outfit, inspired by Samir Handanovic, in addition to Estonia, Lithuania and minnows San Marino. Ottmar Hitzfeld’s Switzerland are currently ranked sixth... 

Tighe’s 2014 World Cup Tactics Board: Analysing Fabio Capello’s Russia

Welcome to the latest in a B/R series where we will take a tactical dive and explore each and every one of the 32 qualified World Cup teams. Next up is Russia, a team which qualified first from Group F with 22 points, seven wins, one draw and two losses. Their consistent grip on the top spot forced Portugal into a dicey play-off with Sweden for a place in the finals.   Qualifying Russia sealed... 

Tighe’s 2014 World Cup Tactics Board: Analysing Alejandro Sabella’s Argentina

Welcome to the latest in a B/R series where we will take a tactical dive and explore each and every one of the 32 qualified World Cup teams. Next up is Argentina, who qualified in first place in the CONMEBOL standings with an impressive 32 points. Alejandro Sabella will take his Albiceleste side to the finals as one of the favourites to win the top prize.   Qualifying Argentina’s qualifying... 

John Terry Threatens to Be England’s Most Compelling World Cup Storyline…Again

It was all beginning to look so simple for Roy Hodgson in the build-up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but those of you acquainted with the way England’s national team works will know this was merely a front for inevitable internal turmoil—bound to rear its ugly head sooner rather than later. Indeed, the beginning of the 2013-14 season saw the Three Lions qualify for the showpiece event in... 

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