Italy to Crash out of World Cup in Group Stage, Predicts ‘Football Manager’ Game

Italy are being tipped by some as possible World Cup winners this summer, but a simulation run exclusively for Bleacher Report UK suggests otherwise. Here’s what Football Manager 2014 predicts will happen to Andrea Pirlo, Mario Balotelli and company in Brazil. First up, they will lose 1-0 to England in Manaus, with Arsenal‘s Jack Wilshere delivering the killer blow. With a response needed... 

England to Reach World Cup Quarter-Final, Predicts ‘Football Manager’ Simulation

Expectancy is low for England’s quest at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, but according to a simulation run exclusively for Bleacher Report UK by Football Manager 2014, Roy Hodgson’s team will make a run to the quarter-finals. The Football Manager simulation has England beating Italy 1-0 in their opening game, with Arsenal‘s Jack Wilshere scoring the winner. Next up, the Three... 

United States to Exit 2014 World Cup at Group Stage, Predicts ‘Football Manager’

We can exclusively reveal that the United States will endure a miserable World Cup this summer, according to a simulation of the entire tournament run by the Football Manager 2014 video game for Bleacher Report. “These simulations are usually scary accurate,” said a Football Manager representative to B/R, which does not bode at all well for Jurgen Klinsmann’s team. For its first... 

Eusebio: Career Highlights of the Late Portugal and Benfica Legend

The world lost a football great on Sunday, with the passing of legendary Portuguese attacker Eusebio at the age of 71—full report from Sky Sports here. He suffered a heart attack early Sunday morning. Eusebio will be remembered as a devastating forward talent, blessed with frightening pace and a fiercely powerful shot. He was a European Cup winner with Benfica in 1962, European Footballer of... 

Hero of the Week: Cristiano Ronaldo, Hat-Trick Scoring, Ballon D’Or Bagger

Pretty easy choice this week, I think you’ll all agree. Cristiano Ronaldo. Wow. Boom. Have-some-of-Zlat. The man scored a hat-trick when his country needed him most and with a nation’s hopes squared on his broad, handsome shoulders. Yes, he’s arrogant. But wouldn’t you be? Ronaldo reached new heights against Sweden. It was a performance that spoke volumes of the intense focus... 

Yellow Card of the Week: Ravel Morrison, the Potential Genius Who Must Be Tamed

Ravel Morrison is really impressing me this season. He’s always had the ability, but he’s started to channel that raw talent into measurable output for both West Ham and the England Under-21s. There’s a chance, albeit a slim one for now, that his talent could see him all the way to Brazil with England’s senior team next summer. For that to happen, Morrison must mature. And he... 

Grading England’s Progress and Their 2014 World Cup Chances in Brazil: G+ Hang

This week’s Bleacher Report UK Google+ Hangout will see me joined by our lead tactical analyst Sam Tighe and New York Times football writer Graham Ruthven. You can watch live from 1 p.m. UK time on Thursday right here, with the playback function enabled afterwards. We’ll be talking about England—their progress under Roy Hodgson, their road to World Cup qualification, what the future... 

GIF: Steven Gerrard Secures England’s Qualification for the 2014 World Cup

England endured a nervous second half against Poland at Wembley before captain Steven Gerrard pounced to seal their qualification for the 2014 World Cup. Wayne Rooney had put England ahead late in the first half, heading home Leighton Baines‘ cross, but England always looked vulnerable to Poland’s threat. Who better then than Gerrard to complete the job for the Three Lions? Read more... 

GIF: Wayne Rooney Scores for England Against Poland in World Cup Qualifier

England had been largely frustrated by Poland for 40 minutes when Wayne Rooney produced yet again for his country in their crucial World Cup qualifier. The Manchester United striker connected with Leighton Baines‘ left-wing cross to put England ahead on 41 minutes and ease the nerves inside Wembley. The goal continues a hugely impressive run of form from the head-banded one. Read more International... 

Franck Ribery Scores a Beauty for France vs. Finland in World Cup Qualifying

Franck Ribery is a player at the peak of his powers right now. The Bayern Munich winger illustrated that fact with another fine goal for France against Finland on Tuesday. The French will likely have to make do with a World Cup qualifying play-off spot behind Spain in Group I—but they’ll fancy their chances with Ribery on this kind of form. Read more International Football news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

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