World Cup
- Benzema hails ´important´ Spain result
France striker Karim Benzema has hailed the 1-1 draw with Spain as an ‘important’ result in their World Cup Group… [+]
- Keane still confident of qualifying
Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane says his team remain ‘on course’ to finish second in their World Cup qualification… [+]
- Lens delighted with victory over Romania
Jeremain Lens believes Netherlands are well on their way to the World Cup finals after a 4-1 win over Romania… [+]
- England fans furious at postponement
England fans have slammed authorities for their part in the postponement of the World Cup qualifying match against Poland in… [+]
- AFC World Cup qualifying wrap: Wins for Australia, Iran
Australia grabbed a memorable victory over Iraq, while Oman, Iran and Uzbekistan also prevailed in World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday…. [+]
- Away to Poland is a real test for Roy Hodgson’s England
Friday night’s game against San Marino was a no-win situation for England and Roy Hodgson. The Three Lions came up… [+]
- Albiol ready for ´absolute best´ from France
Spain defender Raul Albiol expects a tricky World Cup 2014 qualifier against France on Tuesday. Les Bleus were beaten 1-0… [+]
- Sweden need everything to go right, concedes Dahlin
Martin Dahlin is adamant that Sweden are more than capable of upsetting Germany in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday…. [+]
- Prediction: Poland vs England
15th October 2012 Poland recovered well from the disappointing showing at the Euro 2012 and enjoyed a good start to… [+]
- Hodgson names Rooney as Gerrard’s successor to England captaincy
England manager Roy Hodgson has named Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney the rightful successor to the England captaincy when Steven… [+]
- Lahm notes Sweden strengths
Germany are full of confidence having dished out a 6-1 hammering to Ireland but captain Philipp Lahm remains wary of… [+]
- Jagielka alert to Polish threat
England defender Phil Jagielka says his side are anticipating a rigorous test against Poland in Warsaw on Tuesday. The Everton… [+]
- Diving has become the scourge of our game
I have to say as a football fan and journalist I tend to watch a lot of football. In recent… [+]
- Krychowiak anticipates meeting Gerrard
Poland international Grzegorz Krychowiak is looking forward to facing idol Steven Gerrard when they take on England in Warsaw on… [+]
- Italy critics irk Prandelli
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has defended his side following media criticism of their performance against Armenia. Prandelli was pleased with… [+]
- European World Cup qualifiers review
Last night saw a host of qualification games for World Cup 2014 take place. There were some big results on… [+]
- Beat Belgium or bust, says Morrison
James Morrison believes victory against Belgium is imperative if Scotland want to retain any hope of qualifying for the World… [+]
- Lloris: France must attack Spain
Hugo Lloris said France must hit Spain ‘where it hurts’ when they face Vicente del Bosque’s side in World Cup… [+]
- Home support pleases Messi
Lionel Messi was delighted with the support the Argentina fans showed him in their 3-0 World Cup qualification win over… [+]
- Trapattoni: Ireland can still qualify
Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni says his side can still qualify for the World Cup despite their 6-1 defeat to Germany… [+]
- France scalp no achievement, says Kagawa
Shinji Kagawa has played down Japan’s 1-0 victory over France, insisting his side have achieved nothing yet despite recording a… [+]
- World Cup qualifying wrap: Russia edge Portugal
Russia have held on for a 1-0 win in their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier at home to Portugal, settled… [+]
- Belgium must thwart Fletcher, says Mignolet
Belgium goalkeeper Simon Mignolet is wary of club team-mate and Scotland international Steven Fletcher scoring when they go head-to-head. Marc… [+]
- Wilmots predicts Belgium brilliance
Manager Marc Wilmots said a bright future awaits Belgium in international football, but added they need time to fulfil their… [+]
- Prandelli cautions against complacency
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has warned his men not to underestimate Armenia in their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier on… [+]
- Time for change in qualification campaigns
A couple of years ago I wrote a very similar article to this and nothing has changed. The system for… [+]
- World Cup qualifying preview: Armenia v Italy
Italy head to Armenia for their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday looking to take command of Group B…. [+]
- World Cup qualifying preview: Belarus v Spain
World and European champions Spain travel to Minsk on Friday to face Belarus in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier…. [+]
- World Cup qualifying preview: Ireland v Germany
Ireland are set to deploy extra numbers in the midfield in a bid to halt heavyweights Germany in their World… [+]
- World Cup qualifying preview: Russia, Portugal in key clash
Head coach Fabio Capello has turned to Russia’s next generation of attacking talent for their World Cup qualifier versus Portugal…. [+]


