When Martin Tyler and co-commentator Efan Ekoku did their preparation work for the 2010 World Cup, one thing they definitely didn't study was the national anthem of Spain. Not that we expect them to, but when Efan Ekoku was sharing his analysis during Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between Germany and Spain, he committed a minor […]

In the current headlines, crazed madman Raoul Moat has been the cause of a major police hunt in Northumbria. A different RM is copying the Metropolitan Police by hunting for something, only this time, Roberto Mancini is on the hunt to bring success to the City of Manchester Stadium for the first time in 34 […]

These are rough times. England football supporters are destitute of any hope. They're tired, ragged and in need of your support to get through this difficult period. Any help you can provide will be appreciated greatly. This is their hour of need. Thank you in advance for your contributions.

As focus on the World Cup soon gives way to the silly season, a plethora of rumors on which players may or may not be leaving or joining new clubs are sure to hit the Internet in abundance in the next four weeks. If you're new to football, sit back, relax and enjoy the entertainment that's […]

In a word, extremely. While many things that were once considered standard are looking out of place in the modern game, such as the 4-4-2, one that is still firmly relevant is the idea of an English winger, someone that runs out wide and makes opposition fullbacks miserable, thus using more of the pitch and […]

As I sat watching the opening minutes of Wednesday's World Cup semi final between Spain and Germany, easily two of the top five teams in the world battling on the biggest stage in world football, I quickly noticed a trend within the match that may go on to answer the question posed as the headline […]

Sorry traditionalists, but it's time for FIFA to abandon the Third Place Play-Off Game at future World Cup tournaments. The concept of pitting the two losing semi-finalists against each other to determine who gets the bronze medal is an antiquated idea. Not only is it an idea from the past that has long outlived its […]

20 year old midfielder Dan Gosling has left Everton on a free transfer, after rejecting a new deal offered by the club. Everton are not entitled to a fee for the midfielder, so any club interested in the England under 21 star will just have to agree a contract with him. Everton had thought that […]

Palermo's Simon Kjaer is on the verge of completing a move to Woflsburg, where he will pair up in central defense with either Arne Friedrich, who has starred in Germany's World Cup run, or Andrea Barzagli. Kjaer has been billed by many as one of the next great defenders of the game, and his arrival […]

Perfection is almost impossible to attain, but given ESPN's performance during the 2010 World Cup, they've come as close as any TV network can get. Commentators, production value, some of the best analysts and beautiful HD broadcasts, it's hard to imagine any network being able to outdo the level of quality that ESPN has provided viewers […]

Spain, if you're the "Best Team In The World" according to Joachim Loew, why do you have to be so bloody boring? Watching Spain's 1-0 victory against Germany Wednesday, I was bored several times during the match. No, not because of the lack of goals. But because of Spain's methodically slow tempo. Several times in […]

Spain is through to their first World Cup final, keeping a clean sheet against the powerful Germans, advancing to Sunday's final with a 1-0 victory. To talk about the match, I am joined by Laurence McKenna and Kartik Krishnaiyer for this edition of the World Cup Buzz Podcast.

Spain is through to their first World Cup final, keeping a clean sheet against the powerful Germans, advancing to Sunday's final with a 1-0 victory. To talk about the match, I am joined by Laurence McKenna and Kartik Krishnaiyer for this edition of the World Cup Buzz Podcast.

Loew Deserves Another Shot At The World Cup With Germany. At the post-match press conference, Germany head coach Joachim Loew admitted that he thought Spain were the better of the two teams, and that they deserved their victory. Germany will now play Uruguay for third place, while Spain head into the World Cup final where […]

The final of the 2010 World Cup is set. After Spain defeated Germany 1-0 in the World Cup semi-final Wednesday, we now know that there'll be a brand-new country to add to the list of the select group who have won the most prestigious soccer tournament in the world. But who will win Sunday? Vote […]