With the US being drawn into the group of death for next summer's World Cup, I understand many people's view that they will not make it out of the group. Being drawn into the group of death may actually come as a blessing in disguise for the USMNT, as it could be an open group […]

Former Stoke City trainee George Blackstock has filed a civil case against Stoke City, seeking damages after he claims that he suffered post traumatic stress due to initiations that were carried out by the club under the management of Stoke City manager, and former England captain, Mick Mills. Mills is accused of turning a blind […]

We are fast approaching Christmas and the Sky Bet Championship is really taking shape. Like every other season, the Championship has already thrown up some real surprises. Here are the five things that have made it an eye-opening first half of the season. 1. Burnley leading the way Very few people would have predicted Burnley […]

Sir Alex Ferguson was "hit" yesterday by former club captain Roy Keane's claims that he will continue to meddle in Manchester United's affairs. In his recently released autobiography, Sir Alex addressed Keane's psychology. "Roy's an intelligent guy. I saw him reading some interesting books. He's a good conversationalist and good company when he is in […]

There were significantly more controversial decisions this weekend, compared to last week, so here are my opinions on some of the key decisions. In Tottenham's 2-1 victory at the Stadium of Light, Spurs midfielder Sandro looked to have handled the ball in the box from a corner kick. For me, his arm was not in a […]

Sometimes you just can’t explain sports. Eight years ago, Liverpool ended up finishing second in their Champions League group and fifth in the Premier League table, but ended the season as champions of Europe. The English club edged out Olympiacos in the group stages (on goal difference), then advanced past Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus and Chelsea; […]

A photograph of Argentina's away shirt for the 2014 FIFA World Cup has been leaked on the Internet. The design of Argentina's new away shirt features the familiar navy blue and white at the very top of the shirt, but then changes color to feature a combination of different shades of blue in a hooped […]

Have a drink today every time a pundit or commentator mentions the 2003 match between Swansea and Hull City where the Welsh club was one match away from being relegated to non-league football (and possibly going out of existence altogether). Ten years later, the two clubs face off against each other in the Premier League […]

A photograph of Germany's away/change for FIFA World Cup 2014 has been leaked on the Internet. The red and black hooped shirt is designed and manufactured by adidas, and features a distinctive design that's accentuated by the three white adidas stripes that are running down the sleeves. The shirt features a similar buttoned-up collar design […]

Sir Alex Ferguson has a massive ego and is still trying to control Manchester United, says former United midfielder Roy Keane. Keano appears in a brand-new ITV4 documentary that is scheduled to air later today in the UK entitled Keane and Vieira: The Best of Enemies. In the documentary, Keane shares several insights including: "Everything is […]

Nemanja Matić is best remembered in England as being a virtually anonymous Chelsea midfielder who was quickly moved out on loan to Vitesse and then sold to Benfica as part of the deal that brought David Luiz to Stamford Bridge. But since moving to Portugal, Matić has become remarkably influential in midfield, showing great tactical […]

Images of what appears to be Spain's away shirt for the 2014 FIFA World Cup have been leaked on the Internet. Designed by adidas, Spain's change shirt for World Cup 2014 will be black with fluorescent yellow trim, and an unique graphic panel design across the chest of the shirt. The back of the shirt […]

A Manchester United supporter in Kenya committed suicide on Saturday after his favorite team lost against Newcastle United, according to a report from Africa. Local police reported that the United supporter John Macharia jumped from the seventh floor of a building, and died instantly. The police chief told local radio: “I confirm that we received the […]

British authorities are uncovering more and more evidence of potential match fixing in English football. The latest arrests stem from alleged match-fixing in the Championship, England’s second tier league. Just days ago many pundits were dismissing the previous round of arrests around match-fixing to be” isolated” and “simply in the semi-professional ranks.” Monday’s arrests should […]

MLS Cup 2013 was a great spectacle for the top flight league in the United States. But the below freezing temperatures made the match difficult to play and reinforced why despite constant pressure from fans and FIFA, MLS has chosen to keep its calendar the way it is. Playing in the winter in the northern […]