As the World Cup countdown ticks down to just four days, the media have typically focused on nations in the upper echelons of world football. Those without greater knowledge may assume that the tournament will be played out with just 8, or … Read More→
As we gear up for the opening of the 2010 FIFA World Cup this coming Friday we are in store for a month of a carnival football as the ‘Rainbow Nation’ invites the world to enjoy this landmark achievement for … Read More→
Now I can point to endless articles I have written on here that have been so on the money, in terms of their predictions/forecasts, that it’s scary! Only recently I predicted the demise of Benitez and that Chelsea would win … Read More→
It is only in recent times that African nations have risen to prominence on football’s World stage, most notably thorough their performances at the World Cup. Apart from Egypt’s participation in the 1934 tournament, it was not until 1970 when … Read More→
ESPN is playing the lead role in 2010 World Cup coverage worldwide even leaving the host nation’s TV channel way behind. The top commentators of the game John Motson and Andy Gray have also signed up with ESPN and it … Read More→
Though only a small sample-size, the World Cup can be career-altering. Franck Ribery was a surprise inclusion to the French squad in 2006. A few great performances for France later, he was one of the biggest stars in football and … Read More→
With the eyes of the footballing world set to focus on Africa this summer you could forgive Sven-Goran Eriksson for starting to feel a little anxious. The former-England manager has been charged with leading the Ivory Coast at his third … Read More→
A Brazilian, a Frenchman, a Serbian, two Swedes and, finally, an Algerian. At the 2010 World Cup – the pan-African showcase – there will be six teams representing the continent, but only one African trusted with coaching one of those … Read More→
Ivory Coast v Ghana African Cup of Nations 2010 Friday, January 15 2010 Kick-off: 18:30 (GMT) Chimandela, Cabinda Do Or Die Mission For Elephants After failing to seize three points against Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast know that their destiny in … Read More→
Though there are a number of European managers who would much rather not be reminded, the 2010 African Cup of Nations is a little more than a month away. Egypt followed up winning in 2006 as hosts by defeating Cameroon … Read More→
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