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Suarez’ ban was deserved, but once again FIFA get it wrong

Suarez’ ban was deserved, but once again FIFA get it wrong

Mexican goalkeeper Memo Ochoa may have been labelled the new Jesus by an over-zealous fan on Wikipedia but the real martyr this World Cup is without a shadow of a doubt Uruguay's Luis Suarez. From the wronged man act to waving from...read more »

Arjen Robben took a tumble once again but is he right to do so?

Arjen Robben took a tumble once again but is he right to do so?

To dive or not to dive. That is the question. According to Arjen Robben the answer is always yes. The Dutch winger caused mass controversy by taking a dive during the knockout game against Mexico and winning the penalty that send Louis van...read more »

Five things we have learnt from the World Cup knockout stages so far

Five things we have learnt from the World Cup knockout stages so far

So the knockout stages are firmly underway and they have not disappointed. We have been treated to penalty shootouts, extra time, goals and a couple of controversial incidents too. In short, this World Cup is spoiling us a fair bit! As...read more »

The World Cup is a chance for goalkeepers to go from zero to hero

The World Cup is a chance for goalkeepers to go from zero to hero

Goalkeepers certainly seem to be making the headlines more than ever before this summer in Brazil and we have seen the good, the bad and well, the Iker Casillas. In the knockout stages a save can be more important than ever...read more »

These England fans at least keep a sense of humour!

These England fans at least keep a sense of humour!

The eyes of the world may be on Luis Suarez, but this excellent banner has not gone unnoticed by our Footyettes, who think that it could well be the banner of the tournament. Not only that but we have to commend...read more »

It simply has to be third bite and out for Luis Suarez

It simply has to be third bite and out for Luis Suarez

The dust has settled slightly on England’s exit from the World Cup but thankfully for the Football Association that Luis Saurez seems to have such a complex about, no one is talking about Roy Hodgson’s men managing to get one...read more »

Only good on YouTube? Not according to this World Cup

Only good on YouTube? Not according to this World Cup

Well. It is safe to say the ‘good on YouTube, not so great in reality’ tag does not apply to Neymar anymore- when playing for Brazil at least. The forward has been the undisputed star of the World Cup and has...read more »

From kitten, to cat to lion. Now is Benzema’s time to roar

From kitten, to cat to lion. Now is Benzema’s time to roar

Last season for Real Madrid, he found the back of the net 24 times. In his last nine games for France, he has scored at least one goal on each occasion and now has four goals this World Cup alone. Who is...read more »

England v Costa Rica – Live Blog

England v Costa Rica – Live Blog

England's World Cup hopes may be over but Roy Hodgson's side have one more shot to salvage some pride as they face Costa Rica in Group D. Frank Lampard will captain the side and make his first appearance of the competition...read more »

Suarez asks a favour from England slipper – sorry, skipper Gerrard

Suarez asks a favour from England slipper – sorry, skipper Gerrard

It pretty much says it all. England are out, will be on the plane home following the conclusion of their game with Costa Rica and Luis Suarez’ Uruguay have it all in their own hands. Of course both Italy and Uruguay have...read more »