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After losing their two key men, Brazil face an uphill battle against Germany

After losing their two key men, Brazil face an uphill battle against Germany

It is the biggest competition in world football and has been one of the best in recent years and now there are only four teams left. The World Cup is coming to an end and unlike in 2010, most people will...read more »

Five things we learnt from the World Cup quarter finals

Five things we learnt from the World Cup quarter finals

We are heading into the last four of the World Cup and have seen even more drama. This has been the best World Cup in recent memory and we think that it is only set to get better. The very best...read more »

Move over Ronaldo v Messi, a new rivalry is in town and it is James v Neymar

Move over Ronaldo v Messi, a new rivalry is in town and it is James v Neymar

Both are 22 years of age. Both wear yellow. Both wear the number ten shirt. Both have the weight of a nation on their shoulders. Both are set to face off against each other when Columbia and Brazil clash in...read more »

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 »

Mexico are through to face Holland and here is what they taught us

Mexico are through to face Holland and here is what they taught us

Mexico’s final group game was everything El Tri fans hoped it would be. Goals, excitement, and a place in the last 16 of the World Cup! Here are some talking points from the clash with Croatia ahead of their crunch game against...read more »

It is the end of an era for La Roja and David Villa’s tears said it all

It is the end of an era for La Roja and David Villa’s tears said it all

La Roja said an emotional farewell to a Spanish hero as they won their last group match against Australia. David Villa played his last international match, ending his Spanish career with a 3-0 win. It has come to the end of...read more »

England had the chance to impress with youth and passion, but crashed out instead

England had the chance to impress with youth and passion, but crashed out instead

For the first time in 58 years, England have been dumped out of the World Cup in the first round. It’s a major blow to the team and the fans, and one that is barely softened by the news that -...read more »