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The end of an era, the end of tiki-taka but this is not the end of La Roja

The end of an era, the end of tiki-taka but this is not the end of La Roja

The unfortunate end to La Roja’s most glorious era. Spain are finished, Spain are out, and Spain no longer rule the world. The defending World Cup champions, Spain, are knocked out in the group stages of the World Cup competition after a...read more »

Five players Spain need to get into the starting eleven to get back to winning ways

Five players Spain need to get into the starting eleven to get back to winning ways

No one was more stunned that the Spanish themselves after the game against Holland. Well we say game, what we really mean is annihilation. La Roja were left shell shocked. Yes, they may have thought it would be a hard game,...read more »

This simply has to be Iker Casillas’ last World Cup as number one for La Roja

This simply has to be Iker Casillas’ last World Cup as number one for La Roja

Having been a firm believer that Iker Casillas’ time has been coming to an end as a top keeper not only for the last season but for the last three, you would think the defeat to Holland would fill one...read more »

Eleven clichés that you will have heard – and probably said so far this World Cup

Eleven clichés that you will have heard – and probably said so far this World Cup

One thing we seem to love more than an actual football game is a good old football cliché and the World Cup has given us more time than usual to reel them off. Be it comments about tactics, goals or defending,...read more »

The good, the bad and the ugly from England’s opening defeat

The good, the bad and the ugly from England’s opening defeat

England have finally played their opening game against Italy, and to no one’s surprise or shock, they lost. Having said that, the game was full of an unusual strength in attack, a youthful direction, and a performance to be proud of. England...read more »

He was a moron yes, but does Pepe really deserve all the stick he is getting?

He was a moron yes, but does Pepe really deserve all the stick he is getting?

Is it possible to defend the indefensible? Well even if not, here is a pretty good go. What may you ask has been indefensible so far during the World Cup? Well the refereeing at times has been pretty poor. As have...read more »

So Oscar, it looks like your sabbatical worked then

So Oscar, it looks like your sabbatical worked then

Most Chelsea fans will be keeping a keen eye on the progress of World Cup hosts, Brazil this summer. Not only because they play pretty good football and are a good shout for a cheeky bet to win the whole thing,...read more »

Three talking points from Mexico’s opening game

Three talking points from Mexico’s opening game

Mexico’s first game of the World Cup was wonderful, but wasn’t without drama - then again, are there any games this summer that we can say that about? With the opening game one that most countries have earmarked as 'have to...read more »

Coincidence or Omens? Can England win the World Cup again?

Coincidence or Omens?  Can England win the World Cup again?

With the excitement of the World Cup going on around us, flags flying on cars, pub windows, shops and houses, it is hard not to get swept along with optimism for our English heroes. It seems only yesterday that a Uruguayan...read more »

Has the reign of La Roja come to an end?

Has the reign of La Roja come to an end?

The replay of the World Cup 2010 final saw a disastrous game from defending champions Spain and a look at the skill possessed by Holland. Leaving the whole world in utter disbelief, Group B’s opening game saw Spain’s successful reign come...read more »