Anderson to change Selecao's game

By Mohamed Smaili

Anderson is playing well again, started up in the last seven games for the Red Devils, leaders of the Premier League with 41 points. participated in the last 8 matches as he entered against Glasgow Rangers on the 67th minute.

Belgian football on the way up as exciting new talent emerges

By Richard French

Not generally considered as a powerhouse of world football, Belgium have largely had to look on with envy as their prestigious neighbours, France and Holland, have had success at international level. But could that be about to change?

England would prefer to win the World Cup rather than host it

By Jake Harrison

England’s hopes to host the 2018 World Cup took a turn for the worse recently as it was revealed that the media have “significantly damaged” their bid to host the coveted tournament. But do England really want to stage the World Cup in eight years time?

Bright future for the Three Lions despite current troubles

By Simon Glanville

Nominations for the FIFA Ballon d'Or were revealed this week and not one Englishman was named in the 23-strong party.

Anybody out there?

By Matt Mariconi

Just throwing it out there to all those who care to listen. Becoming addicted to the game of football in the United States is hard.

A Year in the Life of Wesley Sneijder

By Gregor Vasconcelos

Humiliated. That is possibly the only word that can explain how Dutch Maestro, Wesley Sneijder, must have felt after he was booted out of Madrid.

One step backwards, two step forwards

By Ross Dunbar

Long-term vision is needed to save Scottish Football...

Did you know, Scotland was the first country to have four clubs reach the Quarter Finals of the European Cup?

Football’s last taboo... Gay Players

By Richard French

Of all the footballers in the United Kingdom, not one is Gay. Either you believe that or you admit that the game is closed off to openly homosexual men and that there are plenty who live secretive lives in the ‘closet’.

Nothing pointless about them

By James Brown

There is always dissatisfaction during the international break over what are perceived as “pointless games,” those where the likes of Liechtenstein and Andorra get thrashed 7-0 with alarming regularity.

So Just Who Are Montenegro?

By Marcus Cleaver

The England Players left the Wembley pitch last night to a chorus of boos from the home fans that has almost become a parody of itself.

Scotland vs Spain: A Battle for Pride...

By Melanie Hughes

On a night when David Villa made himself the best striker in Spain’s history Scotland were heartbroken in a battle for pride.

A Brazil that made Brazil smile

By Gregor Vasconcelos

The Samba is back and the World better be ready for it...

It is early days in July, the World Cup has just ended and with it a very disapointing participation from the greatest footballing nation in the World.

Sickening blow for Bent as England chance goes up in smoke

By Simon Glanville

I feel for Darren Bent. England’s upcoming European 2012 Qualifier with Montenegro was set to be the Sunderland striker’s big chance, a chance that he has more than merited to be presented with. Instead, injury has taken his chance away.

Its a man's game... or is it?

By Simon Glanville

Football has traditionally always been a man’s game – known for its tough tackling and ultra-competitive nature - but maybe that’s about to change.

Could Big Kev lead the line for the Three Lions next week?

By James Phillips

Kevin Davies is no spring chicken. A key member of the Chesterfield F.C team that reached the 1997 FA Cup semi-final and with nearly 400 Premier League appearances to his name, the Bolton Wanderers captain has certainly been around the block. Yet it is only now, at the age of 33, that the Yorkshireman has made a breakthrough into the England squad. So why has Fabio Capello, or any of his predecessors for that matter, failed to move before?

The Rise of Jan Vertonghen

By Mohamed Moallim

Sometimes you know when a player is playing at the top of his game, at ease with it, totally comfortable with what he is asked to do on the football pitch – Jan Vertonghen has come on leaps and bounds cementing himself as one of the most versatile players in the game and a definite star in the making.

An All English FA Cup?

By Daniel Soffa

Who are the best 4 English teams? Arguably United, Everton, Villa, Spurs, perhaps West ham deserve a mention.

Club success not translating into International success

By Scott Rogers

Another week of Champions League football and a similar story for the English teams involved, four wins, ten goals scored and just two conceded and all four sides either top or joint top of their groups after two rounds of fixtures.

Why England should go with the form book against Montenegro

By Simon Glanville

It’s decision time for Fabio Capello as he prepares to name his England squad for the upcoming European Championship qualifier with Montenegro.

Importance of Fullbacks in the Modern Game

By Lorenzo Scala

If Douglas Maicon is the footballing version of Xerxes, then Marcos Cafu was Darius the Mede before him. The King among fullbacks.