Argentina v. Portugal: 09/02/11
Image by Vectorportal.com All eyes were on Argentina/Portugal, billed as the Messi v. Ronaldo clash by just about everyone, but I like to think of it as the inferior version of El Clasico. Barcelona and Real Madrid are better than …
Copa América 2011 Extra Early Preview
With the Copa América draw recently out and international friendlies imminent, now might be a worthwhile time to look at what that tournament might have in store for football fans. It’s not as well publicized or followed as its European …
Jose Mourinho Says Champions League More Important Than World Cup!
Inter coach Jose Mourinho is renowned for making controversial remarks, for using the media to hammer his point and for manipulating the press to engage in psychological games against his toughest opponents. The focus here will be on Mourinho’s latest …
World Cup 2010: Update On Tournament Favourites
What is on paper a strong team could end up being a weak one when tested by a tricky opponent. How the players gel and work together, how effective the coach is in bringing the best out of players, the …
The World's Best Midfielders
The following list of elite midfield players in the world will exclude the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka since they sometimes play as forwards or as support strikers depending on the strategy deployed by their team. Kaka …
Best Starting 11 Today
A number of players can stake a claim for being part of the best team in the world at this early period of the European domestic leagues. However, very few players standout the way those listed below have in terms …