JULY 4 — This weekend’s World Cup quarter finals have perfectly demonstrated the unpredictable qualities that help make football such an enthralling game for so many people all … Read More
JULY 2 — When the World Cup finals got under way three weeks ago, the favourites to lift the trophy were Brazil and Spain. Nothing has changed there, but a third serious contender … Read More
JUNE 30 — So we’re down to the last eight of the World Cup Finals, and there can’t be too many quibbles about the identity of the eight teams that will be involved in Friday and … Read More
JUNE 25 — Is it justifiable to give Africa more places (six) in the World Cup Finals than Asia (four)? On the evidence of the last two weeks, certainly not.Asian football, it … Read More
JUNE 21 — Spain 0-1 Switzerland; France 0-2 Mexico; Germany 0-1 Serbia; England 0-0 Algeria; Italy 1-1 New Zealand...what’s happening to this World Cup?It cannot be denied that … Read More