Ghana leads the way in coaching development
Many Ghanaians called for the head of coach James Kwesi Appiah after the Black Stars’ shock shootout defeat to Burkino Faso in the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations.
The Mazy Run
What the match-fixing scandal really says about football
In an era when football casts disparaging looks towards the likes of cycling and athletics at their seemingly endless list of doping scandals and moral failings, should we have been looking a little closer to home?
How long will Dortmund’s Golden Generation last? (video)
With strong rumours last week that leading Borussia Dortmund marksman Robert Lewandowski will be leaving the Westfalenstadion in the summer for arch-rivals Bayern Munich, there are genuine fears amongst the Dortmund faithful and football supporters worldwide that the reigning German champions’ golden generation may be torn apart before it reaches its prime.
No Old Firm derby this time round (video)
Rangers’ Scottish Cup 4th Round exit at the hands of Dundee United last Saturday ensures that there will be no Old Firm derby in Scottish football this season for the first time since World War II.
The World Cup Qualifiers: A Global Perspective
Although still in relative infancy in Europe, the Brazil 2014 qualification campaign for many other continents began in earnest as far back as June 2011. With under 500 days to go until the finals, we look outside of Europe at the countries most likely to make it to the upcoming World Cup.
Early Contenders for Player of the Season
With votes due to be cast by fellow professionals next month, we make an early prediction as to the likely nominees and contenders for the Premier League’s best player this season.
Bright Orange Future? (video)
Having started with only 2 players with over 8 previous caps and a whole raft of youngsters in an impressive 1-1 draw with Italy on Wednesday night, are we about to witness a successful new generation of Dutch talent under the stewardship of veteran coach Louis Van Gaal?
Keeper in focus: Julio Cesar (video)
Arguably the Premier League’s best goalkeeper this season, QPR’s signing of Julio Cesar in the summer surprised many, yet he has been instrumental in the club’s recent upturn in form and has since gained a re-call to the Brazilian national team as well as the rumoured interest of Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger.