England start their Brazilian World Cup 2014 campaign this evening, taking on Italy at 11pm our time. It gives Roy Hodgson and his men the chance to pump hope into the country and give us a feel whether or not it will be a limp showing from our players, but a win will also make us favourites to win the group, in my opinion. But how should Hodgson deploy the troops?
Andrea Pirlo is one of the most admired footballers on the European stage as a result of his relaxed style of play and his cool, composed persona. The 35-year-old seems to be ripening with age and it will be up to England to stop him from performing on the big stage. Pirlo has sent a warning to Roy Hodgson’s men, though, saying Italy know how to beat the Three Lions.
Jose Mourinho is one of the most successful managers currently operating in European football. The Chelsea boss has been in charge of Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Porto and is currently in his second stint at Stamford Bridge. He has won seven league titles with those clubs, two Champions leagues and a host of domestic cups. He also turned down the England job back in 2007, but he says the Three Lions have the quality to win this summer’s World Cup.
Hello and welcome to the #RioChallenge Live Blog, brought to you by Strongbow. We’re following Roy Hodgson’s Three Lions over to Miami as England meet Ecuador in their penultimate warm-up game for the 2014 World Cup. Fit-again duo Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Phil Jones are due to start from the off – recovering from the groin … Read more
Wembley will host the first of England’s three friendly matches this evening before the World Cup kicks off in Brazil. Roy Hodgson’s 23-man squad will all want to impress in a game where a place in the starting eleven could be won or lost. To celebrate the release of EA SPORTS 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, EA SPORTS have complied data from all international leagues this season to find out who to look out for in both sides.
Two teams from the same city will meet in the Champions League Final for the first time on Saturday as Real Madrid take on Atlético Madrid at the Estádio da Luz on Saturday. Having dispatched reigning champions Bayern Munich in the semi-final, Real Madrid will be looking to capture their 10th European Cup title, the … Read more
Demba Ba has revealed that Jose Mourinho has asked the Senegal international to stay at Chelsea next season, for some reason, and that he plans on taking up his offer. For me, Mourinho would be naive to think Ba could improve the Chelsea side next season.
Next season is a huge one for Liverpool. Not only will people be expecting them to fight for the Premier League title again but they also have their Champions League adventure to embark on. Needless to say they need to keep hold of Luis Suarez, but they will need strength in depth if they are to compete.