World Cup

Argentina confirm Sabella appointment

Alejandro Sabella will take over as Argentina coach until after the 2014 World Cup finals, Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Julio Grondona has confirmed. AFA general secretary Jose Luis... Read more...

A new era for Ligue 1

Renowned as being more negative than a pessimistic Radiohead fan, dowdy Ligue 1 may be in danger of morphing into a comely wench of a football championship if the pre-season aperitif, the Champions... Read more...

Kings of the draw and the ex-factor

Norman Hubbard is ESPNsoccernet’s resident anorak. If you have any questions on football facts, statistics or trivia, please send them to asknorman@hotmail.com and he’ll try to answer as many as... Read more...

Osieck: Kewell not in good shape

Socceroos coach Holger Osieck hopes Harry Kewell will be fit for their World Cup qualifiers despite ignoring him for next week’s friendly against Wales because the playmaker is “not in very good... Read more...

Red and White growing closer

Both sets of fans may not like the comparison, but there are signs that Arsenal and Tottenham are becoming linked by more than just the ‘N’ in their postcode. With both clubs fighting to play Champions... Read more...

Capello eyeing silverware

Fabio Capello is hoping to end his managerial career on a high as he prepares for his last season as England head coach next week. Capello says he is frustrated by the timing of the friendly scheduled... Read more...

Oar saves Young Socceroos

A spectacular late Tommy Oar free kick rescued Australia as they salvaged a 1-1 draw with Ecuador in their opening match at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Colombia. A 24th minute goal from Juan Govea looked... Read more...

Chicken riddle could derail Mexico

Mexico’s drugs bust at the Gold Cup was a case in point for those who believe national football teams often deliver the worst traits of the populations they play for. While back home a nation has declared... Read more...

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