1. FIFA Receive Complaint About Alleged Racist Chanting by England Fans

    FIFA have received a complaint about alleged racist chanting by England fans during Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against San Marino.....

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 1 month ago 37,942 reads 0 comments

  2. Has Jurgen Klinsmann Been a Success or Failure as Manager of the USMNT?

    Over the past week, the United States men’s national team picked up a vital four points in their effort towards World Cup qualification with a 1-0 home win over Costa Rica and a 0-0 draw away to Mexico...

    John D. Halloran Written by John D. Halloran about 1 month ago 8,114 reads 67 comments

  3. World Cup 2014: Evaluating England's Chances for Qualification

    Failure might not be an option , but with four matches left in England's World Cup qualifying campaign, it is a possibility. Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Montenegro left England with 12 points from six matches in UEFA 's Group H ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 1 month ago 4,038 reads 7 comments

  4. Platini, Vieira and the 10 Best French International Midfielders of All Time

    France has a long tradition of producing some phenomenally gifted midfielders, whether they are of the attacking, defensive or wide variety...

    Jonathan Johnson Written by Jonathan Johnson about 1 month ago 1,380 reads 19 comments

  5. Orlando Wants to Add MLS to Attractions

    Although Orlando is a healthy market for third-division soccer, the Florida city was in the back of the pack for an M.L.S. team until an unlikely partnership put the Orlando City Lions on the radar of Major League Soccer...

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 1 month ago 49 reads 0 comments

  6. Mexico vs USA: Draw at Azteca Proves Jurgen Klinsmann Is Right Coach for USMNT

    Jurgen Klinsmann ’s job security was in question heading into this past set of 2014 World Cup Qualifiers, but two positive results have turned the tides and shown that he is the right man to lead the United States to Brazil...

    Ben Chodos Written by Ben Chodos about 1 month ago 961 reads 10 comments

  7. Hodgson Left with Plenty to Ponder on England's Rocky Road to Rio

    Both England manager Roy Hodgson and captain Steven Gerrard were upbeat following Tuesday night’s tense 1-1 draw with Montenegro in their World Cup qualifier in ...

    Richard Morgan Written by Richard Morgan about 1 month ago 152 reads 1 comments

  8. Montenegro vs. England: Biggest Remaining Questions from World Cup Qualifier

    With the top spot in their World Cup qualifying group on the line, England travelled to Montenegro desperate to take full advantage of their chances...

    Dan Talintyre Written by Dan Talintyre about 1 month ago 1,483 reads 2 comments

  9. 5 Big Football Nations That Could Miss the 2014 World Cup

    The nature of World Cup qualifying means that there are always a number of high-profile casualties when the tournament proper rolls around...

    Jerrad Peters Written by Jerrad Peters about 1 month ago 1,565 reads 10 comments

  10. Spain vs. France: La Furia Roja Must Find Go-to Striker to Win 2014 World Cup

    Like they've done so many times before in international football, Spain came, they saw, and they conquered...

    Dan Talintyre Written by Dan Talintyre about 1 month ago 2,548 reads 16 comments

  11. USA vs. Mexico: Biggest Standout Performers for USMNT in Epic Draw

    The United States' recent 0-0 draw against Mexico might not have seemed like a huge result, but given the context and the implications, it's a result that Jurgen Klinsmann is no doubt be very happy with...

    Dan Talintyre Written by Dan Talintyre about 1 month ago 1,342 reads 3 comments

  12. Former France Striker Apologizes for Sexist Jibe

    (CNN) -- Embroiled by successive racism scandals throughout much of the season, football was engulfed in a sexism storm on Wednesday after a leading ex-French international footballer ...

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 1 month ago 441 reads 0 comments

  13. World Cup 2014: What France Need to Do to Be a Realistic Challenger in Brazil

    France's World Cup 2014 qualification hopes took a severe hit on Tuesday when they were beaten by Group I rivals Spain, 1-0, in Paris...

    Karl Matchett Written by Karl Matchett about 1 month ago 657 reads 5 comments

  14. United States: Poison Pen Fires Jurgen Klinsmann and Team to World Cup Success

    Napoleon Bonaparte had a wonderful turn of phrase for describing the power of the press: "Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets...

    Ian Rodgers Written by Ian Rodgers about 1 month ago 805 reads 5 comments

  15. Why Belgium Are Equipped to Contend at the World Cup in Brazil

    On Sept. 5—two days before Belgium opened their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign away to Wales—prominent Brussels-based daily La Derniere Heure ran a photo of the ...

    Jerrad Peters Written by Jerrad Peters about 1 month ago 1,355 reads 17 comments

  16. Javier Hernandez Must Improve Play for Mexico to Reach World Cup

    It's a little early to suggest that Mexico is in serious trouble in World Cup qualifying after just three hexagonal games, but if Javier Hernandez continues to struggle finishing ...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 1 month ago 2,509 reads 14 comments

  17. Lionel Messi Will Bounce Back Strong After Rare Lackluster Showing vs. Bolivia

    In the future, when sports historians look back on the illustrious career of Lionel Messi , it's safe to say Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Bolivia will get bypassed...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 1 month ago 1,574 reads 6 comments

  18. England vs. Montenegro: Roy Hodgson Fails to Act as England Disappoint Yet Again

    Well, that was interesting. After a confident win over Brazil last month and a thoroughly comprehensively "Attack vs...

    Simeon Gholam Written by Simeon Gholam about 1 month ago 728 reads 1 comments

  19. WCQ: Why Spain Can't Be Confident Despite Crucial 1-0 Win vs. France

    On Tuesday, Spain got what was arguably their biggest win since a 4-0 win over Italy in the Euro 2012 final as La Furia Roja invaded Paris and conquered France 1-0...

    Xoel Cardenas Written by Xoel Cardenas about 1 month ago 474 reads 10 comments

  20. 5 English Youngsters Roy Hodgson Should Take to the 2014 FIFA World Cup

    As England stutter toward FIFA World Cup qualification—quite possibly through the playoffs—the English public are left disgruntled once more at the performances on the pitch...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 1 month ago 4,420 reads 23 comments

  21. Does Brad Guzan's Play Threaten Tim Howard's No. 1 Spot on USMNT?

    MEXICO CITY — For the longest time, Brad Guzan has carried that No. 2 label with him. And for goalkeepers, that can be a hard one to shake off.....

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 1 month ago 25,099 reads 0 comments

  22. Why World Cup 2014 Could Be the Attacking Feast Brazil's Reputation Demands

    The last four World Cups have delivered diminishing returns in goals scored. There were 171 at France 1998, 161 at Japan and South Korea 2002, 147 at Germany 2006 and just 145 last time out in South Africa...

    Will Tidey Written by Will Tidey about 1 month ago 14,256 reads 81 comments

  23. Why Juninho Pernambucano Is the Greatest Free-Kick Taker of All Time

    Who is the greatest free-kick taker of all time? It is an almost impossible question to answer, with candidates such as David Beckham , Andrea Pirlo and Zico all justifiable contenders for the crown...

    Christopher Atkins Written by Christopher Atkins about 1 month ago 16,833 reads 48 comments

  24. England: Roy Hodgson and Team Lack Killer Instinct for Pressure Games

    When Roy Hodgson was appointed as England manager 10 months ago, he was widely regarded as a safe pair of hands for the Football Association...

    Ian Rodgers Written by Ian Rodgers about 1 month ago 160 reads 3 comments

  25. Ligue 1 Will Shape Future Fortune of the French National Team

    The French National Team has endured a difficult period since the 2006 World Cup Final. The reasons for this can be summed up in coaching, attitudes and the retirement of players like Zinedine Zidane and Lilian Thuram...

    Christopher Almeras Written by Christopher Almeras about 1 month ago 309 reads 1 comments