World Football Article Archive

    Between October 20, 2009 and November 21, 2009
  1. The Great Debate: Should FIFA Allow Ireland vs France To Be Replayed?

    Controversy, cheating, and conspiracy. These have been the three buzzwords this week in football's latest soap opera as Thierry Henry's "Hand of Frog" put France through to the World Cup in South Africa at the expense of Ireland...

    Barney Written by Barney about about 9 hours ago 730 reads 29 comments

  2. Arsenal FC All-Time XI

    Arsenal FC have been blessed with some of the finest players which British football has ever seen. The history of the club is as rich and varied as any, and for a club who have not been relegated ...

    Alex Stamp Written by Alex Stamp about about 3 hours ago 4 reads 1 comments

  3. Arsene Wenger Leaps To Defence Of Thierry Henry

    How Thierry Henry must wish Arsene Wenger was the manager of the French national team. The Arsenal manager has been nothing short of a father figure to Arsenal's all-time top scorer and he came ...

    Barnaby de Hoedt Written by Barnaby de Hoedt about about 5 hours ago 17 reads 2 comments

  4. Death of Mexican International Antonio De Nigris Raises Questions

    It was a cruel blow for Aldo de Nigris. The Monterrey forward had just helped qualify his team to the Mexican League playoffs. Better yet, they'd be squaring off against Club América, one of the country's elite teams...

    Eric Gomez Written by Eric Gomez about about 7 hours ago 130 reads 2 comments

  5. English Premier League Preview: Week 13

    Saturday 20th November   Sunderland vs Arsenal Sunderland face a tough game against Arsenal who struggle to establish themselves as serious title contenders again after a few dubious seasons, ...

    shaun Lazarov Written by shaun Lazarov about about 6 hours ago 35 reads 0 comments

  6. The Battle For Fourth Place?

    Six-hour flights to Doha, 15,000 riot police marshaling stadia, and the hand of Henry sending the Irish dancing back to Dublin were just some of the main talking points of a frenetic and controversial, international break...

    Kieran Beckles Written by Kieran Beckles about about 8 hours ago 16 reads 0 comments

  7. Rafael Benitez: One Week to Define an Era

    It is only November, and yet for one of England's biggest clubs, the season could end this week. It has been a nightmare start for Liverpool and their manager, Rafael Benitez, and it could be about to get much worse...

    Adamo Digby Written by Adamo Digby about about 8 hours ago 31 reads 1 comments

  8. Manchester United Will Need Jonny Evans to Have the Vidic Effect

    Most casual observers of Premier League football attribute Manchester United's trilogy of consecutive championships to be largely based on an ingredient no longer present: Cristiano Ronaldo...

    Nathan Lowe Written by Nathan Lowe about about 8 hours ago 175 reads 9 comments

  9. Chelsea V Wolves Online Preview: Premier League Football

    Chelsea v Wolves 21st November, 2009 Stamford Bridge Kick-Off: 15:00 GMT   Chelsea Chelsea recorded a fine victory against Manchester United in their latest Premier League match prior to this Chelsea vs Wolves clash ...

    Sports Betting Review Written by Sports Betting Review about about 5 hours ago 11 reads 0 comments

  10. Humor: We Know What Happened During The France—Ireland Clash

    It was a day like any other. Or not so.  Thierry Henry handled the ball, crossed a ball that was headed by William Gallas into the back of the net to launch France into the 2010 World Cup and eliminate Ireland from contention...

    Zahi Sahli Written by Zahi Sahli about about 6 hours ago 60 reads 5 comments

  11. Handball Referee 'preselected' To Officiate In World Cup Finals

    With all the fuss surrounding this week's handball incident, football fans the world over will be horrified at the prospect that Martin Hansson, the referee who now infamously failed to see Thierry ...

    Adrian Dylan Written by Adrian Dylan about about 4 hours ago 5 reads 0 comments

  12. Ireland Vs France 2 Scary But Enjoyable Matchs

    the ireland france match 5 unmissasble pointers 1.)Henry allmost unmissable handball 2.)Everas penlty call/dive 3.)Keanos savage goal 4.)Anelkas scorcher 5...

    peter bailey Written by peter bailey about about 5 hours ago 5 reads 0 comments

  13. Liverpool V Man City Highlights This Weekends Premier League Games

    The International break is over and it is time to get back to Premier League action. The big game this weekend has to be the lunch time match up between Liverpool and Manchester City...

    David Wilson Written by David Wilson about about 5 hours ago 12 reads 0 comments

  14. Sunderland V Arsenal Online Preview: Premier League Football

    Sunderland v Arsenal   21st November, 2009 Stadium of Light Kick-Off: 15:00 GMT   Arsenal The International break has not been kind to Arsenal players as they head north for the Sunderland vs Arsenal clash at the Stadium of Light on Saturday...

    Sports Betting Review Written by Sports Betting Review about about 5 hours ago 13 reads 0 comments

  15. Thierry Henry: A True Hero Of World Football

    Thierry Henry ought to be praised for his courage and honor in declaring that the France-Ireland game should be replayed...

    Linus Nweke Written by Linus Nweke about about 3 hours ago 8 reads 0 comments

  16. Bayern vs. Leverkusen Preview: Contenders vs. Pretenders?!

    Wait a second! Who are currently at the top of the Bundesliga table? It must be Bayern! Wait...no...it's Leverkusen! My opening statement pretty much sums it all up. While Bayern are headed downward, Leverkusen are headed upward...

    Samrin Hasib Written by Samrin Hasib about about 11 hours ago 43 reads 0 comments

  17. Mr. Henry, Can You Give Us a Hand

    I don't know how many of people in the US really care about international soccer, but on Wednesday an atrocity occurred in the Stade de France. I know this story is really played out, but I just want to stress one point...

    Louis  Greco Written by Louis Greco about about 9 hours ago 38 reads 1 comments

  18. Liverpool v Manchester City Online Preview: Premier League Football

    Liverpool vs. Manchester City   21st November, 2009 Anfield Kick-Off: 12:45 GMT Liverpool The international break could not have come at a better time for Liverpool, who will have ...

    Sports Betting Review Written by Sports Betting Review about about 10 hours ago 35 reads 0 comments

  19. France Vs Ireland: To Replay Or Not to Replay?

    Unless you've been living under a gargantuan rock, there's been no bigger sports story this week than the controversy from the France/Ireland World Cup qualifier soccer game...

    Walker Daniels Written by Walker Daniels about about 9 hours ago 579 reads 0 comments

  20. Athletic Bilbao vs. FC Barcelona Quick Preview from a Barca Point of View

    This is a full version article, get more here. A comprehensive 4-2 home victory over Mallorca for FC Barcelona two weeks ago should normally serve the Catalans as a morale-boosting result ahead ...

    Isaac Asante Written by Isaac Asante about about 14 hours ago 70 reads 1 comments

  21. Henry's Hand Unable to Cover Up Domenech's Failures...

    Regardless of whether there is a replay, or Thierry Henry remains a villain in Dublin for the remainder of his days, Ramon Domenech’s inability to put together a formidable side despite the relative riches France enjoy post-Zizou, should not go unmissed..

    Muazzin Mehrban Written by Muazzin Mehrban about about 11 hours ago 201 reads 0 comments

  22. Don't Make Another Mistake Zorc...

    Michael Zorc, General Manager of Borussia Dortmund, isn't really known for making good transfers and singing the right players...

    Christian Wiese Written by Christian Wiese about about 12 hours ago 8 reads 0 comments

  23. The Bottom Corner: Is FIFA Just a Bunch of Muppets?

    FIFA have dashed the Republic of Ireland's hopes of replaying their World Cup qualifying play-off with France. The Football Association of Ireland requested a replay after Thierry Henry's clear handball in the build-up to William Gallas' decisive goal...

    Salaar Shamsi Written by Salaar Shamsi about about 16 hours ago 150 reads 23 comments

  24. Chelsea just might not spend in January!

    Rumours are rife as we all know about Chelsea at the moment and there seems to be no stopping the press at the moment...

    chelsea daft Written by chelsea daft about about 14 hours ago 45 reads 0 comments

  25. Sunday Night Football Matches:BetRepublic Premier League Preview Show

    James Eastham and Steve Claridge run through all the weekend’s Premier League Preview Show matches… Sports betting expert James Eastham and former professional footballer Steve ...

    sunsan nancy Written by sunsan nancy about about 15 hours ago 13 reads 0 comments

 


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