by Sam Tighe | Jul 8, 2014
Remember Pablo Barrera? You may not, but West Ham United fans certainly do. (August 6, 2010 – Source: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Europe) He was their shiny new £4 million acquisition in the summer of 2010, fresh off the back of an impressive stint at the...
by Karl Matchett | Jun 27, 2014
Heading into the World Cup is always a time of excitement and anticipation, but it’s also one which sees certain players come under extra scrutiny. Invariably, this applies to some of the world’s finest players; guys who at domestic level are demigods, at continental...
by Karl Matchett | Jun 18, 2014
The 2014 FIFA World Cup has been nothing short of extraordinary so far, with a number of big results, top individual performances and crazy matches delighting the watching public. After the first round of matches – and a sneaky early second for Brazil and Mexico...
by Karl Matchett | Jun 12, 2014
The 2014 FIFA World Cup is upon us and 32 nations are ready to play their part, with ambitions of victory, progression past the groups or outright glory making up the emotion and anticipation surrounding the tournament. Gettty Images Every country’s team, complete...
by Alex Fairchild | May 30, 2014
When Jurgen Klinsmann abruptly announced his 23-man squad for Brazil, he left off a name that should have shocked many, but led to little fanfare. The decision to drop the MLS talent could come back to haunt a squad that is bereft of a solid, first-choice starter at...
by Sam Tighe | May 27, 2014
The 2014 FIFA World Cup edges ever closer, and with every day that goes by, 32 teams are stepping up their preparations for the world’s biggest sporting event. But lost among all the glitz, the glamour, the Neymars and the Cristiano Ronaldos are the large...