The two most successful football nations in history, who have won nine World Cups between them will clash in what, on paper should be a treat for the neutrals. But given the recent form of both sides one could be forgiven for thinking we should avoid watching the game. The two ... Click to continue reading...

Even though the euros were hardly a success, many of our players have managed to impress clubs all over Europe.  The British media likes to portray the Swedish national team as full of footballers that aren't quite good enought for the Premier League.  Fortunately for Sweden supporters this is not the . Click to continue reading...

By Sean Graham The European Championships of 2008 have come to an end after three weeks of pure entertainment in Austria and Switzerland and 31 matches have seen Spain crowned The Champions of Europe and thus end 44 years of hurt and pain as they lifted the Henri Delaunay trophy for ... Click to continue reading...

A story recently being circulated by Brazilian media, claims football legend and Fifa Ambassador Pele was robbed at gunpoint by a gang of youths earlier this month. The incident occurred on the fringes of Santos City in Brazil. Pele however did not make any statement to the police. According to ... Click to continue reading...

Australia and Ex-Liverpool star Harry Kewell says that his priority this summer is to sort out his club future. The Aussie midfielder has been linked with Italy's Roma AS, Valencia CF of La Liga, and Scottish Premier League side Celtic after his Liverpool contract expired. Kewell was injured and unavailable for the . Click to continue reading...

Chelsea payers Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou, Arsenal defender Kolo Toure, and Tottenham's Didier Zokora are likely to star in Cote D'Ivoire's Olympic campaign this August. Amid rumors of a departure to Italy or Spain, Cote D'Ivoire National Team captain Didier Drogba revealed he would love to play in Beijing this . Click to continue reading...

Chelsea's Salomon Kalou, Liverpool's Ryan Babel, former Bayern Munich Sriker Roy Makaay, and American teenager Freddy Adu are set to represent their countries at a pre-Olympic football tournament in Hong Kong. The Netherlands, Cameroon, USA, and Cote D'Ivoire will play in the ING Cup from 30 July to 2 August to . Click to continue reading...

Argentina will field two of the footballing world's most exciting youngsters at the Men's Olympic Football Tournament in Beijing. Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero, both 20 years of age, are expected to lead a deep Argentine squad. In addition, the Argentines are set to call on Liverpool's 23-year-old midfielder Javier Mascherano, keen . Click to continue reading...

Ji-sung Park's hope of playing in the Olympics this summer have been spoiled by a recurring knee injury. "Unfortunately, Park will not be selected for the Olympics," Korea Republic coach Park Sung-hwa said. "After discussing the matter with the Korean Football Association, we made the decision considering the fact that Park isn't . Click to continue reading...

Brasilian Ronaldinho stated that he is interested in competing at the 2008 Olympics. The 28-year-old can feature in Beijing as one of Brazil's three allowed over-23 players. After watching Brasil come to a goalless draw against Argentina for 2010 World Cup qualifyin, Ronaldinho told the press that he was absolutely sure he . Click to continue reading...

Under fire Brazil coach, Dunga is reported to have sent Ronaldinho a message talking about his involvement in the upcoming Beijing Olympics. Countries at the Olympics are permitted a maximum of 3 players over the age of 23, Ronaldinho is said to have been called up by the CBF against ... Click to continue reading...

After making a cameo appearance in the stands at Brazil's match with Argentina this week, Ronaldinho gave a brief interview with Brazilian sports channel Sportv. Surprising everyone, including those at Barcelona, the Brazilian playmaker announced he intends to compete at the Beijing Olympics this summer, making him one of the . Click to continue reading...

Last night in Belo Horizonte, in front of a crowd of 55,000 which included Ronaldinho, Jose Mourinho and representatives from FC Barcelona, Brazil took on world number ones Argentina in the latest South American World Cup Qualifier.  After respective poor performances the two teams were looking to bounce back especially against . Click to continue reading...

Last night in yet another South American World Cup Qualifier surprise, Brazil were downed by leaders Paraguay 2-0 at a packed Defensores Del Chaco stadium in Asuncion. Brazil defended extremely poorly as Paraguay and Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz took advantage of poor marking at a corner to tap in . Click to continue reading...

Although the 1-1 result against Romania is a little weaker than what Italy had hoped for agianst Romania, they will be thankful to still be in contention for an elimination-round birth after a clutch penalty save by keeper Gianluigi Buffon. A much changed Italy side came out against Romania, as Donadoni . Click to continue reading...