Why The European Championship Could Soon Lose Its Lustre

From 2016 onwards, the Euros won't be as fiercely competitive as before. Photo: Nazionale Calcio (via Flickr).

So the European Qualifying campaign is now underway and England got off to a perfect start by winning away against the biggest perceived threat in their group. It should go down as a hugely significant result and one which makes England’s prospects of reaching the finals in France better than their opponents Switzerland. However, due… Continue reading Why The European Championship Could Soon Lose Its Lustre

Pitch Invaders Cause Havoc At Roma-Real Madrid Friendly (Video)

The art of pitch invading has been doing the rounds recently over in the United States as many a fan or two has illegally gained access to the field during European clubs’ pre-season friendlies, most of them part of the Guinness International Champions Cup. The incidents reached a fever pitch a few days ago at the Cotton Bowl… Continue reading Pitch Invaders Cause Havoc At Roma-Real Madrid Friendly (Video)

Why it is Vital England now look to Youth for World Cup 2018

It has been evident for some time that England are lagging behind in terms of the production of young stars, many feel that England do not seem to produce the same caliber of young players as their European rivals such as Spain and Germany to name but two. This realisation has been hammered home repeatedly… Continue reading Why it is Vital England now look to Youth for World Cup 2018

How The Transfer Market Is Controlled And Inflated By The Big Spenders

James Rodriguez completed his move to Real Madrid yesterday. Photo: Calcio Streaming.

With the World Cup now behind us, the new domestic season is just around the corner and the activity in the transfer market is also beginning to gather pace. Whilst it’s a very exciting time of the year to be a football fan as the rumours and speculation surrounding potential deals being struck for your… Continue reading How The Transfer Market Is Controlled And Inflated By The Big Spenders

WAG of the Week: Laia Grassi – Girlfriend Of Arsenal Signing Alexis Sanchez

In what was a monumental move in terms of both the upcoming Premier League season’s title race and the landscape of the Football WAG in England, Arsenal quite literally brought the heat on Thursday with the big name signing of striker Alexis Sanchez away from FC Barcelona. Sanchez, fresh off a decent run to the… Continue reading WAG of the Week: Laia Grassi – Girlfriend Of Arsenal Signing Alexis Sanchez

Miroslav Klose Becomes All-Time World Cup Scorer In German Rout Of Brazil

Klose scores Germany's second against Brazil, making history as well.

German Miroslav Klose made World Cup history on Tuesday night, passing the Brazilian Ronaldo (who was in attendance) for the most goals ever scored at the World Cup Finals with his 16th career goal slotted past Brazil ‘keeper Julio Ceasar during Germany‘s 7-1 thrashing of Brazil in the first Semifinal of this World Cup. Klose’s record-setting… Continue reading Miroslav Klose Becomes All-Time World Cup Scorer In German Rout Of Brazil

Where England Went Wrong…

Whilst adding to the one star on the badge was never likely, coming home with only point is a major disappointment. Photo: The Laird Of Oldham (via Flickr).

Everyone was under no illusions as to how tough it was going to be for England to progress through a difficult group which was viewed as the “group of death” due to the presence of three former winners (holding seven World Cups between them). However, an early elimination with just one point and two goals… Continue reading Where England Went Wrong…

World Cup Preview: Group H

At last! We are now only mere hours away from the first kick of Brazil 2014, and to complete your preview of the tournament while you anxiously wait for Brazil vs. Croatia, footyblog brings you our Group H preview, featuring Algeria, Belgium, Russia, and South Korea. Group Overview Group H provides an interesting mix of teams… Continue reading World Cup Preview: Group H

World Cup Preview: Group G

Our penultimate group preview here at footyblog takes us finally to the Group of Death, featuring 4 sides each very capable of advancing in the forms of Germany, Ghana, Portugal, and the United States. Group Overview Group G is considered the “Group of Death” of the 2014 World Cup, comprised of 4 sides who all… Continue reading World Cup Preview: Group G