World Cup Preview: Group D

The group previews are coming thick and fast now as the countdown to Brazil vs. Croatia rolls on, and with it, comes footyblog’s preview of Group D: Comprised of Costa Rica, everyone’s favorite underachievers England, Italy, and the mighty Uruguay. Group Overview Group D, in similar fashion to Group B, provides a dividing line between the… Continue reading World Cup Preview: Group D

World Cup Preview: Group C

As the days until the 2014 World Cup continue to roll off, its upwards and onwards with our Group previews here at footyblog, as today we bring you our all-inclusive preview of Group C, an interesting one to say the least featuring Colombia without Radamel Falcao, Greece, the Ivory Coast, and Japan. Group Overview Group C… Continue reading World Cup Preview: Group C

Why The Mental Side Of The Game Is So Important

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).

Whilst kicking a ball into the goal from twelve yards shouldn’t theoretically prove to be much of a challenge for a professional or international footballer, many of them still fail from the spot. Seemingly, none more so than the growing list of England players at major tournaments. With a World Cup coming up, 100 days… Continue reading Why The Mental Side Of The Game Is So Important