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Adnan Januzaj and Diego Costa: 'Your country needs YOU! But which country?'
It is arguably World War I's most iconic image - Lord Kitchener’s handlebar-mustached face, with his pointing finger almost coming out of the poster, above the slogan: “Your country needs YOU.” Now...
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Instead it is one of a 'number of interesting ideas' that will be discussed by the Task Force set up to tackle racism. P2/2 #FIFA— Chris Eldergill (@EldergillCNN) October 08, 2013 FIFA tell CNN that no...
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Don't understand people getting upset about 18,000 Polish fans at Wembley. Best atmospheres when closer to 50-50 split, like ucl final.— Amanda Davies (@AmandaJDavies) October 14, 2013 Something of an...
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World Cup dreams: Should football be front page news?
Trust the English to be level-headed and rational in their response to qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. Well, not quite ... Known for its population of the stiff upper-lipped and emotionally aloof,...
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AC Milan focuses on brain power to develop young players
While Italian football club Internazionale acquired new owners last week, there were also profound changes going on at city rival AC Milan. The club that has won the Italian league 18 times and the...
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Why the clocks never go back in U.S. Sport
They say that "time waits for no man" – except perhaps if you’re a fan of American sports. The United States is the land of opportunity, and on the basketball courts and the playing fields here it...
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Hugo Lloris stayed on the field today after a serious head injury. Was he right to carry on? #Lloris— PATRICK SNELL (@PATRICKCNN) November 04, 2013
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As one former PL club doctor last night reminded me – same medical team dealing with #Lloris that saved @fmuamba #thfc— Amanda Davies (@AmandaJDavies) November 05, 2013
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Big data and football’s search for the Holy Grail
It’s football’s eternal search for the transfer market’s Holy Grail. To discover a way where the numbers add up - and just as importantly to correctly interpret those numbers - and cheaply sign a...
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Is Lionel Messi at risk of burning out?
After nearly 400 games, and over 300 goals, is Lionel Messi suffering from burn out? I first met and interviewed Messi in December 2005, almost eight years ago. I recall thinking, if reports of his...
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And we're happy to announce that the star guests for Friday's #CNNWorldCup special are Owen Hargreaves and Sunday Oliseh!— CNN Football Club (@CNNFC) December 02, 2013 Also, if you want to get involved...
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Who will win the 2014 World Cup?
Argentina will lift the World Cup on July 13, 2014 - and the country's third triumph in football’s biggest tournament will be the sweetest of them all because it will come in the back yard of South...
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Mortals aren't allowed anywhere near the #WorldCup, but I did once get my hands on the Jules Rimet instagram.com/p/hmjAvnpdZG/— Don Riddell (@donriddellCNN) December 07, 2013
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Postcard from America: Jurgen Klinsmann's U.S. World Cup mission
It’s always fun trying to explain European soccer to an American who has been raised solely on a diet of football and baseball. The concept of promotion and relegation is totally alien to them, as is...
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Time to act on football's floppers?
It’s the bugbear of every football fan. A player hits the turf after a collision with an opponent, rolling around in apparent agony before the referee brings the game to a halt. The stricken “victim”...
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Does football take homophobia seriously?
The chanting in the stand starts: “Does your boyfriend know you’re here?” There are a few laughs, not much else. It’s all been heard before. “Stand up, ‘cos you can’t sit down.” Yes, we’ve heard that...
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Ballon d'Or awards: What's the point?
By James Masters The two greatest players in a generation – a host of conspiracy theories and an award ceremony which will lead to yet more debate over which man really rules the world. As the football...
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How not to appoint a football manager
For most job vacancies, a role is advertised, interested parties apply, interviews are held and an appointment is made. It's a method Manchester United is currently using to fill a number of roles,...
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Barca's return to Manchester
The last time Manchester City played Barcelona, I got Shaun Goater to sign the match program. It was ten seasons ago and Ronaldinho and co. had rolled into town for the commemorative opening match at...
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Is Manchester United in meltdown?
The jokes came thick and fast on Twitter after Manchester United’s 2-0 first leg Champions League defeat by Olympiakos in Athens: “The greatest Hellenic triumph since George Michael’s Careless...
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