COLUMNS & FEATURES

  • Gab Marcotti: Why is Daniele De Rossi more at home playing for the Italian national team than Roma? Read »
  • A mature Mario Balotelli has become an integral player for Cesare Prandelli's impressive Italy side, writes Michael Cox. Read »
  • La Rojita celebrate their Under-21 Championship win in Israel
    The future is looking bright for La Rojita after Spain's Under-21 side continued the nation's success, Michael Yokhin writes. Read »
  • Thiago Alcantara celebrates during his masterclass for Spain against Italy
    Chris Atkins profiles Barca's Thiago Alcantara following his starring role for Spain Under-21s against Italy. Read »
  • Mike Ashley took control of Newcastle in May 2007
    Joe Kinnear is the latest example of Mike Ashley's bizarre ownership of Newcastle, says John Brewin. Read »
  • Daniel Sturridge scored a hat-trick for Liverpool against Fulham
    Daniel Sturridge has the chance to be the main man at Liverpool next season, writes Mike Whalley. Read »
  • Gab Marcotti: It didn't matter that Tahiti lost big vs. Nigeria. What resonates is how bravely and positively they played. Read »
  • Mexico's Giovani dos Santos had an excellent game against Italy and needs to do the same against Brazil
    Andrea Canales: Taking on Brazil might seem impossible for Mexico but El Tri still has several players capable of victory. Read »
  • Riot police clash with protestors outside of Maracana stadium
    Tim Vickery: Protests around Confed Cup venues show a Brazilian population divided about next summer's World Cup. Read »
  • Brazil celebrate after Neymar's stunning early goal against Japan
    John Brewin: It's not just important for Brazil to beat Mexico. They must also make a positive impression. Read »
  • Roger Bennett: Dismantling Uruguay showed Spain's class but La Roja must maintain its focus moving forward. Read »
  • Gareth Bale's ever-so-slightly-silly
    Matt Himsworth: It doesn't matter if Gareth Bale looks silly for trying to trademark his 'heart" as it makes good financial sense. Read »
  • Ivory Coast celebrate one of their four goals against Tanzania
    Firdose Moonda: Five nations are through but World Cup qualifying in Africa is setting up for a tense finish. Read »
  • Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas during their Premier League game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
    Kevin Palmer: After a wild start to his career, Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas faces a litmus test in 2013-14. Read »
  • Iain Macintosh: Get ready, Europa League, as here come the mighty Welsh minnows of Bala Town. Read »

PHOTO GALLERY

Brazil protests Great Scots shock Croatia
  • Scotland upset the odds to win in Zagreb while Portugal increased their hopes of being in Brazil next year.
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Bayern secure historic Treble
  • Bayern Munich became only the seventh European club to win the Treble after securing the DFB-Pokal final.
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Irish eyes smiling
  • Ireland claimed a creditable 1-1 draw with England at Wembley on Wednesday evening.
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