Encouraging tired and ageing limbs back into action has been one of the hallmarks of the Czech Republic’s qualification campaign for Germany 2006 and if they are to have any hope of crawling out of a potentially dangerous group with the USA, Italy and Ghana then those creaking knees and joints will need some super […]
Arsneal new boy Tomas Rosicky has seen his career flounder in recent seasons as injuries and the dire financial mess at Borussia Dortmund have reduced the potential of the former European champions to compete adequately at the top level. His move to Arsene Wenger’s nearly men should help give his club career a kickstart and […]
After two failed attempts at breaking into club football in the Bundesliga, Landon Donovan has a lot to prove to German football crowds in this World Cup. Playing and scoring regularly for Los Angeles Galaxy since returning to MLS, Donovan has the speed, skill and eye for goal that should have made him a big […]
Bruce Arena leads his USA side into battle in Germany sitting comfortably as the fourth placed side in FIFAs world football rankings. Whether they deserve such a lofty position (even in the extremely questionable world of FIFA rankings) is debatable but one thing is for sure: the United States are more hopeful tha never of […]
What price Portugal to reach another major tournament final this summer after their heroics in front of their own crowds in Euro 2004? With Luiz Felipe Scolari turning his back on the England job there is every chance that the Portuguese can continue to ride the crest of a footballing wave both their national team […]
As captain, record international appearances and goal scorer, Akwa has a burden of responsibility on shoulders that a lesser man may shirk from. Hasn’t played since February after having his contract cancelled by Al Wakra in Qatar due to discipline problems but will still lead the line for the Angolans in their biggest international appearance […]
A poor showing at the African Nation’s Cup in January has done nothing to help the confidence of the Angolan players, fans or management as they look to make a splash similar to Cameroon or Senegal at their first World Cup finals.
Having beaten regular qualifiers Nigeria to a spot at the finals, Angola have seemingly […]
Scorer of one of Iran’s most famous World Cup goals in the 2-1 victory over the USA in 1998, Mehdi Mahdavikia is more renowned in his adopted Germany for creating goals than scoring them. The influential wideman has been a virtual ever present for Iran and his club SV Hamburg since the last time they […]
Everyone’s favourite Brazilian Portugeueser Deco is still the main man to watch when Luiz Felipe Scolari’s boys take to the pitch and after a starring role in Barcelona’s march to the European Cup he is having the season of his life. “The Magician” might turn 29 in August but his magic skills are greater than […]
Iran arrive at their third World Cup finals after failing at the first hurdle in 1978 and 1998 and will be looking to go at least one step further this time around.
While the memory of their victory in France 1998 over the United States of America is still strong for their fans, the players have […]
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