World Cup Preview – Group C
The Sun’s headline after the December draw: E-A-S-Y, England, Algeria, Slovenia, and Yanks. Group C may prove simple …
Yearly Archives: 2010
Robben Crocked As Dutch Cruise Again
The Netherlands continued their impressive World Cup warm-up in style with a 6-1 thrashing of Hungary this afternoon, …
World Cup Preview – Group B
It would seem that any reservations concerning Diego Maradona’s managerial abilities can be shelved until the knockout stages in light of this draw; in lining them up against three rank outsiders, Group B has been undoubtedly kind to Argentina. With the other teams- Greece, Nigeria and South Korea – not the most prolific of scorers, Argentina should not only be in the position to bang home a full goals, but repel any opposition efforts. To his credit, recent games have seen Maradona illustrating a certain sense of tactical nous, as he looks to build a firm foundation around which Lionel Messi and the likes of Gonzalo Higuian and Angel di Maria can flourish…
Rio Ruled Out As Dawson Flies In
England have lost captain Rio Ferdinand after the United defender suffered a knee injury in training session this …
Drogba Set To Miss Finals
The Ivory Coast have confirmed that Didier Drogba suffered a fractured elbow in their 2-0 win over Japan …