Steve Bruce believes Darren Bent's World Cup snub will prove to be England's loss and Sunderland's gain. The 26-year-old striker was one of seven players cut by England coach Fabio Capello from a provisional 30-strong…
Coach Bob Bradley has dismissed suggestions that his United States side could target Wayne Rooney during Saturday's World Cup opener against England. The fiery Manchester United striker has already found himself in trouble with referees…
England were dismal during their 2010 World Cup campaign in South Africa, with Wayne Rooney’s performance being the most disappointing thing considering the way he was built up pre-tournament. What was the reason for the…
Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk was unhappy with the performance of English referee Howard Webb after losing 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final. Andres Iniesta's extra-time winner settled a hard-fought encounter in Johannesburg…
Jack Wilshere has become one of the great young hopes in English football, with Arsenal and especially England fans pinning their hopes on him becoming a great player for both club and country. This season…
Fulham have sealed the signing of Mexico international defender Carlos Salcido for an undisclosed fee from PSV Eindhoven. The 30-year-old left-sided stopper, who featured for his country at the World Cup finals earlier this summer,…
Liverpool will be without star duo Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres for their crucial Europa League clash with Trabzonspor on Thursday evening. Midfielder Gerrard is being troubled by a back problem, while injury-prone Spain striker…
The reputation of Italian football has taken a battering in recent years. First it was the Calciopoli match-fixing scandal in 2006 that rocked the credibility of the Italian game and now a new saga has…
Liverpool are set for a fresh takeover after confirming that a deal has been reached with the owners of the Boston Red Sox baseball team. New England Sports Ventures (NESV), the parent company of the…
An eclectic and eccentric view of football, business and management by media entrepreneur Chris Ingram. * A couple of weeks ago Rod Liddle was having a rant in the Sunday Times about the owners of…