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Magic of Guus

Written on 25 Jul, 2006 at 18:23 in World Cup Analysis | viewed 730 views times | Comments

Guus Hiddink led Australia to the World Cup knockout stages, continuing the maestro's marvellous managerial career that has spanned two decades.... (Continue reading)

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Matches of the World Cup: Part Two

Written on 24 Jul, 2006 at 18:27 in World Cup Analysis | viewed 866 views times | Comments

Sprouting from the mouth following the end of sport’s greatest tournament were calls that the World Cup did not live up to its early promise; it cannot be reckoned to be one of the best; there were very few shock... (Continue reading)

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How The World Will Remember Zizou

Written on 19 Jul, 2006 at 18:31 in World Cup Analysis | viewed 868 views times | Comments

Mike Martin examines the legacy of Zinedine Zidane’s career, a footballing journey that never failed to provide excitement, for better or worse. At his majestic best, between the previous two World Cups, Zinedine Zidane was a maverick artisan, his skill, vision... (Continue reading)

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Matches of the World Cup: Part One

Written on 18 Jul, 2006 at 18:33 in World Cup Analysis | viewed 805 views times | Comments

Sprouting from the mouth following the end of sport’s greatest tournament were calls that the World Cup did not live up to its early promise; it cannot be reckoned to be one of the best; there were very few shock... (Continue reading)

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Old order reasserts itself

Written on 15 Jul, 2006 at 18:40 in World Cup Analysis | viewed 905 views times | Comments

Tim Wigmore reflects on World Cup 2006 as the established nations dominated once again and Italy emerged triumphant after a month of scintillating football.... (Continue reading)

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The miracle of Berlin

Written on 12 Jul, 2006 at 18:49 in World Cup Analysis | viewed 402 views times | Comments

West Germany’s victory in Switzerland at the 1954 World Cup against Hungary in the final – who they had lost 8-3 to in the group stages – was hugely unexpected. 52 years later, another nation on foreign soil would achieve... (Continue reading)

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World Cup Select XI

Written on 12 Jul, 2006 at 18:45 in World Cup Analysis | viewed 312 views times | Comments

Compiled by Matthew Day & Tim Wigmore... (Continue reading)

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Castigated Hargreaves one of few to excel

Written on 11 Jul, 2006 at 18:53 in World Cup Analysis | viewed 353 views times | Comments

England’s World Cup ended, inevitably, on penalties, though their performances throughout the tournament did not merit a last four place. Far too many of their hyped-up side failed to deliver, although the much-criticised Owen Hargreaves was superb against Portugal. ... (Continue reading)

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