Mike Martin on the future of the World Cup, the red herring of Chelsea's new zonal marking system and why he's far from convinced that Kaká's future lies at Manchester City.... (Continue reading)
A review of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers across Europe over the last five days as France toil, England impress and Italy struggle, while there is good news for the continental minnows.... (Continue reading)
Mike Martin on England's improvement, Brazil and Argentina's plights in South American qualifying, Manchester City's top four belief, the bumbling coach of the France national side, Raymond Domenech, and how Spain might have supported Andy Murray over local hero Nadal.... (Continue reading)
Karel Brückner has taken the failing Austrian national side to task - with stunning results. Matthew Day writes in praise of the former Czech Republic coach as Austria toasts a stunning victory over France.... (Continue reading)
Tim Wigmore offers a final reflection on an epic three weeks in Austria and Switzerland as Spain emerged as champions, Turkey stole the hearts of all and Russia proved their weight.... (Continue reading)
Every team has now played one match at the 2008 UEFA European Championships but what can we deduce from the opening eight games?... (Continue reading)
It has been a somewhat predictable and unsurprising opening two days to the European Championships in Austria and Switzerland, with all four of the favourites for their games picking up maximum points. In fact, the 'underdogs' haven't even scored a... (Continue reading)
Like the Czech Republic, Croatia laboured to a one-goal victory when it ought to have been far easier over co-hosts Austria. Tottenham's Luca Modric scored from the penalty spot to hand a key victory to Bilic's side.... (Continue reading)