Can Ballack lead Germany all the way?

Tim Wigmore analyses Germany and the influence of Chelsea star Michael Ballack as the favourites head for a semi-final re-match with Croatia.

Ferguson has little to complain about

Sir Alex Ferguson blamed another defeat on another penalty decision, but once again, sympathy is short for the Manchester United manager.

United have conceded just one penalty in 36 Premier League games - an incredible record which might be an indictment of the constant pressure Ferguson places on referees. Yet in matches in two other competitions […]

Why Ballack Should Boss Lampard

No one doubts Frank’s pedigree, but for once he should be chum.
I’m a fan of Gordon Ramsay. He does good nasty TV. His American version of ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ is corny and over-edited but it’s still got the same enjoyable tropes as before: dizzying camera shots, lots of excited gestures and plenty of two footed […]