Prior to the World Cup, Fabio Capello’s no nonsense approach was all the rage. Following England’s humiliation in South Africa things have changed. Not only is Capello now the most hated man in English football but even the bigwigs at Club England are starting to doubt the appointment of...

Technically Nicolas Anelka’s international career is not over. But it might as well be. At 31-years old, the striker’s 18-match ban handed down by the French Football Federation (FFF) for his role in France’s World Cup nightmare forces him into the international wilderness.

On the same day that Martin O’Neill sensationally resigned from his post as manager of Aston Villa, Fabio Capello proved yet again he has no answers as he faced the media for the first time since the dust settled on England’s World Cup nightmare. Read more

Love him or hate him, Diego Maradona’s electric return to football ended far too soon. Taking the reins of Argentina in 2008, Maradona guided the national side through a last-gasp qualifying campaign and then inspired his players to produce the most entertaining football of the first round of the World...

We have long believed that the FIFA World Rankings are about as useful or accurate as a Shaun Wright-Phillips cross. And now we have the ultimate proof.

We’ve never been ones to shy away from the big debates in football, so here’s one to sink your teeth into: Having watched Spain triumph in South Africa and witnessed their keeper win the final’s most valuable player award, is Iker Casillas now the best goalie in history? Read more…

Holland’s Bert van Marwijk has launched a stinging attack on the referee following his side’s 1-0 loss to Spain in Sunday’s World Cup Final. And the Dutch coach couldn’t be more on the mark.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup came to an explosive end in Soccer City on Sunday when four weeks of scintillating football culminated in Spain lifting their first ever World Cup. We’ve summarized all the news worth knowing about during the tournament in one easily digestible guide. Disagree with any of...

The 2010 World Cup is over and what a month it has been. Spain are newly crowned Champions and the rest of the world must wait four years before staking another claim for the sport’s most prestigious honour. Take a look at our picture review of the tournament and let us know what you thought of...

England makes the World Cup final after all! Howard Webb and his team have been selected by FIFA to officiate Sunday’s big match. Read more