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World Cup – Qualifying Match Day 4 Predictions

Posted on 16 Oct, 2012, by in Soccer

Sometimes, qualifying tournaments bring together two huge teams in the same group, as is the case with Spain hosting France in the big match for group I, while Germany and Sweden (Group C) have a big 1-2 match of their own, overshadowing the rest of the teams with them. More

Mesut Ozil Thomas Muller

World Cup Qualifying – Game Day 3 Predictions

Posted on 12 Oct, 2012, by in Soccer

The third round of group stage qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup will feature a few interesting matches between sides in direct contention for the top two spots – Belgium playing in Serbia, Denmark in Bulgaria, Ireland hosting Germany, Turkey playing Romania and Russia playing Portugal. England host San Marino in a predicted breezer while Spain travel to Belarus. More

World Cup Qualifying – UEFA Zone Predictions

Posted on 11 Sep, 2012, by in Soccer

The second day of the qualifying tournament for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil commences, with the world and European champions, Spain, beginning their qualifying campaign in Group I with a travel to Georgia, while England host Ukraine after a 5-0 start to the qualifiers while Italy try to rebound from their disappointing start with a home match against Malta. More

Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal

2014 World Cup Qualifying – Summary & Results

Posted on 8 Sep, 2012, by in Soccer

The first evening of qualifying matches for the 2014 world cup in Brazil went through without any major surprises, as England cruised to victory in Moldova, France struggled but came away with a win in Finland, Germany had no problems against the Faroe Islands and the Netherlands won a tough one at home against Turkey. More

Roy Hodgson

2014 World Cup Qualifiers – European Predictions

Posted on 7 Sep, 2012, by in Soccer

The European qualifiers to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil kick off this weekend, with 25 matches in nine groups. Euro finalists Italy travel to Bulgaria; Germany have an easy start facing the Faroe Islands at home while England travel to Moldova carrying the usual weight of being overrated and high expectations. More

Euro 2012 – Group Stage Power Rankings

Posted on 12 Jun, 2012, by in Soccer

Who is the best team in Euro 2012? Which group of players has been the most impressive so far? Russia and Croatia should be likely candidates to top the first power rankings of the tournament, being the only sides to win by more than one goal. More

Champions League Winners, Losers and Suspicions

Posted on 8 Dec, 2011, by in Soccer

Plenty of drama, disappointments and surprised filled the final group stage night of the 2011-2012 Champions League with a tad of conspiracy in mind. Real Madrid did beat Ajax 3-0 in Amsterdam, but the Dutch had two goals disallowed, wrongfully, while Lyon, who needed to win by four goals came from 0-1 behind to beat a 10-man Dinamo Zagreb 1-7 in a tad suspicious fashion. More

Champions League Round 5 : Best Matches To Watch

Posted on 22 Nov, 2011, by in Soccer

Barcelona travelling to Italy and facing AC Milan promises to be the best of the Champions League group stage matches of round 5, but Napoli – Man City, United – Benfica and Arsenal hosting Dortmund might prove otherwise. More

2011-2012 Champions League Group Stage Draw

Posted on 26 Aug, 2011, by in Soccer

The biggest and most popular club tournament in the world is all set. After the qualifying rounds are over, we got the real deal, or the closest thing to it. The 2011-2012 UEFA Champions League group stage begins on September 13, with Barcelona defending their title and hoping to be the first team since Milan in 1990 to repeat the title. The two are in the same group by the way. More

I’m Glad the Group Stage is Over

Posted on 8 Dec, 2010, by in Soccer

It took just over a year of the new Champions League qualifying system (thank you Michel Platini) to make me prefer the Europa League. More