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Sunderland v Liverpool Match Preview
Liverpool will be looking to avoid a potential banana skin when they visit the Stadium of Light to face an improving Sunderland side.
Pots And Seeded Teams Decided For World Cup Draw
FIFA has announced the seeded nations and final draw procedure ahead of the World Cup draw in Cape Town on the 4th of December.
Lionel Messi Wins 2009 Ballon d'Or
Enigmatic Argentine international Lionel Messi has finally become recognised as the best player to play within the continent of Europe.
Wigan Athletic v Sunderland Match Report
Wigan Athletic returned to Premier League action after a near record defeat against Tottenham and inflicted more away day misery on Sunderland.
Sunderland v Arsenal Match Report
Arsenal suffered another Premier League setback after defeat against Sunderland heaped more pressure on their faltering title challenge.
Sunderland v Arsenal Match Preview
Sunderland are looking to maintain their imposing record at the Stadium of Light while Arsenal try to stay in contention to win the Premier League title race.
The History of Southampton Football Club: 1990's
Southampton Football Club is one of the biggest clubs in England. This article will provide a brief look at the history of the Saints during the 1990's.
Lionel Messi Wins European Player Of The Year
Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been named European Player of the Year and won the Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi Wins The Ballon D'Or
Argentina's diminutive forward joins the pantheon of all-time greats as he collects a well deserved Ballon D'Or chosen by L'Equippe Magazine.
Wigan Athletic vs Sunderland Match Preview
Wigan are looking to bounce back after their defeat against Tottenham while Sunderland are trying to improve their inconsistent away record.
The History of Southampton Football Club: 1980's
Southampton Football Club is one of the biggest clubs in England. This article will provide a brief look at the history of the Saints during the 1980's.
The History of Southampton Football Club: 1970's
Southampton Football Club is one of the biggest clubs in England. This article will provide a brief look at the history of the Saints during the 1970's.
The History of Southampton Football Club: 1960's
Southampton Football Club is one of the biggest clubs in England. This article will provide a brief look at the history of the Saints during the 1960's.
Can England Win The World Cup?
England have some of the world's best players but have not managed to win a major tournament since 1966, will this be their year?
Barcelona vs Real Madrid Match Report
Real Madrid's galaxy of stars failed to breakdown the home grown force of Barcelona as both sides finish the game with ten men
Everton 0 Liverpool 2 Post Match Analysis
Liverpool stole all three points in the 212th Merseyside derby, but the performance was far from convincing.
Biggest Injustices In Football
A list of football's biggest injustices including Maradona's Hand Of God goal, Geoff Hurst's 1966 Cup Final hat-trick and Theirry Henry's handball against Ireland.
Can The USA Win The World Cup?
Since Hosting the World Cup in 1994 Soccer has become increasingly popular in the United States. However, winning the tournament still seems out of reach
Match Report Arsenal 0-3 Chelsea
Didier Drogba scored twice to send out a title warning for Chelsea, with an incisive close range volley and a superb free-kick late on.
Everton 0 Liverpool 2
Liverpool grabbed all three points in the 212th Merseyside derby with a fortuitous win over their local rivals.
Football's Practical Jokers
Playing in a football team means killing a lot of time between games to keep the boredom at bay. Maybe that's why most have a prankster in their ranks.
Which Continent Will Win The World Cup?
Asia? Australasia? Africa? Europe? North America? Or South America? Which continent has the best chances of winning the World Cup in South Africa?
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Preview
'El Classico' is always one of the major dates in the footballing calender but a newly starstudded Real Madrid has made this the Most anticipated fixture so far this year
Everton v Liverpool Preview
Everton host Liverpool at Goodison Park on Sunday in the 212th Merseyside Derby - a match both teams can ill-afford to lose.
Can South Africa Win The World Cup?
It looks unlike that South Africa will be able to win the World Cup, but how far can they progress?
Thierry Henry and Ireland's World Cup Exit
Thierry Henry's cheating and Ireland's elimination from the 2010 FIFA World Cup has been derided as contrary to fair play but there is an alternative interpretation.
Football Must Use Video Technology
Video technology has improved the nature of officiating sport by removing human error yet football has been left behind and an appeal system is the only solution.
The National Football Team of Lithuania
The collapse of the USSR in the early 1990s gave independence to Lithuania, who soon began to compete in international football in their own right.
Debrecen 0 Liverpool 1 Post-Match Analysis
A David Ngog strike was enough to secure victory in the pnultimate game of the Champions League, but it wasn't enough to prevent their elimination.
Irish outcome inevitable After Spurned Chances
Although France seemed to unfairly book their place in South Africa for next years World Cup, Ireland had plenty of chances to win the match before Extra Time.
Benefits of Changing UEFA Euro 2012 Qualifying
If UEFA change the qualifying format they must ensure the new format benefits Europe as a continent as well as improving international competition. .
A New Format For UEFA Euro 2012 Qualifiers
International football is becoming more competitive and changes are needed to ensure the qualifying campaigns for major tournaments do not become progressively stagnant.
The National Football Team of Estonia
Since becoming an independent state following the break up of the USSR, Estonia have made little impact on international football.
Hungary Lose to West Germany in 1954
The Hungarian side were red-hot favourites to take the fifth World Cup trophy in 1954. The Magnificent Magyars went to Switzerland unbeaten in twenty-eight games.
Rafael Benitez Could Face the Sack at Liverpool
Liverpool's exit from the Champions League, despite victory over lowly Debrecen, was inevitable due to Rafael Benitez consistently signing mediocre players.
Gabriel Obertan The French Forward
From the moment he made his debut for Manchester United it was easy to see why Sir Alex Ferguson gambled on Obertan.
Guus Hiddink for Liverpool
After Liverpool crashed out of the Champions League, obvious questions will be asked about the continued management of Rafa Benitez
The National Football Team of Belarus
Belarus became an autonomous state following the break up of the Soviet Union, and their football team has since competed independently at international level.
The Latvia National Football Team
After the break up of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s many new states began competing in international football, including Latvia.
Debrecen 0 v Liverpool 1
Liverpool travelled to Hungary needing a win against Debrecen to keep any chance of their Champions League hopes alive.
The Hungarian Football Team of the 1950s
The Hungarian football team of the 1950's ushered in a new era of technically adroit attacking football. They dominated the international scene for almost six years.
Who Are The Favorites To Win The World Cup?
Which teams are most likely to win the World Cup in South Africa?
Liverpool In Trouble
There is no doubt that Rafa Benitez has raised expectations since he came to Anfield but now he appears to have become a victim of his own success
Debrecen vs Liverpool Preview
Rafa Benitez is a man who has taken his club right to the edge of disaster. Can he perform a miracle and, in Liverpool's signature style, qualify at the last minute?
Two More Lessons MLS Learned From the NASL
Real Salt Lake's upset victory in MLS Cup 2009 over David Beckham highlights the flaw of the playoffs, but MLS has improved some rules of the last major league, the NASL.
Refund After Premier League's Worst Performance
Wigan players have offered their fans a refund after being embarrassed, 9-1, by Tottenham
Debrecen v Liverpool: Preview
Liverpool travel to Hungary on Tuesday night needing a win to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
Real Salt Lake Wins MLS Cup 2009
Real Salt Lake won MLS Cup 2009 by defeating David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy. However, this victory might actually be bad for Major League Soccer.
2009 MLS Champions Decided by Penalty Shootout
Real Salt Lake defeated David Beckham's LA Galaxy in a penalty shootout, after 90 minutes and two 15 minute periods of extra time could not decide a victor.
Three Lessons MLS Learned From the NASL
The North American Soccer League was very successful during its peak. However, MLS (Major League Soccer), made some changes that improved upon NASL's blueprint