The England national team: failure to launch

Another anti-climax in a major international tournament for the Three Lions leaves a poignant reminder that we need to inspire creativity in our homegrown players to succeed on the national scene. Or does it?

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Has Stuart Pearce set himself up for a fall?

Stuart Pearce, as a manager, very much landed on his feet with the England Under-21 gig. His time at Man City is remembered as a failure, with his final season only bringing 10 goals from 19 home games. So how did he get his current job, and will he be continuing past the European Championships, as he wishes?

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Goal of the season? (Video)

What makes a great goal, exactly?

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5 reasons to be excited for the Confederations Cup

2013 is an odd-year, which sadly means there will be no major football tournament this summer. However, if a domestic campaign and World Cup Qualifiers just aren’t enough for you, then don’t worry; help is at hand.

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Who will win the Fifa World Cup 2014?

The count-down is on for the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Rio. The main questions are, Who will win? Who will stand out? Who are the favourites?

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Gattuso Steadies the Ship at Sion

After an uncomfortable start, Gennaro Gattuso has steered Swiss Super League outfit Sion into calmer waters.

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Mauro Icardi poised for Inter switch (video)

According to press reports in Italy, Inter look set to bolster their attack this summer with the signing of 20 year old Sampdoria striker Mauro Icardi.

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The international break and why it bores me

These international breaks can be tedious business, can't they?

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Francesco Totti: Mr Roma (Video)

If there was ever one player that embodied a club's ideals more than any other then it has to be, without any doubt, Roma's Francesco Totti.

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World Cup Winner tries his hand at management (video)

Last week it was announced that AC Milan legend and former World Cup winner Gennaro Gattuso has been named as the player-coach of Swiss Super League side Sion.

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The Italian Renaissance

The Calciopoli affair truly dragged Italian football through the mud, it made fans, pundits and even politicians question the integrity of the so-called beautiful game. With it saw the giants of Juventus, Milan, Fiorentina & Lazio all facing various punishment for illegal match-fixing but aside from that it tarnished the good name of Italian football and stalled its progress as it competed to be one of the top European leagues.

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Top Five worst Panenkas (Video)

The Panenka, when done properly, much like the chip and the first time volley, is one of the finest sights in football.

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Bright Orange Future? (video)

Having started with only 2 players with over 8 previous caps and a whole raft of youngsters in an impressive 1-1 draw with Italy on Wednesday night, are we about to witness a successful new generation of Dutch talent under the stewardship of veteran coach Louis Van Gaal?

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Brentford in Europe (Video)

Brentford F.C in a European competition?

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The worst linesman ever (Video)

The third place playoff game is an interesting one. Are the players, understandbly disappointed to have not reached the final, really giving it their all?

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