Why my World Cup support lies with the German national team

I'm a fan of good football, exciting young talent, the promotion of discipline and efficiency in the team and finally that a team is a joy to watch. Now, before I get sent a volley of abuse about betrayal to England, my home country after all, it will serve you well to know that I have German ancestors that don't date that far back. So while some part of me is actually German, the main reason why I support Germany is for the reasons I listed in the first sentence.

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Serie A – The transfer window so far

Serie A has already seen a host of movement occur this transfer window, with virtually all of the big players strengthening their squads. In previous campaigns the cash has been somewhat lacking in Italy however this opening period indicates that Serie A clubs are now once again in a position to compete with the rest of Europe’s elite financially.

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Summer signings - best business (Video)

There is still over a month left until the summer transfer window closes, but I thought I would assess the moves that have already taken place and evaluate who has got the best bargain.

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Ever wondered about superstitions in our beautiful game? Here are a few

Now, I think everyone has noticed that they did something before a football match and you scored a goal or played a blinder and in your head there is nothing else logical to suggest why it happened, except something you did pre-game and so you keep it up. Does this change when you’re a professional, though?

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Germany international joins Fiorentina, but will it spark striker sale?

Well it seems that Italian side Fiorentina has gained another striker that being German striker Mario Gomez, but where will Stevan Jovetic be playing next year as there is fierce competition now in the ranks?

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A closer look at Bayern Munich's unsung hero (Video)

Bayern Munich have had a truly wonderful season and become the first ever German side to do the treble and only the seventh in European football to achieve such a feat. They wrapped up the league title in some style, with many matches to spare such was their points lead over Borussia Dortmund, and then beat their fierce rivals at Wembley courtesy of a last minute Arjen Robben goal to lift the Champions League trophy. The league cup was the cherry on top of the cake and Jupp Heynckes has signed off his management of the club in style. However, let's have a look at one of the unsung heroes that has been so pivotal to all this success.

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Is this the end of Spanish dominance?

As soon as the final whistle went at the Allianz Arena and Bayern Munich began celebrating their emphatic 4-0 win over Barcelona, the knives were already being sharpened and journalists were declaring that we were witnessing the end of an era. Spanish football, both at national and international level, has been leading the way over the last five years and 'tiki taka' had become a recognised style of play idolised by the rest of the football world. Could one game change all the believers into thinking that German football was now number one?

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Bayern look the part

As Arsenal begin to pick up the pieces of what has been a disastrous couple of days, Bayern Munich showed that they are intent on not making they same mistakes that has seen them lose two Champions League finals in three years.

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Friday Night Football - VfL Wolfsburg vs Bayern München

This evening ESPN are covering Bundesliga fixture Vfl Wolfsburg vs Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich have not dropped points against Wolfsburg since 2011 and a win tonight could see them go 18 point clear of second placed Borussia Dortmund.

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Pizarro is a new man

Claudio Pizarro will probably be remembered by most fans of English football as a man who struggled in the Chelsea colours, managing to score just two goals in his 31 appearances in England.

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A Current World XI

Here is my attempt at creating a World XI. These aren’t just individual superstars; this is a team which I believe represents the perfect combination of talent. Please feel free to agree or disagree with my selection!

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What the European Championships taught us

Three Thoughts on the Euros

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Euro 2012 dream team

There we have it, 31 games in 23 days, some great football, some red cards, some goal line controversy, an England Quarter Final exit on penalties and, of course, a Spanish victory.

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Hard to look past Germany

The pre tournament favourites, Germany, are really looking worth that label, as they go into Thursday nights semi final against either England or Italy with a 100% record, safe in the knowledge that they are yet to really hit top gear.

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Dutch disaster

Before the much anticipated beginning of Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine, there were 3 names on everyone's lips; Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. These 3 had genuine chances of going all the way, or so we thought.

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