Hernandez Turns Down Saints Move - Why The Mexico Striker Could Be A Wanted Man

With several of stars on their way out of St Mary’s, the last thing Southampton fans will want to hear is that players do not wish to join the club.  According reports in the Mirror, that is true of one Manchester United striker.

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Manchester United Forward Needs To Leave Old Trafford - Here's Why

Though I am a die-hard Chelsea fan, there is one Manchester United player that I just cannot hide my love for. I took notice of Javier Hernandez during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and though after playing extremely well for Mexico in that competition he signed for United, I was at least excited I would be able to watch him play more regularly in the Premier League.

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Mexico One Step Closer to Brazil Despite Absence Of Manchester United Man

During the World Cup Qualifying play-offs from the past few days I personally assumed that the matches that would catch my eye would be the UEFA ones. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I was able to catch the Mexico-New Zealand qualifier on television. Learning all of the facts that I did prior to the match, I was fairly certain that Mexico manager Miguel Hererra was making a huge mistake, and that his nation’s World Cup hopes were all but finished. However, Mexico ended up winning that that match 5-1 and it turns out Hererra knew what he was doing.

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Should Hernandez Be Looking To Leave Manchester United?

Manchester United have been going through a few changes this season - yes, changes, that’s a good word to describe it. Currently sitting 8^th in the Premier League table, United are really feeling the loss of Sir Alex Ferguson. Last season they were kings, this season, well, it’s a bit of a dull roar right now. However, one thing that has remained the same since last season is Javier Hernandez’s struggle to find his place at the club.

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World Cup Qualification Talking Points – The Americas

Mexico finally get on track at the ninth time of asking

With just a single victory from their opening eight games, Mexico were on the verge of achieving the incredibly difficult and failing to qualify from the North American hexagonal group.

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Mexico World Cup Qualification Remains In Doubt

Normally one of the most assured names to appear on your World Cup wall chart – Mexico could, quite remarkably, on the verge of missing out on a place in Brazil next summer.

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Hat-trick Of The Season (Video)

We're off to Mexico now for one of the best hat-tricks you are going to see this year.

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The Gold Cup 2013 – 5 talking points

Mexico recover from stutter

When the depleted Mexican’s were beaten in their first group game by Panama there were several who questioned whether their second string squad would even make it out of the group – what would have been a huge shock even taking into account the personnel being used. Only once in the tournaments history have they failed to escape their group which was way back in 1963, whilst they have made the final in four of the last five contests.

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Andrea Pirlo: still the best (Video)

Initially, I was going abstain from watching the Confederations Cup.

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The Gold Cup 2013 preview

With the Confederations Cup now done and dusted there will be many of you looking for any scrap of football to tied you over before the domestic season begins in August - step forward the Gold Cup. Ok so it might not be the most glamorous of occasions, but this is still a continental trophy.

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Neymar could take Europe by storm (Video)

Brazil are safely through to the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup, where they will face Uruguay, and the host nation has been producing some fantastic football during their opening three matches.

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The forgotten Brazilian trying to shine (video)

Last night saw Brazil once again show what they can do as they pushed aside Mexico with some ease in their second game of the Confederations cup. One player that many may have been surprised to see on the score sheet again though is former Everton and Manchester City man Jo.

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The excitement of the Confederations Cup (Video)

The Confederations Cup has kicked off in Brazil and we are blessed with some football to fill the barren summer months where there is little to report on except transfer rumours and managerial appointments. The tournament is a strange mix of teams, from the established and historically successful powerhouses to a tiny island nation making their debut. European and World champions Spain are favourites to add yet another trophy to their growing collection, whilst the hosts will be keen to finally play some competitive football after such a long time contesting friendlies.

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The greatest saves (video)

It’s often said that goals win matches, and statistically speaking that is obviously true. However, a great save can help avoid a defeat – and in some cases provide a team with the inspiration and confidence needed to go on and win a game. Let’s take a moment to looks back at some of the greatest saves caught on camera.

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Eriksson's done it again (Video)

Yesterday it was announced that Sven Goran Eriksson, the ex-England manager, had landed on his feet yet again. Having been sacked by Leicester City last year after underachieving with a hugely expensive squad at Championship level, Eriksson has been appointed technical director at Thai club BEC Tero Sasana

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