At least one European side will reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, after Germany and France booked a tantalising quarter-final date against each other on Friday. Both emerged shaken but not stirred from their […]
Sport | France and Germany firm favourites
With the second round now well under way, Sunday contains two scintillating prospects with the third pair of last -16 fixtures and with Africa at the forefront of today’s World Cup action, Rhys Stevens previews […]
Sport | Wednesday World Cup Round-up
The 2014 World Cup has been unbelievably generous, with lots of attacking football and goals galore. The excitement continued in the first set of games, with Argentina edging out Nigeria and Bosnia and Herzegovina earning […]
Sport | Uruguay bite Italian hopes on dramatic day in Brazil
After a dramatic day at the FIFA World Cup, Ste Topping looks back on the action and previews another exciting day in Brazil. With the chance to salvage some pride in Brazil, Roy Hodgson made […]
Sport | France Blaise past Switzerland whilst Costa Rica complete Italian job
Well, it’s official, England are out of the World Cup. It came a bit earlier than expected but the good news is that either Italy or Uruguay will be joining us. After Friday’s results only […]
Sport | Colombia continue to impress but can Italy do us a favour?
Okay so the England boys didn’t perform, but let’s be honest no one really expected them too, so instead of beating ourselves up about the ifs, buts and maybes let’s focus on the rest of […]
Sport | Goal Line Technology – The three dreaded words are back again
Well, it was bound to happen eventually: four years on from Frank Lampard’s infamous goal that didn’t stand against Germany that opened the world’s eyes to the need for goal line technology, those three words […]
Sport | World Cup – Day 4 Preview
Whilst many England fans may still be wondering what went wrong in Manaus, and whether it was Gary Cahill or Glen Johnson to blame for the defeat, the rest of the footballing world will be […]
Lifestyle | Move over Movember, the Beard Manifesto is here
On October 31th 2013, the controversial Marine Le Pen (leader of the Front National, the main extreme right-wing party in France), sparked off a controversy on Europe 1 radio with her reflections on the newly liberated […]
Sport | Six Nations – Triple crown in sight for England
One of the most exciting Six Nations for many years enters its fourth and penultimate round this week, with Ireland hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium as they attempt to rekindle their championship hopes, Scotland hosting France […]
Sport | Sighs of relief for England following Euro 2016 draw
There weren’t quite tears of joy, but Roy Hodgson must surely know that his England side have to do something very wrong if they aren’t to qualify for the 2016 European Championships in France. Sitting sixth […]
Sport – Six Nations – Home nations flourish as England set up triple crown showdown
England – Ireland England put in an industrious performance to end Irish hopes of a grand slam with 13-10 defeat of Ireland. England’s victory also opens this years competition wide open in what was also Brian O’driscoll’s […]