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The MLS/Liga MX rivalry – are transfers increasing the hostility?

January 28th, 2014 by James Kilpatrick

James Kilpatrick looks at the dealings between two leagues in close proximity to each other.

FIFA U20 World Cup preview groups D-F

June 23rd, 2013 by Pete Sharland

Pete Sharland continues his preview of the groups at the Under 20 World Cup.

What we’ve learned and what to look for after the opening Confederations Cup matches

June 18th, 2013 by Alex Richards

Alex Richards on the first lot of Confederations Cup games.

Mexicans beat Americans in CONCACAF Champions League semis

April 12th, 2013 by James Kilpatrick

James Kilpatrick reports on the midweek action in the CONCACAF Champions League.

The importance of the CONCACAF Champions League for MLS

March 19th, 2013 by James Kilpatrick

James Kilpatrick discusses a good week for Major League Soccer in the CONCACAF Champions League.

Olympic football hotting up

August 1st, 2012 by Ger McCarthy

Ger McCarthy reviews a weekend of shocks in the Olympic men’s football tournament and predicts who will progress to the knockout stages.

Over Before it Even Began: Carlos Vela

December 29th, 2011 by Dylan O'Neill

Dylan O’Neill looks at the once very promising career of Mexican striker Carlos Vela.

Memory Lane – The Great Danes of Mexico 86

July 17th, 2011 by Ger McCarthy

Back Page Football’s Ger McCarthy takes a nostalgic look back at the Denmark team that competed in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico which is still remembered with great affection as one of the most electrifying sides ever to grace the competition.

Copa America: A summer of football is here

July 1st, 2011 by Kevin Coleman

The U21 European Championships wasn’t enough. The U17 World Cup wasn’t enough. The Women’s World Cup wasn’t enough. No, we need our proper football fix and it’s finally here in the shape of the culture and exoticism of the 2011 Copa America.

By always having one extra man in the middle of the field, the Reds can play around the Blues midfield with relative easy.

World Cup 2010 Tactical Review

July 15th, 2010 by Tim Hill

Tim Hill takes a final glance over this summer’s World Cup and outlines some of the more intruiging tactical formations that were on show in South Africa.