Stats: How did Dirk Kuyt cope to a natural left-back in that role?
He was in the unusual left wing-back role usually occupied by Daley Blind. So here’s a small stats comparison between the two. #451106970 / gettyimages.com…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Archives: 06/2014
France’s Mathieu Valbuena does not want to be rested at World Cup
Marseille winger and reported Arsenal and Liverpool target Mathieu Valbuena says he wants to play every game of France’s World Cup campaign. France winger Mathieu…
Belgium and Lille striker Divock Origi reveals Premier League dream
Belgium striker Divock Origi has said that a move to the Premier League would fulfil a long-held dream. Belgian wonderkid Divock Origi has admitted that…
Can Liverpool striker learn from ‘ruthless’ experience at World Cup?
Rickie Lambert has been talking about his time at the World Cup. Since he moved to Liverpool, the 32-year-old has had a difficult time. Not…
Liverpool and Uruguay striker Luis Suarez hails ‘spectacular’ recovery
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez says that he has made a full recovery since he played against England. Liverpool striker Luis Suarez says that his knee…
Frank Lampard: England are playing for ‘pride’
England midfielder Frank Lampard and manager Roy Hodgson look ahead to their dead-rubber World Cup Group D game against table-topping Costa Rica. England midfielder Frank…
CONFIRMED: Italy v Uruguay line-ups – No worries with Suarez’ knee
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez starts for Uruguay against Italy. Italy: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Darmian, Verratti, Pirlo, Marchisio, De Sciglio; Balotelli, Immobile Uruguay: Muslera, Caceres,…
Belgium star’s message to Liverpool man: Negotiate a new contract!
Dries Mertens has pleaded with Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina to sign a deal with Napoli. Reina made his World Cup debut for Spain yesterday, as…
Stats: Manchester City man must replace Spurs star in World Cup
Fernandinho came on for Paulinho in Brazil’s 4-1 win against Cameroon last night and the Manchester City man should replace the Spurs midfielder from now.…
Wilkins claims England underused Lampard, and defenders should have been selected
Lampard hasn’t played a minute of the first two group games, whilst Terry and Cole weren’t selected for different reasons. Former Chelsea midfielder and assistant…
