101 Results for season in the stands

Slovenia can be sneaky good

Ken Lawrence, ESPN.com

Russia will rely on the audacious talents of playmaker Andrei Arshavin as it hopes to overcome an in-form and underrated Slovenia squad.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Brain Drain in Ukraine

The Fifth official

The Fifth Official pulls out the pretty, the puzzling and the downright ugly from the World Cup qualifiers.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Can Rooney live up to expectations?

John Brewin, Soccernet.com

The soccer world sits squarely at Wayne Rooney's feet. But can the central figure in England's World Cup endeavor make the leap into a truly great player?

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Going Loco

Sam Kelly

Sam Kelly on why Martin Palermo's surprise recall to face Brazil has split opinion in Argentina.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009

Kyle and Weir get Scots recall for crucial games

Kevin Kyle and David Weir have been recalled to the Scotland squad for the must-win World Cup qualifiers with FYR Macedonia and Holland.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

Gabbidon set for Wales skipper role

After almost two years out of the Wales squad through injury, Danny Gabbidon could find himself as captain on Wednesday in the wake of the Craig Bellamy fiasco.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009

Hiddink's modernity slays Finland's golden generation

Egan Richardson

Egan Richardson on how defeat to Russia is the end for Finland's golden generation.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009

Holland's keeper conundrum

Ernst Bouwes

Ernst Bouwes on the problems between the sticks for Holland coach Bert van Marwijk.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009

Uruguay lament Lugano absence for Brazil game

Reuters

The absence of firebrand defender Diego Lugano will be a major blow for Uruguay when they face Brazil in next month's World Cup qualifier, coach Oscar Tabarez said Thursday that

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009

Crouch and Ferdinand return to England training

Rio Ferdinand was able to take some part in England training this morning, fuelling a belief that he will be fit for the key World Cup qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009

Del Bosque uneasy being regarded as favourites

Vicente del Bosque is uncomfortable with suggestions Spain are favourites to add the World Cup title to their European Championship crown in South Africa next year.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009

England by the numbers

Dominic Raynor

If stats determined the England team then Carlton Cole would be first choice, says Dom Raynor.

Story | February 10, 2009

Brazil hope to steal Amauri from Azzurri

Brazil coach Dunga has said he intends to call up Amauri and avoid the risk of losing the Juventus striker to Italy.

Story | Conversation | December 24, 2008

When can the back-scratching commence?

Phil Holland

Phil Holland on the race to host the 2018 and 2020 World Cups and European football's cash cow.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008

Walcott ruled out of Germany friendly

Soccernet staff

England winger Theo Walcott has been ruled out of England's friendly against Germany after dislocating his right shoulder in training, the Football Association have confirmed.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008