Lionel Messi led his team to a hard-fought victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina last night, proving he has the capability to help Argentina win the World Cup. Messi bagged the second goal in the 2-1 win to kick-off Argentina's World Cup campaign. There has been plenty of pressure on Messi to perform, as the final comparison to Maradona is to lead Argentina to World Cup glory, as Diego did in 1986. Whilst Messi is not alone in a star-studded Argentina squad, he has been given the talismanic tag, heavy in responsibility. His performance last night was far from his Barcelona best, but the goal … [Read more...]
Shilton: Casillas can break my record
Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton says that Spain captain Iker Casillas can break his record for World Cup clean sheets this year. Shilton, who also holds the record for number of England caps at 125, kept 10 clean sheets in his World Cup career and is tied for the record with France's Fabien Barthez. Spain's captain Casillas currently has 7 shutouts, but could potentially play in another 7 games if he makes it to his second consecutive World Cup Final in Brazil this year. "Personally I hope he doesn't break it!" Shilton said. "It is possible for him to get the record but I hope he … [Read more...]
Infographic: England’s Road Through The Group Stages
England face Italy on Saturday night in the jungle city of Manaus, which will look and feel like a very close encounter, not least because of the humidity! Apart from the stifling conditions and dodgy playing surface, what else do we know about the Arena Amazonia and England's other World Cup venues? Thanks to this handy infographic below from Hertz, you can find out all the details about each stadium Roy Hodgson's men will be representing the Three Lions in, so you can follow England in Brazil this summer. And, if you dare to dream, the graphic also shows England's potential route to the … [Read more...]
A difference in style
There is a huge difference between the way football is taught/coached in Spain and England and if you watch the two National teams play regularly you must agree a huge gulf exists. English football is more about strength and playing the ball forward as quickly as possible,whereas in Spain more emphasis is put on controlling the ball,playing the ball to feet and keeping possession of the ball. … [Read more...]
Is Daniel Sturridge ready for an England call-up?
As the England national team look ahead to securing their place in the European Championships next year Liquid Football ponders whether one man - Bolton’s on-loan striker Daniel Sturridge is ready to get his chance in Don Fabio Capello’s England squad when his side face Wales this month. … [Read more...]
Wolfsburg Boss Steve McClaren Sacked
Former Middlesbrough, FC Twente and England coach Steve McClaren has today been dismissed by German side Wolfsburg. McClaren took over the Bundesliga side last year after guiding Dutch minnows FC Twente to the Dutch eredivisie in the 2009/2010 season. This campaign has been a completely different story however as his Wolfsburg side are currently sitting in 12th place in the German Bundesliga and just one point from the relegation zone after Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Hannover 96. With the managerial post recently becoming available at West Brom following Roberto Di Matteo's dismissal, … [Read more...]
Robert Pires Set To Join Aston Villa
Former Arsenal midfielder and World Cup winner Robert Pires is set to make a sensational return to the Premier League this week as he is ready to sign for Aston Villa. Pires now 37, last appeared in the Premier League four years ago under the healm of Arsene Wenger at Arsenal and should he complete his move back to England this week it would be quite fitting for him to make his debut against his former club in over a week's time. Pires has been the centre of a myriad of transfer speculation recently with Crawley Town among other clubs interested in the midfielder's signature. Despite his … [Read more...]
David Beckham Scores For LA Galaxy
Fabio Capello may consider him too old to warrant a place in the England national side but it didn't stop David Beckham helping LA Galaxy to a 2-1 win over the weekend thanks to this cool finish just outside the penalty box. LA Galaxy 2-1 FC Dallas … [Read more...]