Confederations Cup – Italy Vs Brazil Match Report

In the third and final match of Group A, Brazil handed Italy an emphatic loss, defeating them 4-2 in Salvador on Saturday evening as the hosts claimed top of the group. Fred was the cream of the crop amongst all goal scorers as he earned a brace. Dante scored off a header while Neymar struck … Read more

Match Report: Italy Pulled Off A Remarkable Comeback Against Japan To Reach The Confederations Cup Semi-Finals

In one of the most hectic matches in recent memory, Italy pulled off a remarkable comeback before scoring late to defeat Japan 4-3 in Confederations Cup action in Recife on Wednesday night. Sebastian Giovinco struck in the 86th minute to clinch the victory for the Azzurri. Daniele De Rossi bagged Italy’s first, an Atsuto Uchida … Read more

Spain Under 21s Benefit From Senior Experience

Four games so far in the European Under 21 Championships for Spain and four wins. Eight goals for and none against. Complete dominance in a group which featured the Netherlands, Germany and Russia and then a comfortable win in the semi finals against Norway. It’s certainly no fluke; the Spanish squad is clearly another sensational crop … Read more

England’s Under-20 Squad – A Promising Crop Of Players To Look Forward To!

Failure to progress far enough in Euro 2012 last summer has meant that the England senior national team did not qualify for a place at this summer’s Confederations Cup. However, the England under-19 side managed to perform brilliantly in the 2012 edition of the European Championship in Estonia, topping their group and securing qualification for … Read more

Evaluating The Opening Match Day- Under 21 Championship

An opening match day of a tournament can say very little of a tournaments direction, in the last two major international tournaments, Spain have failed to win their opening game. In the Under 21 Championships it has been slightly different as Spain managed to beat Russia through an Alvaro Morata header, late in the second … Read more

UEFA Region’s Cup – A Competition That Brings Together The Best Amateur Selections

On June 22nd, Italy and Brazil will take to the pitch at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador at they compete in their Group A Confederation Cup match. Stars such as Mario Balotelli, Neymar, Andrea Pirlo and Fred will entertain the millions watching around the world and the meeting will raise the excitement for the World Cup … Read more

Why A 2-2 Draw In Brazil Produces Plenty Of English Positives

On Sunday night, England nearly reduced Brazil to their first loss on home turf in eleven years in a friendly match in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Despite the 2-2 finish in a meaningless post-season international friendly contest, Roy Hodgson can take a lot of positive points heading into the upcoming four qualifying … Read more