World Cup Archive

  •       Craig Williams brings us a lovely piece on his love of Spanish Football.  Enjoy!   I guess one of the luxuries of living in Spain, outwith the sun, the woman and the food, is the football. Or perhaps have I got my priorities wrong? Anyway, soaking up...

    Ramblings on the “Spanish” game

    Posted on February 21, 2012 | No Comments
          Craig Williams brings us a lovely piece on his love of Spanish Football.  Enjoy!   I guess one of the luxuries of living in Spain, outwith the sun, the woman and the food, is the football. Or perhaps have I got my priorities wrong? Anyway, soaking up...

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  • With the recent poor run of form demonstrated by the Spanish National team in friendlies against top teams, and the lack of goals scored in those same games, I wanted to take a look at the striker position and where the future lies. Everyone is concerned about the left back...

    Spain: The Striker Question

    Posted on November 13, 2011 | 12 Comments
    With the recent poor run of form demonstrated by the Spanish National team in friendlies against top teams, and the lack of goals scored in those same games, I wanted to take a look at the striker position and where the future lies. Everyone is concerned about the left back...

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  • After a dismal Copa America at home, Sergio Batista has been shown the door by AFA. Frankly there was no other option. Who do you think will replace them?Chris (@Chris_Elastico) from theelastico.com and Rob (@santapelota) of santapelota.wordpress.com give their opinions and discuss with Ravi (@aupasubmarino). There is also some bonus...

    Batista is out! Who is next?

    Posted on July 26, 2011 | No Comments
    After a dismal Copa America at home, Sergio Batista has been shown the door by AFA. Frankly there was no other option. Who do you think will replace them?Chris (@Chris_Elastico) from theelastico.com and Rob (@santapelota) of santapelota.wordpress.com give their opinions and discuss with Ravi (@aupasubmarino). There is also some bonus...

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  • The Copa America 2011 concluded. Congratulations to the champions Uruguay. The pre-tournament expectations where very high. But the two biggest pre-tournament favourites Brasil and Argentina failed spectacularly. The lack of goals early on meant there were a lot of draws damped the enthusiasm even further. However the tournament did have...

    Copa America – 2011 Awards & Brickbats

    Posted on July 24, 2011 | No Comments
    The Copa America 2011 concluded. Congratulations to the champions Uruguay. The pre-tournament expectations where very high. But the two biggest pre-tournament favourites Brasil and Argentina failed spectacularly. The lack of goals early on meant there were a lot of draws damped the enthusiasm even further. However the tournament did have...

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  • Ravi(@aupasubmarino) from Forzafutbol sat down with the usual suspects Chris(@chris_elastico) from theelastico.com and Rob (@santapelota) from santapelota.wordpress.com to discuss the semifinals of the Copa America and preview the final between Uruguay and Paraguay. The final between Uruguay and Paraguay is 9PM CET 3PM ET 12 PT Sunday July 24. Relax...

    Copa America Final – Preview

    Posted on July 23, 2011 | No Comments
    Ravi(@aupasubmarino) from Forzafutbol sat down with the usual suspects Chris(@chris_elastico) from theelastico.com and Rob (@santapelota) from santapelota.wordpress.com to discuss the semifinals of the Copa America and preview the final between Uruguay and Paraguay. The final between Uruguay and Paraguay is 9PM CET 3PM ET 12 PT Sunday July 24. Relax...

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  • As part of the Mourinho’s new policy of bringing in younger players into the club, today the press conference focused on Karim Benzema and young Rafael Varane. Rafa is only 18 years old, with one senior year at Lens under his belt was a surprise signing, recommended by new sporting...

    VARANE & BENZEMA: The French Connection

    Posted on July 19, 2011 | No Comments
    As part of the Mourinho’s new policy of bringing in younger players into the club, today the press conference focused on Karim Benzema and young Rafael Varane. Rafa is only 18 years old, with one senior year at Lens under his belt was a surprise signing, recommended by new sporting...

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  • Ravi discussed Copa America with Chris (@chris_elastico) co-editor of theelastico.com and Robert (@santapelota) from santapelota.wordpress.com. We broke down the 4 Quarterfinals results and delved deep into the problems of Argentina and Brasil as well as paid tribute to the 4 semifinalists Peru, Venezuela, Uruguay and Parguay who were underdogs in...

    Copa America Quarterfinal Review

    Posted on July 18, 2011 | No Comments
    Ravi discussed Copa America with Chris (@chris_elastico) co-editor of theelastico.com and Robert (@santapelota) from santapelota.wordpress.com. We broke down the 4 Quarterfinals results and delved deep into the problems of Argentina and Brasil as well as paid tribute to the 4 semifinalists Peru, Venezuela, Uruguay and Parguay who were underdogs in...

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  • July 4th was, in addition to burgers and hot dogs, full of futbol for me. I watched one of the Under 17 World Cup game. Watching the youngsters play, I remembered how important the enhancement and promotion of younger categories is in futbol in order to create a good base...

    Andalusian Corner: La Cantera. How important?

    Posted on July 16, 2011 | 3 Comments
    July 4th was, in addition to burgers and hot dogs, full of futbol for me. I watched one of the Under 17 World Cup game. Watching the youngsters play, I remembered how important the enhancement and promotion of younger categories is in futbol in order to create a good base...

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  • If you´re a long-term reader here on Forza Futbol you know that of the topics that I return to frequently is the topic of the great Argentine coach Cesar ¨El Flaco¨ Menotti is one of the closest ones I hold to heart. I had heard of football before Menotti, but...

    Menotti Reminisces about Barcelona

    Posted on July 12, 2011 | No Comments
    If you´re a long-term reader here on Forza Futbol you know that of the topics that I return to frequently is the topic of the great Argentine coach Cesar ¨El Flaco¨ Menotti is one of the closest ones I hold to heart. I had heard of football before Menotti, but...

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  • It´s a much bandied about term. We´ll have them playing like FC Barcelona. It´s not so easy to implement though. Checho Batista, the much beleaguered Argentine coach, said that the best way to take advantage of the skills of their best player was to have him comfortable in a system...

    Barcelona in Buenos Aires

    Posted on July 11, 2011 | 2 Comments
    It´s a much bandied about term. We´ll have them playing like FC Barcelona. It´s not so easy to implement though. Checho Batista, the much beleaguered Argentine coach, said that the best way to take advantage of the skills of their best player was to have him comfortable in a system...

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