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Oliver Bierhoff: Germany winning the 2014 World Cup is ’something of an impossibility’
For the German press, Bierhoff’s statement was an unexpected, even unwelcome attack of realism. The second most powerful man in the national team setup had effectively written the Germans off more than a year before the tournament’s opening.
By Kit Holden | Football, Sport | Tuesday, 26 March 2013 at 1:51 pm
iBet: World Cup Qualifying, Group H
Montenegro are preparing a bumpy old pitch for tonight’s crunch encounter at the top of Group H, so don’t be expecting a festival of football.
By Gareth Purnell | Sport | Tuesday, 26 March 2013 at 1:01 am
iBet: England may open up in second half against San Marino
San Marino have never won a competitive fixture – their only win came in a friendly in 2004 – and to get any sort of price about England you have to be backing the away side to win by more than four goals.
By Gareth Purnell | Sport | Friday, 22 March 2013 at 1:01 am
Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle United linked with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
A move for the St Etienne striker looks likely – but where would be best destination?
By Matthew Riding | Football, Sport | Wednesday, 20 March 2013 at 12:35 pm
iBet: Auckland Wicket May Suit Anderson
The way this match goes will probably be governed by how the drop-in pitch performs.
By Gareth Purnell | Sport | Wednesday, 20 March 2013 at 1:01 am
North east rising – why football in Brazil’s poorest region may be on the up
The nine state nordeste region, home to around 53 million people, is the wrong side of Brazil`s footballing tracks, a world away from the wealth and glamour of the big Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo club.
By James Young | Football, Sport | Tuesday, 19 March 2013 at 3:05 pm
The Football Lawyer: Callum McManaman tackle on Massadio Haidara and how footballers insure themselves against injury
When Massadio Haidara was carried off the field on Sunday against Wigan Athletic, he was just the latest example of the sight that professional footballers fear the most.
By John Blavo | Football, Sport | Tuesday, 19 March 2013 at 2:56 pm
iBet: Torquay’s Abysmal Form Makes Them ‘Lay’ Material
Torquay are on an absolutely shocking run in League Two and it may pay to side against them once again tonight.
By Gareth Purnell | Sport | Tuesday, 19 March 2013 at 1:01 am
iBet: QPR’s Defensive Resolve Crucial In Crunch Encounter
The battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League is far more compelling than what’s going on at the top.
By Gareth Purnell | Sport | Saturday, 16 March 2013 at 1:01 am
Cheltenham Festival – Day 4
Tears and elation on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival.
By Paul Howarth | Sport | Friday, 15 March 2013 at 7:05 pm
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