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No expense is spared as Qatar take on the big boys of world sport

11.11.09
Dedicated England fans and FIFA officials will have the chance to assess Qatar's ambitious claims to stage the 2022 World Cup when Fabio Capello's team face Brazil... more

Didier Drogba ‘elephants’ can be World Cup heavyweights

13.10.09
Didier Drogba's prediction that we may be about to see the first African winner of the World Cup, may not be as far fetched as it sounds... more

Sven-Goran Eriksson's lost his Sol but he's already a ghost

25.09.09
Being England football coach is rather like being leader of one of our main political parties: you seldom leave the post with your reputation enhanced. This, as we know, applies especially to Sven-Goran Eriksson or Svennis as he is known in Sweden. ... more

Vito Mannone's protection fails to reach required standard

17.09.09
The Premier League’s most anaemic defence picked up where it had left off against Manchester City... more

After the wally with a brolly, now it's the man with a plan

10.09.09
England’s failure to qualify for Euro 2008 under Steve McClaren has highlighted the coaching brilliance of Fabio Capello... more

David Beckham resolves row at LA Galaxy

16.07.09
England midfielder David Beckham launched a passionate defence of his professionalism as he prepared for his comeback game with the Los Angeles Galaxy... more

Sporting Miscellanies

07.07.09
Gavin Rossdale turned up to watch Roger Federer's victory without Gwen Stefani... more

Yuri Zhirkov ends the summer blues

30.06.09
Football: Chelsea are expected to complete their first signing of the summer tomorrow with the arrival of Yuri Zhirkov from CSKA Moscow for £18million... more

Sporting Miscellanies

19.06.09
Football: How much of an influence did events in Iran have on the country's football team?... more

Football Talk

23.04.09
Football: Can the stresses and strains of the season be to blame for Sir Alex Ferguson's apparent memory loss?... more

England's heartbreak

02.04.09
After another win in their qualifying campaign England seem destined to secure a place at South Africa 2010. But once they get there we can expect drama, anguish and plenty of tears - especially if the past is anything to go by...... more

Becks is a great but Moore's legacy will shine brighter, says Hurst

11.02.09
Football: Sir Geoff Hurst has praised the achievements of record-chasing David Beckham but claimed that Bobby Moore would have won more than 108 England caps had he played in the modern era... more

Derby day is no chore for Adebayor

06.02.09
Emmanuel Adebayor has vowed to heap more misery on Tottenham and fire Arsenal to victory in Sunday's north London derby at White Hart Lane... more

Pompey move fast in double deal

26.01.09
Portsmouth have bolstered their squad with a surprise double swoop for West Ham midfielder Hayden Mullins and Porto youngster Pele... more

January tranfer window - the verdict

14.01.09
Who did the best business and who faces a tough second-half of the season? We round-up all the moves...... more

Ronaldo is crowned world player of the year

13.01.09
Cristiano Ronaldo hailed Sir Alex Ferguson as a guiding light after he was named as FIFA's world player of the year... more

Ferguson’s renaissance shows why fans must keep faith in Wenger

07.11.08
Arsenal must keep faith in Arsene Wenger, Bjorn Borg praise for Andy Murray should set alarm bells ringing, Bernie Ecclestone is a raging imbecile and Joe Calzaghe should beat Roy Jones Jnr, says Matthew Norman... more

The stats just do not lie . . . Spurs' plight is all down to you Mr Levy

20.10.08
Matthew Norman gives his views on Tottenham's terrible start to the season, Scolari's impact at Chelsea, and both Lewis Hamilton and Andy Murray's success... more

Presidential race shows our sporting lot are off the pace

01.09.08
Matthew Norman puts Richard Keys forward for parliament, wonders what Nick Faldo sees in Ian Poulter, and celebrates Jimmy Bullard's England call-up... more

Meet Big Phil, the extra special one

12.06.08
Brilliant, arrogant and hot-headed, the new Chelsea boss has much in common with the last fiery latino to sit in the Stamford Bridge hot seat... more

Rooney blooms in Ronaldo's shadow

19.05.08
He may no longer be United's biggest star but the England striker is still an amazing talent... more

GI Beckham reporting for duty: David set to claim 100th national cap after winning England squad recall

20.03.08
Just when it appeared David Beckham had exhausted all conceivable hair styles, David Beckham has unveiled yet another brand new look. The LA Galaxy star and noted hair chameleon has turned his already short locks into a severe military buzz cut that is seemingly inspired by Jake Gyllenhaal's crop in the 2005 war film Jarhead... more

Pétrus is a winner

08.10.07
If you were eating your last meal on earth, Gordon Ramsay's Pétrus would be on the list, a place where the diners had the glow of the well-heeled.... more

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