Fifa boss ‘corrupted absolutely’
What is truly nightmarish about Fifa is not so much the extent of the allegations of sleaze, and the arrogance of its perpetrators, mountainous though they are, ...
No excuses, Rafa must take blame
If there is anything more forlorn at the end of this season than the plight of Liverpool Football Club, it is surely the failure of Rafa Benitez to face reality. ...
Scholes provides the kiss of life
You could interpret in various ways the tender moment when Gary Neville wrapped his hands around the head of Paul Scholes and pursed his lips.
Football will pay for Fifa's technology ban
As long as Fifa go on ignoring the need for technology the ludicrousness of their policy will be exposed by the consequences of refusing to face a whole list of ...
Arrogant Wenger has lost the plot
There is simply no way around it. You just have to wonder whether the Arsenal manager has lost it. His hold on reality, that is.
England can dream but Africa will steal show
It's a huge relief to respond to the drum beats of African football heralding what could easily prove the greatest of World Cups.
What is this Ashes series all about?
This is not meant to challenge the heroic status of Andrew Flintoff, but surely someone has to ask the leading question: what's it all about, Freddie?
Barca in a different class
To call Barcelona the champions of Europe this is to give them their lesser title. The one they demand, unquestionably, is champions of football, writes James Lawton. ...
Torres lights up Anfield with his brilliance
Rafa Benitez no doubt mentioned it to all his players. It was time to lay down a little bit of ...
Giggs: Wing Wonder
Rafa Benitez no doubt knew it all the time but if anyone, anywhere, had been too deeply influenced by his burst of counter-propaganda, here we had the reality of ...
'Ronaldo can't be grouped with Pele, Cruyff'
If Lionel Messi was given the same platform as Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi could easily show why he is superior to the Manchester United winger, writes James Lawton. ...
Has Ronaldo lost hunger at United?
Is it time for Cristiano Ronaldo's priorities and loyalty at Manchester United to be examined, without any sentiment from Old Trafford?
Revisiting the greatest sporting event ever
Yes, you're right, it could be that the emotion of the moment distorts, and perhaps devalues, the glories of the past, writes James Lawton.
Football managers slammed
"Javier Mascherano displayed the negotiating skills of an inflamed warthog. " James Lawton chats about why the Liverpool player's behaviour was unacceptable.
Why Wayne can be king
An astonishing claim accompanies Wayne Rooney. It is that he may be the greatest football talent we have ever seen, more gifted than Pele, more devastating than ...
Becks and Sven at the heart of England's fall
Long regarded as the secret to England's success, captain David Beckham and coach Sven Goran Eriksson may soon prove to be the team's soft underbelly.
Johnson bids his farewell
Martin Johnson's memories stretch back over 11 years and 84 caps. It has been hard and brilliant, and all he wants to be remembered for is the fact that he has always ...