Jorge Valdano

Ken Early: Why the World Cup outcome is so difficult to predict

This tournament may be first World Cup in while when pure talent makes the difference

World Cup Moments: You’ve got to hand it to Diego

Maradona’s Hand of God shows what can happen when your attempt to kid a kidder

Root of José Mourinho’s negativity may be that of a frustrated player

Manager creates a team’s structure which leaves limelight firmly focused on himself

Ken Early: Daniel Sturridge’s prospects looking grim at Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp not the type of manager who makes allowances for an injury-prone artist

Messi deserves another shot at glory

New Jersey was not a place for Lionel Messi to say goodbye to international football

Settled Arsenal get the break on rivals as title race hits fascinating phase

Two Manchester teams are better than derby form showed and should soon hit their stride

Xavi and Pirlo: metronomic men who defined a generation

Guardiola wanted both in same side but instead they will face each other in Berlin

Luis Suarez takes another nibble at the English media

Front page of Sun newspaper on day of England-Uruguay game seems to have upset striker

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