Category: Natter Posts
World Cup: Spain squad avoid meeting fans at Madrid airport
Spain have had a horrendous World Cup by their standards and with reports suggesting unrest and possible tension in camp, a Spanish smile is hard to come by at the moment. From Spanish fans to staff members, they’re
TV maths whiz picks Chile for World Cup glory
Before a ball was kicked in Brazil, few would have guessed that the entertaining yet flawed Chilean side, managed by Jorge Sampaoli, would stand much of a chance of getting through the group stage. Coming up against
World Cup: fan gets in the same elevator as the entire Argentinian squad
You’re at the World Cup celebrating what really has been a beautiful tournament and desperate to get a glimpse of some your heroes close up. Then, all of a sudden, you walk into an elevator that the entire Argentina squad ju
It’s all about adopting a second World Cup team
As you may have heard, there’s a World Cup on. And while for most of us that means rallying behind our home nation, there’s no hiding the fact we all love to adopt a second team during the greatest tournament …
Is there anyone who isn’t enjoying the World Cup?
The World Cup in Brazil. The controversy, the constant worry over stadiums, the political issues and the debate surrounding various squad selections and potential favourites for the competition. It had it all and could’ve let us do
Steven Gerrard’s England future: retirement not the end of the world
After England’s dismal showing in Brazil, despite a few positives no doubt, futures are coming into question. The standout one of the lot is arguably captain Steven Gerrard’s, who could potentially announce his inter
Lionel Messi’s stunning winner against Iran turned into brilliant animation
There have been some memorable moments during the World Cup so far and, with the list continuing to grow, we’re in for a superb rest of the tournament. Arguably one of the standout goals from Brazil, especially at the m
Spain: tiki-taka testimonial
Last Wednesday night Spain, the current world champions, were the first team to be knocked out of the 2014 World Cup after losing 2-0 to Chile in a match which forced a worldwide reaction because it was undoubtedly
USA’s Clint Dempsey has released his first official rap song
Former Fulham player Clint Dempsey is America’s most popular and best known footballer but he’s also developing a reputation as a rapper named ‘Duece’. Duece Dempsey (it works, sort of) has upped his game and is relea
David Bentley – wasted talent or overhyped?
Taking a touch to tee himself up, Spurs midfielder David Bentley unleashes a shot from 40 yards out that loops over Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia’s head and into the net. Cue stunned silence and scenes of delirium
World Cup 2014: Robin van Persie’s brilliant diving header turned into flipbook
The World Cup is off with a bang and has already delivered some thoroughly entertaining games, full of memorable moments. Of the lot, Netherlands hammering holders Spain 5-1 immediately springs to mind. Nobody exp
Why I support League 3
The League 3 debate is perhaps the most one-sided in the history of English football. Almost everyone is against its creation – it seems that only the sport’s financial elite and the bean-counters in the Premier League’s headqua
England are on the right path under Roy Hodgson
England’s World Cup campaign finally got under way on Saturday night with a 2-1 defeat against Italy. It wasn’t ideal, of course, but the post match positive reaction was somewhat surprising and refreshing. Why were so man
Beautiful moment: kid is overcome with emotion as he meets his hero David Luiz
The World Cup is in full swing now and the hosts, Brazil, obviously have a larger following than every other nation competing in the competition. So much so, that every training session they have usually attracts a fairly lar
Lionel Messi’s World Cup showing: why mock a potential legend?
Lionel Messi’s average World Cup displays of the past have been one of the main talking points heading into this year’s tournament in Brazil. They heightened somewhat before Argentina’s game against Bosnia, with peop