It has been confirmed that I will attend my first Kawasaki Frontale match in association with World Cup Hippo (though not in charitable donational partnership) next Sunday on the 7th May 2006. After this match I will be giving a full update on the soccer-related moods and fears marinating Japan as we speak from the […]

Kahn
G Neville  Vidic  Mellberg  R Carlos
C Ronaldo  Deco  Gattusso  H Kewell
Inzaghi  Van Nistelrooy
Marcel Desailly would obviously have been captain if still in the game but that honour must now go to Oli Kahn.
Any alternative XI’s out there people????????
 
 
 
 
 

It’s been quite a week for English football. Big Phil says no to the Three Lions, Steve McClaren guides Middlesbrough to the UEFA Cup final and, consequently, puts himself in pole position for the top job. Then Saturday’s red tops reveal he’s been knobbing away from home. Then Rooney gets himself a sore hoof, and […]

There are some players who have a big reputation that is incommensurable with their actual talent. These flat-track bullies are the sorts of players who will bulldoze inferior opposition, but are nowhere to be seen when the chips are down.
Portugal’s Pauleta is one such player. Playing for the host nation as striker at Euro 2004, Pauleta was touted […]

Hopefully for your sake you haven’t encountered our rival website World Cup Hare (hosted by Herr Hare – pictured). If you’re one of the lucky ones, here are some of the clangers you’ve “missed”.
World Cup Hare: Sol Campbell should go to Germany. He’s only had a couple of bad games.
We say: Leave Sol at home. […]

Coming soon to World Cup Hippo, our innovative fantasy football game for Germany 2006:  
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A recent Guardian poll revealed that 73% of the nation want Robbie Fowler recalled to the England squad. We asked two top celebrities whether Robbie should be included in Sven’s plans.*
Elizabeth Woodcock: “No”
Robbie Fowler has been playing well for Liverpool and has scored four goals in his last five games. However it is still a surprise that […]

Sven Goran Eriksson has spoken out once more against the overcrowded domestic schedule which could leave his key players leg weary this summer. Sven has asked the Football League to review its procedures to ensure that the international squad can, in future, arrive fresh and fit for the big summer tournaments. Sven contacted WCH and […]

At this time of year it is mandatory for at least one potential England squad member to break a metatarsal. Ledley King has fulfilled this obligation, which is a big shame as he’s a very important part of the England set-up. King is an excellent central defender and in this position is a worthy opponent for […]