CONCACAF League of Nations

The need to “maximize the quality, quantity and frequency of competitive matches” hasĀ  pushed the CONCACAF region to create an UEFA Nations League style regular match up tournament for the teams in the North American, Central American and Caribbean regions. The idea was proposed late last year. https://twitter.com/JuanG_Arango/status/964522677292666881 As reported the match ups and precise… Continue reading CONCACAF League of Nations

Best Non-European/South American Team

In soccer or football European and South American teams are the strongest of course. At the World Cup all winners and teams that dominate have come, with few exceptions, from these two continents. But outside of these regions which team can be considered the best or strongest? Historically the most consistent answer has been Mexico,… Continue reading Best Non-European/South American Team

The Next Italian Coach

Luigi Di Biagio in charge of the Azzurri, for now

After the Giampiero Ventura era which ended with the disaster of not qualifying for World Cup 2018 and the federation’s failure to elect a new president theĀ  transitional phase for Italian football and the national team remains deep in uncertainty. For the time being Luigi Di Biagio, the former and current U21 coach, has been… Continue reading The Next Italian Coach

Ronald Koeman Takes Charge of Holland National Team

After 20 years working at club level (except an early time as the Holland national team’s assistant coach) Ronald Koeman has become Holland National team’s coach. The Dutch’s fortunes have faded in recent years. The team did reach the final of World Cup 2010 in South Africa – losing to Spain – and was a… Continue reading Ronald Koeman Takes Charge of Holland National Team