Stories from December, 2009

• England lucky to be seeded for World Cup ahead of France and Portugal? December 2nd, 2009 Featured

  FIFA does Fabio Capello and co. a massive favour

• In pictures: Lionel Messi, the early years December 1st, 2009 Barcelona

  Including rare photos of Little Leo as a wee prodigy

• Which of Chelsea’s teenage stars is most likely to become a club legend? December 1st, 2009 Chelsea
• Republic of Ireland ask for place in African Cup of Nations December 1st, 2009 Funnies

  Begorrah!

• Photos: Blackpool 1-1 Preston North End, Championship December 1st, 2009 Championship

  Ian Holloway’s Seasiders sneak into playoff spot

• Dumb Football: Roeselare goalkeeper scores outrageously stupid own goal December 1st, 2009 FAIL

  A big fat Belgian FAIL

• Ballon d’Or: 1. Lionel Messi 2. Cristiano Ronaldo 3. Xavi December 1st, 2009 Barcelona

  Barcelona dominate European Footballer of the Year award