Author: David Gold

Ireland gained hope through a solid draw with Sweden on Friday, but Austria are dark horses to reach the 2014 World Cup. We preview this vital qualifier in Dublin.

Sweden and Ireland both have their eyes set on reaching the 2014 World Cup and one side can boost their chances by winning this. We preview the World Cup qualifier.

Israel could still reach the 2014 World Cup, but beating Portugal here looks essential on any path to Brazil. Can Eli Guttman’s side do it? We preview the qualifier in Ramat Gan.

The glamour signing has never gone away, with Alessandro Del Piero, David Beckham, Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder just the latest to move as much for their name as for their talent. The trend shows no sign of slowing down.

Barcelona and Real Madrid are arguably the two most dominant clubs in world football, but their placing owes much to the way they have opened up a financial gap in Spain.

Saint-Etienne are dreaming of Champions League football and beating PSG would bring those hopes closer to reality. Can they win this Ligue 1 clash? We preview it.

Aston Villa and QPR are both in the thick of a Premier League relegation battle, making this game absolutely crucial. We preview the “six-pointer” clash at Villa Park.

Bayern Munich hold a commanding 3-1 lead over Arsenal from the first leg in this Champions League Round of 16 tie. They will aim to finish the job. We preview the match.

Galatasaray stunned football by capturing Wesley Sneijder and Didier Drogba. The Turkish champions have sent out a statement of intent – and have the means to make good on it.

Schalke and Galatasaray come into this Champions League Round of 16 second leg locked at 1-1. Which side will book a quarter-final spot? We preview the match in Germany.