Author: David Gold

Tahiti start the Confederations Cup as huge outsiders and Nigeria will be expected to thrash them in this match. Can the Super Eagles oblige? We preview the Group B game.

Mexico won Olympic gold last year and have a promising crop of players that Italy can’t afford to take lightly. How will they fare? We preview Confederations Cup clash.

Spain U21 will start as clear favourites to defeat Norway U21 in this clash and advance to the Euro U21 final. But Norway have surprised in the tournament. Can they do it again? We preview it.

The 2013 Confederations Cup will feature a whole host of household names, but there will also be some talents trying to stake a claim for a spot at next summer’s World Cup. We look at the most interesting players on display.

Germany U21s and Russia U21s are heading home regardless of the result in this match, but each will be keen to bow out of the Euro U21 finals in style and with a win. We preview the match.

The 2013 Confederations Cup promises to be more than just a warm-up to next year’s World Cup and the field is packed with continental heavyweights. We look at the tournament and all the teams involved.

Italy reached the final of Euro 2012 and will be confident of a good Confederations Cup campaign. We take a close look at the famous Azzurri.

Nigeria arrive at the Confederations Cup as the champions of Africa and may fancy their chances of springing a surprise. We look at the Super Eagles.

Germany U21s need to bounce back after losing their opening match to Holland at Euro U21 in Israel, but grabbing a win against Spain U21 will be tough. We preview it.

England U21 will be desperate for three points after losing their first game of this year’s Euro U21, but Norway U21 can be expected to fight hard. We preview the match.