Articles by Greg Lea

by Greg Lea | 19 June, 2017
Remembering the legendary Cruyff turn, on this day in 1974
Johan Cruyff is probably not the best player of all time, but it is difficult to identify a more influential figure in the history of the game. A deep...

by Greg Lea | 12 June, 2017
The history of the Confederations Cup
The 10th edition of the Confederations Cup kicks-off on Saturday, with host nation Russia taking on Group A opponents New Zealand at the Krestovsky St...

by Greg Lea | 05 June, 2017
2017 Confederations Cup: Chile profile
South American champions Chile have fostered a winning mentality in recent years and will be looking to collect another piece of silverware at the 201...

by Greg Lea | 05 June, 2017
2017 Confederations Cup: Germany profile
World champions Germany will fancy their chances of adding another piece of silverware to the trophy cabinet at the 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia....

by Greg Lea | 05 June, 2017
2017 Confederations Cup: Australia profile
Australia have been handed a difficult group at the 2017 Confederations Cup, but they will be looking to make their mark just 12 months before the Wor...

by Greg Lea | 05 June, 2017
2017 Confederations Cup: Cameroon profile
Cameroon shocked the continent by winning the Africa Cup of Nations in January, and the Indomitable Lions will now be aiming to spring another surpris...