Articles by Tim Vickery
by Tim Vickery | 10 September, 2017
Why Lionel Messi is not to blame for Argentina's World Cup qualification struggles
For the last 12 minutes of Argentina’s 1-1 draw at home to Venezuela last Tuesday, Daniel Mollo of Buenos Aires’ Radio Cooperativa gave up...
by Tim Vickery | 02 September, 2017
Why the courts could help determine South America's World Cup representatives
Brazil are already away and over the hills – not only guaranteed a place in Russia but also so far ahead that, with three rounds to go, no-one c...
by Tim Vickery | 27 August, 2017
Rooney's retirement underlines South American stars' commitment to their countries
In his long international career, Wayne Rooney played 119 games without having to clock up too many air miles. It is striking how few matches he play...
by Tim Vickery | 20 August, 2017
Suarez absence could prove costly in Uruguay's crunch World Cup qualifier against Argentina
MSN is no more. The 'N' has gone and the 'S' is out of action for a while. Lionel Messi is on his own as Barcelona’s leading attacking talent, w...
by Tim Vickery | 13 August, 2017
Can Tite avoid Scolari's mistakes as Brazil prepare for the World Cup?
With the season just getting under way, the end of the campaign looks a long way off – unless you are a national team coach preparing for Russia...
by Tim Vickery | 02 June, 2017
The rise, fall and potential resurrection of intercontinental club football
The 50th anniversary of Celtic’s 2-1 European Cup final win over Inter has been much celebrated – and rightly so. It is even more signific...
