Internationals : UK & Ireland Football

Latest World Cup Odds: England and Spain solid in market after victories

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:09:25 +0000

Peter Crouch fires England to history-making victory over Egypt while the Spanish secure impressive away win in Paris

International Friendly Betting: England v Egypt

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:36:48 +0000

Stephen Warnock and Leighton Baines will have the media spotlight trained on them - but if you want to make money on the game, look behind the headlines and study some of the stats, writes James Eastham. Best bet: England v Egypt both teams to score @ [2.12].

International Football Betting Preview: Scotland v Czech Republic

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:21:22 +0000

With a new man in charge and big names recalled, Wednesday's friendly against the Czech Republic represents a fresh start for Scotland. John Girvan selects the first bets of the new era at Hampden Park.

Football Friendlies Betting: Brazil v Rep Ireland

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:34:45 +0000

Tareq Quiroz previews the action as the Republic of Ireland face off against World Cup second-favourites Brazil.

The John Terry Affair: Capello was merely dancing to the media's tune

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:20:27 +0000

Far from the strong leader the media portray, Fabio Capello was being led by Fleet Street during last week's fiasco, says Feizal Rahman

Euro 2012 Betting: The early odds

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:13:16 +0000

Mixed fortunes for home nations following Sunday's draw in Poland

International Football Betting: Brazil v England

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:45:25 +0000

Forgive Mike Norman if he doesn't sound too enthusiastic ahead of Brazil's clash with England, but with the Three Lions below strength there should only be one winner. Best Bet: Back Brazil at [2.16] to beat England.

World Cup Play-offs Betting: Multiply your weekend winnings!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:39:48 +0000

Trixies, trebles and the joys of Betfair's To Qualify market - Matthew Walton explains how you can add up your World Cup play-off bets into a profitable multiple...

World Cup Betting: Republic of Ireland v Montenegro

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:59:24 +0000

Ireland may have made the play-offs but they should still have enough to get past Montenegro

World Cup 2010 Betting: Somebody's got to win - why not us?

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:27:30 +0000

England have a genuine goalkeeper, a settled defence and a decent midfield - hardly claims to set the world on fire, but winning tournaments is all about team-work. What we desperately need, is a world-class striker, says Frank Gregan.

Michael Owen Exclusive: "I'd love to go to the World Cup"

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:41:06 +0000

The good news for Manchester United fans is that their derby-day hero, Michael Owen, will not be out as long as originally feared following his groin injury. Betfair spoke exclusively to the United striker to find out how the first few months at his new club have gone so far...

International Football Betting: Why iron fist is better than Hand of God

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:08:44 +0000

England's stylish performances in qualifying for the World Cup are testament to their manager's qualities. Argentina must be looking on with envy, says Feizal Rahman.

World Cup Odds: Dreams of South Africa begin for magnificent England

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:55:10 +0000

Croatia are hammered at Wembley as England ensure qualification for South Africa 2010. Capello's men are the second favourites for next summer's tournament.

World Cup Qualifying Betting: Ireland can claim top spot but more woe in store for Wales

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:54:52 +0000

A win for Northern Ireland on Wednesday will put them in with an excellent chance of qualifying for next year's World Cup says "Mystical" Mike Norman, but for Wales, the woes are set to continue.

Football Betting: South Africa beckons but England doubts linger

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:27:35 +0000

Saturday's cagey win over Slovenia demonstrated once again that for all Capello's success there remain too many issues with this England side, says Ralph Ellis.