Jonathan Wilson : European & International Football

African Cup of Nations Diary: Group win for Gernot's Gabon?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:27:55 +0000

Tournament co-hosts have won both games so far and could secure a stay at their favoured Libreville stadium throughout the knockout stages by avoiding defeat. Jonathan Wilson thinks they can do it

African Cup Of Nations Diary: Senegal to sign off with a win

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:46:27 +0000

It's been a disappointing tournament for Senegal but they can make amends by signing off with a win, says Jonathan Wilson

Universidad de Chile: The best club team you've never heard of

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:36:36 +0000

This Chilean outfit is a wonderful team but the big money of the European game looks set to lure the best away and, like Porto in 2010/11, we should revel in their brilliance while the 2011 vintage is still together

World Club Championships Bets: Neymar is no Messi

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:51:11 +0000

When Pele recently said that Neymar was a more complete player than Lionel Messi, it riled Jonathan Wilson. The Santos forward has great potential but also a long, long way to go before he's in the same league as the little Barca star. Here's why...

Brazilian Campeonato Title Odds: Title no.5 for Corinthians?

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:20:27 +0000

It's going to be an exciting finale to the Brazilian season this weekend, with Corinthians in pole position to win their fifth league title. But Vasco de Gama will fight to the bitter end, writes Jonathan Wilson...

Jonathan Wilson: Dortmund play down chances before Bayern crunch

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:52:22 +0000

Despite a recent wobble, Bayern Munich look nailed-on to win the Bundesliga this season. If second placed Borussia Dortmund don't beat them this weekend, says Jonathan Wilson, the title race will be all but settled.

Brazilian Football Betting: Going to the wire

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:37:19 +0000

The Brazilian league is tight as you like it with any number of teams still genuine contenders. Jonathan Wilson tells us how they've all been getting on, ahead of a crucial round of matches.

Argentinian Apertura Betting: Boca have Falcioni to thank

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:56:47 +0000

From real relegation candidates to table-toppers, it's been a fascinating few months for Boca Juniors under the expressive Julio Cesar Falcioni. But just what did he do to turn around their fortunes?

Brazilian Campeonato News: League title wide open

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:30:23 +0000

There are a handful of teams still with a very realistic chance of winning the re-vamped Campeonato. Jonathan Wilson tells us who's in the driving seat and why this weekend's matches could have a huge bearing on the eventual outcome.

Jonathan Wilson: Inter Milan and the rise of Ricky Alvarez

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:30:38 +0000

With just days to go before the Serie A commences, Jonathan Wilson talks about second favourites Inter Milan, their team, and in particular their new boy Ricky Alvarez.

Jonathan Wilson: Strength in depth key for Brazil's U20 bid

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:18:57 +0000

Unpredictable Brazil and a stuttering Portugal side mean that Sunday's U20 World Cup final is unlikely to be a classic, says Jonathan Wilson.

The latest on the Copa Libertadores

Thu, 12 May 2011 10:24:38 +0000

As we reach the business end of the Copa Libertadores, Jonathan Wilson looks at what's been going on and which players have been making a name for themselves.

Jonathan Wilson: 'Crushingly blunt' - Cruyff turns back on revolution

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:53:54 +0000

Jonathan Wilson discusses a fascinating title race in Holland as well as Johan Cruyff's latest doomed period of employment...

Jonathan Wilson: Semin breathes new life into Dynamo

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:58:42 +0000

Both sides conquered English clubs in the last round, against the odds, and both can produce plenty of goals. So will Yuri Semin's Dynamo prevail to the semi-finals of the Europa League or can Braga upset the odds again?

Jonathan Wilson: Can Olsen steer Norway to Euro 2012?

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:51:12 +0000

Jonathan Wilson offers a fascinating account of how Norway's manager tore up the coaching manual to forge his own vision. With his team perhaps heading for only their second European Championship finals, Egil Olsen is proving the doubters wrong.