The draw for the 2006 World Cup has been made. This is the greatest sporting event on earth outside of the Olympic Games. The tournament to be held in the summer of 2006 runs for a month; from June 9th, and promises to provide a feast of football for sports lovers everywhere!

George Best was arguably the greatest footballer ever to lace up a pair of boots. He inspired an entire generation to be special, and we have lost him all too early in life. He will be missed by his legions of fans all over the world, but the memories of his genius will live on forever. George Best RIP.

There is no such thing as a friendly football match between the old rivals of Brazil and Argentina, and when they met in England for the very first time, supposedly in a friendly game, nothing was different. Before a packed stadium of football fanatics, it was Brazil who prevailed…

The English Premier League gets under way again, but who will be the eventual champions? Despite the bookies pricing Chelsea at two to one on, it could be a closer race than many people think. And could Spurs finally break into the top four? They might, especially if one of the big boys has a bad season. Either way, it looks good for an exciting season. Here’s how I rate every clubs chances.

Can Manchester United repeat their success this year after their unexpected win last time? Many people think they can and they start favourites. They have boosted their squad by signing Owen Hargreaves from Bayern Munich plus Nani and Anderson and have now picked up Carlos Tevez as well from West Ham. They have looked good in pre-season and will be there or thereabouts. The English Premier League starts here. Check out your favourites…