Zidane to go on air: What provoked him
Soccerblog readers and fellow fans of the game. We await Zidane’s statement on what happened on the field. Zidane...
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Evidence supports Zidane: He was subject to racism
From the Daily Mail: Football was awash with competing theories, but with the help of an expert lip reader...
Video: Zizou’s PK, a chip over Buffon’s shoulder.
This call was bogus. But then again Zizou’s PK was priceless. He had Buffon grovelling.
In Zidane’s defence: He is still the best soccer player of his time
So Zizou bowed out and his epitaph will read, “He was the greatest soccer player of his time except……....
Video: Zidane Head Butt (Extended Version)
Thanks Peter! The question: headbutt or butthead?
Video: Zizou’s Head Butt
This is the signature image of the World Cup. Hat tip to Dimitar Vesselinov for telling us about the...
Germany 3 Portugal 1 (Germany wins 3rd place)
Two great goals by Schweinsteiger that beat Ricardo all ends up and an own goal by Petit and Germany...
Who is Franck Ribery?
That little ball of energy bounding around everywhere with the ball stuck to his leg, creating moments of panic...
Rooney’s ref to take charge of the 2006 WC finals
Horacio Elizondo, from Argentina will take over the officiating duties of the World Cup finals between Italy and France....
Bianconeri behind Azzurris 1982 glory: Will they repeat in 2006?
Bianconeri- the Juve block (Buffon, Cannavaro, Del Piero, Zambrotta, Camoranesi, Lippi) The 1982 Enzo Bearzot squad had a core...
A revolutionary solution to soccer fouls
I think soccer players should play in the nude too and not just referees. There would be no more...
Lionel Messi should have been FIFA youngster: Blame Jose Pekerman
Lionel Messi, Jose Pekerman’s folly Lukas Podolski was awarded FIFA’s award for the best youngster of the World Cup....
Klinsmann’s decision: “Should I stay or should I go?”
That is what Germany awaits with great anxiety Miroslav Klose and Jens Lehmann want Klinsi to continue. 95% of...
Video: France vs Portugal semi-final
Long. 7+ minutes. But you get to see Barthez play soccolleyball (soccer + volleyball). It is worth it.
Video; France 1 Portugal 0 (Zizou’s PK)
Watch out for that sneaky Thierry Henry. France were lucky to get through, they need to play better against...
Video: Zidane’s uncanny PKs against Portugal
Zidane against Portugal in Euro 2000.
The Serie scandal: Politicians pull the amnesty card
Massimo Moratti, Inter’s CEO; Silvio Berlusconi, Forza Italia and AC Milan’s CEO One of the clubs in danger of...
The Serie scandal: MLS should use it as a recruitment drive
With Juventus, Lazio, Fiorentina, and AC MIlan to be relegated to the second division following the Serie scandal, the...
T&T goalie Shaka Hislop signs up with FC Dallas
Great news! Shaka Hislop, Soca Warriors goalkeeper and their hero in that goalless draw against Sweden, keeping sharpshooters Freddie...
The Three Lions: A new canvas to paint on, Steve McLaren
Theo Walcott, Steve McLaren, Aaron Lennon John Terry, Darren Bent The one thing that you learn through all this...
Benito Archundia Tellez: The referee of the World Cup
Tellez did a superb job refeering the Germany- Italy semifinal Kudos to Tellez, who was more than willing to...
Italy 2 Germany 0 (Extra -time)
Fabio Grosso, Alessandro Del Piero- Italy’s goalscorers I think Germany is in a state of shock, just when it...
Germany vs Italy: Inside the numbers
Germany meets Italy in the first semi-final today, July 4, in Dortmund at 9:00 PM German time (3:00 PM...
Ballack: “We Have No Chance!”
Right. Maybe Ballack’s pulling a chain somewhere. I know the German team is prepared. Even without Frings, we can...
The Gaza: The World Cup and politics
Abbas Suan, as an Arab-Israeli, not just another soccer player We take it for granted that we can see...
Teamwork and a chip on the shoulder: This World Cup proves you need both
This debate has been going on for a while. Why do these so called superstars, Ronaldinho, Sheva, Luca Toni,...
Case Study – Performance as a Science: The German National Team
While his teammates at Inter Milan, Tottenham Hotspur and Monaco drove Porsches and BMWs, Klinsmann tooled around in a...
Brasil, Brasil, Brasil
Our first loss in 14 games. We will be back. It seems that France has our number. We lose...
Jens’ Competitive Advantage (Why the Germans are Better at Penalty Kicks)
Has Jens opened his mouth to soon? The full story of Lehmann’s preparation emerged yesterday. He won the 1997...
Is Freddy Adu leaving to Play for Chelsea and Ghana!?
Michael Essien is urging young Freddy to leave the MLS and the USA, period. This was one reason why...
The Brazilian Press
That says it all. Cruzeiro, yoo-hoo!
Is Christiano Ronaldo lying?
Rightly or wrongly, all I can say is that he will probably no longer play in the EPL…
Video: England Goes Down to Portugal’s Cheating
Depressing is not the word we’re looking for… Rooney messed up, but the referee should’ve given us a free...
Video: Will Zidane have the last laugh?
The way he played in France’s victory over the overrated Samba-boys tells me he’s not going to leave the...
Rooney’s Red Card
Ouch. The referee is taking over the game. Rooney should’ve kept his mouth shut, but that was NO red...
Halftime: England 0 Portugal 0
It’s been a pretty even game although Portugal looks much better when they attack. Their left flank has been...
England vs Portugal: Carrick to Rooney
The Beeb has it nicely explained. But Big Phil is too canny to allow this. Look for the Portugese...
Sven, have a heart to heart with Frank Lampard, will ya?
We need more of Lampard on target The big news is that Frank Lampard is disgruntled. It’s been quite...
Video: Germany vs Argentina (4-2 on penalty shootout)
Lehmann’s hands of God stopping Ayala and Cambiasso!
Video: Argentina 1 Germany 1
Klose equalizer, his first header this World Cup, and the most important one!
Video: Argentina 1 Germany 0
Roberto Ayala’s goal (48″)
Jose Pekerman resigns: The national squad is different from the youth squads
Jose Pekerman Argentina’s coach resigns Pekerman’s successes came with the Argentinian youth squads, he took them to three world...
Halftime: Italy 1 Ukraine 0
Italy went through in the 6th minute through a Gianluca Zambrotta shot at goal, that caught the Ukraine goalie...
Halftime: Germany 0 Argentina 0
Argentina is dominating play through stifling possessional soccer. Chances have been few and far in between. Klose has all...
1st QF: Germany vs Argentina
Germany meet Argentina, first Quarterfinal, June 30th, in Berlin at 5:00 PM German time (11:00 AM EST) No, this...
Video: Argentina 3 W Germany 2 (1986 World Cup final)
Gerd, I think those who underestimate Argentina are loco, and do so at their own risk. Germany will soon...
Sign the FIFA petition: Lets make soccer truly the beautiful game
Sick of the flopping and diving. The bad calls. The matches decided on other factors other than how well...
Eva Longoria: Les Bleus is my team
Eva Longoria, her World Cup runneth over Eva Longoria is a fan of the Les Bleus. Hanging out with...
Video: W.Germany 1 Argentina 0, 1990 WC final
Humberto, the last time the Argentines played us in the World Cup, it was painful for you guys! It’ll...
The Scots soca up the attention
The Socas and the Scots get together Scotland did not make it to the World Cup being pipped by...
Eight teams left: Which team’s dive will win them the World Cup?
If it were left to dives the Italians would be walking off with the World Cup right now, unequivocably....
IRS: Youth soccer leagues are big business
The Internal Revenue Service is targeting youth soccer leagues around the country, as they have grown in size, and...
Video: Stand Up, Speak Up!
Reminds me to “Get Up, Stand Up! Never give up the fight!” Lemme go find that video!
Video: Goals, Goals, Goals!
22 minutes and 31 seconds of the greatest goals ever!