Soccer Blog | Archives | 2006 | April

Maradona says “Messi”

“I have seen the player who will inherit my place in Argentine football and his name is Messi,” says...

From Spiegel: Chancellor Angela Merkel plays peacemaker as she tries to clear the air >>

Spiegel reported this story a few days ago: Is German Soccer for Sale? I’m rooting for the Soca Warriors!...

The anthem for the Soca Warriors – thanks, Stacy-Marie! Take a listen>> Now let’s find the video!!

Remember this from the last World Cup? Pretty lax security-wise…

I’m pissed. Freddy’s not going to be on Arena’s squad. Take a risk, for once in your life –...

From the NY Times – 30 Seconds w/ Freddy Adu: WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING IF YOU WERE NOT...

Well, maybe this should decide the debate – Pele makes Eusebio look bad in this video…

Japan coach Zico left hospital on Monday after spending the night under observation because of severe stomach pains, the...

Brazil! Watch Marley play soccer in this video (he ain’t Ronaldo, but you can tell he’s a soccer-geek):

Trinidad and Tobago captain Dwight Yorke claims his team have a 50-50 chance of qualifying from Group B at...

The Soca Warriors are coming over the hills, and Shell doesn’t grasp the PR opportunity… According to Bloomberg (hat-tip...

Manchester United are back in the race to catch Chelsea, thanks to the return of Ruud van Nistelrooy! Coming...

Ferdinand’s form was extremely patchy last autumn and Eriksson opted to omit the Manchester United man for the World...

The Germans are trying to get everyone, even the Americans, to speak soccer. Here, the folks at DW have...

But can they actually make a difference? The rules, approved by FIFA last month, went into effect on Thursday...

UEFA president Lennart Johansson believes Franz Beckenbauer is too preoccupied with this summer’s World Cup finals to run for...

From the streets of Amsterdam. Dang, sign him up!!

Just in time for the World Cup – Ronaldinho kicks Beckham off the branding pedestal. Full list: 1 Ronaldinho...

The midfielder was rumored to have been approached for a Calvin Klein deal after he revealed he buys 60...

Thanks Forbes! Rank Team Country Current Value1 ($mil) Debt/Value2 (%) 1-Yr Value Change (%) Revenue ($mil) Operating Income3 ($mil)...

Don’t think Ronaldo is just sitting there waiting for the World Cup to come to him. I believe what...

Bayern München had to come from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw at home to league bottom FC...

Beckham does not even come close. Ever wondered about Roberto Carlos and his wicked free kicks? Where does he...