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Monthly Archives: July 2012

Chevrolet pens a 7 year T-shirt deal with Man Utd

Coming to Old Trafford from 2014, a symbol of the successful US car bailout Man Utd’s US connections payoff...
Soccer Advertising, Soccer Business, Soccer Culture, Soccer Teams - Club

2012 Olympics: Sturridge magic as Team GB bests UAE, 3-1

szólj hozzá: GB There are days when Daniel Sturridge could not hit a barn door even if it meant...
Olympics, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos

Gareth Bale out: No expected return date

If you watch the video it was a garden variety clip by Charlie Adam. Cynical yes, but not unusually...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos

2012 Olympics: Honduras’s MLS connection send Spain crashing out, 1-0

The mighty Rojas are done for. Well, at least their U23 team plus Adrian Lopez and Juan Mata. Los...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos

Don’t mess with the Zlatan

szólj hozzá: Ibrahimovic aprít a PSG-nél Are you a zlatan for punishment? Blaise Matuidi, Jeremy Menez, and Nene find...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s first goal for PSG against DC United

Good bit of skill and a nice finish from the most expensive player in Ligue history. Afterwards, Ibrahimovic talks...
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Arsenal hold Kitchee FC, 2-2 in pre-season friendly

Gervinho was excellent. So was Theo Walcott and Abou Diaby. But in a familiar refrain, the defense was shambolic....
Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Videos

Albanian oil consortium bidding for CF Malaga

Rezart Taci could be the new owner of CF Malaga There are now emerging reports in the Spanish media...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Sweet revenge: US women overpower unlady like Colombians, 3-0

You’re no lady, Lady Andrade. The Colombian forward threw a nasty right hook at Abby Wambach as the US...
Olympics, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos

Benfica destroy Real Madrid, 5-2

szólj hozzá: Benfica vs Real Madrid 5:2 GOALS HIGHLIGHTS The Special One looked like he had swallowed a bitter...
Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National

London Olympics opening ceremony drops the ball: Where was soccer?

If you’re going to thrust Great Britain into the forefront of the Industrial Revolution, or elevate Tim Berners-Lee as...
Olympics

Manchester City beat Arsenal, 2-0 in a pre-season match

Arsenal played quite well. Definitely more the attacking force than City, creating plenty of chances but falling short. Andre...
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Nuri Sahin to Arsenal?

There is talk as per Marca.com that the 23 year old Turkish midfielder who has found playing minutes hard...
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Juventus out of the race for Van Persie’s signature

Arsenal has dug its heels in deep and the asking price of £25 million for RVP is proving too...
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We salute Megan Rapinoe

Earlier this month Megan Rapinoe came out and discussed her sexuality in Out Magazine. She has been in a...
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AC Milan offers €13m for Kaka’s return

Adriano Galliani went on the charm offensive talking about Kaka. “Certain love affairs never end. They go a long...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Humor, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National

2012 Olympics: Japan upset heavily favoured Spain, 1-0

Stop press. Spain finally beaten. In the pecking order of bragging rights, the Olympics may not be such a...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National

The Ballad of Dixie and Kenny now in theatre

The Reds and Blues: The Ballad of Dixie and Kenny first captured on celluloid has been adapted for theatre...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos

FSG showdown: Roma beat Liverpool, 2-1 as Bradley scores opener

In a showdown between two teams with Fenway Sporting Group connections; Liverpool, the John Henry owned team had to...
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2012 Olympics: Alex Morgan’s brace as USA overcome France, 4-2

Allez, allez, Alex! Vous êtes parfait Looks like the IOC have shut down any official highlights and we can...
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MLS All Stars beat Chelsea on Eddie Johnson’s last minute strike

The MLS All Stars seem to have Chelsea’s number and just like he did six years ago, Dwayne De...
Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos

No Kaka for MLS but Tim Cahill is ready

As per Thierry Henry, all that keeps the Red Bulls from an official announcement is Tim Cahill’s medical examination....
Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Memory lane: Dwayne De Rosario’s winner against Chelsea

Today, the MLS All Stars take on Chelsea. And yes, the All Stars beat the Blues, 1-0 in 2006....
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos

Cazorla, Spain economy, and PSG and Malaga conflict of interest

” Sold to you Mr Al-Thani for the princely sum of €36 million ” The Spanish media has little...
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Arsenal tour: Gunners beat Malaysia XI, 2-1

Mohamed Azmi Muslim made the match interesting when his 30 yard flyer beat Vito Mannone as the defense went...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos

Suzanne Vega sings “Luka”

The song is a haunting elegy to child abuse, a very serious matter. But a different Luka is hogging...
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The Beckham Effect

Great advertising by Adidas.
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Sir Alex: Longevity in the time of expediency

A picture says a thousand words Sir Alex proves to be a real company man defending the Glazers whose...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Santi Cazorla to Arsenal

The Guardian is reporting that Malaga winger, Santi Cazorla will be the next transfer arriving at the Emirates for...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Site Reviews, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National

Kaka and Arjen Robben to AC Milan?

This player might see a return to his former club? Kaka’s future in Real Madrid is pretty much over...
Soccer Business, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Tim Cahill: Unseen Journey

Excerpts from a very informative and inspiring documentary on Tim Cahill. He is half Samoan from his mother’s side...
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Coming to the Red Bulls: An aerial threat par excellence

Tim Cahill plays much, much larger than his 5′ 8″ frame The Red Bulls get a shot in the...
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Arsenal’s US based interests remain limited despite its management

The USA strangely remains off limits to Arsenal despite the US flavoured management As a US based Gooner, one...
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The world’s top own goal?

Evgen Eliseev of Ukrainian side Goverla tried to stop a Chernomorets attack but his attempt backfired spectacularly. Chernomorets won,...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Humor, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos

Maroaune Chamakh to Besiktas?

After Bordeaux turned down a return for their prodigal son, Fiorentina rejected Chamakh because of his high wages, it...
Soccer Business, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Brazil outclass team GB in Olympic warm up, 2-0

About half of the Brazilian Olympic squad on display in today’s warm up have been linked to Premiership sides....
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The Luis Suarez racism case still resonates

Can you hear me now? Luis Suarez injected himself in the racism debate in the football world, polarized by...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos

Arsenal should entertain Juve for RVP’s signature

Robin Van Persie has been left out of the Far East squad: Bye-Bye RVP Robin Van Pursey? Arsenal reject...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Terrence Boyd’s bicycle kick for Rapid Vienna

Terrence Boyd’s got the talent and the attitude. It was all on display for his new club Rapid Vienna...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos

Thierry Henry’s fantastic strike against the Chicago Fire

Thierry Henry’s 10th goal of the season and his first since April 28th after which a hamstring injury kept...
Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos

Why this man should be at Arsenal

The Reds are so desperate to get rid of Andy Carroll that Fenway Sporting Group’s cable TV network, NESN...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Will Francois Hollande target Ibrahimovic for his 75% tax rate?

Francois Hollande’s 75% tax rate on millionaires was a central election platform Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s transfer is complete. He is...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Carlos Bocanegra and Maurice Edu set to leave Rangers

Rangeramerica no more: Carlos Bocanegra and Maurice Edu seek new homes As anticipated Carlos Bocanegra and Maurice Edu will...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National

Robin Van Persie might have overplayed his hand

So RVP apparently slunk back to training camp on the first day, two weeks after dropping that bombshell where...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Forbes: Arsenal in top ten most valuable sports teams in 2012

The Red Devils hold onto their spot as most valuable sports team Forbes is out with their 2012 top...
Soccer Business, Soccer Teams - Club

Carlos Bocanegrea in ESPN’s Body Issue

For Soccerblog’s two female readers. Here is captain USA. Looks like what is happening to Rangers was furthest from...
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Abby Wambach in ESPN’s Body Issue

Abby Wambach. Intelligent. Articulate. Toned. Magnificent.
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos

PSG expected to announce Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s signing

” Liberté, égalité, fraternité” or in this case more greenbacks for Zlatan Gazzetta Dello Sport is reporting that the...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

The Melvins: Electric Flower

For those who want to ride out their Monday morning blues. A perfect antidote. What soccer team or player...
Copa America

Florent Malouda and Oscar: Chelsea’s financial doping at play

Florent Malouda is looking to Santos but they cannot afford his wages Here we have Oscar slated for a...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Sepp Blatter sets off German firestorm

More Sepp Blatter or blather. He is now insinuating that the 2006 World Cup was rigged to favour Germany....
Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Humor, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006, World Cup History

Arsenal: Why they miss Cesc Fabregas?

According to Opta Sports, the player with the most assists in the Premier League in the last five seasons...
Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Euro U-19: Spain roll right along beating Greece, 1-0

There is no stopping Spain is there? The U19 team repeat as champions as Spain wins their sixth U19...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos

Michael Bradley joins AS Roma

The Chievo Verona midfielder joins AS Roma on a three year transfer said to cost $4.6 million. He will...
Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Humor, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club
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