Warriors Charging: T&T name Team
Will these guys be tough enough for England, Sweden and Paraguay? Goalkeepers Kelvin Jack (Dundee), Shaka Hislop (West Ham...
Author: Christian
Rooney’s Biking Around on his Metatarsals
Could it be that Rooney might get back in time? Apparently his foot is fit enough to allow him...
Movie Trailer: Once in a Lifetime
Back in the day. It was the New York Cosmos that brought soccer to America, leading with Pele –...
Adidas Grows Soccer Sales
From the WSJ: Adidas-Salomon AG of Germany raised its soccer-related sales outlook ahead of this year’s World Cup tournament,...
Video: A Better Ad from Nike
To counter Humberto’s low-brow ad in the previous post, here’s a far better ad from Nike:
Robbo: “Brazil have 4 Rooneys!”
Former England captain Bryan Robson gets realistic about England: “We are talking about Rooney being a big part for...
Another Take on Van Nistelrooy
The Guardian: As always with Ferguson, his version of events differs from that of the player he is in...
The Socceroos
Guus Hiddink names Tim Cahill to the team messed up knee and all… Goalkeepers Mark Schwarzer (Middlesbrough), Zeljko Kalac...
Surprise – The Calcio is Corrupt
In “Forza Italia – A Journey in Search of Italy and Its Football,” published last week, the author Paddy...
The Stupidity of Ruud van Nistelrooy
During ‘a heated exchange’ Ruud Van Nistelrooy told Cristiano Ronaldo to go and talk to “his dad” … The...
Walcott: 100 metres in 11.52 seconds
Last year, Arsène Wenger predicted that Walcott could become the best player in the world. A fanciful claim? The...
Soccer Freakonomics: Stars are Made not Born
Now here’s a funny column in the NYTimes: A Star Is Made By STEPHEN J. DUBNER and STEVEN D....
Cartoon: Bush’s World Cup
This is not a joke – here’s the original.
Only in Texas: “Name that Cannon”
The Texans can’t be without their guns, even at soccer games… FC Dallas General Manager Michael Hitchcock and Houston...
Still More Metatarsal News
BBC Sport chat up the metatarsals with Professor of Sports Science Tom Reilly, Sport Specialist Richard Higgins and Reading...
Video: The Lethal Grace of Thierry Henry
Can’t wait to see if this will be his summer!
Video: Zlatan Juggles His Gum for Nike
Ok, I have to admit this one got to me. Gross out!
Video Humor: Coke Ad
Not half bad!
Romario Goal-less in US debut
Our favorite old man failed to score in his first outing for Miami FC. I think the big revelation...
Mexico 1, Venezuela 0
A penalty by striker Omar Bravo gave Mexico a 1-0 win over Venezuela. That’s all they could do. La...
Top 10 “Boredom-Fighters” in Rooney’s Oxygen Chamber
Poor Rooney. Now the Guardian claims he’ll lose his marbles sitting in the isolated confines of his oxygen chamber…...
“Rooney Will Play on Crutches” says Sven (includes video)
The Guardian: Sven-Goran Eriksson is prepared to go to any lengths to keep Wayne Rooney in his World Cup...
Team USA – Hejduk injured, Chris Albright Steps Up
Wow. We all knew that Hejduk is crazy, but listen to this: Hejduk, a two-time World Cup veteran, suffered...
Video: Why Brian Ching made Arena’s Cut
Look for his four goals in this review of week one of the MLS:
World Cup 2006: Team U.S.A. Roster
Bruce Arena’s team. No Adu, of course. No surprises. Goalkeepers Marcus Hahnemann Tim Howard Kasey Keller Defenders Carlos Bocanegra...
Ferguson says Rooney’s Not Going
Sir Alex says that Rooney won’t go to the dance. Terry Butcher feels the same way. I hate to...
Joga Bonito Gone Bad: Does Nike cause metatarsal injuries?
“Manchester United have confirmed that there is no link between the boots and the injury sustained by Wayne.” How...
Eriksson Gambles on Rooney
“..if we think that he can take part in some stage of the World Cup then I will pick...
Video: “How to Play Soccer” by Diego Maradona
Your mouth is open! Don’t forget to breathe…
Rooney’s Out – England Hopes Dashed
United just issued a short statement: “Wayne Rooney has fractured the base of the fourth metatarsal on the right...
Video: Ronaldo – Not Red Bull
Here’s a “red meat” ad for Brahma Beer, the “official beer” of the Brazilian team. Cruzeiro – tell us...
Step Down, Oleg Blokhin
I used to admire Oleg Blokhin, until now. Listen to this junk: Blockhin: “The more Ukrainians who play in...
Cartoon: German Goalie Politics
Maybe Merkel can step in and sort this one out…
Sam Allardyce & Steve Bruce: No Way, Jose!
From itv: Bolton Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce does not believe that any of the major candidates for the England...
Scolari: English Trash Talk
Read between the lines, the three lions that is! đ “The main problem is that apart from Sir Alex...
Scolari to England: “Take a Hike!”
Luiz Felipe Scolari has withdrawn his candidacy for the England head coach’s job. Something’s fishy… stay tuned.
Ciao Italia! The UBS Geeks Predict Italian Victory
The geeks at UBS Wealth Management Research have caught World Cup fever, and have made some interesting predictions about...
Scolari it is!
The rumors were true. Brazil’s Big Phil takes over after Sven. The Guardian says so, as does the Telegraph....
Video: Roberto Carlos in a Funny Pepsi Ad
We had to go back to the last World Cup to find a funny ad from Pepsi:
Bob’s Hooliganwatchâ˘
The latest from Bob at worldcupblog.org – Polish madness. I just hope the Euro-trash can be held in check...
Video: The Ghana Story
Ghana manager Ratomir Dujkovic says Ghana is capable of upsetting the favourites at the World Cup. I agree –...
Ghana’s World Cup Anthem
The official Ghana anthem is ‘Faith in the Black Stars’ by a six man group called G-Force. Morons! The...
Video: Why this will be Ronaldinho’s World Cup
Barring injury, there’s no stopping him :
Video: Thanks to Lehmann, Arsenal’s Going to Paris!
Thanks to Klinsmann’s goalkeeper, Jens Lehmann: Looks like Klinsmann knows what he’s doing! Arsenal didn’t deserve to win this...
Royal Ashbourne Shrovetide Football
From an unsolicited email I found in my inbox… very Tom-Brown’s-School-Days or something: Ever thought of soccer as an...
Video: The Talent of Ronaldinho
What happens when Ronaldinho’s opponents fall asleep :
MLS All Stars vs Chelsea
August 5, 2006. The score? Chelsea 5, MLS All Stars 1. That’s my prediction. But the MLS will make...
Scolari?
Well I never! Now it seems like Big Phil has the inside track to take over Eriksson’s job as...
The Humiliation: Red Bull Style
The real story is that only 8,475 fans showed up at Giants Stadium to watch DC United demolish the...
Zidane’s Press Conference: Don’t Quit!
Real Madrid midfielder Zinedine Zidane has called a press conference for next Wednesday. There is some speculation that he...
Inter’s Mancini Compares Ronaldinho to Maradona
“It’s entertaining to watch Ronaldinho play. I think he’s one of the best players around at the moment, if...
Video: The Samba Never Stops in Brazil
Another smart ad by Nike: Samba 365-24/7 – right, Cruzeiro?