Video: The Cult: Like a very good first division football club
As fans of The Cult, it is good to know that there was a modicum of self awareness in...
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Video: CL: Bordeaux 2 Juventus 0
Fernando and Marouane Chamakh make Juventus pay. Bordeaux’s impressive display gives them as much claim to the CL title...
Could Bordeaux win the Champions League?
With none of the big clubs looking self assured or dominant in their CL campaign so far, this could...
Bordeaux loss: Diego deflects blame on to Ciro Ferrara
How in blazes did Diego miss that sure shot equalizer a few yards out of goal in the 64th...
Ante Sapina: A familiar name resurfaces in the match fixing scandal
On November 19th, 2009 Ante Sapina and his brother, Milan were arrested with three others in Berlin on charges...
Philadelphia Union picks its roster
Alejandro Moreno is an original Union Exciting times for the Union. Their first squad has Alejandro Moreno, the Venezuelan...
World Cup 2010: Egypt’s contempt for “Africa”
One of the most stark features of the Algeria vs Egypt imbroglio is the undercurrent of contempt that most...
Paul Hart dismissed: Avram Grant to manage Pompey?
Avram Grant was the technical director at Portsmouth when he was hired by Roman Abramovich in 2007 as Chelsea’s...
Gerrard turns his attention to the Europa Cup
A shockingly early CL exit. Today, Liverpool won against Debrecen, a victory that became moot because Fiorentina beat Lyon,...
Video: CL: Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Liege proves pyrrhic
Watch More Football Highlights at MySoccerPlace.net Arsenal won against Standard Liege, 2-0 but at tremendous cost. Kieran Gibbs is...
Another FIFA meeting
Sepp Blatter removing his iPod and looking around at the boardroom. ” We had a flare up in the...
Egypt escalates its rhetoric
Egypt’s hissy fit continues. Hosni Mubarak: “I want to say in clear words that the dignity of Egyptians is...
Philadelphia Union’s big day on Wednesday
Union fans will be waiting in anticipation for Wednesday, 25th November. On that day, the newest member of the...
MLS Cup 2009: Should Beckham have played all 120 minutes?
We now know that David Beckham suffers from a mild form of asthma since childhood according to his spokesman...
Fitch Ratings CEO wants a France vs Ireland replay
The president of Fimalac, Marc Ladreit de Lacharriere calls for a replay. Fimalac is better known through its influential...
Match fixing scandal: FC Potenza’s president arrested
Giuseppe Postiglione, the president of FC Potenza, a third division club (Lega Pro Prima Divisione) has been arrested along...
Roy Keane: Another sorry figure
Roy Keane has not exactly covered himself with glory either, injecting his bile against the FAI’s demand of a...
Thierry Henry quitting watch
Thierry Henry’s actions after his “Hand of Frog” assist on goal. He regrets celebrating the goal. But not actually...
World Cup 2010: Special courts to deal with crime
South Africa is introducing special courts that will mete out instant justice for crimes perpetrated during the World Cup....
Video: MLS Cup 2009: RSL 1 Galaxy 1 AET (5-4 on PKs)
The first time in the MLS, an 8th seed beat the top team. You can see Ricketts react to...
MLS Cup 2009: Can RSL top the Galaxy?
MLS CUP 2009 LOS ANGELES GALAXY vs REAL SALT LAKE QWEST FIELD, Seattle, Wash. November 22, 2009, 5:30 p.m...
The Irish get some good news from the French
The French public overwhelmingly (81%) believe that the French team does not deserve to go to the World Cup....
A few thoughts on Hiddink’s rumoured return to Chelsea
Amidst all the swirl of Hiddink’s possible moves, the Chelsea rumours seem to carry most credibility. They could soon...
Players associated with VfL Osnabruck are investigation’s target
The match fixing scandal has tainted 32 matches in the Bundesliga lower divisions. The investigation into it have been...
The playoff aftermath for Arsenal
A bit of conjecture here. The injury news is looking a bit more positive but that might not be...
More bad behaviour by Egypt
The Egyptians summon the Algerian envoy twice, recall their envoy from Algiers. Sudan summons the Egyptian envoy in Khartoum....
Thierry Henry’s actions reveal a strange dichotomy
Sports pundits and fans are going full tilt at Thierry Henry calling him a “cheat”, “morally reprehensible”, “unsportsmanlike”, “a...
Video: Daniele De Rossi admits to a handball
My introduction to Daniele De Rossi was the vicious elbow that he threw at Brian McBride, leaving his face...
France and Ireland engage in diplomatic arm twisting
Its not just the Egyptian and Algerian governments having a holy go at each other. The replay request is...
Video: One more time
Thierry Henry’s left forearm makes first contact with the ball but then as the ball bounces off ever so...
Even France acknowledges their entry was illegitimate
L’ Equipe on France’s entry into the World Cup makes no excuses. “Henry controlled the ball with his hand.”...
Orascom vandalized by Algerian fans
Naguib Sawiris feels that the match should be postponed Want an Orascom cell phone? Egypt’s giant telecom company, Orascom...
Placenta therapy: Will it work for Van Persie?
Robin Van Persie flew today to Belgrade to meet with Marijana Kovacevic, a Serbian housewife who uses fluid from...
The MLS All XI is minus Cuauhtemoc Blanco
Why is this man not in the All XI? Its the numbers you produce and not the little things...
The Eduardo rumour mill churns
After RVP’s injury, the news that Eduardo is being sent to Liverpool makes as much sense as a Sarah...
Video: Aaron Ramsey adds to Burley’s misery
Ramsey was incandescent in Wales 3-0 victory over a disjointed Scotland side. The third goal reminded me of the...
Fabio Capello’s comments: “Spain less strong than Brazil”
It is hard to see England overcome Brazil even if they were at full strength with Steven Gerrard, Frank...
FIFA U -17: Switzerland are the champs
A 63′ strike by Haris Seferovic gives Switzerland their first ever FIFA world title. They withstood a furious onslaught...
A pointless ban: Maradona gets off lightly
For his potty mouthed outburst following Argentina’s win over Uruguay. (translation) Here is an even more graphic video. Till...
Nick Rimando sends RSL to their first MLS Cup final
Three big saves by Rimando in the penalty shootout keeps the Fire out. Ned Grabavoy nails the winning penalty...
The referees call foul: Sir Alex gets a four match ban
A smart Alex. Sir Alex Ferguson was given a four match touchline ban and a fine for 20,000 pounds...
Robinho does not want to “spend another day” at City
The carpet bagger wants to leave but an angel waits in the wings. Something about Brazilian music not being...
Nick Bendtner will undergo groin surgery
It is now more like a hernia rather than a milder tear. Which means that Bendtner needs surgical intervention...
Wenger’s anti-football comments are hurting Man Utd
Darren Fletcher in particular. He was the hatchet man in Utd’s win over Arsenal on August 29th and did...
Video: David Ngog’s dive denies Birmingham a victory
Watch More Football Videos at MySoccerPlace.net Birmingham was hard done by Peter Walton’s decision to award a PK after...
Drogba exacts his revenge and Man Utd fall
Chelsea 1 Man Utd 0 at Stamford Bridge. Not exactly classy football but Man Utd was the team with...
Video: Arsenal take Wolves to the woodshed, 4-1
Arsenal dance with Wolves. An own goal by Ronald Zubar gets things rolling. A fine steal by Song puts...
The last game for Cuauhtemoc Blanco?
The Fire meet the Revs today at Toyota Park, 8:30 PM New England are up 2-1 in the first...
A bit before the Chelsea vs Man Utd match
Drogbalicious. He takes over everybody Sinewy hard, on a goal scoring spree He gallops on the field, on a...
Video: A gladiator sport
Some WWF and some WTF moments in the BYU vs New Mexico match. These girls could whip Vinny Jones...
Video: The last time Atletico won at the Bernabeu
Atletico have not won at the Bernabeu in 10 years. The last time October 30th, 1999 when Jimmy Floyd...
An open letter to Arsene
Dear Arsene, Praise is good but it should be meaningful. Robin Van Persie is having a fantastic season but...
Last days for Rio?
Injury problems. Shoddy defending. Indifferent form. His burgeoning interests off field. Rio Ferdinand’s season has been on the wane....
CAS suspends Chelsea transfer ban
A temporary reprieve for Chelsea and they will be allowed to sign new players. CAS has yet to render...