Soccer is Truly Global: Case Study – Korea
This is the celebration in Seoul Plaza as fans celebrate Korea’s second and game winning goal vs Togo in...
Category: Gossip/Trash Talk
More Bizarre Soccer Tales
Deutsche Welle has a story on the bizarreness of the World Cup. Not as bizarre as my wife’s email...
Soccer Miracle: Dead German Woman Backs Germany All the Way
My wife just emailed me this funny piece of news: A 94-year-old declared dead suddenly sprang up and asked...
Rooney gets Punked by Rio Ferdinand
Wayne Rooney doesn’t know what to do when put on the spot after a boy’s dog dies in his...
Why Rooney Isn’t Playing: It’s the Red Lawyers!
The FA fear Manchester United will take legal action if Rooney were to break down in the game as...
Video: Brazil 1, Croatia 0 (Ronaldo deserves the bench!)
I think we were really off. The Croatians were unlucky not to beat us. I must say that we...
Arena was emotionally detached?
During the course of the USA – Czech match one of the commentators on ESPN said that coach Bruce...
The World Cup: The Economist is gloomy on the future of soccer in the US
The Economist is a reliably right wing rag but sometimes they do get pretty close to the truth. And...
Video: USA 0, Czech Republic 3
I’m still looking for the bright points… Goal 1: Koller Goal 2: Rosicky Goal 3: Brilliant! Another Rosicky goal...
Bruce Arena’s Steve Sampson Moment
Before we give up on the US team, let’s look for some bright points. . . . . ....
The Socceroos: They’re legit. Ricky Ponting, move over.
Tim Cahill (L) and John Aloisi (R) Socceroo heroes Today’s win against Japan was the first ever by the...
Sure, the US was outclassed, outmatched, and outplayed. But where was the fighting spirit?
It seems the words that Bruce Arena uttered 16 years ago, when the US was thrashed 5-1 by Czechoslovakia,...
More Footy News: Victoria Beckham’s Bunions
Why it’s better to wear cleats rather than high-heels >>
How Upset is Bruce Arena? US down by 3!
He sure looks disinterested. His best “this is not my team” impression. The US is flat. Maybe it was...
World Cup Quote of the Week
“Before the Paraguay game we’ll all shake hands. At Madrid we all kiss each other before we go out....
USA 0, Czech Republic 1
OK. Now what? Watch for the US to run, run, run. Go USA! Tip for Arena: Play Beasley on...
Will we miss Taylor Twellman today?
Nice profile in the Boston Globe on the player who should’ve, could’ve but wasn’t and didn’t. What was really...
Video: Who is Tim Cahill?
What an inspiration! A injured Cahill comes on in the second half and saves the Socceroos! Australia 3, Japan...
America on the touchline
The United States play their opening game today. “Unlike the Olympics, where Americans tend to dominate, the US has...
US- Czech Republic WC game: Oguchi Onyewu vs Jan Koller
“Hey Gooch! Will you get off my back or do I spell it out in English for you.” Key...
Video: Holland 1, Serbia Montenegro 0
Robben comes through. Again, here’s real pace!
Video: Portugal 1, Angola 0
Check out Figo’s speed:
ESPN’s World Cup coverage: Good job done, folks!
Tommy Smyth- ESPN analyst Its gotten to the point that I now look at who is broadcasting the World...
Mexico 3 Iran 1: A goalkeeper’s homage to his father, Nuremburg, and a Brazilian-Mexican.
Zinha- Mexico’s Brazilian born hero (L) Oswaldo Sanchez- Mexico’s goalie who lost his father recently (R) Iran’s goalkeeper, Mirzapour...
Robben Scores! Holland 1, SerbiaMontenegro 0
Wow. A great breakaway and a cool finish. Holland could be the big story this World Cup!!
What Productivity? Soccer @ Work
Based on an average hourly wage of £12.50, the law firm Brabners Chaffe Street calculated that during the tournament,...
Rob Colonna’s “notes” from the field
09 june frankfurt is a very modern-looking city, with a striking skyline quite atypical for europe. after getting here...
Video: Argentina 2, Ivory Coast 1
A win is a win is a win. Goal #1: 1-0 Argentina – Hernan Crespo Goal #2: 2-0 Argentina...
Video: The Trini Moral Victory (TT 0, Sweden 0)
The Soca Warriors did everyone proud. Vibes it up!
Ho-hum: England 1, Paraguay 0 at halftime (Fulltime: England 1 Paraguay 0)
Carlos Gamarra scores an own goal from a wicked bender from David Beckham within the first 10 minutes. And...
Beckham scores!
– Can you believe this?! In the first minute!!! Must be those blue suede shoes… England 1, Paraguay 0
Beckham’s Blue Suede Shoes
Beckham’s new Adidas’ +Predator DB Lion shoes have something like England’s three lions logo on the blue boots- except...
Video: Germany 4, Costa Rica 2
A quick summary:
Atmosphere
The Germans: The Costa Ricans:
A few thoughts on the Germany- Costa Rica opener
As Zach points out- that Adidas ball can fly. It is going to be a goalkeeper’s nightmare but it...
ESPN’s coverage of the World Cup: A tip of the hat
ESPN’s pair of experts Eric Wynalda and Julie Foudy worked well together in the opener. It’s a good team...
Video: Who is Paulo Wanchope?
The Wikipedia entry on Wanchope is uptodate- including his two goals today! I’m impressed!!
Don’t count your chickens, Germany
An offside Wanchope score again. Germany’s looking shaky now. I must say this is a lot more exciting thanks...
Video: Who is Miroslave Klose?
The birthday boy scores his second goal. Germany’s beating up on Costa Rica… Here’s a Klose compilation:
Sit, Ballack, Sit! Klinsi makes the right decision
Jurgen Klinsmann is making Ballack sit out the inaugural game, even though Ballack has declared himself fit and wants...
Soccer Blogging in the Main Stream Media
I must say I’m excited about the MSM getting into soccer blogging. Here are the top MSM soccer blogs....
I Want My World Cup TV: The Schedule
Here’s a list of the games from FIFA. And here’s a handy wallchart from the BBC. But where do...
Gerd Muller’s 14 goals wears heavily on Ronaldo’s head
If for some reason Ronaldo does not get to break Muller’s record, then we will have to regale ourselves...
Injury update: Gennaro Gattuso to miss Italy opener against Ghana
OK. This World Cup just got a wee bit more interesting for the Group E teams. Ghana, Italy, USA,...
Soccer divers beware: The fans are adopting a zero tolerance policy
As the videos below show how diving has become an artfrom, and we can now laugh at these outrageous...