Guus Hiddink stamps his class: Russia through
All hail Guus Hiddink. The man is a maestro. S.Korea, Australia, and now Russia. Each country tasted success with...
Category: Soccer Coaches & Coaching
ESPN misses the mark with Euro 2008
Its a pretty empty studio at halftime for the last round of matches. Rece Davis with Julie Foudy. Its...
Yet another Dutch ball hawg scores
Klaas- Jan Huntelaar this time, folks! Another player with a strong id comes through for the Oranje as they...
Deep thought: Domenech should have recalled Dhorasoo
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Domenech’s timorousness sinks France
Thierry Henry loves to get cute in front of goal. All flashes and finesse touches. And today he scored...
Euro 2008: Romania vs Netherlands: A direct route
All the talk of Italy and France in their biggest encounter could be mere piffle if Romania wins against...
Overweight and walking wounded
This news would have been exciting three years ago
Euro 2008: France vs Italy: Ground vs Aerial
It will be the tale of the two keepers. And who will be more effective in keeping the ball...
Unconvincing Germans bundle out the Austrians
Mario Gomez’s footwear is not built for speed So far under Joachim Low, the Germans have looked flat in...
Can Big Phil manage England’s predatory media?
The biggest question is not Big Phil’s management of Abramovich or Arnesen or even whether Chelsea becomes a version...
Euro 2008: Germany vs Austria: Prepare for the shocker
One team must have pricked up their ears hearing the Czech Republic’s elimination at the hands of Turkey. This...
Three ball hogs combine to KO France
Ruud Van Nistelrooy. Robin Van Persie. Arjen Robben. Most people can safely say that these three do not play...
Indomitable Turks stun Euro 2008
Andy Gray said “This is the best I have seen seen Turkey play.” Me thinks he held back a...
Mourinho wows Italian press
Mourinho had them rolling the aisles and cheering wildly in his first press conference.He spoke for the most part...
Mourinho’s back
After eight months in the wilderness Mourinho is back.He will cost Inter Milan £7 million a season.His answer to...
The Fugees Family: Soccer Builds Community
Every year, the United States Refugee Program welcomes refugees into this country so that they can escape the harsh...
Mourinho back to Chelsea?
Let’s start a rumor. Now that Avram Grant’s been shown the door by Peter Kenyon cuz he couldn’t fill...
Hleb is a wasted player
Hleb has not endeared himself to many Arsenal fans after being discovered that the he has been secretly hawking...
United beat Chelsea on penalty kick shoot-out (6-5)
Manchester United over Chelsea on penalties: The best part of the game – Ronaldo’s header to start the scoring...
CL Final: Cruelty thy name is soccer!
John Terry takes the penalty as his feet give out on the slick Luzhniki Stadium turf. The ball flies...
Half Time Report: missed chances prove costly for Man U
Well, Man U should be up 3-0. Instead, we have them tied at 1-1. Ronaldo and Rooney looked great...
Video: River Plate’s win: Ariel Ortega proves evergreen
Ariel Ortega has always been a pesky fellow and he raises hackles wherever he goes or whomever he plays....
Man City will be viable if Shinawatra returns to politics
Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand today and was taken into custody, released on bail, and will stand trial before...
Danny Vukovic’s case to be determined
Jesse Fink argues why Vukovic’s case be treated differently. The referee Mark Shields made a hash of the penalty...
The clumsy tackle meme is catching on
This really looks like a ‘clumsy tackle’. Its taken little time but the media seems to be internalizing Martin...
Sheilas, Wogs, and Poofters: Australia bids for the 2018 World Cup
The key issue is as Michael Gleeson explains the AFL and Rugby League working around the World Cup schedule...
Video: Beckham steers Galaxy to a win
Beckham looks to be in good nick. Galaxy won 2-1 over Sydney FC coming third in the inaugural Pan...
Vukovic could face a life ban
Today’s A- League final ended in a controversial win for the Newcastle Jets over Central Coast Goalie Danny Vukovic...
Arsenal need to rally: Gallas needs to calm down
William Gallas should comport himself as Arsenal’s leader. He was understandably frustrated with the penalty decision and Eduardo’s injury...
More lip flapping by Sir Alex
The reports are that Sir Alex is drooling over Karem Benzema and has made signing him a priority this...
Dispiriting news: Usmanov becomes Arsenal’s largest shareholder
You can put lipstick on a pig…… Corpulent shareholder Alisher Usmanov has become Arsenal’s largest shareholder, moving past Danny...
Arsenal take on Milan: Test that goalkeeper
CL first leg. Arsenal vs AC Milan at the Emirates. 7:15 GMT. Arsenal should take full advantage of the...
Give it a break on Nani
Did Nani showboat or showoff? Video here Soccer players are entertainers. Brazil used to do that regularly before Dunga...
Sports injuries: On the issue of children with ACL tears
THe NYT has an article highlighting the flood of kids with ACL injuries requiring surgery or bracing to restore...
The new US women’s team prepares for the 2008 Algarve Cup
After a week of intense training with 35 players at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., U.S. Women’s...
Welcome Kosovo!
PRISTINA, Kosovo, Feb. 17 Kosovo declared its independence today from Serbia. And that my friends should be another welcome...
Ronaldo: What now?
Globoesporte’s: What now? Ronaldo is down and out with a torn knee ligament for the thousandth time. Globoesporte would...
Marcelinho will celebrate Corinthians 5000th game
Corinthians greatest striker will be part of the celebrations Corinthians, relegated to Division B, play their 5000th game against...
Glenn Hoddle discovers his third or fourth calling
Give me your Hoddled masses. Glenn Hoddle, midfield general, phlegmatic former England manager, born again Christian; talks to Simon...
Keta Sandlanders: A virtual model for smaller clubs
The FT highlights the rise of Keta Sandlanders, a small Ghanian club which has seen its fortunes rise thanks...
Arsenal’s favourite oligarch increases his stake
Alisher Usmanov sighting. He has become Arsenal’s second biggest stakeholder behind Danny Fiszman. A difference of a few shares....
Can soccer blogs become agents of change?
The aftermath of the bitter and divisive 2000 US presidential elections spawned a myriad of political blogs disillusioned with...
Arsenal: Kardboard Kutouts come out to play against Man U
Wenger defends his use of cardboard cutouts to play Man U in the FA Cup fifth round. Arsenal lost...
Southwest Airlines to Arsenal’s defence: You are free to move
Arsenal takes the afternoon off FA Cup: Man U up 2-0 within 20 minutes as the Arsenal defence seems...
Brian Howard nails Liverpool as plucky Barnsley seal historic win
Liverpool’s season just took another body blow as Barnsley created history ousting the Reds in the FA Cup fifth...
An Arsenal win enhances its Premiership and CL chances
FA Cup fixtures usually fall victim to CL and Premiership aspirations. However, today’s encounter with Man U may not...
Deloitte-ful news for the Bundesliga: The World Cup proves beneficial
Deloitte’s 2008 Football Money League report puts three Premiership clubs in the top five richest spots for the first...
King Kev makes Big Sam look good
The Newcastle fans had their say. Owner Mike Ashley brought in the man and his inspirational leadership. But has...
Scudamore’s problem: EPL popularity is not monolithic
Richard Scudamore’s plan has a caveat. Asia’s millions know Man U, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, and possibly Man City....
Arsenal go five up on Man Utd!
Arsenal polished off Blackburn with goals from Senderos and Adebayor. It increases the gap between Man U and Chelsea...
Egypt’s ACN success emphasizes its strongly nationalistic legacy
Egypt’s sixth ACN title cementing its position as the dominant African soccer power underscores the success of its vibrant...
Update: Egypt win the ACN title through Aboutrieka’s strike
Congratulations to Hassan Shehata and the Pharoahs as they overcame the Lions and Samuel Eto’o. Zidan came on the...
Egypt vs Cameroun: The ACN final
The match has started and it promises to be a fitting finale to one of the freest flowing and...
The Munich air disaster: Frank Swift, Man City’s connection
A minute silence was observed by 76,000 fans at Old Trafford before the start of the Manchester derby to...