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MLS All Stars vs Man Utd today!

MLS All-Stars meet Manchester United in the All-Star Game (8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2). There is reason for optimism...
MLS, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Video: El Chicharito talks about his dreams

The kid has his head on his shoulders and he knows the game and the club. He talks about...
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Rafa Nadal lashes out at UEFA

Real Mallorca shareholder and tennis numero uno Rafa Nadal hit out at UEFA’s decision to exclude the financially troubled...
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Dolce and Gabbana to make fashionistas of Chelsea

D&G debriefs the Italian team Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, fashion entrepreneurs and hard core AC Milan fans who...
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Arsenal linked with Federico Marchetti

The Sun reports that Arsenal are preparing a £5.5m bid for Cagliari goalie Federico Marchetti last seen in the...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Humor, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010

Video: Chamakh scores his first goal for Arsenal

Marouane Chamakh opened his account for Arsenal converting a spot kick against Austrian third division side SC Neusiedl. The...
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“Chicharito” Hernandez will be a star

The instant “Chicharito” Hernandez put that ball into the net against Argentina in the World Cup, you knew you...
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A series of missteps cost El Diego his job

Lack of self criticism: He did not take responsibility for the Germany defeat. In fact, he did not even...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Books & Magazines, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010, World Cup History

Sol Campbell Newcastle bound

Sol Campbell who did quite well as Thomas Vermaelen’s central partner after William Gallas was ruled injured for the...
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The flap over Man Utd shirts reveals ethnic and political divisions

The ulema in Malaysia recently issued a statement banning Man Utd shirts. The target of their wrath: The famed...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Barca in the red: Club loses money

It appears Joan Laporta, Barca’s former president was using some creative accounting to announce an 11m euro profit. A...
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Video: Raul’s first goal for Real

1er Gol De Raul En Primera Division – A funny movie is a click away 5th November, 1994 against...
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Maradona forced out as Argentina coach

Julio Grondona does not accede to El Diego’s demands for his own assistants – the choice of Oscar Ruggeri...
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A new look Selecao will meet the USA

Paulo Henrique Ganso is the future of Brazilian futebol New coach Mano Menezes did not exactly suspend all 23...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010, World Cup History

Gazetta Dello Sport: Balotelli signs with City

This is as per the Italian publication who are reporting that the Inter striker could be presented as early...
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Ronaldinho to LA Galaxy or West Ham?

The Hammers are welcoming the AC Milan playmaker with a nightclub problem or is he LA bound as their...
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Red Bulls closing in on Rafa Marquez

As widely rumoured Barca center back/ holding midfielder Rafa Marquez could be announced as Red Bulls third DP as...
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Man City: A fool and his money are soon parted

Watching City in the Barclays New York Challenge was painful- they got dismantled by Sporting Lisbon comprehensively and then...
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Video: Kansas City 2 Manchester United 1

Great strike by Davy Arnaud. Then comes Jimmy Conrad’s tackle which was all ball (check the replay) but the...
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Video: New York Red Bulls 2 Man City 1

Macumba Kandji, Jo, and Dane Richards were the goalscorers.
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Man Utd fall to Kansas City

Kei Kamara scored the winner against Man Utd First off, for fairness sake, United did not have Wayne Rooney,...
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Everton’s cunning plan to win the Premiership

My eyes! My eyes!
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Raul moves to Schalke

A shocker: Raul moves to Schalke One can’t believe Raul is ending his Real Madrid career and moving to...
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Dane Richards shines in Red Bulls victory over City

Sparkling play by the Red Bulls as they outshone City in the Barclays New York Challenge. The last 15...
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Maarten Stekelenburg in Arsenal’s sights

Maarten Stekelenburg’s top ten saves After the Joe Hart, Hugo Lloris, and Mark Schwarzer link ups, one does not...
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Why Torres will stay at Anfield

A groin pain. If you cannot adduct, clubs will not abduct. He did wear a LFC scarf at the...
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Guti bids farewell to Madrid

A young Guti under the watchful eye of Jorge Valdano After 24 years in the club, 15 years in...
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Copa NYC is here!

The 2010 Copa NYC tournament kicked off yesterday with 16 teams doing battle. NYC England seems to have done...
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Can Mano Menenez find Brazil’s Lost Samba?

After a bit of an embarrassment, the Brazilian federation asked the Corinthians coach to take over the reins and...
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Hublot Man Utd Million Dollar Challenge

Midtown, NYC. Ryan Giggs, Nani, Paul Scholes, Michael Owen, Darren Fletcher and Sir Alex Ferguson will try to put...
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Thierry Henry first look: Barclays New York Challenge

A soccer feast unfolds today and New York Red Bulls fans will finally get to see Thierry Henry debut...
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Thierry Henry interview: Fox News likes ignorance and “blow outs”

In short the interview by Rosanno Scotto and Greg Kelly showed absolutely no knowledge about their subject in question,...
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A non-story: Donovan linked with City

Landycakes at Eastlands? Nahgannahappen. Which player is not linked with City nowadays? Every hour it is a different one....
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Freddie Ljungberg on his way out of MLS?

The former Arsenal man has turned cold towards the Seattle Sounders and is “exploring options.” It appears that he...
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The Guardian’s Mark Van Bommel gallery

Check out the rest. Van Bommel is definitely a gift that keeps giving.
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Roberto Baggio studies to be a coach

The Divino Codina: Now and Zen If you are per chance wondering what the Divine Ponytail is upto nowadays...
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Video: The Lampard effect strikes the U20 Women’s World Cup

Germany won against France in the U20 Women’s World Cup and in an eerie deja vu, a goal similar...
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Ribery and Benzema indicted in the French sex scandal

The two players spent 7 hours in custody and charged by the judicial magistrate Andre Dando with having sex...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Humor, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010

Joachim Löw renews contract

Löw renews till Euro 2012 which should come as a great relief to all football lovers, not just fans...
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The world of football chants breathes easier

Spurs clamp down on the wind section. Arsenal follow suit. The world turns cold to the vuvuzelers and we...
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The Joe Cole factor: Gerrard prolongs Anfield career

The Joe Cole move seems to have paid dividends. A sign of serious intent which seems to have satisfied...
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Update: Arsenal’s NEW look

The 2011 home and away colours Nice. Plus, the Emirates stands are also going to be renamed – part...
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Nery Castillo: Player in the wilderness joins Chicago Fire

Nery Castillo the Mexican player with loads of talent and a history of prima donna-ish behaviour joins the MLS...
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Video: Arsenal 4 Barnet 0

Arsenal’s pre-season began with a 4-0 thumping of Barnet with Andriy “I am leaving for Barca” Arshavin opening the...
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MLS All Star roster against Man Utd

Sebastien Le Toux: The former Sounder is on Arena’s roster Bruce Arena announces a 23 man roster against Man...
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Selwyn Brown: Reflections on the First African World Cup

Another report by Selwyn “Bumbo” Brown, from reggae supergroup Steel Pulse. Selwyn’s back in the UK, as the band...
Soccer Culture, Soccer History, World Cup 2010, World Cup History

Video: Jose Pedroso tries to strange referee

A match between Rangers and Deportes Concepción in Chile’s division B degenerates into a series of retaken penalty kicks...
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Joe Cole to Liverpool?

England’s most creative player and Fabio Capello afterthought, Joe Cole is being lured to Liverpool with the promise of...
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Tiki Taka soon coming to Liverpool

La Masia (The Farm) is set to take the world by storm (painting by Joan Miro) Rafa Benitez left...
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Martin Jol heading to Fulham

Craven Cottage will be loading up on the toilet paper All indications are Martin Jol is heading back to...
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Fabio Capello should be embarrassed

The Man Who Knew Infinity Fabio Capello is embarrassed. The Capello Index has turned sour for the England coach...
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Socrates and Big Phil

There is a reason why this man is called Socrates. One of the truly deep thinkers of the sport...
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Rooney makes history

Nike would have us believe that Rooney,with all his dreams of knighthood,of having babies named after him, of beating...
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All quiet on the Arsenal front

Marouane Chamakh, Laurent Koscielny, and bucket loads on the Fabregas transfer saga but otherwise its been deader than a...
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