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Just give this year’s Premiership to the Gunners

Ah! Yes but wait. The Man Utd stalwarts will remind us is the small question of the 12 point...
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Former US Goalkeeper dies

Former U.S. goalkeeper David Vanole, (seen here on the right), who made a vital penalty-kick save during 1990 World...
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Video: Best soccer teamwork goals

Argentina’s incredible string of 24 one touch passes in World Cup 2006, that Esteban Cambiasso finishes off by scoring...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2006

Shevchenko denies favouritism

Sheva must have read the Soccerblog entry which talks about his friendship with Abramovich causing a rift between Mourinho...
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Sheva and Abramovich: Owner and player should not be friends

Jose Mourinho is proving the Bear Bryant adage ” Winning isn’t everything but it beats anything that comes in...
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Video: Nicky Butt’s goal vs Tottenham

Nicky Butt scores the winner against Tottenham. How significant is this? A Butt goal is as rare the return...
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Man Utd’s midfield is key to their success

How good is Man Utd’s midfield? Cristiano Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Darren Fletcher, and Michael Carrick have combined...
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2007 MLS draft: Behind the scenes

Luis Arroyave of the Chicago Tribune looks at the MLS draft from the perspective of being a Chicago Fire...
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The strange case of Jared Borghetti

There are a number of reports that portray the ambiguous feelings of the Hispanic population to the Beckham move....
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Things that Sir Alex did not say

It is always interesting to hear what your former manager has to say, especially an opinionated one, such as...
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Video: Thierry Henry opera at Arsenal

A spectacular bit of wizardry by Henry against Liverpool induces the most maudlin operatic singing by the commentator. It...
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Fabio Capello cuts Beckham

This is real good news for Beckham acolytes. He may actually see the start of the MLS season on...
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Becks transfer: The invasion of the Brit tabloids

One of the most unsavoury fallouts of the Beckham transfer will be the hard nosed, trashy, and invasive journalism...
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Video: Thierry Henry vs Blackburn

Henry is heating up for Arsenal as he scores their second goal. Arsenal 2 Blackburn 0.
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Video: Kolo Toure header vs Blackburn, 1-0

Gilberto gets sent off in the 12th minute. Arsenal battles on with 10 men on the field but goes...
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Pele: The ultimate collectible

The Carnival edition on Pele Amidst the hue and cry of David Beckham coming to the USA with the...
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Its all about Posh: Becks is a B plus

Koi manager Mark Basile was happy to hear the couple are coming to town. “As far as the buzz...
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Beckham leaves everyone else in the dust

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Ronaldo Out at Real

Looks like Ronaldo’s days at Real Madrid are over as well. Rumors have it he’s looking into a 7-10...
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Brand Beckham Comes to Hollywood for $320 million

Shourin got it right earlier, Beckham is coming to America. But it’s not about soccer in the end. It’s...
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LA Galaxy to get David Beckham?

David Beckham is officially acknowledging what players do in their waning years, come to the USA to end their...
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Video: Liverpool FC: 2005 Champions League is a wonderful memory

You’ll never walk alone when you walk through a storm hold your head up high and don’t be afraid...
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AC Milan will soon be a spent force

Someone please wake up Carlo Ancelotti. AC Milan obviously believes that the elixir of youth is round the corner....
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Hiddink is not coming to Chelsea: Lets bury this

The same tired rumours are trotted out time and time again. Jose Mourinho’s fate lies in the hands of...
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Italy’s Dino-saur goalkeepers: Experience trumps youth

A goalkeeper is the most specialized position in soccer. And as with any other speciality with more experience one...
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Arsenal’s defensive line defies conventional wisdom

Arsene Wenger believes in youth and nowhere does he buck the conventional wisdom so much as in his defense....
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Real can’t buy a goal: Cannavaro stumbles yet again

Fabio Cannavaro, FIFA player of the year seems to have forgotten the basics of defending in the last three...
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Soccer: Metrosexuals yes, gays no

It has been 8 years since Justin Fashanu’s tragic death. Fashanu was a talented striker for Norwich City. He...
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Video: Redondo magic: The backheel of Old Trafford

Real Madrid vs Man Utd, 1999 UEFA Cup quarterfinals. Sublime piece of skill.
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Real Madrid resurgence: The starlets on the scene

Real Madrid has been under a cloud this season. It has been Valencia, Barca, and now Sevilla that have...
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Nigel Reo-Coker: The most irritating player

No, not Robbie Savage, Craig Bellamy, or Paul Dickov. These players have taken a chill pill and are actually...
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Video: Liverpool vs Wimbledon, FA Cup final 1988

The FA Cup final shocker of the century. Bruce Grobbelaar in a Pepe Reina moment.
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Video: Michael Owen vs Arsenal, FA Cup final 2001

Two brilliant strikes by Michael Owen in one of the most memorable FA Cup finals. That is till the...
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The big one: Liverpool vs Arsenal FA Cup

Today Liverpool meets Arsenal in what promises to be a pulsating encounter. Arsenal swallowed ‘Pool the last time they...
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BBC African Footballer of the Year

The BBC African Footballer of the Year award is decided by listeners of BBC Fast Track on the BBC...
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Does Robin Van Persie invite trouble?

Sheffield United captain Chris Morgan was suspended for three games for sneaking a punch at Van Persie in a...
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Gooch to join Fulham

The latest buzz is that Fulham is close to signing a deal worth £1 million for US defender Oguchi...
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Transfer mischief……… any crap rumour flies!

So now Thierry Henry is at 20/1 odds to join Liverpool. The reason: Henry and Wenger don’ t see...
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Video: Tore Andre Flo 1999 Chelsea- Barca QF

Tore Andre Flo in the Chelsea Barca quarterfinal in 1999 scoring a double. He signed with Leeds today joining...
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Ghaly loses four teeth

Heading a ball can be additionally dangerous if a defender from the opposite team tries to kick your head...
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Tim Howard a target of racist abuse by Emre

US players were in the upswing a lot this weekend with a reported Clint Dempsey transfer to Fulham and...
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Will Allardyce be uncovered by the Stevens inquiry?

Lord Stevens and his Quest team just finished his exhaustive scrutiny of 362 transfers in the English league from...
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Video: Reading 6 West Ham 0

Reading pulverize the Hammers as Curbs’ team falls apart causing Benayoun to brand them as a ‘bunch of drunks.’...
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World Cup 2006: High art captures the headbutt

A very tongue in cheek art piece on Zidane and Materazzi, compliments of the Spanish auteur Pedro Almodovar. This...
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Soccer for kids: Is it bad for their brains?

A lot of studies have researched the consequences of heading a ball in soccer. Does frequent soccer heading lead...
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Who is David Edgar ?

A nineteen year old canadian who scored this equaliser against Manchester United in his debut game for Newcastle.His only...
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Video: Fulham vs Chelsea, 2-2

Carlos Bocanegra scores the equalizer for Fulham.
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Jose Mourinho: Is eveything awry in Chelsea?

Jose Mourinho is a bit vexed nowadays. His club Chelsea failed again to put away their opponents, this time...
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Ronaldo Sportsman of the Year

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has been named as Portugal’s sportsman of the year.( Benfica striker Nuno Gomes and...
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Video: World Cup 2006: US soccer gestalt

US World Cup soccer gestalt: Slow, reactive, and naive.
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Video: Tribute to Mohammad Aboutreika

CAF might have dropped him from their nominees for African player of the year but Aboutreika shows why he...
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CAF nominees reveal its bias: Aboutrieka dropped

The Glo-CAF nominees for the best African player this year was pruned down to three. Mohammad Aboutrieka was dropped...
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Fulham transfer: Dempsey faces work permit issues

Clint Dempsey is almost set to join US compatriots Brian McBride and Carlos Bocanegra at Fulham. The only issue...
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World Cup 2006: The nightmare year that was US soccer

2002 is a distant dream for US soccer enthusiasts. This year showed where the US soccer team actually lies...
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