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Shevchenko to join Ballack at Chelsea!

Ex-PM and AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi said Friday that Shevchenko might be headed for the English Premiership this...
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If Justin Gatlin played Football…

… he’d be Theo Walcott!? I’m kidding, but you get the point. Walcott made Sven’s team because he’s fast:...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills

Rooney’s Dancing!

Bang a gong! Listen to this, children: “Already free of the protective casing around his foot, Rooney is walking...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Warriors Charging: T&T name Team

Will these guys be tough enough for England, Sweden and Paraguay? Goalkeepers Kelvin Jack (Dundee), Shaka Hislop (West Ham...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Rooney’s Biking Around on his Metatarsals

Could it be that Rooney might get back in time? Apparently his foot is fit enough to allow him...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Mehmet Scholl should go to the World Cup

Sebastian Diesler is out through injury. Germany’s midfield is too reliant on Ballack to make up the gap. It...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Alan Shearer says farewell to St.James Park

Alan Shearer will be missed. A gutsy forward who played through repeated injuries to his knees and England’s ups...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Movie Trailer: Once in a Lifetime

Back in the day. It was the New York Cosmos that brought soccer to America, leading with Pele –...
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Keane told Ferguson to shut up at testimonial

Roy Keane blocked Alex Ferguson from giving a tribute to him on his testimonial night. Apparently Ferguson asked Keane,...
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Debate: Should the Iran team be banned from the World Cup?

Can politics be far behind when the World Cup is organized? Now, many EU members are demanding that FIFA...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Celebrity soccer ads – money down the drain?

Not even 10 percent of those surveyed could say that Ballack is a spokesman for sporting goods maker Adidas....
Soccer Advertising, Soccer Business, Soccer Players

Deutschland, We Have a Problem: Rassismus und Antisemitismus

Earlier I had posted about the racist hot-spots in Germany. I’m afraid that we are not taking this seriously...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club, World Cup 2006

Lu, lu, lu, Lukas Podolski

Vorsichtig! For those of you who haven’t seen Podolski much, here’s a preview:
Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, World Cup 2006

Ecuador names its 23 man squad

Ivan Kaviedes- Ecuador’s 1998 Golden boy The 23 man roster includes Ivan Hurtado, Ecuador’s veteran defender and captain. He...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Three Lions Fitness Report

Player by player analysis from the Beeb: On Rio: “Chosen ahead of Sol Campbell to start the friendly with...
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Robbo: “Brazil have 4 Rooneys!”

Former England captain Bryan Robson gets realistic about England: “We are talking about Rooney being a big part for...
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Another Take on Van Nistelrooy

The Guardian: As always with Ferguson, his version of events differs from that of the player he is in...
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The Socceroos

Guus Hiddink names Tim Cahill to the team messed up knee and all… Goalkeepers Mark Schwarzer (Middlesbrough), Zeljko Kalac...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

The Stupidity of Ruud van Nistelrooy

During ‘a heated exchange’ Ruud Van Nistelrooy told Cristiano Ronaldo to go and talk to “his dad” … The...
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Walcott: 100 metres in 11.52 seconds

Last year, Arsène Wenger predicted that Walcott could become the best player in the world. A fanciful claim? The...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Japan and S.Korea, the 2002 WC surprises hope to repeat their success

South Korea and Guus Hiddink accomplished the impossible, getting to the semi-finals of the 2002 WC. And now there...
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Why is soccer good for you? Start your toddler early

In a study done by scientists at Louisiana State University published in Pedatric Physical Therapy (April 2006) it was...
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Mexico’s electorate: Soccer more important than politics

The World Cup will soon see Mexico launch its campaign against Iran, Angola, and Portugal. And the forthcoming Mexican...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Sven-ile Dementia: Where is Darren Bent?

I think Sven Goran has really lost the plot. The squad he picked has some real shockers. Theo Walcott??...
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Video: Theo Walcott -Young Lion!

Maybe this will be his World Cup instead of Rooney’s…
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The Three Lions Roar: England’s 27

The Three Lions roar! Goalkeepers Robinson (Tottenham), James (Manchester City), Green (Norwich) Defenders G Neville (Manchester United), Ferdinand (Manchester...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Nick Hornby: Author and Arsenal fan describes Highbury

Nick Hornby describes Highbury and the first match that he went for with his dad. An excerpt from Fever...
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Roger Daltrey: Rock legend and Arsenal fan closes out Highbury

Here is Roger Daltrey’s tribute to Highbury. Thierry Henry gets a mention. Highbury Highs – written by Roger Daltrey...
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Arsenal make it to the final four: Spurs pipped at the post

Arsenal beat Wigan 4-2 and Tottenham went down to West Ham 1-2. Thierry Henry scored a brilliant hat trick....
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Michael Owen is hurting

Newcastle’s Glenn Roeder reveals his fears over Michael Owen’s fitness: “Until Michael’s played 90 minutes without a reaction, it’s...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Video: Goalkeepers who would love to be strikers- Fabien Barthez

Fabien Barthez, the ever peripatetic French goalkeeper who was rarely to be found in goal but mostly charged out...
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Video: Goalkeepers who would love to be strikers- Rene Higuita

Rene Higuita, flamboyance is thy name. Here is his famous scorpion kick.
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Video: Goalkeepers who would love to be strikers- Jose Luis Chilavert

Goalkeeping can be a lonely experience. Your team’s attack is doing really great and the action is going on...
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Juventus: The Serie champions have been getting by with a little help from friends

This could be a scene from one of those movies involving the Cosa Nostra. There is an investigation going...
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David Moyes to the Socceroos: Tim Cahill is mine

With Wayne Rooney, it was a war of words with Sir Alex and Sven Goran. The lad was to...
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So is the EPL season over? Tell that to the Spurs and the Gunners

Chelsea won over Man U and became the champions again. Game over. Not for the Spurs and the Gunners...
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Twellman scores again: Revolution thrashes Galaxy

The headscratcher continues. Why has Bruce Arena kept out Taylor Twellman? He scored again in New England’s win against...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Bayern Munich makes it 20 Bundesliga titles

Bayern Munich drew with FC Kaiserslautern to win its 20th title in the Bundesliga and its 6th in 8...
Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

EPL: Here is why a mid winter recess will never happen

Alright. Perish the thought. I was being naive about the FA looking into the long Premiership season and trying...
Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Pekerman’s Argentine 16

Goalkeepers Roberto Abbondanzieri (Boca Juniors) Leonardo Franco (Atletico Madrid) Defenders Nicolas Burdisso (Inter Milan) Gabriel Milito (Real Zaragoza) Juan...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Its not the shoes, its not the pitches: The EPL season is far too long

I read with great interest the BBC article on metatarsal injuries, the current scourge of the English squad. A...
Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Video: The Lethal Grace of Thierry Henry

Can’t wait to see if this will be his summer!
Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2006

Video: Zlatan Juggles His Gum for Nike

Ok, I have to admit this one got to me. Gross out!
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Romario Goal-less in US debut

Our favorite old man failed to score in his first outing for Miami FC. I think the big revelation...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club

Mexico 1, Venezuela 0

A penalty by striker Omar Bravo gave Mexico a 1-0 win over Venezuela. That’s all they could do. La...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Video: Taylor Twellman scoring against Norway

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Video: The Next Maradona is a Girl!

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We still believe in Ronaldo!

This article echoes the thoughts of millions of Brasilians around the world. Ronaldo is not finished. He is getting...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

The Final Word on Rooney from Sir Alex

Will he or won’t he? Fergie tells it straight. Here are some excerpts: “We’ve given a proper statement, a...
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Top 10 “Boredom-Fighters” in Rooney’s Oxygen Chamber

Poor Rooney. Now the Guardian claims he’ll lose his marbles sitting in the isolated confines of his oxygen chamber…...
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Video – Don’t forget Ronaldo

I have a feeling we will see some real fireworks from Ronaldo. This is his farewell, and his chance...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2006

“Rooney Will Play on Crutches” says Sven (includes video)

The Guardian: Sven-Goran Eriksson is prepared to go to any lengths to keep Wayne Rooney in his World Cup...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2006

Team USA – Hejduk injured, Chris Albright Steps Up

Wow. We all knew that Hejduk is crazy, but listen to this: Hejduk, a two-time World Cup veteran, suffered...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Don’t Believe it! Rooney Back in 6 weeks?

The Manchester United website says: Reports suggested that multiple fractures to the fourth metatarsal in Rooney’s right foot could...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006
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