Category: Soccer Players
Ronaldinho: This Will Be Brazil’s World Cup
Deutsche Welle interviewed Ronaldinho on the World Cup, family and racism – “I think the whole world has it...
Beckham – What Betting Problem?
England captain David Beckham insists there are no rifts in the squad caused by card schools or other gambling,...
The Benching of Beckham
Well, Becks had to sit out another game. Juan Roman Lopez Caro refused to explain why he sent midfielder...
Video: Henry vs. Rooney
We’ll find out this summer!
Video: The Greatest Pub Team Ever?
Brilliant: Bobby Robson manages a pub football team filled with former England legends, including Bobby Charlton, Stuart Pearce and...
Is Ballack being a hypocrite?
“You shouldn’t make a move because of the money. It’s great to earn so much as a professional football...
Lavolpe says “Me or Blanco!”
Mexican coach Ricardo Lavolpe has threatened to walk out of the job if someone tries to include Cuauhtemoc Blanco...
Messi recuperating in Argentina – riiiight!
Barça’s Messi to continue recuperation in Argentina– the headline says it all. Let me tell you what is happening....
To Sven: Take a chance on Bent!
Darren Bent deserves a spot in Eriksson’s squad for Germany after scoring 20 league and cup goals in his...
Raica says No to Milan (What will Ronaldo say?)
You thought I was joking! Look what this says: Ronaldo’s fiancé, Raica Oliveira, admits she doesn’t want to live...
Sol Campbell Breaks Nose – Portsmouth Ties Gunners
What a disaster. Sol Cambell comes back after ten weeks and breaks his nose. Bloody hell.
Why Ronaldo can’t think straight
Hey Christian! Here’s why Ronaldo has been having all those problems – it’s his girlfriend, Raica: I’m amazed he’s...
Video: Best Soccer Goals
Some of the best goals in the history of the game. Viel spass:
Sol’s back!
Sol Campbell will start for Arsenal on Wednesday in their Barclays Premiership trip to Portsmouth. Hopefully Sol will make...
Beckham wants to end career in US
Beckham, who still has one year to run on his contract at Real Madrid, said he was attracted by...
Video: Independiente’s Sergio Aguero
His coach calls him the next Romario. Maradona is lobbying to get him on the team to Germany. I...
Ronaldo’s Hurt!
Ronaldo is out for three weeks with a muscle tear in his right thigh. Not exactly what we need...
Video: Arsenal vs. Rooney, er, Manchester United
You asked for it:
Inside the Mind of Jurgen Klinsmann
With all the criticism that Klinsmann has been getting, this interview (int two parts) shows he is not going...
Pech gehabt: Is Kahn going to behave on the bench?
Or is he going to make his situation worse? Will he quit?
A Hex on Brasil’s Hexa-Campeon Hopes?
Amy Lawrence of Guardian Unlimited has the best insight into what ails Brazil: “Some might call it a crisis....
Klinsmann makes his decision: Kahn out, Lehmann in
This is really big news. Olli Kahn who was memorable in getting Germany to the finals of the 2002...
Klinsmann killt King Kahn
Catchy title from the Bild.T-Online: Klinsmann had a difficult choice, but I think he made the right one. The...
Ronaldo: “Goals are the answer to everything”
After scoring three goals in three matches, Ronaldo is feeling more positive: “When goals are scored everyone is happier...
Video: Highlights from Barça vs Benfica
Includes Ronaldinho’s missed penalty!
Klinsmann Picks Jens Lehmann
Well, I’m impressed. Klinsmann made a gusty move, taking on the dinosaurs in the Bundesliga and picking Lehmann. According...
Blanco shows Veron how to behave
Thanks to his behavior, we all know Veron isn’t going to Germany this summer. Mexico’s Cuauhtémoc Blanco is another...
Ballack to Chelsea – Done Deal?
The worst kept secret in the Bundesliga: The possibility of Michael Ballack securing a summer move to Chelsea increased...
What Sir Bobby Charlton Saw
that made him say what he said about Wayne Rooney…
Sir Bobby Charlton: Watch out for Rooney
According to Sir Bobby Charlton: “Every World Cup produces a great star. In my time I have seen Pelé,...
Video: Ronaldinho vs. Maradona – Part 2
If you liked Part 1, you’ll love this. Helpful hint: It is 20 minutes long, so make sure your...
Beckham’s Bruised Ribs
David Beckham could be out of action for three weeks after suffering a rib injury during Real Madrid’s Spanish...
Ballack and Adidas $$$$
Michael Ballack has renewed his personal contract with adidas, which effectively narrows down the options of his future club...
Will Sol Campbell Make it to Germany?
The 31-year-old England international has not played for the Gunners since 1 February but was on the bench for...
Let’s get Real. Beckham is a bust at Madrid.
He cannot kick with his left foot, he cannot head a ball, he cannot tackle, and he doesn’t score...
Adidas Ad for the World Cup
The cutest Adidas ad ever!
So how is Beck’s book doing?
David Beckham and Tom Watts wrote Both Feet on the Ground: An autobiography with Tom Watts (Harper Paperbacks; November...
Ronaldinho takes Barcelona through (2-0)
Next – AC Milan. Ronnie missed a penalty on a great save by Moretto, but scored the first goal...
Adios Veron!
Looks like Veron has lost his mind. Reuters: “Argentina midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron’s remote chances of playing at the...
What we care about: Maradona, Cruyff, Pele
I’m not too worried about VISA or MASTERCARD…
Hoeness, Magath Blame Klinsmann for Kahn’s slump
In an interview with Sport-Bild newspaper on Wednesday, Bayern’s Uli Hoeness accused Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann of waging a...
FC Barcelona: A Short Video History of Goals
Goals by Ronaldinho, Romario, Rivaldo, Ronaldo, Cruyyf, Maradona, Puyol,Geovanni, Luis Enrique, Guardiola, Koeman, Luis Figo, Nadal, Eto, Stoichkov, Puskas,...
100th Cap for Meola against Jamaica
Sweet: Goalkeeper Tony Meola was included in the U.S. roster for next week’s exhibition game against Jamaica in Cary,...
Maradona says “Messi”
“I have seen the player who will inherit my place in Argentine football and his name is Messi,” says...
Cartoon: Micro-Management 101
From Spiegel: Chancellor Angela Merkel plays peacemaker as she tries to clear the air >>
Video: Brazil – My All-Time Favorite Nike Ad
Remember this from the last World Cup? Pretty lax security-wise…
Inside the Mind of Freddy Adu
From the NY Times – 30 Seconds w/ Freddy Adu: WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING IF YOU WERE NOT...
Video: Pele vs Eusebio
Well, maybe this should decide the debate – Pele makes Eusebio look bad in this video…
Zico stressed – out of hospital…
Japan coach Zico left hospital on Monday after spending the night under observation because of severe stomach pains, the...
Video: 50% Chance Soca Warriors to 2nd Round says Yorke
Trinidad and Tobago captain Dwight Yorke claims his team have a 50-50 chance of qualifying from Group B at...
Van Nistelrooy puts Man U back on track! (video bonus)
Manchester United are back in the race to catch Chelsea, thanks to the return of Ruud van Nistelrooy! Coming...
Rio Ferdinand – Will He Find His Way Back?
Ferdinand’s form was extremely patchy last autumn and Eriksson opted to omit the Manchester United man for the World...