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Sol Cambell – getting ready for Villareal?

Sol has not yet recovered from surgery on the broken nose he suffered at Portsmouth last week. However he...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club

Metatarsal injuries: There is trouble underfoot in the English footie squad

Foot loose; fancy free? The English squad would strongly disagree. In World Cup 2002, the England squad became more...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

South Asians can’t play football

White men can’t jump and South Asians can’t play football South Asians playing professional league football. Nah! You must...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National

Video: The Real Eric Cantona

Before he became the fat boy in the Nike Joga Bonito ads and a third-rate actor, Eric Cantona had...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos

Video: The Samba Never Stops in Brazil

Another smart ad by Nike: Samba 365-24/7 – right, Cruzeiro?
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Video: The Top 10 Best Goals Ever

Sit tight and watch keenly:
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Video: Will Bobby Convey have an impact on the US team?

I believe he will. He’s had a great year with Reading and seems ready for his 15 minutes of...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2006

Ronaldinho in USA Today – finally!

The US media is waking up to soccer, maybe. “Ronaldinho’s juggling act” in USA Today is a typical US-style...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Martin Peters compares Rooney to Pele

Former World Cup winner and England national Martin Peters compared Wayne Rooney to soccer legend Pele, predicting that the...
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Real Madrid: Troubled times ahead

Real Madrid is going through some testing times. Apparently the new chairman, Fernando Martin has not even called a...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club

Soccer Models: Giorgio Armani started it all

Christiano Ronaldo models Pepe Jeans We all know that David Beckham and Victoria Adams have a big empire, with...
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Ronaldinho! Ronaldinho! Ronaldinho!

Ronaldinho showboats!!
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Ludovic Giuly Fighting for a place with France

Barcelona midfielder Ludovic Giuly says he deserves a place in France’s World Cup squad despite being out of favour...
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Thierry Henry tries to lay Barca transfer rumor to rest

Well, that is a dream having Ronaldinho and Samuel Eto’o as team mates. Just imagine the Ronaldinho– Eto’o– Henry...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Teams - Club

Video – Ronaldinho works his magic: Barca 1 AC Milan 0

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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...
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Beckham – What Betting Problem?

England captain David Beckham insists there are no rifts in the squad caused by card schools or other gambling,...
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The Benching of Beckham

Well, Becks had to sit out another game. Juan Roman Lopez Caro refused to explain why he sent midfielder...
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Video: Henry vs. Rooney

We’ll find out this summer!
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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...
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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...
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Lavolpe says “Me or Blanco!”

Mexican coach Ricardo Lavolpe has threatened to walk out of the job if someone tries to include Cuauhtemoc Blanco...
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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....
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club, World Cup 2006

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...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

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...
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Sol Campbell Breaks Nose – Portsmouth Ties Gunners

What a disaster. Sol Cambell comes back after ten weeks and breaks his nose. Bloody hell.
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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...
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Video: Best Soccer Goals

Some of the best goals in the history of the game. Viel spass:
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Sol’s back!

Sol Campbell will start for Arsenal on Wednesday in their Barclays Premiership trip to Portsmouth. Hopefully Sol will make...
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club

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...
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Video: Independiente’s Sergio Aguero

His coach calls him the next Romario. Maradona is lobbying to get him on the team to Germany. I...
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Ronaldo’s Hurt!

Ronaldo is out for three weeks with a muscle tear in his right thigh. Not exactly what we need...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Video: Arsenal vs. Rooney, er, Manchester United

You asked for it:
Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos

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...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Pech gehabt: Is Kahn going to behave on the bench?

Or is he going to make his situation worse? Will he quit?
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

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....
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Soccer video: Jens Lehmann

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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...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

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...
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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...
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Video: Highlights from Barça vs Benfica

Includes Ronaldinho’s missed penalty!
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Klinsmann Picks Jens Lehmann

Well, I’m impressed. Klinsmann made a gusty move, taking on the dinosaurs in the Bundesliga and picking Lehmann. According...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2006

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...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2006

Ballack to Chelsea – Done Deal?

The worst kept secret in the Bundesliga: The possibility of Michael Ballack securing a summer move to Chelsea increased...
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What Sir Bobby Charlton Saw

that made him say what he said about Wayne Rooney…
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2006

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,...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, World Cup 2006

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...
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Beckham’s Bruised Ribs

David Beckham could be out of action for three weeks after suffering a rib injury during Real Madrid’s Spanish...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club

Ballack and Adidas $$$$

Michael Ballack has renewed his personal contract with adidas, which effectively narrows down the options of his future club...
Soccer Advertising, Soccer Business, Soccer Players

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...
Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2006

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...
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Adidas Ad for the World Cup

The cutest Adidas ad ever!
Soccer Advertising, Soccer Business, Soccer Players, World Cup 2006

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...
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Ronaldinho takes Barcelona through (2-0)

Next – AC Milan. Ronnie missed a penalty on a great save by Moretto, but scored the first goal...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club
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