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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...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Teams - Club

Lavolpe says “Me or Blanco!”

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

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...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club

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:
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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

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

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...
Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2006

Beckham’s Bruised Ribs

David Beckham could be out of action for three weeks after suffering a rib injury during Real Madrid’s Spanish...
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Ballack and Adidas $$$$

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

Adios Veron!

Looks like Veron has lost his mind. Reuters: “Argentina midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron’s remote chances of playing at the...
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What we care about: Maradona, Cruyff, Pele

I’m not too worried about VISA or MASTERCARD…
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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...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

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,...
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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,...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National

Maradona says “Messi”

“I have seen the player who will inherit my place in Argentine football and his name is Messi,” says...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Cartoon: Micro-Management 101

From Spiegel: Chancellor Angela Merkel plays peacemaker as she tries to clear the air >>
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Humor, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics

Video: Brazil – My All-Time Favorite Nike Ad

Remember this from the last World Cup? Pretty lax security-wise…
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Inside the Mind of Freddy Adu

From the NY Times – 30 Seconds w/ Freddy Adu: WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING IF YOU WERE NOT...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

Video: Pele vs Eusebio

Well, maybe this should decide the debate – Pele makes Eusebio look bad in this video…
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Zico stressed – out of hospital…

Japan coach Zico left hospital on Monday after spending the night under observation because of severe stomach pains, the...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2006

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

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...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos

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

Soccer Politics: Beckenbauer Not Ready for UEFA Presidency?

UEFA president Lennart Johansson believes Franz Beckenbauer is too preoccupied with this summer’s World Cup finals to run for...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics

Brand #1: Ronaldinho gives Becks the Boot

Just in time for the World Cup – Ronaldinho kicks Beckham off the branding pedestal. Full list: 1 Ronaldinho...
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Beckham Has Issues…

The midfielder was rumored to have been approached for a Calvin Klein deal after he revealed he buys 60...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Advertising, Soccer Business, Soccer Players

Ronaldo is Catching Fire (Real 1, Barca 1)

Don’t think Ronaldo is just sitting there waiting for the World Cup to come to him. I believe what...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club, World Cup 2006

Bend it like Roberto Carlos!

Beckham does not even come close. Ever wondered about Roberto Carlos and his wicked free kicks? Where does he...
Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Videos

Vitor Borba Ferreira Rivaldo to stay at Olympiakos

People have been asking me- where’s Rivaldo now? After his ups and downs with Inter and Cruzeiro, Rivaldo has...
Soccer Business, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club
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