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Gueillermo Ochoa’s brilliance

              Two out of the string of brilliant saves the mexican goalie pulled...
Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, World Cup 2014

Did that Brazuca just do a Jabulani ? The Andrea Pirlo free kick secret.

Andrea Pirlo's amazing free kick against… by f100000306661040 Andre Pirlo’s free kick went in a direction that Joe Hart...
Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, World Cup 2014

England still waits for Rooney

England would have collectively screamed in frustration when Rooney missed this glorious chance of an equaliser. He followed it...
Soccer Players, World Cup 2014

Pirlo’s genius

Pirlo’s two bits of sheer genius in the game against England. Joe Hart was at the receiving end both...
Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, World Cup 2014

FIFA ban Franz Beckenbauer

Now there’s a headline that you did not see coming. Franz Beckenbauer – adviser to FIFA’s football committee and...
Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, World Cup 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Witchdoctor Jinx Continues

Cristiano Ronaldo cut short his training session with Portugal on Thursday, and left the field with an ice pack...
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National

Luka Modric takes the Nike killer instinct quiz

Soccer Advertising, Soccer Players

Scolari’s Spy? “Ronaldinho” crashes Messi’s party in Belo Horizonte

A Ronaldinho look-alike pays Messi a surprise visit as the Argentinian team practice in Belo Horizonte: Read all about...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2014

Are You Ready?

Just to remind you why this game is worth saving from the jaws of Blatter’s FIFA:
Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup History

Rooney: “This is the best squad I’ve been a part of…”

Bash Street Boy Wayne Rooney shares a few thoughts before Italy:
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2014

Can the Best Players Save the World from FIFA?

This is the best example of satirical advertising ever.  Just in time for the World Cup, Samsung unintentionally unleashes...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Advertising, Soccer Business, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Videos, Women's World Cup, World Cup 2014, World Cup History

Portugal beat the Republic of Ireland 5 -1 in final friendly

Soccer Players, World Cup 2014

Nike create super 5 minute animated movie

…starring animated versions of Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Neymar Júnior, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Andrés Iniesta, David Luiz, Franck Ribéry, Tim...
Soccer Humor, Soccer Players

The Tragedy of Garrincha

This first genius of Brazilian soccer…
Soccer Culture, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup History

BOOM! The Return of Jozy Altidore

Altidore finds his goalscoring prowess just in time for Brazil 2014: and Maybe Klinsmann knows what he’s doing after...
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2014

Clint Dempsey: Can the US get past the Group of Death?

The scary thing is that he’s going to have to play like this every time he gets the ball....
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National

Klose becomes Germany’s all time leading scorer

Germany beat Armenia 6 -1 in a friendly and Klose took his tally of goals scored for Germany to...
Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National

Nike Risk Everything

Neymar, Rooney and Ronaldo star in this pre World Cup Ad. Very good.
Soccer Advertising, Soccer Players, World Cup 2014

OMG: Brazil 4, Panama 0

Looks like Neymar and Brazil are ready to go. Just don’t get too confident, lads! WATCH: Brazil 4-0 Panama...
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2014

The Meaning of Courage

When time stood still. The world’s bravest man…  China, we salute your rebels – all who lost their lives...
Soccer Players

Why are we listening to Paul Scholes?

Just a question. To me it looks like he’s the Sarah Palin of English Football – a shrill, underqualified...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2014

England Practice: Watch Rooney’s Swerving Goal

Check out the last goal: It’s just practice, but let’s keep sharp all the way to Manaus, where we...
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2014

Beckenbauer: “one does not urinate in a hotel lobby…”

Kaiser Franz is once again proving that when it comes to manners, he sets high standards for the German...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Humor, Soccer Players, World Cup 2014

Soccer Ads: The Nostalgia of Argentina 1978

Gotta hand it to Coca Cola’s emotional advertising strategy; they sure know how to pull at the heartstrings:
Soccer Advertising, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Site Reviews, World Cup History

Eric Cantona: FIFA, Corruption & Brasil

Eric Cantona exposes the farce that is FIFA:
Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, World Cup 2014, World Cup History

Landon Donovan breaks MLS scoring record

Donovan’s brace against against the Philadelphia Union made it 136 MLS goals. USA will have to win the World...
Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer Players

Real Madrid release a special song for La Decima

A beautiful musical tribute to their 10th Champion’s League victory …which Carlo Ancelloti sang solo at the celebrations at...
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club

Donovan on being left out of the US Squad

Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer Players, World Cup 2014

Real Madrid win 10th CL title with 3 goals in extra time

Atletico came so close to winning. Heartbreakingly close. Diego Godin put them ahead in the 35th-minute and the score...
Soccer Players

Klinsmann on Landon Donovan

Klinsmann on why he had to let Landon go. Doesn’t sound as if he’s convinced his decision is really...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Players, World Cup 2014

Sierra Leone’s going to make it to the World Cup

The excellent work being done by the Craig Bellamy Foundation is going to pay off eventually. Soccer philanthropy at...
Soccer Players, World Cup 2014

Rooney chats with Liverpool’s psychiatrist to pump up his mind

All battles are won in the mind, and Wayne Rooney’s not leaving anything to chance. Our hero of the shining...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Humor, Soccer Players, World Cup 2014

Are YOU a Special One?

These kids are quite pathetic, and Mourinho can’t hide it: Kids, upload your video, and make the Special One...
Soccer Advertising, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Humor, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Videos

World Cup Mysteries: Why Nigel de Jong did not get a red card…

…..for this kung fu kick to Xabi Alonso’s chest way back in 2010 ?? Meanwhile 22 days and 17...
Soccer Players, World Cup 2014

Video: Van Persie scores super equaliser against Ecuador in Friendly

Ecuador v/s Holland – pre world cup friendly Van Persie traps a long ball from Jordy Clasie on his...
Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2014

Atletico Madrid end 18 year Trophy wait..

For the first time in a decade Spain has a champion that is not Real Madrid or Barcelona. A...
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club

The things that have happened since Arsenal last won a trophy…

8 years,11 months,25 days and counting… ….and another point of view..
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club

Fans say goodbye to Rio Ferdinand

Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club

Barcelona pay homage to Carlos Puyol

Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club

Fodor’s Guide to Brazil 2014: 10 Things Not To Do in Brazil

We got these tip directly from a representative from Fodor’s, and decided they were worth sharing with the rest...
Soccer Players, World Cup 2014

Les Bleus: Deschamps Announces 23-man Squad for France

French coach Didier Deschamps announced a 23-man team along with seven stand-by players. Left off the team were Samir Nasri and...
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2014

Mexico’s 23

Mexican Coach Miguel Herrera announced his 23-man squad for the 2014 World Cup. I wonder if Giovani Dos Santos will...
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2014

Cameroon’s Lions – Provisional Team Announced

Coach Volker Finke unveiled his preliminary 28-man squad for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.  Cameroon are in Group A along...
Concacaf Gold Cup, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2014

Movin’ On: Rio Ferdinand says Goodbye

#486628669 / gettyimages.com I can’t help but think that Rio Ferdinand’s abrupt farewell is just another symptom of Manchester...
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club

Klinsmann’s Army

Seven of these guys are going to be cut… the suspense is a bit over the top.  I wonder...
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2014

Roy’s Rug Rats: Youth is Served!

With Everton’s Ross Barkley, 20, Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling, 19, and Southampton’s Luke Shaw, 18, making the team, Roy’s Rug...
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2014

Klinsmann Names Provisional US Team

Jurgen Klinsmann named his 30-player provisional roster for the US 2014 World Cup squad. GK: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa),...
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2014

Teamwork

Soccer Players

James Wilson scores two on debut

James Wilson had a dream debut scoring 2 out of three in Manchester United’s 3 – 1 victory over...
English Premier League, Soccer Players

Ryan Giggs farewell speech at Old Trafford

“THe good times will return” promised Giggs in an emotional speech at the final home game of the season....
English Premier League, Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer Players

Iniesta and the 5th anniversary of the last minute goal

A dramatic reconstruction of the famous last minute goal that Iniesta scored against Chelsea 5 years ago does not...
Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Ronaldo Backheel

Soccer Players, Soccer Skills

Ronaldo scores incredible last gasp equaliser against Valencia

Ronaldo scored a brilliant back heel in injury time to help Real Madrid tie the game with Valencia at...
Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Ronaldo launches Nike Mercurial Superfly

C Ron walks the ramp with his new red riding hood boots on
Soccer Advertising, Soccer Players
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