Arsenal hold Kitchee FC, 2-2 in pre-season friendly
Gervinho was excellent. So was Theo Walcott and Abou Diaby. But in a familiar refrain, the defense was shambolic....
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Albanian oil consortium bidding for CF Malaga
Rezart Taci could be the new owner of CF Malaga There are now emerging reports in the Spanish media...
Sweet revenge: US women overpower unlady like Colombians, 3-0
You’re no lady, Lady Andrade. The Colombian forward threw a nasty right hook at Abby Wambach as the US...
Benfica destroy Real Madrid, 5-2
szólj hozzá: Benfica vs Real Madrid 5:2 GOALS HIGHLIGHTS The Special One looked like he had swallowed a bitter...
Nuri Sahin to Arsenal?
There is talk as per Marca.com that the 23 year old Turkish midfielder who has found playing minutes hard...
Juventus out of the race for Van Persie’s signature
Arsenal has dug its heels in deep and the asking price of £25 million for RVP is proving too...
We salute Megan Rapinoe
Earlier this month Megan Rapinoe came out and discussed her sexuality in Out Magazine. She has been in a...
2012 Olympics: Japan upset heavily favoured Spain, 1-0
Stop press. Spain finally beaten. In the pecking order of bragging rights, the Olympics may not be such a...
The Ballad of Dixie and Kenny now in theatre
The Reds and Blues: The Ballad of Dixie and Kenny first captured on celluloid has been adapted for theatre...
FSG showdown: Roma beat Liverpool, 2-1 as Bradley scores opener
In a showdown between two teams with Fenway Sporting Group connections; Liverpool, the John Henry owned team had to...
2012 Olympics: Alex Morgan’s brace as USA overcome France, 4-2
Allez, allez, Alex! Vous êtes parfait Looks like the IOC have shut down any official highlights and we can...
MLS All Stars beat Chelsea on Eddie Johnson’s last minute strike
The MLS All Stars seem to have Chelsea’s number and just like he did six years ago, Dwayne De...
No Kaka for MLS but Tim Cahill is ready
As per Thierry Henry, all that keeps the Red Bulls from an official announcement is Tim Cahill’s medical examination....
Memory lane: Dwayne De Rosario’s winner against Chelsea
Today, the MLS All Stars take on Chelsea. And yes, the All Stars beat the Blues, 1-0 in 2006....
Cazorla, Spain economy, and PSG and Malaga conflict of interest
” Sold to you Mr Al-Thani for the princely sum of €36 million ” The Spanish media has little...
Arsenal tour: Gunners beat Malaysia XI, 2-1
Mohamed Azmi Muslim made the match interesting when his 30 yard flyer beat Vito Mannone as the defense went...
Suzanne Vega sings “Luka”
The song is a haunting elegy to child abuse, a very serious matter. But a different Luka is hogging...
Santi Cazorla to Arsenal
The Guardian is reporting that Malaga winger, Santi Cazorla will be the next transfer arriving at the Emirates for...
Kaka and Arjen Robben to AC Milan?
This player might see a return to his former club? Kaka’s future in Real Madrid is pretty much over...
Tim Cahill: Unseen Journey
Excerpts from a very informative and inspiring documentary on Tim Cahill. He is half Samoan from his mother’s side...
Arsenal’s US based interests remain limited despite its management
The USA strangely remains off limits to Arsenal despite the US flavoured management As a US based Gooner, one...
The world’s top own goal?
Evgen Eliseev of Ukrainian side Goverla tried to stop a Chernomorets attack but his attempt backfired spectacularly. Chernomorets won,...
Maroaune Chamakh to Besiktas?
After Bordeaux turned down a return for their prodigal son, Fiorentina rejected Chamakh because of his high wages, it...
Brazil outclass team GB in Olympic warm up, 2-0
About half of the Brazilian Olympic squad on display in today’s warm up have been linked to Premiership sides....
The Luis Suarez racism case still resonates
Can you hear me now? Luis Suarez injected himself in the racism debate in the football world, polarized by...
Arsenal should entertain Juve for RVP’s signature
Robin Van Persie has been left out of the Far East squad: Bye-Bye RVP Robin Van Pursey? Arsenal reject...
Terrence Boyd’s bicycle kick for Rapid Vienna
Terrence Boyd’s got the talent and the attitude. It was all on display for his new club Rapid Vienna...
Thierry Henry’s fantastic strike against the Chicago Fire
Thierry Henry’s 10th goal of the season and his first since April 28th after which a hamstring injury kept...
Why this man should be at Arsenal
The Reds are so desperate to get rid of Andy Carroll that Fenway Sporting Group’s cable TV network, NESN...
Will Francois Hollande target Ibrahimovic for his 75% tax rate?
Francois Hollande’s 75% tax rate on millionaires was a central election platform Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s transfer is complete. He is...
Carlos Bocanegra and Maurice Edu set to leave Rangers
Rangeramerica no more: Carlos Bocanegra and Maurice Edu seek new homes As anticipated Carlos Bocanegra and Maurice Edu will...
Robin Van Persie might have overplayed his hand
So RVP apparently slunk back to training camp on the first day, two weeks after dropping that bombshell where...
Carlos Bocanegrea in ESPN’s Body Issue
For Soccerblog’s two female readers. Here is captain USA. Looks like what is happening to Rangers was furthest from...
Abby Wambach in ESPN’s Body Issue
Abby Wambach. Intelligent. Articulate. Toned. Magnificent.
PSG expected to announce Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s signing
” Liberté, égalité, fraternité” or in this case more greenbacks for Zlatan Gazzetta Dello Sport is reporting that the...
Florent Malouda and Oscar: Chelsea’s financial doping at play
Florent Malouda is looking to Santos but they cannot afford his wages Here we have Oscar slated for a...
Arsenal: Why they miss Cesc Fabregas?
According to Opta Sports, the player with the most assists in the Premier League in the last five seasons...
Euro U-19: Spain roll right along beating Greece, 1-0
There is no stopping Spain is there? The U19 team repeat as champions as Spain wins their sixth U19...
Michael Bradley joins AS Roma
The Chievo Verona midfielder joins AS Roma on a three year transfer said to cost $4.6 million. He will...
Leo Messi: Grape news for wine lovers
Leo Messi, is all set to launch his own wine collection. It is said when you take a sip,...
Beckham at his best: LA Galaxy overcome Portland Timbers, 5-3
Take that Stuart Pearce, he seems to say. Becks at his best. An open field goal and a set...
Gervinho’s goal lifts Arsenal to Markus Leibherr trophy
Hurrah! A trophy for Arsenal finally. Gervinho’s equalizer against the Saints was enough for the Gunners to get their...
The curious case of Andy Carroll
He doesn’t want to leave but Brendan Rodgers has no place for him A £35m striker on the trading...
Justice interrupted: John Terry needs to retire as he’s become a lightning rod
The court’s have spoken. John Terry was not guilty of deliberate racial misconduct. Instead of it being the last...
Rangers FC: A stunning fall to the Scottish third division
Ibrox: The new home of the newco Rangers The Scottish Football League voted today, all 30 clubs that is,...
John Terry acquitted of racism charges
As we predicted yesterday, John Terry was cleared of racism charges against Anton Ferdinand. The evidence was largely circumstantial...
Quote of the year: ” Zlatan Ibrahimovic is like the Mona Lisa”
It’s the nose ” Ibrahimovic is like the Mona Lisa” added Raiola, “think of the most valuable paintings in...
Blockbuster transfer: Gazetta Dello Sport reports Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva to PSG
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva are moving to Manchester City East, aka PSG A week ago, Thiago Silva extended...
Purple Haze: Arsenal’s 2012-13 away kit
A purple patch? Or going purple as they, uh … choke? Wojciech Szczesny looks like he was coloured in...
John Terry racism trial: Closing arguments today
The impression one gets on the last day of the trial is the prosecution failed to prove without a...
Theo Walcott the next to fly the coop?
Walcott’s rumoured departure will be a loss but then again, will it? So this summer is all about where...
John Terry racism trial: Ashley Cole defends his team mate
Ashley Cole says that we really shouldn’t be having this trial referring to a post match meeting where John...
Diego Maradona gets the boot from Al Wasl
Al Wasl did not reap the benefits as expected under Diego Maradona’s tutelage. The Saudi Arabian club finished eighth...