Category: Soccer Players
Dirty Dutch Football
What is this? Thank goodness Spain won. Even Cruyff was rooting for Spain. And here’s Ruud Gullit: “It was...
“Dani Jarque siempre con nosotros”
Iniesta’s tribute to his fallen friend Dani Jarque:
Video: Khedira clinches third spot for Germany
For those not interested, or were not paying too much attention, there was a match yesterday to decide third...
Video: Die Stem van Suid-Afrika
It’s a bit ironical seeing the Dutch take centerstage in South Africa for the world’s biggest game. A record...
Maarten Stekelenberg: Pedro could test Dutch goalie
El Nino looked a trifle sharper in the Germany match coming off the bench. Of course, one does not...
Spain wary of Howard Webb
Will Spain see red because of Webb? Not very good memories of the English referee officiating today’s finals. Spain...
Spain will play in blue
Spain will play the final against Netherlands in blue and not the famous “Roja” kit. But if they win,...
Robin Van Persie: Will he show up today?
“I want my own national team where I will play every minute” Robin Van Persie’s World Cup has been...
World Cup 2010: Was it humdrum or a humdinger?
Des Kelly is unimpressed by this World Cup. Except for the Giovanni Van Bronckhorst goal what else would you...
Benayoun: Rafa tried “to break me like he broke Riera”
I always wondered how Yossi Benayoun could take playing for Rafa, saving Liverpool many a times with his fine...
Third place: Germany edge Uruguay in an absorbing encounter
A thrilling open ended match between two teams who pulled out all the stops. Arguably, the best match in...
Don’t Cruyff for me Argentina
On the eve of the historical Spain Holland World Cup Final,Robin van Persie votes for Diego Maradona over Johan...
Why Germany believes third place is important
As per Bild, Germany has much at stake with a win today. Remind the world once more about their...
VIDEO: 1982 World Cup Final History: Paulo Rossi’s First Strike
I used to dislike Rossi because of what he did to Brazil earlier in the tournament. That was the...
VIDEO: 1978 World Cup Final History: Mario Kempes ends Holland’s Quest
I remember listening to this game on the radio, waaay past bedtime. Denis Law was one of the commentators....
VIDEO: 1974 World Cup Final History: Gerd Mueller finishes Holland
Holland’s arrogance led to their downfall in ’74. Cruyff never won a World Cup and Holland’s quest for Cup...
VIDEO: 1970 World Cup Final History: Pele’s Leap of Faith
Gotta sneak this one in as well (1958):
VIDEO: 2002 World Cup Final History: Ronaldo beats Deutschland
Good work from ESPN. Sorry about the ad… but this is one of the best video series I’ve seen...
Van Nistelrooy: “Spain is the favourite”
Ruud Van Nistelrooy who should know something about killer goals will be sitting on the couch in Hamburg as...
Giovani Dos Santos in the running for FIFA youth player
One of my favourite players- Giovani Dos Santos is in the running for FIFA youth player of the World...
Video: Octopus Paul predicts Spain over Netherlands
Spain rejoiced to the Oracle of Oberhausen’s prediction- Pulpo Paul picked Spain over Netherlands in a live telecast sending...
Video: A closer look at Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny
Seems to be tough on tackles, pacy, and good in the air. Also some chops at feeding the ball...
FIFA: The end of the present system of refereeing
Expect the Europa Cup modification of two additional referees patrolling behind goal to be implemented in future FIFA matches....
Hala Barca, Visca Madrid: Spain’s credo is good football
Vicente Del Bosque Spain’s success is due to the myriad talent they have but what is so different about...
Mannschaft: The right wing rejection
Maier, Beckenbauer, Breitner, Höttges, Vogts, Bonhof, Hoeneß, Köppel, Netzer, Mueller, Wimmer – part of the 1972 Euro winning team...
Video: Puyol’s winner against Germany
Puyol soars high above Pique and the German defense to head home. What a finish. Spain was in control...
Lion hearted, lion maned: Puyol wins it for Spain
Steve Tyler at the World Cup – say it isn’t so? When I see Carles Puyol, I am reminded...
Halftime: Spain 0 Germany 0
A very cautious first half. Spain enjoying a big edge in possession without looking very threatening. Not very surprising....
Spain vs Germany: What to look for?
It could come down to a Euro 2008 moment when Fernando Torres blew by Philipp Lahm. Vicente Del Bosque...
Toni Kroos to replace Mueller
Kroos control! Bayern Munich’s Toni Kroos, an attacking midfielder and another one of those 20 something talents is in...
Ballack vs Lahm: Trouble in the German camp
Kevin Prince Boateng deciding to lay his studs on Michael Ballack’s ankle seems to be the best thing in...
Arsenal close to signing Laurent Koscielny
Arsenal’s attempts to bolster their central defense, an area of rapid depletion, got a boost with the imminent signing...
Castrol Top 11: It’s not quite right is it?
On the graphic above are the top players of the World Cup as per the Castrol Index. First things...
Forlan was not fit from the very start
Oscar Tabares pulled out Diego Forlan in the 38th minute of the second half much to everyone’s surprise. Later,...
Ronaldinho plans to return to Brazil?
One of the players that Dunga could have done with to lift a moribund Brazilian attack has not been...
Video: Highlights: Netherlands 3 Uruguay 2
Check out Giovanni Van Bronckhorst’s smashing strike. Diego Forlan owns the Jabulani. Wesley Sneijder writes his own luck. Arjen...
Van Bronckhorst’s goal made the difference
Say what you will – Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben scoring was expected. What was not expected was Giovanni...
The final will be brilliant Orange!
What a match! The Uruguayans never gave up. Maxi Pereira scored an added time goal. That made it 3-2...
Van Bronckhorst’s blast sends Netherlands up 1-0!
A candidate for goal of the World Cup. A screaming left footer by Giovanni Van Bronckhorst from 30 yards...
Eduardo Galeano on Uruguayan soccer
Two legends: Diego Maradona and Enzo Francescoli Enzo Francescoli, the Uruguayan legend spent five years in the French Ligue...
Video: World Cup 1974: Netherlands 2 Uruguay 0
Totaalvoetball! Johnny Rep scores twice as Netherlands beats Uruguay, 2-0 in the 1974 World Cup in the group stage....
Uruguay vs Netherlands: Starting line ups
Uruguay: 1-Fernando Muslera; 3-Diego Godin, 6-Mauricio Victorino, 5-Walter Gargano, 16-Maximiliano Pereira, 22-Martin Caceres, 15-Diego Perez, 11-Alvaro Pereira, 17-Egidio Arevalo,...
Much ado about nothing: Luis Suarez’s “hand of god” handball
I would like to know which commentator would not have called Luis Suarez stupid for not trying to stop...
The absence of Inter’s men hurt Argentina
Nicholas Otamendi for Javier Zanetti? Maradona needs to get his head examined Tim Vickery in his Sunday column for...
Spain needs to open up its options
Spain’s attack has a self paced feel to it with difficulties getting up tempo. They meet a German team...
Big Phil Scolari: Brazil wants him back
Big Phil might have another swing at the Brazil job The manager who led Brazil to their 2002 World...
A superb Germany outclasses Argentina, 4-0
The German God ran riot over Maradona’s God. Even Arne Freidrich got a goal. You know what is frightening...
Video: Ghana vs Uruguay highlights
Luis Suarez leaves the field in tears after being red carded for his handball offense. He thinks its all...
Video: Netherlands 2 Brazil 1
Good quality highlights. Watch Robinho’s great skill on the ball and Luis Fabiano’s back heel that sets up Kaka’s...
Ronaldo asks Melo not to return to Brazil
O Fenomeno via Twitter: “Felipe Melo better not come to Brazil for his holidays” “I don’t understand the lack...
Brazil vs Netherlands: This sums it up
Oranje Pacman swallowing the yellow diamond of the Brazilian flag.
Unsung hero: Fernando Muslera
The baby faced Muslera just celebrated his 24th birthday. In goalkeeping years, he is a toddler when compared to...