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Ronaldo gets a Real record

C Ron was a man in a hurry.He was undoubtedly miffed at Ibrahimovic’s inconsideration in going ahead and getting...
Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer Players

Zlatan scores four in four

Ibramovic has scored a goal in all the four La Liga games that Barcelona have played so far.Cristiano Ronaldo,who...
Soccer Players

Brilliant solo goal from Messi

Does he keep getting better and better or what.? His second goal against Racing Santander – a game that...
Soccer Players

What was that you were saying about Michael Owen…?

Owen scores a 95th minute winner and Sir Alex Ferguson says the above.Or words to that effect. Craig Bellamy...
Soccer Players

Messi sparkles in Barca’s 5 – 2 win

Some Messi quotes after he had scored two out of the five goals against Atletico Madrid. “Their defence put...
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Torres keeps Liverpool in the race..

Torres’ scored the winner 15 minutes from time.West Ham ended at the wrong side of the 3 -2 scoreline.And...
Soccer Players

Maradona has his ear rings confiscated

Just when he may have been thinking that things could not possibly get worse the Italian cops busted in...
Soccer Players

Fortress Emirates: Gunners need to win home games

Arsene Wenger feels that 80 points will be enough to win the title as bigger teams drop points to...
Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Video: Remember Shaun Goater, MBE

These derbies have not been as one sided as portrayed. Even as Sir Alex foams in the mouth about...
Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos

The six referee thing is nagannahappen

Anish references the six referee rule that Michel Platini has implemented for the Europa Cup and already David Moyes...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos

Is Notts County a cog in Qatar’s larger football ambitions?

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Qatar’s Emir and football association president Saving the world’s oldest football club has an...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup History

Sir Alex: Man City a “bit cocky”

Sir Alex on the run up to the derby which should be lots of fun. Ferguson said: ‘The rivalry...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Adebayor gets a three game ban

Well deserved. There is also the improper conduct charge which is still pending. Adebayor did not contest the violent...
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Arsenal answers back: Minus the panache with gumption

Those fighting qualities which seemed to have disappeared during the City and Man Utd games resurfaced yesterday against Standard...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Grafite makes a dream come true debut

How many have scored a hat-trick in their Champion’s League debut game? While the statisticians are busy going through...
Soccer Hall of Fame, Soccer Players

A battered Arsenal meets Standard Leige: Mannone to start

Standard Liege v Arsenal UEFA Champions League Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 19:45 Arsene Wenger prefaces the match with some...
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Some quotes to get your day started

“If somebody stamps on your head in that way, you wouldn’t say, ‘thank you very much’ and turn the...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Humor, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010

Video: CL group stage: Bordeaux hold Juventus, 1-1

Brilliant goalkeeping by Gianluigi Buffon. Juve gets a fortuitous lead when Cedric Carraso fails to stop Vincezo Iaqunita. Fifteen...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Maradona is weighed down

Checks into a weight loss clinic in Northern Italy. How about that Nutrisystems stuff peddled by Dan Marino and...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National

Video: CL group stage: Man Utd 1 Besiktas 0

The highlight of the match was Wayne Rooney’s reaction to being substituted by Michael Owen. There was also a...
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FC Zurich get Ronaldo free kick reminder..

FC Zurich got a sizzling reminder of C Ron’s free kick skills.The first goal in a game that Real...
Soccer Players, Soccer Skills

The EPL’s “homegrown” rule is a palliative

Richard Scudamore launches more Scuds The Premier League has brought in protectionism ostensibly in the name of encouraging homegrown...
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Violent Conduct…

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Maradona draft Juan Martin Del Potro!

Juan Martin Del Potro, only the second Argentinian after Guillermo Vilas to win the US Open and that too...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Humor, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010

Man City have their first inkling of what Ade is all about

A three match ban at the least should settle the fact that Ade came to City to play in...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Man Utd have started clicking ominously

A goal down. A man down. And they come back and spank Spurs, 3-1. This was a huge test...
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Video: In which Maradona finds out his nightmare is true

This should explain his results.
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Adebayor sure to get a three match ban

The FA is fast tracking the stamping incident and Adebayor will miss the upcoming derby against Man Utd. There...
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World Cup 2010: Can England win it all?

Fabio Capello has led the English team into the World Cup in stunning style. Gone is the despondency at...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010

Bilardo will assume a larger role in player selection

Diego Maradona’s power is being taken away. Carlos Bilardo is being asked to step in and help with player...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010

AFA website hacked: Maradona photoshopped

A picture is worth a thousand words. The AFA website was hacked and Diego Maradona was photoshopped wearing a...
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In Chelsea’s squad lie England’s future managers

Saturday, June 1st, 1991 was the day when Man Utd won the Cup Winners Cup beating Barca, 2-1 in...
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Jermain Defoe bicycle kick against Man U

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Five things we should expect from Arsenal

All the *wtf* moments belong to us: First Diaby with his head scratching header that led to an own...
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The FA needs to take immediate action against Ade

Above is the photographic evidence of Adebayor’s malice. As if there was any more reason needed why he is...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Business, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Video: Arsenal bludgeoned 4 – 2

Emmanuel Adebayor could face double trouble from the FA .He appeared to scrape his boot down Van Persie’s face...
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club

South Africa make it six in a row…

Six straight losses that is.Stoke midfielder Liam Lawrence’s curling and dipping free kick on display below was the cause...
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - National

Wanted big target men for Argentina: Paging Hernan Crespo

An airborne Argentinian. Say it isn’t so. Crespo shows his aerial abilities. Please help out Don Diego. He should...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National

City being investigated for teen transfer

In an all too familiar story, another potential poaching case, this time involving 17 year Jeremy Helan of Rennes...
Soccer Business, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

More claptrap from Poll: “I remember Rooney”

” Manchester United star Wayne Rooney must not be labelled a diver – I remember him as a player...
Soccer Books & Magazines, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010

Johann Djourou out for six months

Bad news for the Swiss central defender as he is out for six months following knee surgery on Friday....
Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Castrol may have to look for another brand ambassador

David Beckham was Castrol’s ambassador in the last World Cup .Cristiano Ronaldo is the chosen one for World Cup...
Soccer Advertising, Soccer Players, World Cup 2010

Player bonds the way of the future?

English clubs offer a professional contract a year ahead of French and Spanish clubs which they use to their...
Soccer Business, Soccer Culture, Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club

World Cup 2010: Nigeria’s hopes hang by a thread

This article in the Vanguard sums up the anguish and anger fans of the Super Eagles are feeling after...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010

2010 World Cup: Ghana books its place

Sulley Muntari and Michael Essien scored for Ghana in their 2-0 (YouTube link) win in a Goup D encounter...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2010

Lineker poaches one off the field

Talking about Gary Lineker. He’s married lingerie model Danielle Bux. The last name can lend itself to a few...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Teams - National

Defoe could be crucial to England’s World Cup success

“Boys, diving is back on the menu”. That might be the most potent message after seeing England’s game against...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010

Diving’s Back on the agenda….

Rooney goes down in the Slovenia penalty area and we’re back to square one. He dived,no he didn’t ad...
Soccer Players

A quiet foreboding fills Argentina

Colombia did Argentina a good turn yesterday with their 2-0 win over Ecuador which meant that they still retained...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National

Cry Maradona! The Brazilian media celebrates

A time for intense introspection in Argentina. A time for great glee in Brazil as the Seleccao cement their...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National

The morning after: The US needs to lift its possession game

I think I must have made my point now *or cried myself hoarse*: The US needs more ball possession...
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World Cup 2010: Giovani Dos Santos stamps his class

El Tri overcame the Ticos, 3-0 in a facile win at Saprissa stadium with Giovani Dos Santos providing a...
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World Cup 2010: Brazil 3 Argentina 1

The Argentinian defense goes to sleep as they fail to mark Luisao who heads home Elano’s free kick. Then...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2010

Maradona vows to carry on

“The responsibility is solely and exclusively mine.” Brazil’s humiliating win had Maradona on the defensive but the Argentina manager...
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