Germany in shock: Ballack out of the World Cup
The German captain, a recipient of a nasty tackle on his right ankle by Kevin Prince Boateng during the...
Category: Soccer Politics
Daily Mail’s treason could cost England the 2018 World Cup
What a difference a day makes! Lord Triesman’s resignation which could irrevocably damage England’s chances are a small price...
The French Ligue cedes ground to rugby
Who would you pay to see? The dude with the pink motifs or the guy with the colourless togs....
Barca well on its way to securing the Liga title
A horrible own goal by Luis Prieto and an emphatic finish by Pedro put the defending champions up. But...
Can this man stop Barcelona today?
If Real Madrid have a semblance of hope, it lies in the hands of Javier Clemente, Real Valladolid’s manager...
Video: Diego Milito’s 22nd goal gives Inter the title
Inter’s Argentinian connection came up big as Estaban Cambiasso wins the ball and swings it wide to Javier Zanetti...
World Cup 2010: An extra edge to Ghana vs Germany
Michael Ballack is now an official injury worry for Germany as he is has been declared out for an...
Zahia Dehar pens a letter to Raymond Domenech
A letter takes the French media by storm as Zahia Dehar, the underage escort caught in L’affaire Ribery turns...
Steve McLaren goes to Wolfsburg
Shteve McLaren is beaming a lot more these days: Happy days at FC Twente Steve McLaren is moving onto...
Fabio Capello: Football managers behaving badly
I frankly did not peg Capello to have anything to do with bookies. He seemed to be too high...
Marco Van Basten rules out Milan job: Plugs Mauro Tassotti
The AC Milan legend has a bad ankle Van Basten mentioned fondly by the AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi...
Is Benitez secretly installed at Juve?
Rafa Benitez insists that he would like to stay at Liverpool and that he is still in talks with...
A Calciopoli primer: The investigation widens to include Inter
Gazzetto Dello Sport has a nicely chalked out primer Monopoly board on Calciopoli including recent developments. In an ideal...
Video: Louis Van Gaal chased by huge steins of beer
A Jose Mourinho sighting – no doubt to size up the opposition. Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben, Ivica Olic, Bastian...
World Cup 2010: Jerome Boateng keeps his date with destiny
One of the potential highlights of this World Cup is the Boateng brothers story. Kevin Prince Boateng and Jerome...
Video: Totti’s brutal kick on Balotelli
88th minute after Rodrigo Taddei brings down Thiago Motta. The Inter midfielder then takes the free kick and passes...
Roberto Mancini is not the right choice for City
Nice muffler but is that all he has? Roberto Mancini is maintaining an outwardly defiant stance but his face...
Video: An ad fires up Argentines for the World Cup
An ad by Young and Rubicam brings to the fore the passion and love Argentines feel for the beautiful...
The morning after: Arsenal blogs react to Fabianski flop
We can do away with Martin Atkinson turning a blind eye to Fabianski’s mugging, Van Persie’s penalty call after...
Jack Warner still owes T&T players money
Almost five years after the Soca Warriors secured qualification to the 2006 World Cup, 13 of their players are...
Video: Vassilis Hatzipanagis, the Greek Maradona
We never got to see Vassilis Hatzipanagis, who was called “football’s Nureyev” by his beloved Iraklis fans. He retired...
Brollywood Steve guides FC Twente to first ever Eredivisie title
Brollywood Steve looking forlorn: He is now cresting the heights of the Eredivisie with FC Twente Long live Steve...
Chelsea step closer to Premiership title
Chelsea consolidated their title chances by beating Liverpool, 2-0. Didier Drogba scores after a shockingly poor back pass from...
Roy Hodgson to Liverpool. Why not?
A contemplative coach. A hand on the chin is better than a scribbling hand pad. Rafa will he won’t...
Arshavin’s Barca dream is nothing new
Looks like a few high profile players are being pulled up by their managers. Carlos Tevez was given a...
Didier Drogba makes the Times 100
Another accolade in Didier Drogba’s cap as he makes the Times 100 most influential persons of 2010. The African...
Mourinho being compared to legend Helenio Herrera
Inter president Massimo Moratti is already comparing Jose Mourinho to Inter legend Helenio Herrera, who ruled supreme in the...
Hull becomes the latest club threatened by administration
The club has been virtually relegated but now faces the threat of administration which would tack on a ten...
Wenger’s Sol Campbell statement is full of irony
Does anyone find irony in Wenger touting a 35 year old recycled ex- Arsenal defender as the find of...
Baines just took himself out of England consideration
What an unforgivable mistake by Leighton Baines against Fulham. Showing absolutely no awareness, Baines back passes to Tim Howard,...
Gunnar Nielsen the only highlight in a drab, dreary affair
Gunnar Nielsen, directing the City defense after Given’s injury The first Faroe Island representation of the Premiership since its...
Fernando Torres to City? Where is the playmaker?
He may not be top dog if “El Nino” comes to town Sometimes rumours are timed suspiciously well. And...
Inter faces new Calciopoli scrutiny
Pier Luigi Collina; Say it isn’t so! In 2006, Juventus were demoted to Serie B after match fixing scandals...
Cristiano Ronaldo hedges when it comes to Mourinho
Ronaldo dodges the question of Jose Mourinho taking over as Real coach by saying he likes, “people with a...
L’affaire Ribéry: La entraineuse Zahia D.
Le Monde reports the Lolita in question goes by the name Zahia D.,she is blonde, and now aged 18...
Pompey’s entry to the Europa is to first secure the debt
A much higher than anticipated amount of £119 million is owed by Pompey to a fleet of owners, players...
Video: Dani Alves, a racism target
Very disturbing as Espanyol fans go after Dani Alves with their racial chants and monkey gestures. Really this sort...
Gordon Smith: Eduardo’s tormentor resigns as Scottish FA chief
Gordon Smith, the Scottish FA chief resigned out of the blue two months shy of completing three years. It...
Leonardo to leave Milan?
There are persistent rumours that Leonardo maybe on his way out of Milan. Much of the rumours are based...
Violent clashes mar Eternal City derby
Ten injured as fans from both clubs fight each other with knives, stones, bottles, and firecrackers. Three were stabbed,...
Wenger downplays Liga: Remain in the Premiership
“Is the Spanish league a step down? Of course. I watched Real Madrid and Almeria last night . ....
Bernd Schuster: Mourinho does not fit Real Madrid profile
Bernd Schuster who guided Real to its last Liga title in 2008 has come out against Jose Mourinho taking...
World Cup 2010: FIFA drops the ball on SA ticketing
Over 500,000 tickets went on sale in SA over the counter in the final phase. Organizers are confronted with...
Last days of Rafa at Anfield?
The Spaniards continued presence lies in the balance. Ominously for Rafa fans, he tied it to the club’s financial...
Van Persie’s heroics are not enough to save Arsenal’s title hopes
It’s over. And just as well. Gives Arsene more time to go back to the drawing board to figure...
Against Spurs, Van Persie can be the shock weapon
Robin Van Persie has recuperated so well after dabbling in offbeat treatment techniques that his return has been expedited...
Tevez once again creates controversy
Seems like the Daily Mail interview with Carlos Tevez openly questioning at Roberto Mancini’s training methods at such an...
Sunil Chhetri debut ends disappointingly
Indian striker Sunil Chhetri’s highly anticipated debut for the Kansas City Wizards was not exactly anything to write home...
Sir Alex is left with mind games
With Man Utd’s Premier League title in the balance, Sir Alex has resorted to one of his old staples....
Pellegrini’s challenge: Stopping Messi at the Bernabeu
The Clasico showdown between these two: Fire vs air, drums vs strings, directness vs angles There is but a...
Man Utd: Resale value not debt behind Villa rejection
This dude won’t be seen in training at Old Trafford Man Utd should be happy to get their new...
Video: This Showbol paradinha completely flops
In Brazil they are inventing different ways to perform the paradinha, literally “the little stop”, an unexpected pause just...
Jack Rodwell for Fabregas: Say it isn’t so!
Lightning Rodwell David Hytner in an article mentions that Arsene Wenger has been monitoring Jack Rodwell, the Everton midfield...
Zesh Rehman: Yeoman work to bring the game to British Asians
Zesh Rehman against Liverpool: The first British Asian to debut in the Premiership Ex- Fulham and now Bradford City...