Mexico’s electorate: Soccer more important than politics
The World Cup will soon see Mexico launch its campaign against Iran, Angola, and Portugal. And the forthcoming Mexican...
Category: Soccer Politics
Sven-ile Dementia: Where is Darren Bent?
I think Sven Goran has really lost the plot. The squad he picked has some real shockers. Theo Walcott??...
Juventus: The Serie champions have been getting by with a little help from friends
This could be a scene from one of those movies involving the Cosa Nostra. There is an investigation going...
David Moyes to the Socceroos: Tim Cahill is mine
With Wayne Rooney, it was a war of words with Sir Alex and Sven Goran. The lad was to...
So is the EPL season over? Tell that to the Spurs and the Gunners
Chelsea won over Man U and became the champions again. Game over. Not for the Spurs and the Gunners...
EPL: Here is why a mid winter recess will never happen
Alright. Perish the thought. I was being naive about the FA looking into the long Premiership season and trying...
We still believe in Ronaldo!
This article echoes the thoughts of millions of Brasilians around the world. Ronaldo is not finished. He is getting...
The Fog Lifts – FA confirms McClaren
Well they’ve finally done it. Got an English coach to coach England. And why not? About time we got...
Blame it on the boots!
It may not be Nike’s fault, but now they’re being blamed for the Rooney injury by Liverpool’sCraig Johnston: “These...
Ferguson says Rooney’s Not Going
Sir Alex says that Rooney won’t go to the dance. Terry Butcher feels the same way. I hate to...
Arkan, the ultimate soccer hooligan: His supporters continue his legacy
Arkan and his Tigers 15 January, 2000, gunmen inside the seafood restaurant of the Hotel Belgrade Intercontinental, shot of...
The Soccer War: Croatia and Serbia, 1990
For many Croats, the war began not in June 1991 but on the soccer field on 13 March 1990....
Zico feeling the heat
Zico gets defensive (for the first time in his life): “I don’t think that it would be an abnormal...
Zico does a Scolari
Japan coach Zico on Thursday denied recent reports that said he was on the verge of inking a contract...
Portugal told Scolari to chill out
OK- it’s clear now. The Portuguese told Scolari to cease and desist. Here’s what Scolari had to say: “I...
Cartoon: German Goalie Politics
Maybe Merkel can step in and sort this one out…
Scolari: English Trash Talk
Read between the lines, the three lions that is! 🙂 “The main problem is that apart from Sir Alex...
Why this World Cup is going to be like no other
Ronaldinho will stamp himself as the greatest player in this World Cup. Lionel Messi will be declared the next...
Ronaldinho now has more money than Beckham; not just the talent
Ronaldinho overtook David Beckham as the richest soccer player with his salary, sponsorships, and endorsements reaching an annual revenue...
Soccer Video: Shevchenko’s goal was legal, AC Milan was robbed
You decide. I think Shevchenko’s goal should have stood. That was no foul, just two players having a 50-50...
Shevchenko’s goal disallowed: Barca in the finals of the Championship league
Barca reached the Championship finals holding AC Milan to a draw. Both teams failed to score but the game...
Scolari it is!
The rumors were true. Brazil’s Big Phil takes over after Sven. The Guardian says so, as does the Telegraph....
Ghana’s World Cup Anthem
The official Ghana anthem is ‘Faith in the Black Stars’ by a six man group called G-Force. Morons! The...
Border checks in, Schengen Treaty out
Interior Minister Wolfgang Schäuble said Germany will suspend the passport-free travel arrangements of the Schengen Treaty during the 2006...
Another Soccer War: Adidas vs. Puma
This soccer war has endured over six decades: Adidas versus Puma. A brilliant article by Ruth Elkins of the...
Advertising Lunacy: Spiegel Interviews FIFA’s Gregor Lentze
Read this and see how messed up FIFA is. This is NOT Joga Bonito as they say at Nike....
The e-Bay Ticket Debacle
FIFA messes up again. Why they can’t figure out how to didtribute tickets is beyond me. Now they’re up...
South Asians can’t play football
White men can’t jump and South Asians can’t play football South Asians playing professional league football. Nah! You must...
FIFA’s Absurd Ranking System – US #4
1 Brazil 2 Czech Republic 3 Netherlands 4 USA 5 Spain 6 Mexico 7 France 8 Portugal 8 Argentina...
Sven Goran Eriksson’s indiscretions
Sven Goran Eriksson makes as much noise off the field too. His big move after England’s World Cup appearance...
Ludovic Giuly Fighting for a place with France
Barcelona midfielder Ludovic Giuly says he deserves a place in France’s World Cup squad despite being out of favour...
Thierry Henry tries to lay Barca transfer rumor to rest
Well, that is a dream having Ronaldinho and Samuel Eto’o as team mates. Just imagine the Ronaldinho– Eto’o– Henry...
When will Africa win the World Cup?
Pele, the most famous footballer ever, once said that an African team would win the World Cup by the...
Devil’s Advocate: Soccer in the US has an image problem
Christian and I have been going back and forth on the state of soccer affairs in the US. His...
Is Ballack being a hypocrite?
“You shouldn’t make a move because of the money. It’s great to earn so much as a professional football...
Soccer Violence – Destroying Joga Bonito
The violence we see at soccer games is turning the beautiful game into a rather ugly one. AC Milan’s...
Why Nigeria didn’t make it to WC 2006
One reason, and one reason alone. This is the kind of governance that destroys a nation. And Nigeria is...
A Hex on Brasil’s Hexa-Campeon Hopes?
Amy Lawrence of Guardian Unlimited has the best insight into what ails Brazil: “Some might call it a crisis....
Klinsmann makes his decision: Kahn out, Lehmann in
This is really big news. Olli Kahn who was memorable in getting Germany to the finals of the 2002...
Ronaldo: “Goals are the answer to everything”
After scoring three goals in three matches, Ronaldo is feeling more positive: “When goals are scored everyone is happier...
Klinsmann Picks Jens Lehmann
Well, I’m impressed. Klinsmann made a gusty move, taking on the dinosaurs in the Bundesliga and picking Lehmann. According...
Let’s get Real. Beckham is a bust at Madrid.
He cannot kick with his left foot, he cannot head a ball, he cannot tackle, and he doesn’t score...
So how is Beck’s book doing?
David Beckham and Tom Watts wrote Both Feet on the Ground: An autobiography with Tom Watts (Harper Paperbacks; November...
Hoeness, Magath Blame Klinsmann for Kahn’s slump
In an interview with Sport-Bild newspaper on Wednesday, Bayern’s Uli Hoeness accused Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann of waging a...
Cartoon: Micro-Management 101
From Spiegel: Chancellor Angela Merkel plays peacemaker as she tries to clear the air >>
German Soccer Corruption
Spiegel reported this story a few days ago: Is German Soccer for Sale? I’m rooting for the Soca Warriors!...
FIFA Toughens Racism Regulations
But can they actually make a difference? The rules, approved by FIFA last month, went into effect on Thursday...
Soccer Politics: Beckenbauer Not Ready for UEFA Presidency?
UEFA president Lennart Johansson believes Franz Beckenbauer is too preoccupied with this summer’s World Cup finals to run for...
Forbes: Soccer Team Valuations
Thanks Forbes! Rank Team Country Current Value1 ($mil) Debt/Value2 (%) 1-Yr Value Change (%) Revenue ($mil) Operating Income3 ($mil)...
US Trainer Helps Germans Get Fit!
This is funny. From the Christian Science Monitor: Imagine India’s top basketball coach flying to Miami to teach Shaquille...
Bad Sod – A Dirty German Trick?
Following a ground inspection at Baden Baden on Thursday, which included Wembley Stadium Grounds Manager Steve Welch and England...
Much Adu about nothing!
Freddy Adu has been promised more playing time with DC United and this as a starter. Big deal. His...
Liverpool Buy-Out Talks
Spanish telecommunications multi-millionaire Juan Villalonga became the latest one linked with investment in the club this week, with Villalonga...
Juan Sebastian Veron kisses England’s Behind
What’s the deal? Veron will be cheering England from the sidelines. Of course, he’s still going to wave the...