Alan Pardew “absolutely rapes him” is new Magpies manager
Alan Pardew became a TV celebrity when he characterized Michael Essien’s tackle on Ched Evans during a Chelsea vs...
Category: Soccer Politics
Blatter and blather: More lies and lip service
Sepp Blatter is peeved that the English are not too happy with the results. Nor are the Australians, Spaniards,...
Inter’s ordeal continues against Werder Bremen
A weakened Inter team is spanked by Werder Bremen and finishes second to Spurs in Group A. Goals from...
Eric Cantona: Leading the Revolution?
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Lazio send Inter into purgatory
Rafa Benitez’s days are numbered. Today, the Serie champions fell to Lazio, 1-3 as Giuseppe Biava, Mauro Zarate, and...
The FA wants respect? Nix David Beckham
Oh! F**k, is he going to throw a cleat? According to a NOTW report David Beckham is being primed...
Neither England nor Sepp Blatter come off looking good
The “simple football player” made a passionate and successful case for his country The BBC is getting a lot...
Not England’s finest hour
Only two votes cast in favour as England crash out in the first round. Russia topped the first round...
Qatar gets 2022 World Cup
The stadiums inside will have regulated climate controls systems. Outside may not be so much fun in the 45-50...
Michael Chopra’s Indian debut? He faces citizenship requirements
The All India Football Federation is decidedly ambivalent to the idea of Michael Chopra representing India. “Michael Chopra is...
Arsenal’s Europe campaign runs afoul against Braga
Another frustrating evening as Braga scored two late goals through Matheus, the second one a superb individual effort. The...
Ancelotti is not quitting
Recent reports of Carlo Ancelotti’s authority being undermined by the recent elevation of Michael Emenalo as assistant coach sparked...
Fabregas handball typifies Arsenal’s implosion
Fool me once, shame on you: Howard Webb fails to spot Cesc’s handball against Liverpool. Phil Dowd did not...
USA vs SA: Juan Agudelo scores on debut
Today’s winning goal over Bafana Bafana had a local flavour. Juan Agudelo of the Red Bulls scored on his...
Chelsea adrift? Hardly
Carlo Angstalotti after the Sunderland defeat: A course correction or something deeper? After the stunning loss to Sunderland the...
Rooney to Manchester City: Ha!
This is simply a negotiating ploy. Here’s what we should expect: – Ferguson and Rooney make up in a...
Arsenal’s Highbury properties post record profits
Given the real estate crisis, these are very impressive numbers.
Byron Moreno will not be investigated by FIFA
Byron Moreno, a former soccer referee who became infamous in the 2002 World Cup for “stealing an Italian win”...
Bebé: The double agent man
Having my Bebé David Conn has the story of how Bebé, the hitherto unknown Vitoria Guimaeres striker, who without...
Head trauma behind increased ALS incidence
Stefano Bergonovo was diagnosed with ALS in 2008 A recent study published in the Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental...
Thierry Henry’s bizarre moment with Kevin Hartman
Check this out. I have no idea what went through Thierry Henry’s mind when he did this but Kevin...
Neymar and his coach have a spat
This should get the Chelsea brigade all a twitter. It all spirals downhill after Neymar realizes that he is...
Portugal running out of coaching options
A certain AC/DC song comes to mind with this picture Jose Mourinho has turned down a very short term...
Tom Hicks buying time is in Liverpool’s interest
“You got your checkbook, George? I didn’t bring mine” Remember when George Gillett was the good guy and Tom...
Champions League: Superb Mueller goal highlights Bayern win
A fantastic first time shot curled in by Thomas Mueller who keeps his reputation intact as one of the...
Champions League: Real’s wasteful effort against Ajax
The Merengues were profligate. All that huffing and puffing led to an own goal by Vurnon Anita and Gonzalo...
Champions League: Brilliant Arsenal walk over Braga, 6-0
Lets first doff our cap to Cesc Fabregas. He orchestrated the first two goals. Scoring a penalty after Marouane...
Rooney should have played
Rooney is not even doing that nowadays ” No Woman, no Kai ” and a blow up doll. If...
Super Cup: Atletico Madrid stun Inter Milan, 2-0
Goals by former Arsenal winger Jose Antonio Reyes and Maradona’s son in law Kun Aguero seal a memorable victory...
The Mascherano hangover before Trabzonspor
Javier Mascherano did not travel with the team to Turkey in Liverpool’s second leg fixture. He is evidently trying...
Paul Scholes: Will he come out of retirement?
Wayne Rooney and James Milner have all come out with statements saying that they would love to have Paul...
Jacob Zuma tarnishes SA’s “feel good” World Cup
One of the reasons for holding the World Cup was South Africa’s desire to showcase its vibrant democracy –...
Villa’s debacle puts more pressure on a Bradley arrival
Bob Bradley going public with his interest in coaching Aston Villa could not have been better timed as the...
Premiership: Arsenal vs Blackpool
Arsenal meet Blackpool at the Emirates: 10:00 AM (EST) ESPN2 Ian Holloway may or may not treat us to...
Huang down, how many more to go?
Kenny Huang and QSL Sports end their bid, frustrated at Liverpool’s foot dragging. Maybe it is George Gillett and...
Octopus Paul: Ambassador to England’s 2018 World cup bid
England tightened its tentacles on the 2018 World Cup as Octopus Paul was announced as ambassador to their bid....
Carlos Quieroz in all sorts of trouble
Rumours are that Carlos Quieroz who surprised everyone by surviving the axe after Portugal’s dismal World Cup is most...
Comedy reigns in Anderlecht vs Partizan’s encounter
Nothing wrong with the first two goals which were genuine. The third goal was a spectacular one scored by...
Werder Bremen overcome Sampdoria, 3-1
Watch Clemens Fritz’s absolute blast that beats Gianluca Curci. Then Torsten Frings converts a spot kick after defender Stefano...
Homegrown rule could invoke FIFA’s rule 15
Arsene Wenger is an outspoken critic of the Premiership’s new thrust towards domestic development of players which stipulates that...
Ozil’s sticker price goes up
Werder Bremen is now asking for €30m euros. However, Real Madrid believes that Klaus Allofs is overplaying his hand...
Martin Palermo lashes out against Messi
Argentina produces such wonderfully talented footballers but they live in the past and that past is heavily weighed down...
Bob Bradley still the US coach
All the internet chatter (including Soccerblog) about Bob Bradley resigning is just that: chatter. For now. USSF spokesman Neil...
Mission Impossible? Becks return to the Three Lions
Tom Cruise denies that Beckham has a part in the upcoming Mission Impossible: The Mothership Returns (snark). However, his...
So is Bob Bradley out the door?
Yesterday a distinctly unmotivated and haphazard US team lost to a youthful Brazilian side, 2-0. Were they channeling Bradley’s...
Video: England 2 Hungary 1
England won on the strength of two Gerrard goals which were quite sublime, especially the second one. Bobby Zamora...
Martin O’ Neill’s walk out is met with a storm of criticism
The Villa board is unhappy and so are the players and fans. Martin O’ Neill’s move to walk out...
Martin O’ Neill resigns from Villa
Ashley Young to go? O’Neill resigns after Lerner calls shots on transfers Shocking news for Villa fans. Martin O’Neill...
Arsenal’s defensive let down and Fabianski’s errors
The harbingers for a better season took a familiarly backward turn. All that bright attacking spark count for little...
Video: Chivas de Guadalajara 2 Universidad de Chile 0 (Agg: 3-1)
Mexican invitees, Chivas won overcame U de Chile, 2-0 in their second leg Copa Libertadores semi-final for a winning...
World Cup: Russia frontrunner for 2018, USA the 2022
Simon Kuper explains why these two Cold War rivals could end up hosting back to back World Cups. Simply,...
Made in China: Liverpool’s takeover
Things/who you will not see in Anfield once the China Investment Corporation takes over Liverpool. 1. Free Tibet T...
The flap over Man Utd shirts reveals ethnic and political divisions
The ulema in Malaysia recently issued a statement banning Man Utd shirts. The target of their wrath: The famed...
Maradona forced out as Argentina coach
Julio Grondona does not accede to El Diego’s demands for his own assistants – the choice of Oscar Ruggeri...