Real Madrid spank AC Milan, 5-1 at Yankee Stadium
Kaka was there and we half expected him to be in a Rossoneri jersey but against his former club...
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2012 Olympics: USA exact a 2-1 win over Japan in revenge rematch
Carli Lloyd’s brace and some superb goalkeeping from Hope Solo guided the USA to a sweetly savoured victory over...
2012 Olympics: Tune into USA vs Japan women’s soccer final
As iconic an image: Could the USA top this in the finals? Yes, all you football/ soccer lovers. This...
Nuri Sahin tutorial: What Arsenal gets if he lands up
Only at Real would some one with the skills of Nuri Sahin go unappreciated. Which of course is topic...
Arsenal: Just a song and dance? Or behaviour modification
Sahin for Song. Not really. The deal on Robin Van Persie is that Sir Alex went public to pressurize...
2012 Olympics: Mexico enter men’s final beating Japan, 3-1
szólj hozzá: Mexico vs Japan 3:1 MATCH HIGHLIGHTS Yuki Otsu’s magnificent strike in the 12th minute gave the Japanese...
Santi Cazorla is finally at Arsenal
The CF Malaga man is finally a Gunner. And he’s losing no time talking about his ambitions to see...
2012 Olympics: Japan defeat France, 2-1 in semi-final
Sepp Blatter was around to see his fondest dream of seeing women playing in “tighter shorts”. Yes, he really...
Usain Bolt’s sensational 100m win deconstructed brick by brick
Arsene Wenger we’ve heard is looking for new talent. Bolt may only be slightly faster (tongue firmly in cheek)...
2012 Olympics: Alex Morgan’s ET strike as USA pip Canada, 4-3 in thriller
An instant classic. Christine Sinclair was a one woman wrecking crew for Canada as she scored a hat trick...
2012 Olympics: Sturridge magic as Team GB bests UAE, 3-1
szólj hozzá: GB There are days when Daniel Sturridge could not hit a barn door even if it meant...
Gareth Bale out: No expected return date
If you watch the video it was a garden variety clip by Charlie Adam. Cynical yes, but not unusually...
2012 Olympics: Honduras’s MLS connection send Spain crashing out, 1-0
The mighty Rojas are done for. Well, at least their U23 team plus Adrian Lopez and Juan Mata. Los...
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s first goal for PSG against DC United
Good bit of skill and a nice finish from the most expensive player in Ligue history. Afterwards, Ibrahimovic talks...
Arsenal hold Kitchee FC, 2-2 in pre-season friendly
Gervinho was excellent. So was Theo Walcott and Abou Diaby. But in a familiar refrain, the defense was shambolic....
Albanian oil consortium bidding for CF Malaga
Rezart Taci could be the new owner of CF Malaga There are now emerging reports in the Spanish media...
Sweet revenge: US women overpower unlady like Colombians, 3-0
You’re no lady, Lady Andrade. The Colombian forward threw a nasty right hook at Abby Wambach as the US...
Benfica destroy Real Madrid, 5-2
szólj hozzá: Benfica vs Real Madrid 5:2 GOALS HIGHLIGHTS The Special One looked like he had swallowed a bitter...
Manchester City beat Arsenal, 2-0 in a pre-season match
Arsenal played quite well. Definitely more the attacking force than City, creating plenty of chances but falling short. Andre...
Nuri Sahin to Arsenal?
There is talk as per Marca.com that the 23 year old Turkish midfielder who has found playing minutes hard...
We salute Megan Rapinoe
Earlier this month Megan Rapinoe came out and discussed her sexuality in Out Magazine. She has been in a...
AC Milan offers €13m for Kaka’s return
Adriano Galliani went on the charm offensive talking about Kaka. “Certain love affairs never end. They go a long...
2012 Olympics: Japan upset heavily favoured Spain, 1-0
Stop press. Spain finally beaten. In the pecking order of bragging rights, the Olympics may not be such a...
The Ballad of Dixie and Kenny now in theatre
The Reds and Blues: The Ballad of Dixie and Kenny first captured on celluloid has been adapted for theatre...
2012 Olympics: Alex Morgan’s brace as USA overcome France, 4-2
Allez, allez, Alex! Vous êtes parfait Looks like the IOC have shut down any official highlights and we can...
MLS All Stars beat Chelsea on Eddie Johnson’s last minute strike
The MLS All Stars seem to have Chelsea’s number and just like he did six years ago, Dwayne De...
No Kaka for MLS but Tim Cahill is ready
As per Thierry Henry, all that keeps the Red Bulls from an official announcement is Tim Cahill’s medical examination....
Memory lane: Dwayne De Rosario’s winner against Chelsea
Today, the MLS All Stars take on Chelsea. And yes, the All Stars beat the Blues, 1-0 in 2006....
Cazorla, Spain economy, and PSG and Malaga conflict of interest
” Sold to you Mr Al-Thani for the princely sum of €36 million ” The Spanish media has little...
Arsenal tour: Gunners beat Malaysia XI, 2-1
Mohamed Azmi Muslim made the match interesting when his 30 yard flyer beat Vito Mannone as the defense went...
Suzanne Vega sings “Luka”
The song is a haunting elegy to child abuse, a very serious matter. But a different Luka is hogging...
Sir Alex: Longevity in the time of expediency
A picture says a thousand words Sir Alex proves to be a real company man defending the Glazers whose...
Kaka and Arjen Robben to AC Milan?
This player might see a return to his former club? Kaka’s future in Real Madrid is pretty much over...
Tim Cahill: Unseen Journey
Excerpts from a very informative and inspiring documentary on Tim Cahill. He is half Samoan from his mother’s side...
Coming to the Red Bulls: An aerial threat par excellence
Tim Cahill plays much, much larger than his 5′ 8″ frame The Red Bulls get a shot in the...
Arsenal’s US based interests remain limited despite its management
The USA strangely remains off limits to Arsenal despite the US flavoured management As a US based Gooner, one...
The world’s top own goal?
Evgen Eliseev of Ukrainian side Goverla tried to stop a Chernomorets attack but his attempt backfired spectacularly. Chernomorets won,...
Maroaune Chamakh to Besiktas?
After Bordeaux turned down a return for their prodigal son, Fiorentina rejected Chamakh because of his high wages, it...
The Luis Suarez racism case still resonates
Can you hear me now? Luis Suarez injected himself in the racism debate in the football world, polarized by...
Arsenal should entertain Juve for RVP’s signature
Robin Van Persie has been left out of the Far East squad: Bye-Bye RVP Robin Van Pursey? Arsenal reject...
Terrence Boyd’s bicycle kick for Rapid Vienna
Terrence Boyd’s got the talent and the attitude. It was all on display for his new club Rapid Vienna...
Thierry Henry’s fantastic strike against the Chicago Fire
Thierry Henry’s 10th goal of the season and his first since April 28th after which a hamstring injury kept...
Why this man should be at Arsenal
The Reds are so desperate to get rid of Andy Carroll that Fenway Sporting Group’s cable TV network, NESN...
Will Francois Hollande target Ibrahimovic for his 75% tax rate?
Francois Hollande’s 75% tax rate on millionaires was a central election platform Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s transfer is complete. He is...
Carlos Bocanegra and Maurice Edu set to leave Rangers
Rangeramerica no more: Carlos Bocanegra and Maurice Edu seek new homes As anticipated Carlos Bocanegra and Maurice Edu will...
Robin Van Persie might have overplayed his hand
So RVP apparently slunk back to training camp on the first day, two weeks after dropping that bombshell where...
Carlos Bocanegrea in ESPN’s Body Issue
For Soccerblog’s two female readers. Here is captain USA. Looks like what is happening to Rangers was furthest from...
Abby Wambach in ESPN’s Body Issue
Abby Wambach. Intelligent. Articulate. Toned. Magnificent.
PSG expected to announce Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s signing
” Liberté, égalité, fraternité” or in this case more greenbacks for Zlatan Gazzetta Dello Sport is reporting that the...
Florent Malouda and Oscar: Chelsea’s financial doping at play
Florent Malouda is looking to Santos but they cannot afford his wages Here we have Oscar slated for a...
Sepp Blatter sets off German firestorm
More Sepp Blatter or blather. He is now insinuating that the 2006 World Cup was rigged to favour Germany....
Arsenal: Why they miss Cesc Fabregas?
According to Opta Sports, the player with the most assists in the Premier League in the last five seasons...
Euro U-19: Spain roll right along beating Greece, 1-0
There is no stopping Spain is there? The U19 team repeat as champions as Spain wins their sixth U19...
Michael Bradley joins AS Roma
The Chievo Verona midfielder joins AS Roma on a three year transfer said to cost $4.6 million. He will...