Let’s give Gregory Coupet a chance, shall we?
Fabian Barthez enjoyed his fame in the 1998 World Cup with his celebrated moments alongside some real inexplicable flubs....
Category: Soccer Skills
Video: Roberto Carlos in a Funny Pepsi Ad
We had to go back to the last World Cup to find a funny ad from Pepsi:
Fabian Barthez or Gregory Coupet: Domenech won’t say
The Jens Lehmann and Oliver Kahn runaround ended a few weeks ago with Lehmann getting the nod to keep...
Arsenal is in the Champions final: But is Thierry Henry staying?
Amongst the jubilation at Highbury and the financial windfall following Arsenal’s entry to the Champions League final, reportedly a...
Ronaldinho’s diary: It is not The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole
Ronaldinho, April 24th 2006 “A decisive week is beginning for Barcelona. In fact, it’s another decisive week because each...
Video: Why this will be Ronaldinho’s World Cup
Barring injury, there’s no stopping him :
Zizou announces retirement: This World Cup will be his final stage
Christian’s concern was well founded but we will get to see the maestro in action during this World Cup...
Video: Romario in his youth…
I just thought our readers would enjoy this video. Romario’s effortlessness is what this is all about. You never...
Vikash Dhorasoo, Zizou’s midfield compatriot: France via Mauritius via India
It’s pretty abysmal when we consider the mark that Indian athletes have left on the world. We literally have...
Steven Gerrard wins player of the year in the EPL
Steven Gerrard who helped beat Chelsea in the FA semifinals 2-1 and has taken Liverpool to an impressive third...
Alan Shearer plays his swansong: Newcastle vs Sunderland
Alan Shearer played his last game against Sunderland and went out in style scoring a goal in Sunderland’s defeat...
Video: The Talent of Ronaldinho
What happens when Ronaldinho’s opponents fall asleep :
Tele Santana: The mentor of El Jogo Bonito passes on
We at Soccerblog, think that amongst other ways of honoring the man who best exemplified The Beautiful Game, soccer...
Inter’s Mancini Compares Ronaldinho to Maradona
“It’s entertaining to watch Ronaldinho play. I think he’s one of the best players around at the moment, if...
Metatarsal injuries: There is trouble underfoot in the English footie squad
Foot loose; fancy free? The English squad would strongly disagree. In World Cup 2002, the England squad became more...
Video: The Real Eric Cantona
Before he became the fat boy in the Nike Joga Bonito ads and a third-rate actor, Eric Cantona had...
Video: Gunners 1, Villareal 0 Champions League
Kolo Toure’s first-half goal edged Arsenal towards the Champions League final with a narrow victory against Villarreal at Highbury,...
Video: The Top 10 Best Goals Ever
Sit tight and watch keenly:
Video: Best Soccer Goals
Some of the best goals in the history of the game. Viel spass:
Video: Independiente’s Sergio Aguero
His coach calls him the next Romario. Maradona is lobbying to get him on the team to Germany. I...
Video: Arsenal vs. Rooney, er, Manchester United
You asked for it:
Video: Highlights from Barça vs Benfica
Includes Ronaldinho’s missed penalty!
Blanco shows Veron how to behave
Thanks to his behavior, we all know Veron isn’t going to Germany this summer. Mexico’s Cuauhtémoc Blanco is another...
What Sir Bobby Charlton Saw
that made him say what he said about Wayne Rooney…
Video: Ronaldinho vs. Maradona – Part 2
If you liked Part 1, you’ll love this. Helpful hint: It is 20 minutes long, so make sure your...
Shirt Sponsorship: Manchester United and AIG (Updated)
Manchester United have agreed to a British record £56.5million shirt sponsorship deal with US finance giant American International Group...
FC Barcelona: A Short Video History of Goals
Goals by Ronaldinho, Romario, Rivaldo, Ronaldo, Cruyyf, Maradona, Puyol,Geovanni, Luis Enrique, Guardiola, Koeman, Luis Figo, Nadal, Eto, Stoichkov, Puskas,...
Video: Brazil – My All-Time Favorite Nike Ad
Remember this from the last World Cup? Pretty lax security-wise…
Video: The Freddy Adu Show
I’m pissed. Freddy’s not going to be on Arena’s squad. Take a risk, for once in your life –...
Bob Marley’s Favorite Team was…
Brazil! Watch Marley play soccer in this video (he ain’t Ronaldo, but you can tell he’s a soccer-geek):
Van Nistelrooy puts Man U back on track! (video bonus)
Manchester United are back in the race to catch Chelsea, thanks to the return of Ruud van Nistelrooy! Coming...
Soccer 101: The Vocabulary
The Germans are trying to get everyone, even the Americans, to speak soccer. Here, the folks at DW have...
Video: Can Freddy Adu do This?
From the streets of Amsterdam. Dang, sign him up!!
Bend it like Roberto Carlos!
Beckham does not even come close. Ever wondered about Roberto Carlos and his wicked free kicks? Where does he...
Video: Liberia’s George Weah
Pretty impressive, Shourin! And he would have been a good PM too…
Video: Maradona vs. Ronaldinho
So what does Pele say?
Joga Bonito Advertisement on American Idol
Last night they ran this Nike ad on American Idol. The ad is cool, but the Joga community is...
Video: Maradona – Life is Life
Happy now, Humberto? 
George Best: Better than Pele?
It’s a pity George Best never got to the World Cup. Here’s a BBC clip you’re sure to like:
Soccer-Fest: Maradona vs.Ronaldinho vs. Zidane
A bit on the long side, but worth every second.
“Freddy’s Not Ready” says Keller
From Florida’s Sun-Sentinel: Every so often someone cuts through the spin to offer a dose of cold, unvarnished truth....
Video: Brazil’s Kaka
In the spirit of fair play, here’s Brazil’s Kaka. You can compare him to Messi in our previous post.
Video: Check Out Lionel Messi
How good is this kid? You decide…
Gary Lineker: Messi’s no Maradona
In Argentina to conduct an interview with the Maradona, Gary Lineker called the Argentine World Cup winner the game’s...
O Baixinho (Romario) will play in the USA
I know why. Because Romário de Souza Faria wants to score his 1000th goal this next year. The easiest...
Video: How Maradona Made Stuff Happen
From his days at Napoli… a young Maradona shows us how hungry he was for goals. It was this...
Video: Beckham Scores from the Halfway Line
This is vintage Beckham in his glory days at Man U… a far cry from sitting on the bench...
Video: His Royal Highness – Pele
No words required!
The World is Round: About Soccerblog.com
“Time is an awkard inconvenience between football matches,” said the french existentialist Albert Camus. He should know- he was...