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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....
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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:
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Video: Why this will be Ronaldinho’s World Cup

Barring injury, there’s no stopping him :
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Video: The Talent of Ronaldinho

What happens when Ronaldinho’s opponents fall asleep :
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Video: The Top 10 Best Goals Ever

Sit tight and watch keenly:
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Video – Ronaldinho works his magic: Barca 1 AC Milan 0

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Video: Soccer Bloopers

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Video: Best Soccer Goals

Some of the best goals in the history of the game. Viel spass:
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Video: Independiente’s Sergio Aguero

His coach calls him the next Romario. Maradona is lobbying to get him on the team to Germany. I...
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Video: Arsenal vs. Rooney, er, Manchester United

You asked for it:
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Video: Highlights from Barça vs Benfica

Includes Ronaldinho’s missed penalty!
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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...
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What Sir Bobby Charlton Saw

that made him say what he said about Wayne Rooney…
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Video: Brazil – My All-Time Favorite Nike Ad

Remember this from the last World Cup? Pretty lax security-wise…
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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 –...
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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):
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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...
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Soccer 101: The Vocabulary

The Germans are trying to get everyone, even the Americans, to speak soccer. Here, the folks at DW have...
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Video: Can Freddy Adu do This?

From the streets of Amsterdam. Dang, sign him up!!
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Bend it like Roberto Carlos!

Beckham does not even come close. Ever wondered about Roberto Carlos and his wicked free kicks? Where does he...
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Video: 1958 – A Skinny Kid called Pele

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Video: Liberia’s George Weah

Pretty impressive, Shourin! And he would have been a good PM too…
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Video: Maradona vs. Ronaldinho

So what does Pele say?
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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...
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Video: Maradona – Life is Life

Happy now, Humberto? 🙂
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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:
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Soccer-Fest: Maradona vs.Ronaldinho vs. Zidane

A bit on the long side, but worth every second.
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“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....
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Video: Why We Love Soccer

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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.
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Video: Check Out Lionel Messi

How good is this kid? You decide…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Video: His Royal Highness – Pele

No words required!
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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...
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