Rooney – from the sublime to the ridiculous
A kind of Dr Jeckyll and Mr Hyde story.Rooney plays both the hero and the villain.He scored a magnificient...
Category: Soccer Teams – National
Henry equals Platini in Faroe Islands massacre
The massacre got off to a delayed start because thick fog at the Faroe Islands’ only airport caused the...
German champions get a hero[ines] welcome
Thousands of fans waving Germany’s black-red-and-gold flag packed Frankfurt’s main square Monday to welcome home the women’s World Cup...
Marta’s human! Germany step on Brazil in the Finals
I have to admit I have been rather sexist in the past. Yes, I’ve enjoyed some of the women’s...
Bench the Coach, not Solo!
Here are the two voices that matter: Solo on MySpace, and Erin Paul, the journalist who “interviewed” Solo. Greg...
Is US Women’s Soccer Dead?
or is it just brain dead? The failure of the women’s team against Brazil wasn’t unexpected, was it? See...
Marta, Marta, Marta!
The torch has been passed. Brazil owns the US and Marta is the Pele of women’s soccer. NEXT: Is...
Video: Brazil humbles USA 4 – 0
Brazil reached the final of the women’s World Cup for the first time and ended the American dream for...
Les Bleus play Charles De Gaulle diplomacy
France was beaten, 1-0 at Hampden Park the last time these two teams met and it was only the...
Women’s World Cup: USA finds the N.Koreans have come to play
The US women’s squad pulled through on a Heather O’Reilly equalizer that kept coach Greg Ryan’s unbeaten streak intact....
Watchout Team USA, here come the Germans!
Birgit Prinz and Sandra Smisek scored hat tricks in an 11-0 smashing of Argentina. Vanina Correa had a nightmare...
Michael Ballack’s saga: A transfer gone very bad
This is another episode of transfers gone bad. They are a dime a dozen. But this time it involves...
Video: England 3 Israel 0
All Goals – England vs. IsraelUploaded by 90tsunni SWP. Owen. Micah Richards.
Jorge Vergara rushes in where Man Utd fears to tread
China’s huge soccer fan base continues to attract the soccer business world. However Jorge Vergara seems to have stepped...
Brazil vs USA: Kaka finds himself back in Dunga’s favour
Kaka will start the game for Brazil when they meet the USA at Soldier Field, Chicago. I really don’t...
David vs. Goliath at Wembley?
The way the English team is acting, you’d think they’re desperate for a win. The truth is, they are....
Jorvan Vieira talks about his after life
The fairy tale Asia Cup win of the Iraqi soccer squad was the summer’s biggest story and for a...
India taste football glory
A goal from N.P. Pradeep in the 44th minute gave India a 1-0 win over Syria in the final...
Chaswe Nsofwa dies of a heart attack
Harpeol Beersheba’s Chaswe Nsofwa, a former Zambian international became the third player in the space of ten days to...
In baseball land soccer’s achievements seem Lilliputian
Just last week Beckham and the LA Galaxy came to NY and played a match that lifted soccer and...
Deep thoughts by Marco Materazzi
So Marco Materazzi decided to reveal in his yet to be released autobiography what he actually said to Zidane....
Daniel Alves left out of Sevilla squad: Chelsea beckons
Big rumour speculations that Alves is poised to join Chelsea after being left out of the Sevilla squad that...
Premiership openers: Malouda, Babel, and Martins shine
The three players that were subjects of intense Arsenal transfer speculations in the off season all acquitted themselves extremely...
New look City stamp their authority
Elano. Corluka. Onohua. Geovanni. Bianchi. Garrido. Bojinov. Petrov. The late season signings all paid off for Thaksin Shinawatra and...
Dani Alves Chelsea deal looks imminent
If Dani Alves joins Chelsea then the odds of Man Utd winning the Premiership again, got a whole lot...
Simon Kuper on Florent Malouda
Simon Kuper first met Florent Malouda at Camp Guingamp four years ago playing alongside team mate Didier Drogba. They...
Al Ahly on track to claim third CAF Champions Cup
Al Ahly’s Aboutrika: Their heart and soul Al Ahly, the club that has done more to put Africans playing...
Freddy Adu to Benfica?
It seems the buzz is that MLS is willing to trade Freddy Adu for $7.5 million to Benfica. Adu...
The Guardian continues its breathless Becks coverage
The latest installment. Marina Hyde’s voyeuristic contribution. Seriously, in its Beckham fetish, The Guardian is channeling its inner tabloid...
The U20 World Cup shows Canada is ready
“It’s gonna be huge” – the official tournament slogan of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2007 – has fulfilled...
Asian Cup: Iraq continues its fairy tale run: Australia crash out
Iraq beat Vietnam, 2-0 on the strength of two Younis Mahmoud goals. The victory set off celebrations in Iraq...
Chronic ankle instability: Why Beckham’s MLS career is in jeopardy
Beckham’s ankle rolls over in the Estonia match and he limps off in pain. He is diagnosed as having...
Di Maria and Pekhart: Gunners and Spurs in the U20 finals
Angel Di Maria celebrates his goal against Chile (courtesy: Fotonet) Spurs and Gunners will be following the U20 finals...
Did Mourinho’s not signing Alex cost Chelsea the title?
Simon Kuper thinks so. Alex would have been a better bet than dud Khalid Bouhalrouz. Anyways, now that Mourinho...
Video: Asian Cup theme: Tata Young’s “I believe”
Probably the hottest singer in Asia right now. See her in Dhoom Machale.
Ivica Osim: Its a load of rabbits
Ivica Osim, the Japan coach seems to be a bit like Bobby Knight the legendary Indiana University basketball coach....
The ‘Roos plan to make Japan rue again
The Saturday showdown between these two rivals and clear contenders for the Asian Cup has come too prematurely. But...
Copa America: A final to forget for Argentina
Ye Gods! What was that all about? Did I see the worst exposition of poor passing and aimless freekicks....
2004 Copa America final: Brazil over Argentina by PKs
Argentina had its chances to put away this Copa.
Copa America final: Argentina claim Jogo Bonito
Copa America final: Brazil vs Argentina Lots of subtexts in this game and a chance to see Lionel Messi...
Is anybody tired of the Beckham hoopla already?
I am. It has not been 72 hours since the man landed up at Carson and it seems the...
Sepp Blatter shows some Love
According to Sepp Blatter, the best players in the Copa America are Leo Messi and Vagner Love. Vagner Love??...
India provides Australia’s most shocking upset
As per the SMH, the most embarrassing moment in Aussie sporting history was the 4-2 defeat at the hands...
Video: Copa America semis: Simply Messi-merizing!
Argentina 2 – 0 Mexico – MessiUploaded by FootballHeaven The best little goal. An absolute gem by Leo Messi....
Liverpool gets Ryan Babel: Wenger will rue this decision
The Independent, a credible source and not Tribal football are reporting that Liverpool’s offer of 13m euros for 20...
Copa America: Semis: Argentina vs Mexico
If Nery Castillo can’t make it back from injury then El Tri have nary a chance. One of the...
Dunga’s Chile win should fool no one
The only conclusion that you can draw so far is that Brazil saves its best against Chile. Three matches,...
Video: Some more Ronaldinho magic
His best 50 goals is not available. But this shorter compilation is a feast enough. Too bad he is...
Video: Copa America: Nery! Nery! Nery!
Mexico Vs Paraguay 1-0 TvTugaUploaded by simaodcosta This match was all about exploiting connections. Paraguay’s back line is anchored...
Copa America: Argentina pips Paraguay, 1-0
Argentina VS Paraguay 1-0 TVTUGAUploaded by simaodcosta Lovely bit of approach work by Leo Messi to set up the...
Copa America: Colombia beats USA, 1-0
Colombia 1 – 0 USA – CastrillonUploaded by FootballHeaven Three appearances, three losses as Jaime Castrillon headed the ball...
Copa America: No flash in the pan Paraguay meets Argentina
Today, Roque Santa Cruz, Salvador Cabanas, and Edgar Baretto come up against Argentina. Although both countries are through to...
Copa America: Team USA’s wasted opportunity
Good coaches always make adjustments. Bob Bradley has run into a mini crisis of sorts. We can argue that...
Blades are officially relegated
Sheffield Utd lost its appeal to dock points from West Ham on the Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano transfer...