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Cristiano Ronaldo’s buyout clause equals Eritrea’s GDP
Ronaldo is worth more than the salaries of 5,291,370 Eritreans If Eritrea is brazen enough to bid for Ronaldo,...
Requeim for a midfielder…
Confederations Cup organizers will stage a pre-match ceremony before the final to commemorate the death of Cameroon midfielder Marc-Vivien...
Everything you ever wanted to know about Michael Owen..
A 32 page dossier on Michael Owen the ‘ahem’ ‘athlete;ambassador and icon’ here.. gives you all the possible information...
ESPN on the EPL market: Scudamore does not wait too long
ESPN buys out the block of 46 EPL games for £90m. Setanta’s UK operations are over and now the...
Berlusconi: “Pirlo? Transferable.”
The firesale continues at AC. And Silvio Berlusconi has effectively taken over the coaching reins. There is no sign...
Villa to meet with Manuel Llorente
As per the Spanish media, the Valencia striker is to meet with club president to seek an explanation why...
Will Roque deliver for Man City?
We built this city on roque and roll. A sample of some of the dreadful headlines we could be...
John Terry wins Dad of the Year Trophy
John Terry added another trophy to his collection by winning the Dad of the Year award.Some father’s day quotes...
Robberies tarnish the Confederations Cup
The Confederations Cup should put to rest doubts that SA can host the World Cup. The atmosphere has been...
Confederations Cup: US 3 Egypt 0
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Video: Brazil 3 Italy 0
Italy was administered an enema without being asked. Luis Fabiano’s brace gave him his 11th goal in nine appearances...
Confederations Cup: USA storms into the semi-finals
“Storms” is a nice word. Nay, its a great word. It however describes the US win against a wan...
Tevez doesn’t wear success too well
“Suck on this” Why is Carlos Tevez so fascinating? Carlos Tevez has always struck me as the Geico caveman...
Bayelsa United lose their captain Abiel Tabor
Nigeria’s Bayelsa United lost their 24 year old captain Abiel Tabor just hours after they had won the Globacom...
Spain’s world record fifteen wins
2008 June 26: Euro 2008 semi-final Spain 3 Russia 0 June 29: Euro 2008 final Spain 1 Germany 0...
SA lose 2 – 0 to Spain but are happy anyway…
SA lost the game but still go through to the semis so they are happy anyway.Villa missed a penalty...
Most valuable sports properties: EPL does not find a place
SportsPro magazine has published the world’s first value ranking of sports properties in its July issue, out now. They...
Tevez will leave Man Utd
Man Utd announces Carlos Tevez is leaving Old Trafford. “Disappointingly, his advisors informed the club that he does not...
Confederations Cup: Aboutrika and Egypt shine a light
Egypt is the toast of the Confederations Cup just like Turkey were in the 2008 Euro which lifted much...
Blatter says USA’s problem is “bad timing”
If the sky is falling on US soccer then Blatter says he knows the reason why – and for...
Iraq goalie caught on camera..
…pretending to be mortally wounded by Sergio Ramos.He clutches his head and rolls around in agony for awhile before...
US Soccer: Is the Sky Falling?
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SPL under pressure with nearing Setanta collapse
As this Times article points out with Setanta’s bankruptcy all but inevitable, it is the SPL’s smaller clubs that...
Thomas Vermaelen is finally a Gunner
Vermaelen is a Gunner after clearing his medical examination. He joins on a multi year contract for an undisclosed...
Who runs Indian soccer?
Alberto Colaco, the AIFF secretary-general is stepping down after eight and a half years. He is being asked by...
Video:Italy are almost out of the Confederations Cup…
Shock and Awe.Italy are almost out.Despite their best efforts they had no comeback to a first half goal from...
Video: Brazil 3 USA 0
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David Villa is going to Barcelona
David Villa has made up his mind. The Real talks have stalled. The price is a sticking point. The...
Donovan’s poor sportsmanship
This needs a comment. Afterward, Donovan was dismissive of Rossi, saying, “If the guy doesn’t want to play for...
Confederations Cup: The US meet Brazil: Adu needs a start
Bob Bradley is faced with a dilemma. Should he play nine men behind the ball and leave Altidore on...
Brazil Cup: Ronaldo’s Goal
Not really big news, but we like to track our old friend, the original Ronaldo.He scored his first goal...
Why is North Korea making news ?
For Sabre rattling and for qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1966.
Drogba handed six match ban
Given the fact that Drogba went absolutely berserk, he got off easy. He has been banned for six UEFA...
River asks whether Maradona is mentally stable
River Plate’s El Monumental has been Argentina’s World Cup venue Diego Maradona continues his divisive ways. He was said...
Carlos Ischia fired from Boca
Don Alfio Basile will be Boca’s new manager Boca fell to Racing on Sunday, 0-3 and on Tuesday, Carlos...
Confederations Cup: Bernard Parker’s knee makes amends
Benard Parker uses his anatomy for the good and the bad. What is it with him? Against Iraq, Bernard...
Confederations Cup: Bora happy with team’s defeat
Bora Milutinovic on Iraq’s defeat against Spain. “I am very, very happy with the defeat, I am not only...
Video: Iran 1 South Korea 1
With North Korea drawing Saudi Arabia, 0-0, Iran’s slim chances of qualifying for the World Cup ended. Earlier, they...
Iranian Soccer Goes Green in South Korea Qualifier
World Cup qualifying: Iran needed to beat South Korea to qualify for SA 2010. The political dimension of the...
The EPL targets India
The EPL has been slow getting into India. Cricket and now 20/20, its version on crack have upstaged the...
Arsenal starts away at Everton
Tough opening day fixture against Mikael Arteta, Marouane Fellaini, and company. Two weeks later, Arsenal meet Man Utd. Then...
Confederations Cup and the horns of a dilemma
The horns are causing the dilemma actually.If you are watching the games on ESPN you will hear the overenthusiastic...
Xabi Alonso must be inspired by Le Couperet aka Arcàdia
Xabi Alonso must be a big fan of Le Couperet. Costa -Gavras’s dark comedy is the story of a...
Torres dedicates fastest hat trick to his African Fans
I have just discovered that it was his fastest hat trick ever.It only took him all of 17 minutes...
Setanta Sports keeps afloat
Setanta maybe bailed out of financial trouble by accepting a £20million cash infusion by US businessman Len Blavatnik for...
Maurice Edu begins rehab process
Edu has begun rehabilitation that will keep him out for the next three months and the start of the...
Glen Johnson for Anfield move
Looks like one of Rafa’s targets has finally worked out. Its going to cost £17m for the highly rated...
Confederations Cup: Joel Santana gets slammed
Joel Santana needs to win against the Kiwis otherwise its over for South Africa and the end of the...
Fabregas makes a plug for Yaya
Fabregas urges Wenger to sign Yaya Toure. There are strong indications that Kolo’s brother is in contract difficulties at...
Video: Confederations Cup – Italy 3, USA 1
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Christoph Metzelder: No warm fuzzies for Ronaldo
Looks like Real defender Christoph Metzelder is less than enchanted with Ronaldo’s price tag. This is significant because it...
Bob Bradley gets a reality check
Bob Bradley, its been great coasting along in the CONCACAF on decaf but for the big leagues you need...