Japan and S.Korea, the 2002 WC surprises hope to repeat their success
South Korea and Guus Hiddink accomplished the impossible, getting to the semi-finals of the 2002 WC. And now there...
Monthly Archives: May 2006
Why is soccer good for you? Start your toddler early
In a study done by scientists at Louisiana State University published in Pedatric Physical Therapy (April 2006) it was...
Mexico’s electorate: Soccer more important than politics
The World Cup will soon see Mexico launch its campaign against Iran, Angola, and Portugal. And the forthcoming Mexican...
If Sven can pick Walcott, then why can’t Arena pick Adu
If the criteria for being in the World Cup for every other team seems to be age 17, then...
Sven-ile Dementia: Where is Darren Bent?
I think Sven Goran has really lost the plot. The squad he picked has some real shockers. Theo Walcott??...
Video: Theo Walcott -Young Lion!
Maybe this will be his World Cup instead of Rooney’s…
The Three Lions Roar: England’s 27
The Three Lions roar! Goalkeepers Robinson (Tottenham), James (Manchester City), Green (Norwich) Defenders G Neville (Manchester United), Ferdinand (Manchester...
Nick Hornby: Author and Arsenal fan describes Highbury
Nick Hornby describes Highbury and the first match that he went for with his dad. An excerpt from Fever...
Roger Daltrey: Rock legend and Arsenal fan closes out Highbury
Here is Roger Daltrey’s tribute to Highbury. Thierry Henry gets a mention. Highbury Highs – written by Roger Daltrey...
Arsenal make it to the final four: Spurs pipped at the post
Arsenal beat Wigan 4-2 and Tottenham went down to West Ham 1-2. Thierry Henry scored a brilliant hat trick....
Michael Owen is hurting
Newcastle’s Glenn Roeder reveals his fears over Michael Owen’s fitness: “Until Michael’s played 90 minutes without a reaction, it’s...
Soccer Freakonomics: Stars are Made not Born
Now here’s a funny column in the NYTimes: A Star Is Made By STEPHEN J. DUBNER and STEVEN D....
Video: Goalkeepers who would love to be strikers- Fabien Barthez
Fabien Barthez, the ever peripatetic French goalkeeper who was rarely to be found in goal but mostly charged out...
Video: Goalkeepers who would love to be strikers- Rene Higuita
Rene Higuita, flamboyance is thy name. Here is his famous scorpion kick.
Video: Goalkeepers who would love to be strikers- Jose Luis Chilavert
Goalkeeping can be a lonely experience. Your team’s attack is doing really great and the action is going on...
Juventus: The Serie champions have been getting by with a little help from friends
This could be a scene from one of those movies involving the Cosa Nostra. There is an investigation going...
Cartoon: Bush’s World Cup
This is not a joke – here’s the original.
David Moyes to the Socceroos: Tim Cahill is mine
With Wayne Rooney, it was a war of words with Sir Alex and Sven Goran. The lad was to...
So is the EPL season over? Tell that to the Spurs and the Gunners
Chelsea won over Man U and became the champions again. Game over. Not for the Spurs and the Gunners...
Twellman scores again: Revolution thrashes Galaxy
The headscratcher continues. Why has Bruce Arena kept out Taylor Twellman? He scored again in New England’s win against...
Bayern Munich makes it 20 Bundesliga titles
Bayern Munich drew with FC Kaiserslautern to win its 20th title in the Bundesliga and its 6th in 8...
EPL: Here is why a mid winter recess will never happen
Alright. Perish the thought. I was being naive about the FA looking into the long Premiership season and trying...
Only in Texas: “Name that Cannon”
The Texans can’t be without their guns, even at soccer games… FC Dallas General Manager Michael Hitchcock and Houston...
Pekerman’s Argentine 16
Goalkeepers Roberto Abbondanzieri (Boca Juniors) Leonardo Franco (Atletico Madrid) Defenders Nicolas Burdisso (Inter Milan) Gabriel Milito (Real Zaragoza) Juan...
Gatorade Ad versus reality – videos
Here Gatorade takes us out to the ball-game in this cute advertisement: And here’s the reality: The beautiful game...
Its not the shoes, its not the pitches: The EPL season is far too long
I read with great interest the BBC article on metatarsal injuries, the current scourge of the English squad. A...
Still More Metatarsal News
BBC Sport chat up the metatarsals with Professor of Sports Science Tom Reilly, Sport Specialist Richard Higgins and Reading...
Video: The Lethal Grace of Thierry Henry
Can’t wait to see if this will be his summer!
Video: Zlatan Juggles His Gum for Nike
Ok, I have to admit this one got to me. Gross out!
Video Humor: Coke Ad
Not half bad!
Romario Goal-less in US debut
Our favorite old man failed to score in his first outing for Miami FC. I think the big revelation...
Mexico 1, Venezuela 0
A penalty by striker Omar Bravo gave Mexico a 1-0 win over Venezuela. That’s all they could do. La...
The Tourist Guide to Germany’s Racist Hot-Spots
“A German national of Ethiopian descent continues to fight for his life after suffering multiple skull fractures and brain...
Taylor Twellman does not get the nod: What gives, Bruce Arena?
Its disappointing to find that Taylor Twellman is listed as an alternate in the US Soccer team. What more...
We still believe in Ronaldo!
This article echoes the thoughts of millions of Brasilians around the world. Ronaldo is not finished. He is getting...
The Final Word on Rooney from Sir Alex
Will he or won’t he? Fergie tells it straight. Here are some excerpts: “We’ve given a proper statement, a...
The Fog Lifts – FA confirms McClaren
Well they’ve finally done it. Got an English coach to coach England. And why not? About time we got...
Top 10 “Boredom-Fighters” in Rooney’s Oxygen Chamber
Poor Rooney. Now the Guardian claims he’ll lose his marbles sitting in the isolated confines of his oxygen chamber…...
Video – Don’t forget Ronaldo
I have a feeling we will see some real fireworks from Ronaldo. This is his farewell, and his chance...
“Rooney Will Play on Crutches” says Sven (includes video)
The Guardian: Sven-Goran Eriksson is prepared to go to any lengths to keep Wayne Rooney in his World Cup...
Goleo VI and Pille: The story untold, Part III
Goleo walked out rapidly from the Betty Ford Clinic To Rehabilitate Disturbed LIons (BFCRDL) , into the bright sunshine....
Team USA – Hejduk injured, Chris Albright Steps Up
Wow. We all knew that Hejduk is crazy, but listen to this: Hejduk, a two-time World Cup veteran, suffered...
Don’t Believe it! Rooney Back in 6 weeks?
The Manchester United website says: Reports suggested that multiple fractures to the fourth metatarsal in Rooney’s right foot could...
See You in 4 Years, Rooney
It’s time to move on. Rooney will be back, but not for this summer. A tragedy, to be sure....
Brasil Starting Line-up: Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Adriano, Kaka
Carlos Alberto Parreira named Brasil’s starting XI for the first match against Croatia: Goal Dida Defense Cafu, Juan, Lucio,...
Blame it on the boots!
It may not be Nike’s fault, but now they’re being blamed for the Rooney injury by Liverpool’sCraig Johnston: “These...
FIFA bend rules for Rooney
England can wait until the eve of its first World Cup game to replace the injured striker Wayne Rooney,...
Rooney has “more than one fracture”
Wayne Rooney has “more than one fracture” and maybe needs a “miracle” to be fit for the World Cup,...
Video: Why Brian Ching made Arena’s Cut
Look for his four goals in this review of week one of the MLS:
World Cup 2006: Team U.S.A. Roster
Bruce Arena’s team. No Adu, of course. No surprises. Goalkeepers Marcus Hahnemann Tim Howard Kasey Keller Defenders Carlos Bocanegra...
Maradona, the football icon: Five days with the Beeb
You have to love Maradona. He is living life like he played football. Recently, Gary Lineker caught up with...
The physics of Rooney’s fracture: That’s a lot of weight
Rooney’s fracture of the fourth metatarsal, appears to have been caused by trauma. Most stress fractures occur in the...