Monthly Archives: July 2011
Operating subtexts when it comes to Arsenal
“Where do I send Denilson?” The only piece of business done so far is Gael Clichy and the only...
The Copa America descends into a long drawn yawn
A worried Checho Batista faced with a must win against Costa Rica Watching Leo Messi, a shadow of himself...
Women’s World Cup: The Matildas make history upending Norway, 2-1
szólj hozzá: Australia 2-1 Norway Kyah Simon scored a brace as the Matildas shrugged off a sluggish first half...
Women’s World Cup: Sweden finally find success against USA, 2-1
szólj hozzá: Sweden 2-1 United States Abby Wambach scored her first goal in this World Cup but it was...
Arsenal Nil by Mouth
Arsene Wenger’s nil by mouth approach as Arsenal head towards major resection this summer has dominated the discourse as...
Nasri now in City’s clutches, Inter beats Arsenal to Alvarez
Samir Nasri is now being hotly pursued by Man City with a reported bid of £19m but their crosstown...
Gervinho undergoes medical as Arsenal close on his transfer
Finally something to cheer about. Gervinho is to undergo a medical this afternoon at the London Colney training grounds....
Women’s World Cup: Germany come alive against France, 4-2
szólj hozzá: France 2-4 Germany The Germans who had huffed and puffed their way against Canada and Nigeria finally...
Women’s World Cup: England overcome Japan, 2-0
Hope Powell’s squad delivered two killer blows to sink Japan. Ellen White breaking free lobbed the ball perfectly over...
Carlos Tevez: The soap opera that continually giveth
Carlos Tevez whose career trajectory off the pitch has been a bewildering zigzag of contract disputes, perceived slights, disillusionment,...
Diego Forlan has profound influence on life of grass cutting chap..!
Deigo Forlan in an ad for a Spanish phone company.
World U17: Germany beat England (again)
Germany beat England 3-2 in the U 17 World Cup and set up a semi-final with hosts Mexico who...
FIFA blocks You Tube handball videos..
The blatant handball by Bruna of Equatorial Guinea against Australia that the referees missed has been blocked from You...
Copa America 2011: A disappointing Brazil draw Venezuela, 0-0
The Seleccao were unable to find their way around a tough Venezuelan defense. Alexander Pato spurned a couple of...
Women’s World Cup: Marta’s brilliance help Brazil pulverize Norway
The best player in women’s soccer history shows up against Norway. Her contribution; two goals and an assist. This...
Women’s World Cup: Australia prevail over Equatorial Guinea, 3-2
The Matildas overcame Gyoengyi Gall’s bizzare non penalty call (sure to be a You Tube classic) and two horrendous...
Red Bulls vs San Jose: Bouna Condoul makes another blooper
Watch Bouna Condoul fumble a run of the mill grab of a corner and gift the ball to Ryan...
Women’s World Cup: The most blatant handball penalty not given
Watch Bruna of Equatorial Guinea casually pick up a ball in full view of the world when it is...
Wenger’s plan: Anglicize Arsenal, salvage vision
Natalie Portman’s character hallucinates to success Paul Hayward furthers the Arsenal in crisis trope which is a particular favourite...
Copa America 2011: Adrian Ramos gives Colombia a perfect start
Fredy Guarin will be one of the most sought after players after this Copa America is over. The Porto...
The unfriendly friendly
A Lebanon Kuwait friendly ended up in a brawl after the game itself ended with the scoreline reading 6...
Women’s World Cup: USA beat Colombia, 3-0
Heather O’Reilly scored a brilliant goal in the12th minute. Megan Rapinoe scored another after the break and Carli Lloyd...
Crouchie ties the knot
Peter Crouch got married to Abbey Clancy yesterday.
Copa America 2011: Aguero’s stunning goal saves Argentina
Sergio “Kun” Aguero vs Neymar is the topic of hot debate between Real Madrid fans. The Atletico Madrid striker...
Women’s World Cup: Simone Laudehr’s goal dooms Nigeria, 1-0
Nigeria made a quick exit from the Women’s World Cup falling to Simone Laudehr’s 64th minute toe poke through...
Women’s World Cup: France blows out Canada, 4-0
We have the first blow out in a tightly contested Women’s World Cup. Les Bleus overwhelmed Canada with their...
Man City jumps in for Clichy while also targeting Nasri
Is it hurricane season yet? Gael force winds felt at Eastlands Man City have reportedly made a £7m bid...
Gervinho on the verge of joining Arsenal
The winger with the forehead the size of a small country is on the bubble. Arsenal are reportedly wrapping...
Three cubs get past Argentina on penalties
In the Under 17 World Cup Maximiliano Padilla gave Argentina an early lead.Raheem Sterling equalised before halftime.Jordan Pickford,saved two...