Beckham – What Betting Problem?
England captain David Beckham insists there are no rifts in the squad caused by card schools or other gambling,...
Category: Gossip/Trash Talk
The Benching of Beckham
Well, Becks had to sit out another game. Juan Roman Lopez Caro refused to explain why he sent midfielder...
Devil’s Advocate: Soccer in the US has an image problem
Christian and I have been going back and forth on the state of soccer affairs in the US. His...
Sunil Gulati’s Quest for a Business Model for US Soccer
The NYTimes article on Sunil Gulati made me think about the global business model required for US Soccer to...
Video: The Worst Part of Joga Bonito
Expect some drama this summer!
True Soccer Story: Lost in the Fog
“Soon after the kick-off (fog) began to thicken rapidly at the far end, travelling past Vic Woodley in the...
Sunderland Mess Up Man U Title Chase
Lowly, relegated Sunderland made Wayne Rooney and the lads in red look a step slow. Sure they had some...
The Socceroos need an Anthem
In Oz they’ve got their own soccer reality TV- just trying to choose an anthem for the team. The...
Video: Henry vs. Rooney
We’ll find out this summer!
Video: The Greatest Pub Team Ever?
Brilliant: Bobby Robson manages a pub football team filled with former England legends, including Bobby Charlton, Stuart Pearce and...
Where the teams will be staying in Germany
Group A Costa Rica – Holiday-Inn, Walldorf/Heidelberg Ecuador – Bristol Hotel, Bad Kissingen Germany – Schlosshotel, Berlin Poland –...
Is Ballack being a hypocrite?
“You shouldn’t make a move because of the money. It’s great to earn so much as a professional football...
Lavolpe says “Me or Blanco!”
Mexican coach Ricardo Lavolpe has threatened to walk out of the job if someone tries to include Cuauhtemoc Blanco...
Messi recuperating in Argentina – riiiight!
Barça’s Messi to continue recuperation in Argentina– the headline says it all. Let me tell you what is happening....
Video: Reggaeton 2006 – Shakira, Soccer and American Idol
This is Reggaeton going global. I wonder how the planet will react when she sings this 10 minutes before...
To Sven: Take a chance on Bent!
Darren Bent deserves a spot in Eriksson’s squad for Germany after scoring 20 league and cup goals in his...
Raica says No to Milan (What will Ronaldo say?)
You thought I was joking! Look what this says: Ronaldo’s fiancé, Raica Oliveira, admits she doesn’t want to live...
Sol Campbell Breaks Nose – Portsmouth Ties Gunners
What a disaster. Sol Cambell comes back after ten weeks and breaks his nose. Bloody hell.
Why Ronaldo can’t think straight
Hey Christian! Here’s why Ronaldo has been having all those problems – it’s his girlfriend, Raica: I’m amazed he’s...
Spike Lee is a Gunner!
“I’m a fan, but I’m not like a… I don’t know it like football, baseball, and basketball, but I...
US – Jamaica: Do We Suck?
I respect Bruce Arena. I hope he can figure it out in time- the US team that is… At...
Soccer Violence – Destroying Joga Bonito
The violence we see at soccer games is turning the beautiful game into a rather ugly one. AC Milan’s...
Check out this Live Blogging Report
Bob over at WorldCupBlog is a funny guy: “1-1 final. US looks dreadful. Jamaica looks dreadful. Tony Meola should...
Will the Glazers rename Old Trafford?
David Gill says “We’re not going to rename Old Trafford. We can go on record and say that won’t...
Beckham wants to end career in US
Beckham, who still has one year to run on his contract at Real Madrid, said he was attracted by...
Welcome to Jamrock! USA vs Jamaica
“Down in the street, they call it murder!” The Jamaicans don’t lack talent. If Bruce Arena was the Jah-mekyan...
Video: Independiente’s Sergio Aguero
His coach calls him the next Romario. Maradona is lobbying to get him on the team to Germany. I...
Ronaldo’s Hurt!
Ronaldo is out for three weeks with a muscle tear in his right thigh. Not exactly what we need...
Why Nigeria didn’t make it to WC 2006
One reason, and one reason alone. This is the kind of governance that destroys a nation. And Nigeria is...
Cartoon: How India will get to the World Cup
Shourin and I came up with this while discussing the chances for India to ever make it to the...
Uli Hoeneß Can’t Keep His Mouth Shut
“It was always clear that Michael was not interested in learning a new language or a new culture, but...
Thanks Glazer! Ticket prices up 12.3%
United estimate that 43% of their matchday receipts next year will be generated by their 8,000 ‘executive’ fans, a...
YouTube #$@$%^^!
I love YouTube, except when it’s down. If you’re rummaging through our archives, and notice whitespace where a video...
Inside the Mind of Jurgen Klinsmann
With all the criticism that Klinsmann has been getting, this interview (int two parts) shows he is not going...
Pech gehabt: Is Kahn going to behave on the bench?
Or is he going to make his situation worse? Will he quit?
A Hex on Brasil’s Hexa-Campeon Hopes?
Amy Lawrence of Guardian Unlimited has the best insight into what ails Brazil: “Some might call it a crisis....
Mourinho turns epidemiologist: Birds are the threat
Jose Mourinho dismissed the threat of Man U overtaking Chelsea for the EPL title. The Reds are just 7...
Sale: Get a Boca Juniors Coffin!
Soccer is life. Apparently it’s after-life as well: Die-hard Boca Juniors fans can buy their own coffins decorated in...
Klinsmann killt King Kahn
Catchy title from the Bild.T-Online: Klinsmann had a difficult choice, but I think he made the right one. The...
Ronaldo: “Goals are the answer to everything”
After scoring three goals in three matches, Ronaldo is feeling more positive: “When goals are scored everyone is happier...
Klinsmann Picks Jens Lehmann
Well, I’m impressed. Klinsmann made a gusty move, taking on the dinosaurs in the Bundesliga and picking Lehmann. According...
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...
Ballack to Chelsea – Done Deal?
The worst kept secret in the Bundesliga: The possibility of Michael Ballack securing a summer move to Chelsea increased...
Will Man U Beat Arsenal on Sunday?
Defeat to Arsenal on Sunday would almost certainly end Man U’s title challenge. Chelsea can only hope! Chelsea’s seven-point...
What Sir Bobby Charlton Saw
that made him say what he said about Wayne Rooney…
Watch out: Here come the Socceroos.
Growing up in India where being ‘good in sports’ was an euphemism for underachieving, we neverthless followed with passion...
Sir Bobby Charlton: Watch out for Rooney
According to Sir Bobby Charlton: “Every World Cup produces a great star. In my time I have seen Pelé,...
Beckham’s Bruised Ribs
David Beckham could be out of action for three weeks after suffering a rib injury during Real Madrid’s Spanish...
Let’s get Real. Beckham is a bust at Madrid.
He cannot kick with his left foot, he cannot head a ball, he cannot tackle, and he doesn’t score...
Rumor: Ronaldo – “Can Raul!”
Ronaldo has told Real Madrid president Fernando Martin he’ll stay next season – if the club sells Raul. DiarioSport...
Ronaldinho takes Barcelona through (2-0)
Next – AC Milan. Ronnie missed a penalty on a great save by Moretto, but scored the first goal...
Adios Veron!
Looks like Veron has lost his mind. Reuters: “Argentina midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron’s remote chances of playing at the...
Champions League: Arsenal Move Past Tired Juve
Didn’t we all sense this was going to happen? Youth dethrones the old lions… “A gleaming new reputation is...