Cristiano Ronaldo: Why transfer reforms are neccessary
The eternal greed machine that is club soccer just outdid itself. The present over-correction in the market which reversed...
Category: Soccer Culture
Fabregas leads the Armada into uncharted territory
Spain made it to the Euro finals after 44 years. So long ago it came during Francisco Franco’s iron...
Germany’s left flank giveth and taketh away
It is obvious as daylight that Germany’s Lukas Podolksi and Philip Lahm operate with a right brained attitude which...
Julie Foudy smacks down Tommy Smyth
Tommy Smyth is an execrable piece of humanity. After the Turkey – Germany match, he condescendingly dismissed Turkey’s performance...
Magnificent Turks bow out of the Semih-finals
Semih Senturk did it again. He guided the ball exquisitely between Lehmann and the goalpost for a 86th minute...
Tuncay’s absence will be huge
Of all the players missing from the Turkish squad, Tuncay Sanli’s absence hurts more than others. The Middlesbrough striker...
Euro 2008: Germany vs Turkey: Integration re-visited
When Germany and Turkey meet tomorrow on the field it will not be just another soccer match but one...
Arshavin could be in the Emirates
Arsene Wenger is pursuing the Zenit St. Petersburg striker with deadly intent notwithstanding his coy statements. To do that...
WC qualifiers: Dunga’s scheme grinds out draws
The man who has made it a mission to bleach Brazil of the memories of the Tele Santana era...
Pirlo’s absence gives Spain its best chance
Just when Andrea Pirlo was showing his best form in a while, against France, he picks up his second...
Chelsea’s little tattle tale announcement causes Portugese heartburn
There it is. If Portugal had beaten Germany, Chelsea’s announcement on their website, announcing Big Phil’s hiring during the...
The Amazing Turks do it again: Croatia’s heartbreak
Go up a goal against Turkey at your peril. Because you will lose. Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and now...
Beckham’s first full season: Just another good MLS player
I watched the LA Galaxy clobber the San Jose Earthquakes last weekend thanks to Edson Buddle’s hat trick. David...
Samir Nasri’s arrival at the Emirates does not enthrall
We need a striker. Period. Someone who puts the exclamation point to all the artful text that we scribe...
Guus Hiddink stamps his class: Russia through
All hail Guus Hiddink. The man is a maestro. S.Korea, Australia, and now Russia. Each country tasted success with...
ESPN misses the mark with Euro 2008
Its a pretty empty studio at halftime for the last round of matches. Rece Davis with Julie Foudy. Its...
Yet another Dutch ball hawg scores
Klaas- Jan Huntelaar this time, folks! Another player with a strong id comes through for the Oranje as they...
Domenech’s timorousness sinks France
Thierry Henry loves to get cute in front of goal. All flashes and finesse touches. And today he scored...
Euro 2008: Romania vs Netherlands: A direct route
All the talk of Italy and France in their biggest encounter could be mere piffle if Romania wins against...
Overweight and walking wounded
This news would have been exciting three years ago
Euro 2008: France vs Italy: Ground vs Aerial
It will be the tale of the two keepers. And who will be more effective in keeping the ball...
Unconvincing Germans bundle out the Austrians
Mario Gomez’s footwear is not built for speed So far under Joachim Low, the Germans have looked flat in...
Can Big Phil manage England’s predatory media?
The biggest question is not Big Phil’s management of Abramovich or Arnesen or even whether Chelsea becomes a version...
Deep thought: What if Germany had met Turkey?
If Petr Cech had an off day against the Turks and the Czechs only lost by a goal, is...
Euro 2008: Germany vs Austria: Prepare for the shocker
One team must have pricked up their ears hearing the Czech Republic’s elimination at the hands of Turkey. This...
Three ball hogs combine to KO France
Ruud Van Nistelrooy. Robin Van Persie. Arjen Robben. Most people can safely say that these three do not play...
Indomitable Turks stun Euro 2008
Andy Gray said “This is the best I have seen seen Turkey play.” Me thinks he held back a...
Are You a Soccer Nerd?
At SoccerBlog.com, we fancy ourselves as soccernerds. Now there’s a way to measure that nerdiness. Are you a soccer...
The Fugees Family: Soccer Builds Community
Every year, the United States Refugee Program welcomes refugees into this country so that they can escape the harsh...
Hleb is a wasted player
Hleb has not endeared himself to many Arsenal fans after being discovered that the he has been secretly hawking...
United beat Chelsea on penalty kick shoot-out (6-5)
Manchester United over Chelsea on penalties: The best part of the game – Ronaldo’s header to start the scoring...
CL Final: Cruelty thy name is soccer!
John Terry takes the penalty as his feet give out on the slick Luzhniki Stadium turf. The ball flies...
Michel Platini and Sustainable Football
The Guardian‘s David Conn blogs about Michel Platini’s criticism of the business model behind the English Premier League: “he...
The modern offside law is a pig
The three-part definition of the modern offside law can be remembered as ‘PIG’ – if a player doesn’t Play,...
Daniel Day Lewis lookalike heads Phila MLS franchise
Jay Sugarman, Daniel Day Lewis lookalike Don Garber announced a new MLS franchise in Philadelphia, the city of brotherly...
Man City will be viable if Shinawatra returns to politics
Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand today and was taken into custody, released on bail, and will stand trial before...
Danny Vukovic’s case to be determined
Jesse Fink argues why Vukovic’s case be treated differently. The referee Mark Shields made a hash of the penalty...
The clumsy tackle meme is catching on
This really looks like a ‘clumsy tackle’. Its taken little time but the media seems to be internalizing Martin...
Sheilas, Wogs, and Poofters: Australia bids for the 2018 World Cup
The key issue is as Michael Gleeson explains the AFL and Rugby League working around the World Cup schedule...
Video: Beckham steers Galaxy to a win
Beckham looks to be in good nick. Galaxy won 2-1 over Sydney FC coming third in the inaugural Pan...
Vukovic could face a life ban
Today’s A- League final ended in a controversial win for the Newcastle Jets over Central Coast Goalie Danny Vukovic...
Arsenal need to rally: Gallas needs to calm down
William Gallas should comport himself as Arsenal’s leader. He was understandably frustrated with the penalty decision and Eduardo’s injury...
More lip flapping by Sir Alex
The reports are that Sir Alex is drooling over Karem Benzema and has made signing him a priority this...
Dispiriting news: Usmanov becomes Arsenal’s largest shareholder
You can put lipstick on a pig…… Corpulent shareholder Alisher Usmanov has become Arsenal’s largest shareholder, moving past Danny...
Arsenal take on Milan: Test that goalkeeper
CL first leg. Arsenal vs AC Milan at the Emirates. 7:15 GMT. Arsenal should take full advantage of the...
Give it a break on Nani
Did Nani showboat or showoff? Video here Soccer players are entertainers. Brazil used to do that regularly before Dunga...
Sports injuries: On the issue of children with ACL tears
THe NYT has an article highlighting the flood of kids with ACL injuries requiring surgery or bracing to restore...
Welcome Kosovo!
PRISTINA, Kosovo, Feb. 17 Kosovo declared its independence today from Serbia. And that my friends should be another welcome...
Ronaldo: What now?
Globoesporte’s: What now? Ronaldo is down and out with a torn knee ligament for the thousandth time. Globoesporte would...
Marcelinho will celebrate Corinthians 5000th game
Corinthians greatest striker will be part of the celebrations Corinthians, relegated to Division B, play their 5000th game against...
Glenn Hoddle discovers his third or fourth calling
Give me your Hoddled masses. Glenn Hoddle, midfield general, phlegmatic former England manager, born again Christian; talks to Simon...
Keta Sandlanders: A virtual model for smaller clubs
The FT highlights the rise of Keta Sandlanders, a small Ghanian club which has seen its fortunes rise thanks...
Arsenal’s favourite oligarch increases his stake
Alisher Usmanov sighting. He has become Arsenal’s second biggest stakeholder behind Danny Fiszman. A difference of a few shares....