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...
Category: Soccer Players
Ballack to Chelsea – Done Deal?
The worst kept secret in the Bundesliga: The possibility of Michael Ballack securing a summer move to Chelsea increased...
What Sir Bobby Charlton Saw
that made him say what he said about Wayne Rooney…
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,...
Video: Ronaldinho vs. Maradona – Part 2
If you liked Part 1, you’ll love this. Helpful hint: It is 20 minutes long, so make sure your...
Beckham’s Bruised Ribs
David Beckham could be out of action for three weeks after suffering a rib injury during Real Madrid’s Spanish...
Ballack and Adidas $$$$
Michael Ballack has renewed his personal contract with adidas, which effectively narrows down the options of his future club...
Will Sol Campbell Make it to Germany?
The 31-year-old England international has not played for the Gunners since 1 February but was on the bench for...
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...
Adidas Ad for the World Cup
The cutest Adidas ad ever!
So how is Beck’s book doing?
David Beckham and Tom Watts wrote Both Feet on the Ground: An autobiography with Tom Watts (Harper Paperbacks; November...
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...
What we care about: Maradona, Cruyff, Pele
I’m not too worried about VISA or MASTERCARD…
Hoeness, Magath Blame Klinsmann for Kahn’s slump
In an interview with Sport-Bild newspaper on Wednesday, Bayern’s Uli Hoeness accused Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann of waging a...
FC Barcelona: A Short Video History of Goals
Goals by Ronaldinho, Romario, Rivaldo, Ronaldo, Cruyyf, Maradona, Puyol,Geovanni, Luis Enrique, Guardiola, Koeman, Luis Figo, Nadal, Eto, Stoichkov, Puskas,...
100th Cap for Meola against Jamaica
Sweet: Goalkeeper Tony Meola was included in the U.S. roster for next week’s exhibition game against Jamaica in Cary,...
Maradona says “Messi”
“I have seen the player who will inherit my place in Argentine football and his name is Messi,” says...
Cartoon: Micro-Management 101
From Spiegel: Chancellor Angela Merkel plays peacemaker as she tries to clear the air >>
Video: Brazil – My All-Time Favorite Nike Ad
Remember this from the last World Cup? Pretty lax security-wise…
Inside the Mind of Freddy Adu
From the NY Times – 30 Seconds w/ Freddy Adu: WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING IF YOU WERE NOT...
Video: Pele vs Eusebio
Well, maybe this should decide the debate – Pele makes Eusebio look bad in this video…
Zico stressed – out of hospital…
Japan coach Zico left hospital on Monday after spending the night under observation because of severe stomach pains, the...
Video: 50% Chance Soca Warriors to 2nd Round says Yorke
Trinidad and Tobago captain Dwight Yorke claims his team have a 50-50 chance of qualifying from Group B at...
Van Nistelrooy puts Man U back on track! (video bonus)
Manchester United are back in the race to catch Chelsea, thanks to the return of Ruud van Nistelrooy! Coming...
Rio Ferdinand – Will He Find His Way Back?
Ferdinand’s form was extremely patchy last autumn and Eriksson opted to omit the Manchester United man for the World...
Soccer Politics: Beckenbauer Not Ready for UEFA Presidency?
UEFA president Lennart Johansson believes Franz Beckenbauer is too preoccupied with this summer’s World Cup finals to run for...
Brand #1: Ronaldinho gives Becks the Boot
Just in time for the World Cup – Ronaldinho kicks Beckham off the branding pedestal. Full list: 1 Ronaldinho...
Beckham Has Issues…
The midfielder was rumored to have been approached for a Calvin Klein deal after he revealed he buys 60...
Ronaldo is Catching Fire (Real 1, Barca 1)
Don’t think Ronaldo is just sitting there waiting for the World Cup to come to him. I believe what...
Bend it like Roberto Carlos!
Beckham does not even come close. Ever wondered about Roberto Carlos and his wicked free kicks? Where does he...
Vitor Borba Ferreira Rivaldo to stay at Olympiakos
People have been asking me- where’s Rivaldo now? After his ups and downs with Inter and Cruzeiro, Rivaldo has...
Video: Liberia’s George Weah
Pretty impressive, Shourin! And he would have been a good PM too…
Much Adu about nothing!
Freddy Adu has been promised more playing time with DC United and this as a starter. Big deal. His...
Video: Maradona vs. Ronaldinho
So what does Pele say?
Joga Bonito Advertisement on American Idol
Last night they ran this Nike ad on American Idol. The ad is cool, but the Joga community is...
Eusebio: The Black Pearl
The World Cup in 1966. Portugal was with their backs against the wall in their match with North Korea,...
Charles Taylor should have played soccer like George Weah
I read with great interest the arrest of Charles Taylor, the Idi Amin of West Africa. Taylor was caught...
Video: Maradona – Life is Life
Happy now, Humberto? 🙂
Maradona Live from Germany 2006!
Well, at least the Germans will let Maradona into the country unlike the Japanese in the last World Cup!...
George Best: Better than Pele?
It’s a pity George Best never got to the World Cup. Here’s a BBC clip you’re sure to like:
Juan Sebastian Veron kisses England’s Behind
What’s the deal? Veron will be cheering England from the sidelines. Of course, he’s still going to wave the...
Thierry Henry beats Juve; Barca-Benfica tie
Thierry Henry dominated Juventus in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, as Arsenal beat Juve 2-0. Well,...
Telê Santana: The Savior of O Jogo Bonito
Rob Hughes writes about the ailing Telê Santana in the International Herald Tribune today. Is this the man who...
Second UEFA quarterfinal: Barca vs Benfica: Rijkaard vs Koeman
The fascinating thing about sports and its true for soccer too; are these matches that pit former friends and...
Soccer-Fest: Maradona vs.Ronaldinho vs. Zidane
A bit on the long side, but worth every second.
“Freddy’s Not Ready” says Keller
From Florida’s Sun-Sentinel: Every so often someone cuts through the spin to offer a dose of cold, unvarnished truth....
Wayne Rooney Does Not Lift Weights
“I’ve never touched a weight in my life. I don’t intend to start now. I get paid to play...
Ronaldinho mentors Messi: Barcelona compatriots, WC bitter rivals
Lionel Messi, touted as the next Maradona and the one player that Argentina is looking to achieve greatness in...
Soccer trivia- Bert Patenaude
It’s in the mist of forgetten times, at the advent of the Great Depression that the US made the...
Video: Brazil’s Kaka
In the spirit of fair play, here’s Brazil’s Kaka. You can compare him to Messi in our previous post.
Video: Check Out Lionel Messi
How good is this kid? You decide…