Arsenal is missing its mojo
I think that PFA report has gotten to the Gunners because they really tried playing the “English” version of...
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Video: James Harper buries Liverpool
Reading vs Liverpool 3:1 Harper www.eBramki.plUploaded by ebramkipl Liverpool’s comprehensive defeat again raises questions for Rafa Benitez’s American handlers....
The club famous for Corinthians democracy falls victim to neo-liberal policies
Socrates and Corinthians democracy; Lula and his embrace of neo-liberal policies There is a sense of disbelief when you...
Video: Arsenal de Sarandi wins the 2007 Copa Sudamericana
Chalk up another victory for the small Argentinian clubs that are stirring up South American soccer. Arsenal de Sarandi...
Jose Mourinho: Why not? A step closer to managing England
Just saw Jose Mourinho on Sky Sports categorically saying “Why not?” to being asked if he wanted to be...
Video: Jose Mourinho auditions for the England job
Jose Mourinho showing why he might put some pizazz into the somnolent English team. Here he gets his point...
Video: Adebayor’s great goal against Newcastle
Adebayor’s outstanding ball control gives the Gunners an early lead. But sloppy passing by Eduardo gives the ball away...
A diminshed Arsenal midfield take on Sam Allardyce
Add Mathieu Flamini to the list of no shows for Arsenal as he joins Cesc Fabregas, Alexander Hleb, and...
Younes Kaboul or what ails Tottenham?
Why single out Kaboul? How about loaning out the whole Spurs defence? They have given away 28 goals which...
Corinthians deal with life in Brasiliero B
Corinthian fans dismayed with their club’s relegation took it out on their players and chairman Andres Sanchez. A disgruntled...
Corinthians relegated: The Kia Joorabchian association
Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano’s old club drew with Gremio and was relegated this Sunday. Back in 2004, Tevez...
A Jorvan Vieira sighting: A Down Under interest
Jorvan Vieira who was last seen leading the Iraq national team to its fairy tale win in the Asian...
Soccer returns to Baghdad
Several thousand rowdy soccer fans turned up at Al-Shaab stadium in Baghdad Saturday as premier league football got into...
Part 2: From Dubrovnik to Bucharest: This is the year of Eastern European soccer
Romania. There is a Hindi word called Romanchak that means entertaining and the Romanian squad has been playing that...
Video: Argentina Apertura: Lanus 1 Boca Juniors 1
Boca Juniors 1 – Lanus 1. Apertura Argentino 2007Uploaded by futbolizados Jose Sand put El Granate ahead with his...
Argentine League: Lanus crowned Apertura champions
Congratulations to Lanus for winning their first ever title in club history. They had come close on three other...
Arsenal has to be careful of a mid season swoon
Watching the Gunners playing Aston Villa this weekend was watching a movie held together by a bad editing job....
Harry Redknapp, Pascal Chimbonda nabbed
Harry Redknapp was arrested by anti corruption police as the investigation by their economic crimes unit into alleged bungs...
Video: CL group stage: Liverpool get past Porto FC: 4-1
Champions League: Liverpool 4-1 PortoUploaded by GONCALOGOMES Rafa came a bit closer in answering the call of Liverpool’s owners...
Riquelme set on Boca return
Great news for Boca Juniors as Juan Roman Riquelme is set for a return from Villareal. They really need...
A crying shame: No official recognition for Jorvan Vieira in AFC awards
The Asian FC awarded Iraq as the best national team which was a no brainer. But they did not...
McLeish heads for Birmingham City
Alex McLeish resigned from the Scotland’s managers job leaving the Scottish FA in shock. He is on his way...
Rafa Benitez will not last at Liverpool: Economic and personal considerations
Anyone following the imbroglio at Liverpool between Rafa and the owners, Tom Hicks and George Gillette will be amazed...
Lanus moves closer to the Argentine Apertura title
The Apertura champion maybe decided in the final clash between little known Lanus and powerhouses Boca Juniors on December...
Don Garber: Some players are more ‘equal’ than others
You know if the MLS really wants to keep attracting quality players then you should also should make an...
Altidore should take his chances with the bigger European clubs
The big hoopla about bringing David Beckham and Cuauhtemoc Blanco to the MLS was to raise its profile by...
Steve McLaren: When instinct and introspection get switched around
David James latest article in the Guardian: “Don’t blame Carson – the real gaffe was exposing him to such...
Ex Gunner voice lifts Croatia, sinks England
No, it wasn’t the Scott Carson mistake, Steve McLaren’s insipid coaching, the incessant Wayne Bridge long balls to Crouch’s...
Video: Another damn furriner undoes Man Utd
Nicholas Anelka scores a goal for Bolton as Sir Alex is undone by another foreign player, the ones responsible...
India begins a new professional soccer league
India starts a new professional league with an eye on emulating the J league, the most successful soccer start...
Part I: From Dubrovnik to Bucharest: This is the year of Eastern European soccer
The best soccer is being played east of the Danube. Romania, Croatia, Poland, Czech Republic have all qualified for...
English soccer: Six books, no titles
So the brief but disastrous Steve McLaren fling is over. And now the soul searching for what ails English...
Video: World Cup 2010 qualifiers: Brazil 2 Uruguay 1
Brasil vs Uruguay 2-1 – Eliminatorias Sudafrica 2010.Uploaded by -Rush Sebastian Abreu opens for Uruguay before Brazil storms back...
England’s difficult hour: A house of cards built on fallacies
If Vedran Corluka had scored an own goal and put England into the Euro finals then the shifting narrative...
England manager’s job: What a difference a year makes
Remember this: Alan Curbishley: 14 March 2006 – “I want the England job. I have no idea what will...
Revs lose three in a row in the Dwayne De Rosario show
The New England Revolutions are in danger of becoming the Buffalo Bills of soccer as they lost their third...
Tartan fans and their sportsmanship: Donadoni provides the context
Roberto Donadoni had this to say about the Scottish fans whose exemplary behavior belied the heartbreak they must have...
Video: David Healy scores his record 13th goal
“An absolutely magnificent finish. It gets better and better. The magic continues.The gloom is about to be lifted from...
The aftermath of the Israel win: How huge was it?
Steve McLaren praises the Israeli team: “I would like to pay tribute to Israel for the professional way they...
Can Boston repeat winning its second major title the same year?
In 2004 Boston became only the second city after Pittsburgh to win two major sporting titles when the New...
David Healy’s record keeps Northern Ireland alive
David Healy’s 80th minute goal won Northern Ireland its match against Denmark keeping their hopes alive against group leaders...
Azzurri put one over the Tartans amidst the soccer crisis
Christian Panucci celebrates his match winner Scotland’s dreams are dashed as Italy advance to Euro 2008. If you are...
Israel does England a massive favour: Puts conspiracy theory to rest
Steve McLaren can breathe a little easier now as Omer Golan put away the match winning goal in the...
Russia vs Israel: Colautti’s return gives a lift to Kashtan’s team
Roberto Colautti, Argentine born Israeli striker is his team’s top scorer Get ready for a nail biter today as...
Passarella fails to enhance River’s defence
Another high powered name has fallen victim to this year’s topsy turvy Argentine league which sees lesser lights Lanus...
Ricardo La Volpe is out of a job again
Wherever Ricardo La Volpe coaches appears to leave a bitter taste in the mouth for that national team or...
What ails Italian soccer? The answer lies elsewhere
Watching the Napoli Palermo match on FSC with all its breathtaking up and down soccer and a beauty of...
Chelsea laid low by bicycle kick
This brilliant header from Drogba should have been enough to give Chelsea a win over Everton but Cahill brought...
Best pass of the week…
…goes to Julio Cruz.It was Inter Milan’s third goal against CSKA Moscow.Chivu’s left wing corner was flicked into the...
Bicycle kick of the week prize
Taylor Twellman of New England Revolution scored this against Chicago Fire.The video can be viewed here.A pretty good bicycle...
McLaren impressed by Becks form against Hollywood stars
McLaren recently paid a visit to Becks and Posh’s lavish Hollywood estate. No words were exchanged as McLaren observed...
Weakening dollar: US investors will stay away from Premiership clubs
F Stan Kroenke is probably feeling the pinch of the depreciated dollar which is now trading at about 2.1...
Ruud Gullit as LA Galaxy manager: A maverick ill at ease with authority
Ruud Gullit replaces Frank Yallop as LA Galaxy coach and Alexi Lalas had this to say “There certainly is...
Claudio Reyna once again proves to be the stumbling block
I don’t think there are too many coaches that can really say that fealty to a player has proven...