Jorge Vergara rushes in where Man Utd fears to tread
China’s huge soccer fan base continues to attract the soccer business world. However Jorge Vergara seems to have stepped...
Category: Soccer Teams – National
Brazil vs USA: Kaka finds himself back in Dunga’s favour
Kaka will start the game for Brazil when they meet the USA at Soldier Field, Chicago. I really don’t...
David vs. Goliath at Wembley?
The way the English team is acting, you’d think they’re desperate for a win. The truth is, they are....
Jorvan Vieira talks about his after life
The fairy tale Asia Cup win of the Iraqi soccer squad was the summer’s biggest story and for a...
India taste football glory
A goal from N.P. Pradeep in the 44th minute gave India a 1-0 win over Syria in the final...
Chaswe Nsofwa dies of a heart attack
Harpeol Beersheba’s Chaswe Nsofwa, a former Zambian international became the third player in the space of ten days to...
In baseball land soccer’s achievements seem Lilliputian
Just last week Beckham and the LA Galaxy came to NY and played a match that lifted soccer and...
Deep thoughts by Marco Materazzi
So Marco Materazzi decided to reveal in his yet to be released autobiography what he actually said to Zidane....
Daniel Alves left out of Sevilla squad: Chelsea beckons
Big rumour speculations that Alves is poised to join Chelsea after being left out of the Sevilla squad that...
Premiership openers: Malouda, Babel, and Martins shine
The three players that were subjects of intense Arsenal transfer speculations in the off season all acquitted themselves extremely...
New look City stamp their authority
Elano. Corluka. Onohua. Geovanni. Bianchi. Garrido. Bojinov. Petrov. The late season signings all paid off for Thaksin Shinawatra and...
Dani Alves Chelsea deal looks imminent
If Dani Alves joins Chelsea then the odds of Man Utd winning the Premiership again, got a whole lot...
Simon Kuper on Florent Malouda
Simon Kuper first met Florent Malouda at Camp Guingamp four years ago playing alongside team mate Didier Drogba. They...
Al Ahly on track to claim third CAF Champions Cup
Al Ahly’s Aboutrika: Their heart and soul Al Ahly, the club that has done more to put Africans playing...
Freddy Adu to Benfica?
It seems the buzz is that MLS is willing to trade Freddy Adu for $7.5 million to Benfica. Adu...
The Guardian continues its breathless Becks coverage
The latest installment. Marina Hyde’s voyeuristic contribution. Seriously, in its Beckham fetish, The Guardian is channeling its inner tabloid...
The U20 World Cup shows Canada is ready
“It’s gonna be huge” – the official tournament slogan of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2007 – has fulfilled...
Asian Cup: Iraq continues its fairy tale run: Australia crash out
Iraq beat Vietnam, 2-0 on the strength of two Younis Mahmoud goals. The victory set off celebrations in Iraq...
Chronic ankle instability: Why Beckham’s MLS career is in jeopardy
Beckham’s ankle rolls over in the Estonia match and he limps off in pain. He is diagnosed as having...
Di Maria and Pekhart: Gunners and Spurs in the U20 finals
Angel Di Maria celebrates his goal against Chile (courtesy: Fotonet) Spurs and Gunners will be following the U20 finals...
Did Mourinho’s not signing Alex cost Chelsea the title?
Simon Kuper thinks so. Alex would have been a better bet than dud Khalid Bouhalrouz. Anyways, now that Mourinho...
Video: Asian Cup theme: Tata Young’s “I believe”
Probably the hottest singer in Asia right now. See her in Dhoom Machale.
Ivica Osim: Its a load of rabbits
Ivica Osim, the Japan coach seems to be a bit like Bobby Knight the legendary Indiana University basketball coach....
The ‘Roos plan to make Japan rue again
The Saturday showdown between these two rivals and clear contenders for the Asian Cup has come too prematurely. But...
Copa America: A final to forget for Argentina
Ye Gods! What was that all about? Did I see the worst exposition of poor passing and aimless freekicks....
2004 Copa America final: Brazil over Argentina by PKs
Argentina had its chances to put away this Copa.
Copa America final: Argentina claim Jogo Bonito
Copa America final: Brazil vs Argentina Lots of subtexts in this game and a chance to see Lionel Messi...
Is anybody tired of the Beckham hoopla already?
I am. It has not been 72 hours since the man landed up at Carson and it seems the...
Sepp Blatter shows some Love
According to Sepp Blatter, the best players in the Copa America are Leo Messi and Vagner Love. Vagner Love??...
India provides Australia’s most shocking upset
As per the SMH, the most embarrassing moment in Aussie sporting history was the 4-2 defeat at the hands...
Video: Copa America semis: Simply Messi-merizing!
Argentina 2 – 0 Mexico – MessiUploaded by FootballHeaven The best little goal. An absolute gem by Leo Messi....
Liverpool gets Ryan Babel: Wenger will rue this decision
The Independent, a credible source and not Tribal football are reporting that Liverpool’s offer of 13m euros for 20...
Copa America: Semis: Argentina vs Mexico
If Nery Castillo can’t make it back from injury then El Tri have nary a chance. One of the...
Dunga’s Chile win should fool no one
The only conclusion that you can draw so far is that Brazil saves its best against Chile. Three matches,...
Video: Some more Ronaldinho magic
His best 50 goals is not available. But this shorter compilation is a feast enough. Too bad he is...
Video: Copa America: Nery! Nery! Nery!
Mexico Vs Paraguay 1-0 TvTugaUploaded by simaodcosta This match was all about exploiting connections. Paraguay’s back line is anchored...
Copa America: Argentina pips Paraguay, 1-0
Argentina VS Paraguay 1-0 TVTUGAUploaded by simaodcosta Lovely bit of approach work by Leo Messi to set up the...
Copa America: Colombia beats USA, 1-0
Colombia 1 – 0 USA – CastrillonUploaded by FootballHeaven Three appearances, three losses as Jaime Castrillon headed the ball...
Copa America: No flash in the pan Paraguay meets Argentina
Today, Roque Santa Cruz, Salvador Cabanas, and Edgar Baretto come up against Argentina. Although both countries are through to...
Copa America: Team USA’s wasted opportunity
Good coaches always make adjustments. Bob Bradley has run into a mini crisis of sorts. We can argue that...
Blades are officially relegated
Sheffield Utd lost its appeal to dock points from West Ham on the Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano transfer...
Video: Arsenal’s new signing: Eduardo Da Silva
The first thing you notice is Da Silva’s talent for being at the right place at the right time....
Henry’s replacement arrives: Eduardo Da Silva to Arsenal
Eduardo Da Silva aka Dudu is on his way to Arsenal as Wenger makes his move to replace the...
Copa America: Team USA takes on Roque and Paraguay
The US has a very good record against Paraguay having 2 wins, 2 draws, and no losses. They have...
Carlos Vela and Dos Santos headline Mexico’s U20 squad
Arsenal fans will be following the progress of Salamanca starlet Carlos Vela set for a return mid 2008. He...
Video: Poland resurrects the ghost of Lato and Boniek
Yesterday, Poland beat Brazil, 1-0 in the U20. It was the first time in over 30 years a Polish...
Spotlight: David Edgar: Canada and Magpies strength at the back
Ice hockey mad Canada take on Chile in the U20 and all hopes are pinned on captain David Edgar,...
Jupp Derwall: The end of an era of cynical soccer
Germany’s success at the last World Cup was not only measured by its unexpected entry into the semi-finals but...
Freddy Adu and Michael Bradley lead USA in the U20
Today the US U20 squad begins their World Cup campaign against Korea Republic in Montreal at 17:00 (local time)....
Supreme Court decision: What could this mean for US soccer?
I am not a parent but the Supreme Court decision that rejects integration programs (NYT, subscription required) in schools...
Video: Copa America: Argentina outclasses USA, 4-1
Argentina vs USAUploaded by BozWolf Riquelme had a hand in three out of the four goals. Crespo scored a...
Video: Copa America: Roque and Cabanas tear Colombia apart, 5-0
Paraguay 5-0 Colombia (1-0 Santa Cruz)Uploaded by GolesTV Roque Santa Cruz scores a hat trick and then Salvador Cabanas...
Can the US blunt Riquelme and Messi?
Group C: Argentina v. USA Time: 20:50 (local) / 20:50 ET / 00:50 GMT, June 28, 2007 Venue: Estadio...
The Copa America: The graveyard of CW
Conventional wisdom is out the door in this Copa. It is passe, decrepit, and dead on arrival. Support the...