The Gaza: The World Cup and politics
Abbas Suan, as an Arab-Israeli, not just another soccer player We take it for granted that we can see...
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Teamwork and a chip on the shoulder: This World Cup proves you need both
This debate has been going on for a while. Why do these so called superstars, Ronaldinho, Sheva, Luca Toni,...
Post Mortem: Brasil-France (Who’s the Goat?)
I was supposed to do one of these, but the BBC did a better job. In the end, it...
Case Study – Performance as a Science: The German National Team
While his teammates at Inter Milan, Tottenham Hotspur and Monaco drove Porsches and BMWs, Klinsmann tooled around in a...
Parreira and Zagalo have killed e jogo bonito
A thumbs down: Parriera and Zagalo should resign Soccerblog has been on record being critical of Alberto Parriera much...
Brasil, Brasil, Brasil
Our first loss in 14 games. We will be back. It seems that France has our number. We lose...
Thoughts on Penalty Kicks…
Penalty kicks are funny beasts. By any measure, they should be as close to a “gimme” as there is...
Video: Italy destroys Germany in 1982
Germany has never beaten Italy at the World Cup, and this memory is the one we all have as...
Video: Beckham’s Press Conference (Who will Lead us Now?)
The end of the Beckham era. I’m thinking the new captain will be either Terry or Gerrard. Who’s better...
Did England get what they deserved?
Richard Williams says that England got what they deserved – absolutely nichts! In the aftermath of a punishing defeat,...
Klinsmann fever takes over Germany
Christoph Biermann on how Klinsmann has changed the landscape of German soccer. What’s more, he did it while living...
Jens’ Competitive Advantage (Why the Germans are Better at Penalty Kicks)
Has Jens opened his mouth to soon? The full story of Lehmann’s preparation emerged yesterday. He won the 1997...
Is Freddy Adu leaving to Play for Chelsea and Ghana!?
Michael Essien is urging young Freddy to leave the MLS and the USA, period. This was one reason why...
Sven’s the Goat!
“Even when fit, Rooney failed to make an impact on this tournament and that had nothing to do with...
The Brazilian Press
That says it all. Cruzeiro, yoo-hoo!
Video: France 1, Brazil 0
What a dismal show from the Brazilians… Cruzeiro, we haven’t heard from you today. Everything OK?
Video: Italy 3, Ukraine 0
How do the Italians do it?
Is Christiano Ronaldo lying?
Rightly or wrongly, all I can say is that he will probably no longer play in the EPL…
Video: England Goes Down to Portugal’s Cheating
Depressing is not the word we’re looking for… Rooney messed up, but the referee should’ve given us a free...
Post-Mortem: Trashing Sven & England
The trash talking has begun, led by the BBC: “This was a great, great opportunity for us to have...
Video: Will Zidane have the last laugh?
The way he played in France’s victory over the overrated Samba-boys tells me he’s not going to leave the...
Even the finger puppet looks better than Ronaldo
I’m so depressed. My only consolation is that Argentina lost as well. Both coaches made the same mistake essentially....
The End for Brasil
The experts were wrong, even at Fox. Brasil lost. What bothers me is how we lost. Playing an uninspiring...
Ricardo: Portugal’s hero
Ricardo, Portugal’s goalie stopped three PKs The goalkeepers in this World Cup are turning out to be the unsung...
England 0 Portugal 0 (end of extra time)
Penalty shootout. England has never won any World Cup game on PK shootout (0-2). Portugal has never had a...
England 0 Portugal 0 (end of regulation)
Onto extra time. A battle of attrition. Beckham comes out with an injury, Lennon gets in and injects new...
Rooney’s Red Card
Ouch. The referee is taking over the game. Rooney should’ve kept his mouth shut, but that was NO red...
Halftime: England 0 Portugal 0
It’s been a pretty even game although Portugal looks much better when they attack. Their left flank has been...
3rd QF: Portugal vs England: Scolari vs Sven
England meet Portugal today, July1, in Gelsenkirchen at 5:00 PM German time (11:00 EST) Big Phil has had the...
England vs Portugal: Carrick to Rooney
The Beeb has it nicely explained. But Big Phil is too canny to allow this. Look for the Portugese...
Sven, have a heart to heart with Frank Lampard, will ya?
We need more of Lampard on target The big news is that Frank Lampard is disgruntled. It’s been quite...
Video: Lucas Neill vs Fabio Grosso
This is hilarious!
Video: Germany vs Argentina (4-2 on penalty shootout)
Lehmann’s hands of God stopping Ayala and Cambiasso!
Video: Argentina 1 Germany 1
Klose equalizer, his first header this World Cup, and the most important one!
Video: Argentina 1 Germany 0
Roberto Ayala’s goal (48″)
Lehmann’s hands of God saved the day
Jens Lehmann- divine intervention Unsere Hand Gottes hielt die Schüsse von Ayala und Cambiasso, brachte uns ins Halbfinale! That’s...
Jose Pekerman resigns: The national squad is different from the youth squads
Jose Pekerman Argentina’s coach resigns Pekerman’s successes came with the Argentinian youth squads, he took them to three world...
Fulltime: Italy 3 Ukraine 0
Italy just dismantled Ukraine. Some great set pieces with cool clean finishes by Luca Toni. Zambrotta performed magnificently on...
Halftime: Italy 1 Ukraine 0
Italy went through in the 6th minute through a Gianluca Zambrotta shot at goal, that caught the Ukraine goalie...
Germany through to WC semi-finals: But so do Balboa and O’Brien
What an epic struggle. It was still tied at 1-1 at the end of extra time. Thinking back, that...
Germany 1 Argentina 1 (End of regulation)
Ayala gave Argentina the lead thrugh a Riqueleme corner. Just when Germany looked like they were going to go...
Halftime: Germany 0 Argentina 0
Argentina is dominating play through stifling possessional soccer. Chances have been few and far in between. Klose has all...
1st QF: Germany vs Argentina
Germany meet Argentina, first Quarterfinal, June 30th, in Berlin at 5:00 PM German time (11:00 AM EST) No, this...
Video: Argentina 3 W Germany 2 (1986 World Cup final)
Gerd, I think those who underestimate Argentina are loco, and do so at their own risk. Germany will soon...
Sign the FIFA petition: Lets make soccer truly the beautiful game
Sick of the flopping and diving. The bad calls. The matches decided on other factors other than how well...
Eva Longoria: Les Bleus is my team
Eva Longoria, her World Cup runneth over Eva Longoria is a fan of the Les Bleus. Hanging out with...
Video: Italian team – practice makes perception
Pretty funny, except that it’s not.
Video: W.Germany 1 Argentina 0, 1990 WC final
Humberto, the last time the Argentines played us in the World Cup, it was painful for you guys! It’ll...
The Scots soca up the attention
The Socas and the Scots get together Scotland did not make it to the World Cup being pipped by...
Soca Warrior’s Dwight Yorke: This World Cup’s best defender
Dwight Yorke, Soca Warrior captain Tiny T& T left its mark on this World Cup with their sterling play...
Eight teams left: Which team’s dive will win them the World Cup?
If it were left to dives the Italians would be walking off with the World Cup right now, unequivocably....
IRS: Youth soccer leagues are big business
The Internal Revenue Service is targeting youth soccer leagues around the country, as they have grown in size, and...
Video: Stand Up, Speak Up!
Reminds me to “Get Up, Stand Up! Never give up the fight!” Lemme go find that video!
Video: Goals, Goals, Goals!
22 minutes and 31 seconds of the greatest goals ever!