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Watch out: Here come the Socceroos.
Growing up in India where being ‘good in sports’ was an euphemism for underachieving, we neverthless followed with passion...
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...
Shirt Sponsorship: Manchester United and AIG (Updated)
Manchester United have agreed to a British record £56.5million shirt sponsorship deal with US finance giant American International Group...
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...
Joga.com: The Not-So Beautiful Game?
This site just got some praise from two people I hold in high esteem: John Hagel: Joga.com and the...
Adidas Ad for the World Cup
The cutest Adidas ad ever!
Rumor: Ronaldo – “Can Raul!”
Ronaldo has told Real Madrid president Fernando Martin he’ll stay next season – if the club sells Raul. DiarioSport...
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...
The ‘Bunny Hop’ man will be missing at this WC
Cuauhtemoc Blanco did not make the 26 man roster that coach Ricardo La Volpe announced today, from which Mexico...
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...
Champions League: Arsenal Move Past Tired Juve
Didn’t we all sense this was going to happen? Youth dethrones the old lions… “A gleaming new reputation is...
Top 10 signs you are a Soccer Geek
Top 10 signs you are a soccer-geek: 10. You wear your Brazilian team shirt under your work clothes. 9....
What we care about: Maradona, Cruyff, Pele
I’m not too worried about VISA or MASTERCARD…
Visa kicks Mastercard out of FIFA – Who Cares?
Visa is to sign a 150-200 million pounds ($260-350 million) sponsorship deal for the World Cup from 2007 as...
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...
Champions League: Barça-Benfica & Arsenal-Juve
What’s keeping us up all night? Barcelona vs. Benfica, who meet at the Nou Camp on Wednesday after 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,...
Top five reasons why Freddy should be included
1) He is 17 years old this June, the same age at which Pele debuted at the World Cup....
Dutch coaching should be trademarked
With the Socceroos getting into the World Cup for the first time in 32 years under the tutelage of...
Beenhakker interview: “In Football 2+2 is not always 4”
Here’s a fun interview we found via the official Soca Warriors site: Beenhakker: “In Football 2+2 is not always...
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 >>
German Soccer Corruption
Spiegel reported this story a few days ago: Is German Soccer for Sale? I’m rooting for the Soca Warriors!...
Music: Dan Maximus’ “Fighter”
The anthem for the Soca Warriors – thanks, Stacy-Marie! Take a listen>> Now let’s find the video!!
Video: Brazil – My All-Time Favorite Nike Ad
Remember this from the last World Cup? Pretty lax security-wise…
Video: The Freddy Adu Show
I’m pissed. Freddy’s not going to be on Arena’s squad. Take a risk, for once in your life –...
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...
Bob Marley’s Favorite Team was…
Brazil! Watch Marley play soccer in this video (he ain’t Ronaldo, but you can tell he’s a soccer-geek):
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...
Shell Got No Riddim?
The Soca Warriors are coming over the hills, and Shell doesn’t grasp the PR opportunity… According to Bloomberg (hat-tip...
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 101: The Vocabulary
The Germans are trying to get everyone, even the Americans, to speak soccer. Here, the folks at DW have...
FIFA Toughens Racism Regulations
But can they actually make a difference? The rules, approved by FIFA last month, went into effect on Thursday...
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...
Video: Can Freddy Adu do This?
From the streets of Amsterdam. Dang, sign him up!!
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...
Forbes: Soccer Team Valuations
Thanks Forbes! Rank Team Country Current Value1 ($mil) Debt/Value2 (%) 1-Yr Value Change (%) Revenue ($mil) Operating Income3 ($mil)...
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...
Bayern Slacks Off – 2:2 vs. FC Köln
Bayern München had to come from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw at home to league bottom FC...
Bend it like Roberto Carlos!
Beckham does not even come close. Ever wondered about Roberto Carlos and his wicked free kicks? Where does he...
US Trainer Helps Germans Get Fit!
This is funny. From the Christian Science Monitor: Imagine India’s top basketball coach flying to Miami to teach Shaquille...
The Bash Street Hooligans
This made me smile, Gerd. But we agree it is no laughing matter!