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Source: http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/photo-and-the-sun-goes-down.html

Photo: And The Sun Goes Down

While much of the world is partaking in meaningless friendlies, some World Cup Qualifiers are happening, such as the one between Oman and Japan. This shot of some “spectators” atop the stadium in Muscat makes it all worth it.

Paul Scholes Roberto Ayala Ruud van Nistelrooy

Donovan: Mexico is a 'well-oiled machine'

MEXICO CITY -- Landon Donovan is a veteran of the soccer clashes with Mexico, one of the chief figures behind the United States' dominance in the rivalry from 2000 through early 2009 -- and one of the most hated U.S. players, at least on this side of the border. So he possesses a keen sense of what's what with the region's twin powers, and his take on El Tri's resurgence the past few years, behind a golden generation of young talent, is simple: Mexico is something else, indeed.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/17709/donovan-mexico-is-a-well-oiled-machine

Wesley Sneijder Ronaldo David Silva

Confederations Cup 2013 - 15th-30th June

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/06/confederations-cup-2013-15th-30th-june.html

Paolo Maldini Ashley Cole Gennaro Gattuso

Osasuna 0 ? Bar�a 0: Spots of Sunshine vs Rumors of Rain

1. This match really doesn’t deserve a full-fledged review, but I will offer up my thoughts anyway. Numbered for easy consumption, you should beware that some might be of the knee-jerk variety. 2. A draw at Osasuna is not the end of the world. It is not even the end of the season. Winning streaks […]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarcelonaFootballBlog/~3/koQQKrTv0gM/

Iker Casillas Ryan Giggs Paolo Maldini

The Future?s Not Ours To See

Over the last two decades or so, American media has had this tendency to look at the Association game through the lens of its own relative popularity. Every milestone�and major achievement leaves people asking, “What does this mean for the future of soccer in America?” This has become clich�to the point of absurdity. The game [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/04/27/the-futures-not-ours-to-see/

Frank Ribéry Andriy Shevchenko Patrick Vieira

Liverpool?s 2012-2013 Fixture List Released

We can take a brief break in the build-up to today’s Group C matches to look at Liverpool’s schedule for the upcoming Premier League season, which will kick off for Brendan Rodgers’ side in the West Midlands. It’ll be a challenging (to say the least) opening few weeks, particularly if Europa League matches are thrown [...]

Source: http://liverpool.theoffside.com/premier-league/liverpools-2012-2013-fixture-list-released.html

Ricardo Quaresma Carlos Puyol Nemanja Vidic

And Now, Jimmy Nutini?s Soccer-Style NFL Shirts

These images have been kicking around these here interwebs for the last couple of days. You’re probably wondering where they came from. They are the work of one�Jimmy Nutini, an aspiring designer and self-proclaimed “logo nerd” from Rhode Island who wondered what NFL jerseys might look like if they were soccer shirts. So he grabbed [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/02/01/and-now-jimmy-nutinis-soccer-style-nfl-shirts/

Kim Kallström Filippo Inzaghi Javier Zanetti

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Possible Arsenal Starting Line-Up Against Chelsea

Possible Arsenal Starting Line-Up Against Chelsea - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Arsenal will take on Chelsea at the Emirates in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup tie on Tuesday night where the Gunners would be looking to make the best use of the home advantage against their London rivals. …

Rafael van der Vaart Robin Van Persie Samir Nasri

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soccerlens/~3/gkqqotpVpFY/

Bayern Munich Become Champions League Favorites

Although the matches that happen today might see Madrid march on and BVB end Malaga?s Cinderella run, the Champions League matches from yesterday have left no doubt that Bayern Munich is now the favorite to make it back into the Champions League final and seems the likeliest team to emerge victorious. A 2-0 victory by…

The post Bayern Munich Become Champions League Favorites appeared first on SoccerProse.com.

Source: http://soccerprose.com/soccer-fans/bayern-munich-become-champions-league-favorites/

Simão Sabrosa Arjen Robben Robinho

Mario Balotelli would be willing to return to the Premier League with Chelsea, according to the player?s agent, Mino Raiola. The 23-year-old joined former Premier League champions Manchester City in 2010 from Inter Milan but after spending two and a …

Andrea Pirlo Didier Drogba Daniel Alves

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soccerlens/~3/KRN-mPohVUQ/

The Pro Bowl Should Be Replaced, Not Saved

Once upon a time, NFL players cared about playing football in the Pro Bowl. This is what they did yesterday instead. Notice how nobody seemed all that interested in hitting anyone. There was no blitzing, no real blocking (it wasn’t really needed), and no tackling. This might have been the players deciding that they weren’t [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/01/31/the-pro-bowl-should-be-replaced-not-saved/

Wesley Sneijder Ronaldo David Silva

Sandro Rosell has fraud charges levelled against him

Source: http://www.soccerblog.com/2013/03/sandro-rosell-has-fraud-charges-levelled-against-him.htm

Pavel Nedved Frédéric Kanouté Kolo Touré

Osasuna 0 ? Bar�a 0: Spots of Sunshine vs Rumors of Rain

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarcelonaFootballBlog/~3/koQQKrTv0gM/

2008 US Open Cup - Third Round sees three MLS teams go down

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/2008-us-open-cup-third-round-sees-three.html

David Albelda Alessandro Nesta Ricardo Carvalho

Fifa World Rankings September 2013

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/09/fifa-world-rankings-september-2013.html

Shunsuke Nakamura Alexandre Pato Maicon

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

The Swedes Take Berlin (Well, Half)

At…some point in the game, that photo happened. The two political big wigs of Germany and Sweden respectively – German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Prime Minister of Sweden, John Fredrik Reinfeldt – give an accurate description of what was happening: a 4-0 German lead. And then Zlatan happened in the 62nd minute
And then everyone [...]

Source: http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/the-swedes-take-berlin-well-half.html

Andrés Iniesta Dejan Stankovic Clarence Seedorf

Europa Cup, QF second leg: Spurs flop in Inter loss but away goal proves crucial, 1-4 aet (agg 4-4)

Source: http://www.soccerblog.com/2013/03/europa-cup-qf-second-leg-spurs.htm

Cristiano Ronaldo Kaká Shunsuke Nakamura

The vicious cycle that is Arsenal now

Source: http://www.soccerblog.com/2013/03/the-vicious-cycle-that-is-arse.htm

Cesc Fàbregas Xavi Juan Román Riquelme

CONFIRMED: Arsenal vs Chelsea Line-Ups ? Cazorla and Mata starts

CONFIRMED: Arsenal vs Chelsea Line-Ups – Cazorla and Mata starts - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Arsenal take on Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea at the Emirates in tonight’s mouth-watering fourth round Capital One Cup tie clash at the Emirates. Both the teams are heading into this match on the back of some strong league performances. The Gunners …

Carlos Puyol Nemanja Vidic Maxi Rodríguez

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soccerlens/~3/RcAmtw2el0w/

Jack Wilshere out with dreaded Arsenal ankle injury

Source: http://www.soccerblog.com/2013/03/jack-wilshere-out-with-dreaded.htm

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/17732/struggles-secondary-in-historic-u-s-win

Struggles secondary in historic U.S. win

MEXICO CITY -- It was an historic victory, the first by the United States at Estadio Azteca in a series that dates to the 1930s, and those responsible couldn't have been more pleased with what they achieved. The Americans got a superb performance from their backline, at least two heroic saves from Tim Howard and one fortuitous goal to claim a 1-0 triumph Wednesday night over Mexico. And they weren't shy about proclaiming how important was the result .

Cesc Fàbregas Xavi Juan Román Riquelme

Young a big miss for Villa

Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph has conceded that the club will find it very difficult to find an adequate replacement for Ashley Young. The winger moved to Premier League champions Manchester United earlier this week in a deal believed to be worth around �20 million after joining the Villains in January 2007. Most people with [...]

Source: http://www.footballnewsblog.co.uk/premiership/young-a-big-miss-for-villa/

Ruud van Nistelrooy Andrea Pirlo Didier Drogba

Jack Wilshere out with dreaded Arsenal ankle injury

Source: http://www.soccerblog.com/2013/03/jack-wilshere-out-with-dreaded.htm

Jamie Carragher Sergio Agüero Nery Castillo

Possible Arsenal Line-Up To Face Crystal Palace

Possible Arsenal Line-Up To Face Crystal Palace - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Arsenal will travel to Selhurst Park to take on the struggling Crystal Palace on Saturday lunch time, looking to consolidate their top position in the Premier League. The Gunners are enjoying the top spot in the league after amassing 19 …

Zé Roberto Frank Ribéry Andriy Shevchenko

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soccerlens/~3/LU2ofE8UBYY/

Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich Live Streaming

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/05/borussia-dortmund-v-bayern-munich-live.html

Kolo Touré Vicente Diego Forlán

Monday, October 28, 2013

Brazil Releases World Cup 2014 Mascot

And it’s stalking Ronaldo. (No, it’s not Ronaldo.) It’s an armadillo: FIFA said the mascot, unveiled by former Brazil striker Ronaldo during a television programme late on Sunday, represented the three-banded armadillo, an endangered species indigenous to Brazil.
No need for commentary on FIFA choosing an armored animal as mascot. Nope.

Source: http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/brazil-releases-world-cup-2014-mascot.html

Juan Román Riquelme Iker Casillas Ryan Giggs

The Pro Bowl Should Be Replaced, Not Saved

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/01/31/the-pro-bowl-should-be-replaced-not-saved/

Kaká Shunsuke Nakamura Alexandre Pato

Fifa World Rankings August 2013

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/08/fifa-world-rankings-august-2013.html

Steven Gerrard Lionel Messi Thierry Henry

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: Preview + Team News + Likely Line-Up + Prediction

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: Preview + Team News + Likely Line-Up + Prediction - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Arsenal will look to bounce back from their midweek Champions League defeat by Borussia Dortmund with an away win across London at managerless Crystal Palace. Ian Holloway left Selhurst Park by mutual consent after less than a year in charge …

David Beckham Daniele De Rossi Michael Ballack

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soccerlens/~3/IqBOtEPl0cU/

U.S. will feature players with Mexican experience

MEXICO CITY -- The United States will face a crowd expected to approach 110,000, perhaps more, when it takes on Mexico in Wednesday night's friendly at iconic Estadio Azteca, as daunting a task as exists in international soccer. It's a huge showdown for the Americans, as is every game against their archrival, and they've brought in six players with advanced knowledge of the Mexican game and the men who will suit up for El Tri. That could be advantageous, but head coach Jurgen Klinsmann says the call-ups of the half-dozen from Liga MX -- Santos Laguna forward Herculez Gomez, Pachuca midfielder Jose Torres, Puebla winger DaMarcus Beasley, Club Tijuana midfielder Joe Corona and defender Edgar Castillo, and San Luis defender Michael Orozco Fiscal -- has less to do with where they play than with what they can provide for the U.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/17723/u-s-will-feature-players-with-mexican-experience

Joe Cole Miroslav Klose Sergio Ramos

US 1-0 Barbados - US advances

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/us-1-0-barbados-us-advances.html

Frank Lampard Rio Ferdinand Deco

Possible Liverpool Starting XI Against West Brom

Possible Liverpool Starting XI Against West Brom - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Liverpool will face West Brom at Anfield on Saturday afternoon looking to earn yet another home victory and close the gap with league leaders Arsenal. The Reds have one massive advantage over their rivals this season ? lack of European …

Zé Roberto Frank Ribéry Andriy Shevchenko

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soccerlens/~3/9qgER2SG2tQ/

MLS Reveals Playoff Dates

Posted in MLS

Major League Soccer has mapped out their playoff schedule for 2013. With�2014 World Cup qualifying�still going on around the globe, the league will observe the international date that falls on the third weekend of November. Just like in 2012, there will be an extended break between the second leg of the Conference Finals and MLS […]

The post MLS Reveals Playoff Dates appeared first on WVHooligan.com - MLS Blog.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WVHooligan/~3/idei7-liNgE/

Luca Toni Alex Hernán Crespo

Pope Francis: The former Jorge Bergoglio is a San Lorenzo supporter

Source: http://www.soccerblog.com/2013/03/pope-francis-the-former-jorge.htm

Eduardo Da Silva Fabio Quagliarella Diego Milito

George's Premiership Predictions October 19 2013

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/10/georges-premiership-predictions-october_25.html

Ricardo Quaresma Carlos Puyol Nemanja Vidic

Sunday, October 27, 2013

A slow Loris tangles with a fleetfooted Marten

Source: http://www.soccerblog.com/2013/03/a-slow-loris-tangles-with-a-fl.htm

Fabio Cannavaro Gianluigi Buffon Wayne Rooney

Must-Read of the Day: Hacking the NFL

Spencer Hall of SB Nation has decided to reinvent the gridiron game to make it more interesting. Part of the NFL’s wretched conservatism comes from the luxury of having four downs, the first two of which are usually spent throwing short routes or just pounding meaninglessly into the line because “you have to establish the [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/02/16/must-read-of-the-day-hacking-the-nfl/

Jamie Carragher Sergio Agüero Nery Castillo

Donovan: Mexico is a 'well-oiled machine'

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/17709/donovan-mexico-is-a-well-oiled-machine

Andrea Pirlo Didier Drogba Daniel Alves

Comment ? Is Fernando Torres back to his old best?

Comment – Is Fernando Torres back to his old best? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

He hinted of returning back to his old self against Tottenham Hotspur in the London Derby. Although he didn?t get a goal to his name, but he was giving the impression of the player he was once used to be. …

Maxi Rodríguez Philipp Lahm Gianluca Zambrotta

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soccerlens/~3/lDpqGHn2wNw/

Jaqua might return to Houston, at least for a little while

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/jaqua-might-return-to-houston-at-least.html

Maxi Rodríguez Philipp Lahm Gianluca Zambrotta

George's Premiership Predictions August 31 2013

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/08/georges-premiership-predictions-august.html

Robin Van Persie Samir Nasri Ricardo Quaresma

Former FIFA president says World Cups were fixed

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/former-fifa-president-says-world-cups.html

Petr Cech Fabio Cannavaro Gianluigi Buffon

A Photo Five Years In The Making

It took five full seasons and a whole lot of grief, but last night, Major League Soccer finally got the photo it had wanted for so long: David Beckham, the most famous footballer on the planet — which he was, at least,�in 2007�when he signed that $32.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy — [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/11/21/a-photo-five-years-in-the-making/

David Suazo Dimitar Berbatov David Albelda

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Young a big miss for Villa

Source: http://www.footballnewsblog.co.uk/premiership/young-a-big-miss-for-villa/

Iker Casillas Ryan Giggs Paolo Maldini

Our Own Private CONMEBOL

One of the side benefits of being an international soccer fan is the frequent refresher course in geography. Every so often, we are encouraged to grab a globe or fire up Google Maps, and we find ourselves saying, “Oh, so that’s where Slovenia is,” or, “Wow, that flight from London to Donetsk must be rough.”�Some [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/06/06/our-own-private-conmebol/

Fabio Cannavaro Gianluigi Buffon Wayne Rooney

The Movement?s In Motion

Along with sexy suit-wearing, awkwardly-pointing Maxi, we’re giving you a heads up that we’re moving on. Our long-awaited transfer to SB Nation as a host platform is mostly complete, and after a few button clicks on Friday morning, we’ll be in the future. In case you’re wondering, Charlie Adam’s terrible at making decisions on the [...]

Source: http://liverpool.theoffside.com/team-news/the-movements-in-motion.html

Frank Lampard Rio Ferdinand Deco

Liverpool?s 2012-2013 Fixture List Released

Source: http://liverpool.theoffside.com/premier-league/liverpools-2012-2013-fixture-list-released.html

Vicente Diego Forlán Michael Owen

English Premier League ? Match Predictions ? August 31-September 1, 2013

Manchester United faces an early test against Chelsea and it’s a London derby with Fulham hosting Arsenal in the English Premier League this weekend. Saturday, August 31, 2013 Manchester City […]

The post English Premier League – Match Predictions – August 31-September 1, 2013 appeared first on The 90th Minute Soccer Blog.

Source: http://the90thminute.com/english-premier-league-match-predictions-august-31-september-1-2013/

Paolo Maldini Ashley Cole Gennaro Gattuso

Ronaldo tips Real to be stronger

Cristiano Ronaldo insists Real Madrid will be stronger next season and feels they will bring rivals Barcelona “back down to earth”. Real were very much second best last term, with Barca securing the La Liga and Champions League double, leading some pundits to describe them as the best club side of all-time. Despite their Copa [...]

Source: http://www.footballnewsblog.co.uk/uefa-champions-league/ronaldo-tips-real-to-be-stronger/

Steven Gerrard Lionel Messi Thierry Henry

FIFA 14 Next-Gen Preview

FIFA and a shiny new console, a combination that usually means a stripped back game with slightly higher resolution visuals. It was like when the Xbox 360 launched and when we were graced by the PlayStation 2. With that in mind, you?d be forgiven for thinking exactly the same as FIFA 14 is set to [...]

The post FIFA 14 Next-Gen Preview appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.

Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/fifa-14-next-gen-preview/

Javier Zanetti Eduardo Da Silva Fabio Quagliarella

George's Premiership Predictions September 28

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/09/georges-premiership-predictions_27.html

Deco John Terry Zlatan Ibrahimović

Fifa World Rankings October 2013

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/10/fifa-world-rankings-october-2013.html

Francesco Totti Paul Scholes Roberto Ayala

New Era for Inter as Gasperini Takes Charge

Inter Milan have named the man who will attempt to reclaim the Champions League crown they relinquished last season. Former Genoa boss Gian Piero Gasperini has been handed the role of manager, becoming the fourth man to take the reins in just a year after Jose Mourinho, Rafa Benitez and Leonardo. Former Brazilian midfielder Leonardo [...]

Source: http://www.footballnewsblog.co.uk/italian-serie-a/new-era-for-inter-as-gasperini-takes-charge/

Juan Román Riquelme Iker Casillas Ryan Giggs

Friday, October 25, 2013

Mick McCarthy Is? The Continental

Hello, ladies. (Courtesy of XmasApe and Unsilent.)

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/07/02/mick-mccarthy-is-the-continental/

Paul Scholes Roberto Ayala Ruud van Nistelrooy

FUT Legends Players Revealed

We like to spoil you guys, you know that, right? Good. In addition to our FIFA 14 next-gen preview, we thought it would be good to share the full list of players that will feature in FUT Legends this year. EA already revealed quite a few, but the final three were a mystery until now. [...]

The post FUT Legends Players Revealed appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.

Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/fut-legends-players-revealed/

Wigan Athletic

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/05/wigan-athletic.html

William Gallas Zé Roberto Frank Ribéry

George's Premiership Predictions October 19 2013

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/10/georges-premiership-predictions-october_25.html

Nery Castillo Javier Mascherano Adrian Mutu

Who will be next season?s top scorer?

It is 11 years since an Englishman won the Premier League Golden Boot. A home-grown player had won at least a share in the award in every previous Premier League season, so this prize exemplifies the shift in balance of power between native and foreign players more than anything else. This pattern might be about [...]

Source: http://www.footballnewsblog.co.uk/premiership/who-will-be-next-seasons-top-scorer/

Dimitar Berbatov David Albelda Alessandro Nesta

2013 Rookie Watch: Manneh?s Late Push

Posted in MLS Rookie Watch

Ketuka Manneh became the first 18-year old to score a hat trick in a Major League Soccer game this past week. But was it enough to get voter’s attention for the Rookie of the Year race? It should have but sadly I think Manneh has too many players to leap over to earn the ROY […]

The post 2013 Rookie Watch: Manneh’s Late Push appeared first on WVHooligan.com - MLS Blog.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WVHooligan/~3/XjSqfrS3ME0/

Xavi Juan Román Riquelme Iker Casillas

Three Goals From This Weekend That I Can?t Stop Watching

Presented without comment, except to say, “Damn.” 1.) Heather O’Reilly, U.S. Women’s National Team v. Colombia. 2.) Darlington Nagbe, Portland Timbers v. Sporting KC. 3.) Steve Johnson, Geelong Cats v. Essendon Bombers.

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/07/04/three-goals-from-this-weekend-that-i-cant-stop-watching/

Samuel Eto’o Steven Gerrard Lionel Messi

Baggies close in on new keeper

West Brom assistant boss Michael Appleton has confirmed the club are close to finding a new goalkeeper. Scott Carson had worn the number shirt at the Hawthorns for the last few years but the England goalkeeper recently signed for Turkish side Bursapor and the Baggies are now thought to be on the verge of bring [...]

Source: http://www.footballnewsblog.co.uk/premiership/baggies-close-in-on-new-keeper/

Iker Casillas Ryan Giggs Paolo Maldini

Want to Watch the Rugby World Cup in America? Pay Up or Find a Pub

If you need any further proof that the 2011 Rugby World Cup lacks any pull in the USA, just examine the television coverage. Universal Sports, the barely-known over-the-air digital channel that accompanies�most NBC broadcast�signals, published this grid showing what games will be shown where. Clearly, the boys at Universal want people to pay up for [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/09/07/how-to-watch-the-rugby-world-cup-in-america/

Michael Ballack Lucio David Suazo

England weekend review, Qatar winter switch due for approval next month, 67,000 MLS crowd

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/08/england-weekend-review-qatar-winter.html

Dejan Stankovic Clarence Seedorf Florent Malouda

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Struggles of the Seoul in Korea

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/05/struggles-of-seoul-in-korea.html

Paul Scholes Roberto Ayala Ruud van Nistelrooy

Brazil Releases World Cup 2014 Mascot

Source: http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/brazil-releases-world-cup-2014-mascot.html

Source: http://the90thminute.com/french-ligue-1-match-predictions-august-31-september-1-2013/

French Ligue 1 ? Match Predictions ? August 31-September 1, 2013

Marseille looks to keep it’s perfect record in tact while four sides look for their first win of the season in the French Ligue 1 this weekend. Saturday, August 31, […]

The post French Ligue 1 – Match Predictions – August 31-September 1, 2013 appeared first on The 90th Minute Soccer Blog.

Steven Gerrard Lionel Messi Thierry Henry

EASFC App Gets New Update

If you have the EASFC application either via iOS or Android, you will now be prompted to download a new update. Those hoping for wholesale changes will be disappointed as the app merely fixes an issue that was effecting both PC and Console gamers. There are also the usual ‘general bug fixes and improvements’. You [...]

The post EASFC App Gets New Update appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.

Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/easfc-app-gets-new-update/

Gabriel Milito Gary Neville Juninho Pernambucano

MLS history: Seattle Sounders eliminate Tigres from CCL, 3-1 (agg 3-2)

Source: http://www.soccerblog.com/2013/03/mls-history-seattle-sounders-e.htm

Frank Ribéry Andriy Shevchenko Patrick Vieira

Requiem for an American Soccer Club

The uncertainty is always there. In the divisions of American soccer below MLS — and occasionally, as a few Florida residents might tell you, in MLS itself — there’s always a chance that the club you support won’t be around for very long. Club owners arrive with big talk of making soccer work in this [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/01/28/requiem-for-an-american-soccer-club/

Gennaro Gattuso Frank Lampard Rio Ferdinand

adidas Real Madrid Anthem Jacket Review

Adidas have just released more apparel for all your Galalcticos fans out there and we’ve been lucky enough to get first hand look at one piece of it, the Real Madrid Anthem jacket. Now this jacket is inspired by the colors and designs that are important to the club and its history, namely, white and…

The post adidas Real Madrid Anthem Jacket Review appeared first on SoccerProse.com.

Source: http://soccerprose.com/soccer-fans/adidas-real-madrid-anthem-jacket-review/

Diego Milito Gabriel Milito Gary Neville

English Premier League ? Match Predictions ? August 31-September 1, 2013

Manchester United faces an early test against Chelsea and it’s a London derby with Fulham hosting Arsenal in the English Premier League this weekend. Saturday, August 31, 2013 Manchester City […]

The post English Premier League – Match Predictions – August 31-September 1, 2013 appeared first on The 90th Minute Soccer Blog.

Source: http://the90thminute.com/english-premier-league-match-predictions-august-31-september-1-2013/

David Suazo Dimitar Berbatov David Albelda

Join the Dave?s Football Blog Fantasy Premier League, Sponsored by SoccerPro.com

Have we reached the point in our civilization where our favorite football games exist only so we can play our own games on top of them? If the NFL lockout were still going on, would we have missed our fantasy leagues more than the actual league? Maybe, but who cares? Let’s play. Dave?s Football Blog [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/08/07/join-the-daves-football-blog-fantasy-premier-league-sponsored-by-soccerpro-com/

Xavi Juan Román Riquelme Iker Casillas

Mick McCarthy Is? The Continental

Hello, ladies. (Courtesy of XmasApe and Unsilent.)

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/07/02/mick-mccarthy-is-the-continental/

Fernando Torres Cesc Fàbregas Xavi

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

The Champions League Final?s Real Winners

1. This guy. Sure, there will still be some drunken fools in some English pub somewhere who will say that Lionel Messi never would have done this at the Brittania. Even they do so half-jokingly. What matters is that Messi can’t seem to help breaking ducks in Champions League Finals.�He’s a habitual duck breaker. “What’s [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/05/29/the-champions-league-finals-real-winners/

Zé Roberto Frank Ribéry Andriy Shevchenko

Sweden 2, England 3: England Surprise in Comeback Win

Sweden Johnson (og) 49′, Mellberg 59′
England Carroll 23′, Walcott 64′, Welbeck 78′

England fight back to get the win in Kiev over Sweden, scoring two goals in the second half after throwing away yet another 1-0 lead. There was little predicting it after the Swedes took the lead, but Roy Hodgson’s squad somehow managed a [...]

Source: http://liverpool.theoffside.com/team-news/sweden-2-england-3-england-surprise-in-comeback-win.html

Samir Nasri Ricardo Quaresma Carlos Puyol

Stephen Burbank Cancels 2011-12 NFL Season

The man in this photo is Stephen Burbank. He is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. You can see his faculty page here. His Wikipedia entry includes this bit of info: In November 2002, a federal court appointed Burbank�special master of the�National Football League. In that role, he resolves certain categories of [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/02/02/stephen-burbank-cancels-2011-12-nfl-season/

David Albelda Alessandro Nesta Ricardo Carvalho

Capital One Cup ? Match Predictions ? August 27-28, 2013

The Capital One Cup kicks off the second round with several matches on August 27th and 28th including the introduction of English Premier League sides into the competition. Tuesday, August […]

The post Capital One Cup – Match Predictions – August 27-28, 2013 appeared first on The 90th Minute Soccer Blog.

Source: http://the90thminute.com/capital-one-cup-match-predictions-august-27-28-2013/

Michael Ballack Lucio David Suazo

Nike Release the FC247 Collection, Update Nike5 Elastico, Bomba, and Lunar Gato

Nike have just released the first update to their Nike5 line combining births colors and new technology to create some the sharpest and most advanced soccer shoes on the market today. The first one of the sick new pairs of boot worth a look is the new Nike5 Elastico. At the highest level, the Nike…

The post Nike Release the FC247 Collection, Update Nike5 Elastico, Bomba, and Lunar Gato appeared first on SoccerProse.com.

Source: http://soccerprose.com/product-reviews/nike-release-the-fc247-collection-update-nike5-elastico-bomba-and-lunar-gato/

Shunsuke Nakamura Alexandre Pato Maicon

2008 US Open Cup - Third Round sees three MLS teams go down

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/2008-us-open-cup-third-round-sees-three.html

Source: http://www.footballnewsblog.co.uk/premiership/city-new-boy-wants-the-title/

City new-boy wants the title

There is no doubting Manchester City are going to be genuine Premier League title contenders this season, and their new star man is gunning for the top prize in his debut season. City spent �35 million to bring Argentine striker Sergio Aguero to the Etihad Stadium during the summer and he proved his class with [...]

Gianluigi Buffon Wayne Rooney Samuel Eto’o

Columbus wants to improve team but MLS's hurt feelings might get in the way

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/columbus-wants-to-improve-team-but-mlss.html

Michael Essien David Villa Francesco Totti

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Drew Brees Still Has Two Milestones To Eclipse

Last night, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke Dan Marino’s single-season NFL passing record in a blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons. Marino set the old record of 5,084 yards with the Miami Dolphins in 1984. Brees now sits at 5,087 yards. Perhaps the most amazing thing is that he broke this record in [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/12/27/drew-brees-still-has-two-milestones-to-eclipse/

Gary Neville Juninho Pernambucano Rafael van der Vaart

The Existential Dread of the Final

I’m fearing the worst today. This is probably not the proper reaction to have to the UEFA Champions League Final.�It’s the big day!�It’s�Europe’s answer to Super Bowl Sunday, and more people are watching this! Two massive clubs, both domestic champions, battle it out to be champions of the continent! What more could you want? An [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/05/28/the-existential-dread-of-the-final/

Simão Sabrosa Arjen Robben Robinho

Hernandez out for a fortnight

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has been ruled out for a fortnight after suffering a mild concussion in training ahead of the Red Devils match with the MLS All-Stars. Hernandez was forced to visit hospital following the incident and was confined to his New Jersey hotel room all Wednesday. Those following the sports betting will [...]

Source: http://www.footballnewsblog.co.uk/premiership/hernandez-out-for-a-fortnight/

Paolo Maldini Ashley Cole Gennaro Gattuso

Celtic 0, Bar�a 1, aka ?Another day, another test?

Another day, another moving target for our wee ones. Levante wasn’t fit to be in the Liga. Wait til Malaga. Malaga was down on its luck. Wait til Rayo. Rayo had more possession, we got lucky. Wait til La Real. Yeah, whatever. La Real are playing like crap. Wait to see what happens against Celtic. […]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarcelonaFootballBlog/~3/wCVUx-oRbEY/

Gennaro Gattuso Frank Lampard Rio Ferdinand

Galaxy fall to Earthquakes in first leg

CARSON, Calif. -- Josh Saunders punted the ball away as soon as he got two hands firmly on it, but it was too late. The Los Angeles Galaxy goalkeeper let a controversial free kick slip from his hands and into his net in stoppage time, giving the San Jose Earthquakes a 1-0 advantage just 90 seconds before the final whistle of the first leg of the teams' Western Conference semifinal series. To advance and defend their 2011 MLS Cup title, the Galaxy will have to beat San Jose by two goals in the return leg in the Bay Area on Wednesday (8 p.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/17747/galaxy-fall-to-earthquakes-in-first-leg

David Villa Francesco Totti Paul Scholes

Repurposing condoms as soccer socks

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/repurposing-condoms-as-soccer-socks.html

David Silva Andrés Iniesta Dejan Stankovic

Arsenal Injury Latest: Mathieu Flamini Ruled Out Against Dortmund

Arsenal Injury Latest: Mathieu Flamini Ruled Out Against Dortmund - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Arsenal will take on German giants Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates Stadium in the Champions League Group Stage Match Day three, looking to cement their position at the top of Group F. The Gunners are pitted in the Group of …

Samuel Eto’o Steven Gerrard Lionel Messi

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soccerlens/~3/25MawvS3erI/

Your 2011 Premier League Fantasy Champion Is?

Joe Plumber, manager of N’gog we trust 4evra. So long as you don’t leave Andy Carroll to Jonny Evans, ya know? For finishing top of a table with more than 200 entries, Joe will receive a $100 gift certificate to SoccerPro.com, which has licensed jerseys for all the big European clubs and MLS clubs, plus [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/05/23/your-2011-premier-league-fantasy-champion-is/

Michael Essien David Villa Francesco Totti

City new-boy wants the title

Source: http://www.footballnewsblog.co.uk/premiership/city-new-boy-wants-the-title/

David Beckham Daniele De Rossi Michael Ballack

Clint Dempsey gives back to his Nacogdoches roots

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/clint-dempsey-gives-back-to-his.html

Andriy Shevchenko Patrick Vieira Diego

Monday, October 21, 2013

Pope Francis: The former Jorge Bergoglio is a San Lorenzo supporter

Source: http://www.soccerblog.com/2013/03/pope-francis-the-former-jorge.htm

New Video Shows Drake Promoting FIFA 14

FIFA 14 is officially out today and we have a new cool video featuring music sensation, Drake. Drake also features in the official TV advert for FIFA 14 and this new video sees him promote FIFA 14 whilst also talking about his love for the game. Enjoy the video and let us know your thoughts [...]

The post New Video Shows Drake Promoting FIFA 14 appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.

Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/new-video-shows-drake-promoting-fifa-14/

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/07/25/nfl-owners-players-sort-it-out/

NFL Owners, Players Sort It Out

NFL football is back. Technically, of course, NFL football never left, as this all happened from March to July, but even that thought didn’t piss on the parades of gridiron fans today as NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Players Association boss DeMaurice Smith stood in front of reporters and announced that both sides agreed to [...]

Clarence Seedorf Florent Malouda Carlos Tévez

Wigan Athletic

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/05/wigan-athletic.html

Cesc Fàbregas Xavi Juan Román Riquelme

Barca: We're a team

Source: http://www.soccerblog.com/2013/03/barca-were-a-team.htm

Xavi Juan Román Riquelme Iker Casillas

Fifa World Rankings July 2013

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/07/fifa-world-rankings-july-2013.html

Torsten Frings Pavel Nedved Frédéric Kanouté

FC Dallas might lose Toja to Europe

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/fc-dallas-might-lose-toja-to-europe.html

Zlatan Ibrahimović Michael Essien David Villa

Fifa World Rankings May 2013

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/05/fifa-world-rankings-may-2013.html

Kaká Shunsuke Nakamura Alexandre Pato

Former FIFA president says World Cups were fixed

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/former-fifa-president-says-world-cups.html

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/04/georges-premiership-predictions-april.html

George's Premiership Predictions April 20 2013

Source: http://liverpool.theoffside.com/match-previews/liverpool-notes-and-euro-2012-france-win-and-matchday-nine.html

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Liverpool Notes and Euro 2012: France Win and Matchday Nine

The group stage of Euro 2012 has been both captivating and lightning-quick—this first week has flown by, and with only four days left until the first knockout round is set, there’s not much of a slow-down to deal with yet. The nice part about how fast it’s gone is that there’s been barely any Liverpool [...]

Gianluigi Buffon Wayne Rooney Samuel Eto’o

Patrice Evra to consider Man Utd future

Patrice Evra to consider Man Utd future - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

This could be the final season for Manchester United left back Patrice Evra at Old Trafford. According to reports in France, the defender is giving serious thoughts about leaving the Red Devils at the end of the season. The 32-year-old …

Juan Román Riquelme Iker Casillas Ryan Giggs

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soccerlens/~3/6N8TGRGZbLI/

The crazy reason that England are not seeded at the World Cup

The crazy reason that England are not seeded at the World Cup - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The ludicrous Fifa ranking system and the sheer pointless nature of international friendlies are summed up in one sweeping, but true, statement: Had England not played against Sweden and Republic of Ireland in friendlies, they would be seeded at the …

Didier Drogba Daniel Alves Petr Cech

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soccerlens/~3/Q4VJq6xPNPc/

The Movement?s In Motion

Source: http://liverpool.theoffside.com/team-news/the-movements-in-motion.html

Wayne Rooney Samuel Eto’o Steven Gerrard

Sandro Rosell has fraud charges levelled against him

Source: http://www.soccerblog.com/2013/03/sandro-rosell-has-fraud-charges-levelled-against-him.htm

Pavel Nedved Frédéric Kanouté Kolo Touré

Euro 2012: Spain and Italy Win, Previewing England and Group D

Hard to believe that group play’s on its final day and we’re almost ready to move on to the knockout stages, with only two matches left before we turn to the quarterfinals. Monday promised the potential for some surprises in the top three, but in the end it was the two teams most had picked [...]

Source: http://liverpool.theoffside.com/team-news/euro-2012-spain-and-italy-win-previewing-england-and-group-d.html

Adrian Mutu Kim Kallström Filippo Inzaghi

England weekend review, Qatar winter switch due for approval next month, 67,000 MLS crowd

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/08/england-weekend-review-qatar-winter.html

Ronaldinho Cristiano Ronaldo Kaká

Brazil 2014 suddenly looks far away for the land way under

Brazil 2014 suddenly looks far away for the land way under - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The All Whites celebrating their historic draw against defending champions Italy in South Africa 2012 As the titans of world football played out the final chapters in their seemingly never-ending road to World Cup 2014 in Brazil a small, rather …

Eduardo Da Silva Fabio Quagliarella Diego Milito

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soccerlens/~3/9MHGswpqqsQ/

Struggles of the Seoul in Korea

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/05/struggles-of-seoul-in-korea.html

Rio Ferdinand Deco John Terry

Celtic 0, Bar�a 1, aka ?Another day, another test?

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarcelonaFootballBlog/~3/wCVUx-oRbEY/

Ruud van Nistelrooy Andrea Pirlo Didier Drogba

Saturday, October 19, 2013

The burden of expectations, aka ?We?re doomed ? I think?

I just want to make sure that I understand this correctly: FC Barcelona won its opening Champions League match 4-0 over Ajax. The team is still unbeaten this season, and perfect in two competitions. Okay. Got it. Like Victor Valdes, Bar�a is this thing that nobody will realize is as good as it is, until […]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarcelonaFootballBlog/~3/QU2ZTWvXDEY/

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/09/fifa-world-rankings-september-2013.html

Fifa World Rankings September 2013