Saturday, November 30, 2013

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 [...]

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

Javier Mascherano Adrian Mutu Kim Kallström

FC Dallas might lose Toja to Europe

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

Ruud van Nistelrooy Andrea Pirlo Didier Drogba

International Rules Football Is A Dog?s Game

Yesterday, our pals at Dirty Tackle decided to highlight a Copa Sudamericana match in which a dog invaded the pitch and held up play for 3 minutes. The suggestion that this dog might have been “the most successful pitch invader ever” falls flat, however, when you consider this rather famous moment from the International Rules [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/10/27/international-rules-football-is-a-dogs-game/

Patrick Vieira Diego Simão Sabrosa

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Cardiff ? Ramsey and Ozil clinical

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Cardiff ? Ramsey and Ozil clinical - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Arsenal overcame a stubborn Cardiff side on Saturday in the Welsh capital; coming out 3-0 winners, with Aaron Ramsey returning to haunt his former side with a devastating double. Arsene Wenger’s side now sit seven points clear at the top …


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Shunsuke Nakamura Alexandre Pato Maicon

U.S. Men?s National Team travels to Estadio Azteca

The United States Men’s National Team will play Mexico Tuesday at Estadio Azteca. The U.S. national team is currently in second in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. The team lost it’s first hexagonal match 2-1 to Honduras, but bounced back and beat Costa Rica 1-0 in snowy conditions. This leaves the U.S. national team with…

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Source: http://soccerprose.com/national-teams/u-s-mens-national-team-travels-to-estadio-azteca/

Alexandre Pato Maicon Jamie Carragher

Steelers Have Only Themselves To Blame

A famous coach once said you can’t turn the ball over and expect to win the game. And yet, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a shot to win Super Bowl XLV. Down 6 points with two minutes to go from their own 13 yard line, Ben Roethlisberger led the Steelers’ offense on the field against a [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/02/07/steelers-have-only-themselves-to-blame/

Diego Forlán Michael Owen William Gallas

Fifa World Rankings October 2013

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

John Terry Zlatan Ibrahimović Michael Essien

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…

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

Gianluca Zambrotta Torsten Frings Pavel Nedved

Possible Arsenal Starting XI Against Cardiff

Possible Arsenal Starting XI Against Cardiff - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Arsenal will travel to Wales to face Cardiff City in the Premier League on Saturday, where Arsene Wenger’s men would be looking to earn full three points and cement their position at the top of the league table. Team News: …


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Andrés Iniesta Dejan Stankovic Clarence Seedorf

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

Maxi Rodríguez Philipp Lahm Gianluca Zambrotta

Friday, November 29, 2013

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

Ronaldo David Silva Andrés Iniesta

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

Didier Drogba Daniel Alves Petr Cech

Italian Serie A ? Match Predictions ? August 31-September 1, 2013

It’s a full slate of matches in the Italian Serie A this weekend as AC Milan looks to rebound from an opening week loss. Saturday, August 31, 2013 Chievo Verona […]

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

Source: http://the90thminute.com/italian-serie-match-predictions-august-31-september-1-2013/

Carlos Puyol Nemanja Vidic Maxi Rodríguez

Confederations Cup 2013 - 15th-30th June

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

Paul Scholes Roberto Ayala Ruud van Nistelrooy

Fifa World Rankings September 2013

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

John Terry Zlatan Ibrahimović Michael Essien

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/

Thierry Henry Ronaldinho Cristiano Ronaldo

Steelers Have Only Themselves To Blame

A famous coach once said you can’t turn the ball over and expect to win the game. And yet, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a shot to win Super Bowl XLV. Down 6 points with two minutes to go from their own 13 yard line, Ben Roethlisberger led the Steelers’ offense on the field against a [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/02/07/steelers-have-only-themselves-to-blame/

Florent Malouda Carlos Tévez David Beckham

September Split in South Korea

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/09/september-split-in-south-korea.html

Andrés Iniesta Dejan Stankovic Clarence Seedorf

George's Premiership Predictions September 14 2013

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

Dejan Stankovic Clarence Seedorf Florent Malouda

Season of farewells in English Premiership

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/05/season-of-farewells-in-english.html

Philipp Lahm Gianluca Zambrotta Torsten Frings

Thursday, November 28, 2013

MLS Expansion: Orlando City Now 21st Club

Posted in MLSMLS Expansion

Now it is official. After months of rumors, discussion and everything else in-between, Major League Soccer welcomed on Tuesday evening Orlando City SC as their 21st franchise. Orlando City will begin play in 2015, along with New York City FC. Orlando’s entry into MLS marks the league’s return to Florida for the first time since […]

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Zé Roberto Frank Ribéry Andriy Shevchenko

Europe's road to Brazil takes final turn

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/10/europes-road-to-brazil-takes-final-turn.html

David Albelda Alessandro Nesta Ricardo Carvalho

Fabregas and Tevez should get on with it


A summer without a major football tournament is always a difficult one to bear. The only major sporting event to fill your time is Wimbledon, and even the novelty of that wears off after a week. With no matches to satisfy our football fix we have to be content with transfer rumours. The internet has [...]

Source: http://www.footballnewsblog.co.uk/premiership/fabregas-and-tevez-should-get-on-with-it/

Cristiano Ronaldo Kaká Shunsuke Nakamura

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/

Roberto Ayala Ruud van Nistelrooy Andrea Pirlo

George's Premiership Predictions August 31 2013

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

Sergio Ramos Luca Toni Alex

Barca: We're a team

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

Robinho Joe Cole Miroslav Klose

Wigan Athletic

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

Ashley Cole Gennaro Gattuso Frank Lampard

Jack Warner in another money fight - Wants T&T to play all home games abroad

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/jack-warner-in-another-money-fight.html

Kolo Touré Vicente Diego Forlán

German Bundesliga ? Match Predictions ? August 31-September 1, 2013

Three teams look to keep their perfect record in tact while two others look for their first points of the season in the German Bundesliga this weekend. Saturday, August 31, […]

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

Source: http://the90thminute.com/german-bundesliga-match-predictions-august-31-september-1-2013/

Nemanja Vidic Maxi Rodríguez Philipp Lahm

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Comings and Goings in South Korea

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/07/comings-and-goings-in-south-korea.html

Frédéric Kanouté Kolo Touré Vicente

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/

Ryan Giggs Paolo Maldini Ashley Cole

NFL Owners? Con Game Hits a Snag

You’ve probably heard by now about Judge David Doty’s ruling that the NFL negotiated its TV contracts in bad faith, in violation of the league’s collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Players Association. The ruling basically takes away all the leverage the owners had in locking out players and canceling the 2011 NFL season. For [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/03/02/nfl-owners-con-game-hits-a-snag/

Joe Cole Miroslav Klose Sergio Ramos

Europe's road to Brazil takes final turn

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/10/europes-road-to-brazil-takes-final-turn.html

Daniel Alves Petr Cech Fabio Cannavaro

Things For Today

Posted in MLS

Today should be a fun time around the web. Here is what is on tap: - 2013 MLS Rookie of the Year to be announced at Noon ET. - 2014 MLS Schedule to be released (likely around 2pm ET). - Waiver Draft (probably looking at 5pm ET). So yeah, three pretty fun things on tap […]

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Fabio Quagliarella Diego Milito Gabriel Milito

George's Premiership Predictions August 31 2013

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

Clarence Seedorf Florent Malouda Carlos Tévez

Schadenfreude, Thy Name Is Sergio Ramos

There are times when Sergio Ramos is an absolutely brilliant footballer. Both Spain and Real Madrid keep him around in the hope that those moments of brilliance outnumber the moments when he’s a complete and utter klutz. Like this moment, for example. Real Madrid knocked off Barcelona, 1-0, in the Copa Del Rey final yesterday, [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/04/21/schadenfreude-thy-name-is-sergio-ramos/

Fernando Torres Cesc Fàbregas Xavi

MLS second week: San Jose win as Red Bulls concede the lead again, 2-1

Source: http://www.soccerblog.com/2013/03/mls-second-week-san-jose-win-a.htm

Nemanja Vidic Maxi Rodríguez Philipp Lahm

Fifa World Rankings September 2013

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

Ryan Giggs Paolo Maldini Ashley Cole

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Things For Today

Posted in MLS

Today should be a fun time around the web. Here is what is on tap: - 2013 MLS Rookie of the Year to be announced at Noon ET. - 2014 MLS Schedule to be released (likely around 2pm ET). - Waiver Draft (probably looking at 5pm ET). So yeah, three pretty fun things on tap […]

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Alexandre Pato Maicon Jamie Carragher

FIFA Ballon d'Or 2012 Season winners

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/05/fifa-ballon-dor-2012-season-winners.html

Javier Mascherano Adrian Mutu Kim Kallström

Fifa World Rankings October 2013

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

Fabio Cannavaro Gianluigi Buffon Wayne Rooney

Man Utd eye move for ?17m Dutch maestro; Tottenham targeting sensational Spanish star

Man Utd eye move for ?17m Dutch maestro; Tottenham targeting sensational Spanish star - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Manchester United are still interested, still, in Dutch midfield maestro Wesley Sneijder. According to French media outlet Le 10 Sport, the Red Devils could make an offer for the former Real Madrid star in the January transfer window. In October, …


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Owen Hargreaves Wesley Sneijder Ronaldo

Fifa World Rankings July 2013

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

Kim Kallström Filippo Inzaghi Javier Zanetti

Bent committed to Villa


Aston Villa’s Darren Bent has rejected claims that he could be the next high-profile name to leave Villa Park and has reaffirmed his commitment to the club. The England striker only signed for the Villains in January and helped the club steer away from the relegation zone and they eventually finished comfortably in mid table. [...]

Source: http://www.footballnewsblog.co.uk/premiership/bent-committed-to-villa/

David Villa Francesco Totti Paul Scholes

Clint Dempsey gives back to his Nacogdoches roots

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

Zlatan Ibrahimović Michael Essien David Villa

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/

Fabio Cannavaro Gianluigi Buffon Wayne Rooney

Arsenal want Real Madrid duo according to Francois Gallardo

Arsenal want Real Madrid duo according to Francois Gallardo - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claimed recently that he probably won’t be delving into the January transfer market to buy any marquee name and that he keeps faith on his existing bunch. However, as per the latest report, the Gunners will …


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Wayne Rooney Samuel Eto’o Steven Gerrard

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

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

Jamie Carragher Sergio Agüero Nery Castillo

?20m Argentine star on Man Utd radar; Liverpool Plot �7m deal for goal machine

?20m Argentine star on Man Utd radar; Liverpool Plot �7m deal for goal machine - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Liverpool are plotting a move for Kostas Mitroglou and are preparing a bid of��7m for the Greek goal-machine, who has already scored four hat-tricks this season. According to reports in English press, Liverpool are�targeting the 25-year-old who has bagged 14 …


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Ronaldinho Cristiano Ronaldo Kaká

Things For Today

Posted in MLS

Today should be a fun time around the web. Here is what is on tap: - 2013 MLS Rookie of the Year to be announced at Noon ET. - 2014 MLS Schedule to be released (likely around 2pm ET). - Waiver Draft (probably looking at 5pm ET). So yeah, three pretty fun things on tap […]

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Simão Sabrosa Arjen Robben Robinho

Monday, November 25, 2013

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

Francesco Totti Paul Scholes Roberto Ayala

Former FIFA president says World Cups were fixed

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

Shunsuke Nakamura Alexandre Pato Maicon

Italian Serie A ? Match Predictions ? August 31-September 1, 2013

It’s a full slate of matches in the Italian Serie A this weekend as AC Milan looks to rebound from an opening week loss. Saturday, August 31, 2013 Chievo Verona […]

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

Source: http://the90thminute.com/italian-serie-match-predictions-august-31-september-1-2013/

Gary Neville Juninho Pernambucano Rafael van der Vaart

September Split in South Korea

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/09/september-split-in-south-korea.html

Florent Malouda Carlos Tévez David Beckham

Pin The Fail On The Bradley

Jonathan Bornstein is quite popular in Honduras. He might want to consider hiding there for a while. Yes, you could say it was unfortunate that Steve Cherundolo, the USA’s starting right back, sprained his ankle so soon after his team had taken a seemingly improbable lead against Mexico in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final. Cherundolo [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/06/26/pin-the-fail-on-the-bradley/

Ricardo Quaresma Carlos Puyol Nemanja Vidic

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

Lucio David Suazo Dimitar Berbatov

FC Barcelona vs AC Milan Liveblog

Today the Camp Nou hosts our eternal inevitable why-arewe-playing-them-yet-again? esteemed opponents AC Milan in our fourth group stage match. Join us as Vj hosts the Liveblog!

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

Dimitar Berbatov David Albelda Alessandro Nesta

MLS second week: Hassoun Camara's stellar bicycle kick in Impact's 2-1 win over Timbers

Source: http://www.soccerblog.com/2013/03/mls-second-week-hassoun-camara.htm

Paul Scholes Roberto Ayala Ruud van Nistelrooy

German Bundesliga ? Match Predictions ? August 31-September 1, 2013

Three teams look to keep their perfect record in tact while two others look for their first points of the season in the German Bundesliga this weekend. Saturday, August 31, […]

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

Source: http://the90thminute.com/german-bundesliga-match-predictions-august-31-september-1-2013/

Shunsuke Nakamura Alexandre Pato Maicon

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

Paolo Maldini Ashley Cole Gennaro Gattuso

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Wigan Athletic

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

Deco John Terry Zlatan Ibrahimović

Steelers Have Only Themselves To Blame

A famous coach once said you can’t turn the ball over and expect to win the game. And yet, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a shot to win Super Bowl XLV. Down 6 points with two minutes to go from their own 13 yard line, Ben Roethlisberger led the Steelers’ offense on the field against a [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/02/07/steelers-have-only-themselves-to-blame/

Maxi Rodríguez Philipp Lahm Gianluca Zambrotta

Wenger confident Arsenal star will sign a new contract

Wenger confident Arsenal star will sign a new contract - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Arsene Wenger is pretty relaxed with the contract situation of German defender Per Mertesacker insisting talks have been going on with the central defender, over the contract extension. The tall towering defender joined the Gunners in 2011 from Bundesliga outfit …


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Diego Milito Gabriel Milito Gary Neville

Keane, Galaxy top Seattle 3-0

CARSON, Calif. -- Robbie Keane couldn't help himself. Christian Wilhelmsson's 67th-minute rebound touch off a Landon Donovan shot appeared to be headed -- a bit slowly, albeit -- for the back of the net in Sunday's Western Conference Finals leadoff leg between the Los Angeles Galaxy and Seattle Sounders. But Keane, the productive Irish striker, just had to jump in and slam the ball behind Seattle keeper Michael Gspurning for the Galaxy's third and final goal in their 3-0 win.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/17751/keane-galaxy-top-seattle-3-0

Zé Roberto Frank Ribéry Andriy Shevchenko

Bradley names his roster for Barbados World Cup Qualifier

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/bradley-names-his-roster-for-barbados.html

Ronaldo David Silva Andrés Iniesta

Villas-Boas says Spurs star is one of the best in the world

Villas-Boas says Spurs star is one of the best in the world - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Tottenham defender Jan�Vertonghen might be getting frustrated with the role of left-back, but he has the backing of his club manager, Andre Villas-Boas, who feels the Belgium star is one of the best central defenders in the world at present. …


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Alex Hernán Crespo Owen Hargreaves

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/

David Villa Francesco Totti Paul Scholes

Asking David Moyes why Shinji Kagawa hasn?t been playing for Man United

Shinji Kagawa has not appeared in any of Manchester United's three Premier League matches so far this season. He wasn't even included in the squad for their 1-0 loss at Liveprool. So releasing a bit of his frustration and targeting Man United manager David Moyes after Japan's 3-1 win against Ghana, in which he scored his side's first goal, was an understandable exercise for Kagawa.

From the AFP:

"Please ask David Moyes why I'm not in the side," Kagawa told AFP after his equaliser provided the spark for Japan's comeback win in Yokohama.

"It is frustrating not playing but to score a goal like that gives me confidence. Hopefully I can take that back to my club with me and things will improve." [...]

"It's hard not playing regularly. Some days the frustration is worse than others -- it comes in waves," said Kagawa, an unused substitute in United's games against Swansea and Chelsea before the loss at Anfield.

Here's David Moyes' response...

Shinji Kagawa? Oh my God, we have Shinji Kagawa. I totally forgot about him. When you come into a new club, you learn so many new names and faces that it can be hard to keep them all straight. Then you have the pranks. All through preseason the players kept trying to convince me that Bebe was a footballer and not the IT person. Wow, I can't believe I forgot all about Benji Kanawa.

With the Wayne Rooney drama and the transfer deadline, it's just been so much all at once. At one point I even asked Ed Woodward, "Wait a minute, don't we have Hadji Sahaha?" And Ed said, "No, I don't think we do. Better put in another bid for Cesc Fabregas." So, when Shelden comes back from international duty, I'm going to give him a big apology for that.

Anyway, who were we talking about again?

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer-dirty-tackle/asking-david-moyes-why-shinji-kagawa-hasn-t-182750788--sow.html

Deco John Terry Zlatan Ibrahimović

Steelers Have Only Themselves To Blame

A famous coach once said you can’t turn the ball over and expect to win the game. And yet, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a shot to win Super Bowl XLV. Down 6 points with two minutes to go from their own 13 yard line, Ben Roethlisberger led the Steelers’ offense on the field against a [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/02/07/steelers-have-only-themselves-to-blame/

Samir Nasri Ricardo Quaresma Carlos Puyol

USA Eagles Earn First Rugby World Cup Win Since 2003

While most of you were paying more attention to the Philadelphia Eagles, a completely different team of Eagles beat the Russians 13-6 in New Zealand. That win was the USA Eagles’ first Rugby World Cup win since a 2003 victory over Japan. The USA is 1-1 at the Rugby World Cup thus far, after losing [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/09/15/usa-eagles-earn-first-rugby-world-cup-win-since-2003/

Gianluigi Buffon Wayne Rooney Samuel Eto’o

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Betis 1, Bar�a 4, aka ?Plan A, B and C ? What sort of madness is this??

“This was an intelligent win,” said the team’s coach, Gerardo Martino. While it’s always tempting to analyze statements, like when someone says “You look nice today,” and your thought is “What, do I look like crap all the other days,” that analysis is often dangerous. But let’s have a little look at it, just for […]

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Owen Hargreaves Wesley Sneijder Ronaldo

Bar�a 2 ? M*drid 1: Color me Clasico

And you thought I was gonna let this game slide? Please wait for the images to load…                                                    

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Alex Hernán Crespo Owen Hargreaves

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/

Patrick Vieira Diego Simão Sabrosa

Confirmed: Arsenal vs. Southampton Line-Up ? Walcott on the Bench, Wilshere returns

Confirmed: Arsenal vs. Southampton Line-Up ? Walcott on the Bench, Wilshere returns - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Arsenal host Southampton at the Emirates stadium this afternoon. The Gunners will be looking to get their title challenge back on track, with their last result a potentially damaging 1-0 away defeat to current champions, Man Utd, before the international …


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Deco John Terry Zlatan Ibrahimović

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

More FIFA 14 Next-Gen Videos

FIFA 14 on Next-Gen consoles is so close we can almost smell it! and a host of new videos have hit the internet. The videos come directly from popular FIFA YouTuber’s so why not sit back, enjoy and let us know what you think via the comment section below.

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

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

John Terry Zlatan Ibrahimović Michael Essien

Sandro Rosell has fraud charges levelled against him

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

Cristiano Ronaldo Kaká Shunsuke Nakamura

George's Premiership Predictions November 2

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/11/georges-premiership-predictions.html

Sergio Ramos Luca Toni Alex

Wigan Athletic

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

Diego Forlán Michael Owen William Gallas

Odds against U.S., but Azteca win is the aim

MEXICO CITY -- El Tri has never lost to the United States in 20 meetings at Estadio Azteca, they're soaring following their under-23 team's gold-medal triumph at the London Olympics, the last competitive meeting between CONCACAF's powers was a full-on rout, and they've got a strong, representative side ready to take on a young, incomplete American team in what could be a full house at North America's most iconic soccer venue. What hope could the U.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/17714/odds-against-u-s-but-azteca-win-is-the-aim

Miroslav Klose Sergio Ramos Luca Toni

Friday, November 22, 2013

15 Nations Fall: The Crests Of Euro 2012

This is way late to the party, what with Euro 2012 being over near two months and all, but better late than never and all that nonsense. Some wonderful illustrations from “Lee” on the inevitability of any major tournament, compiled into one poster. A few examples of the individual countries tumbling can be seen here.

Source: http://www.worldcupblog.org/euro-2012/15-nations-fall-the-crests-of-euro-2012.html

Robin Van Persie Samir Nasri Ricardo Quaresma

FIFA 14 Next-Gen ?Living Worlds? Trailer

EA SPORTS have released a new trailer looking at Living Worlds in the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One version’s of FIFA 14. FIFA 14 executive producer David Rutter and FIFA 14 line producer Nick Channon are on hand again to discuss how the power of the next-gen consoles has enabled them to create a more […]

The post FIFA 14 Next-Gen ‘Living Worlds’ Trailer appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.

Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/fifa-14-next-gen-living-worlds-trailer-2/

Nery Castillo Javier Mascherano Adrian Mutu

Nike USA Centennial Collection

As you may have seen earlier today, Nike has released a brand new jersey to celebrate 100 years of U.S. soccer. In addition to the jersey, Nike has also released some other great looking products as part of its USA Centennial Collection. Since we?ve already taken a look at the jersey, we are now going…

The post Nike USA Centennial Collection appeared first on SoccerProse.com.

Source: http://soccerprose.com/product-reviews/nike-usa-centennial-collection/

Michael Owen William Gallas Zé Roberto

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/

Ronaldo David Silva Andrés Iniesta

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/

Ruud van Nistelrooy Andrea Pirlo Didier Drogba

FIFA 14 PC Gets New Update

EA SPORTS have today released a new update for the PC version of FIFA 14, with Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 updates coming later this week. This was confirmed on the official forums and comes addressing the following: Career Mode lag when subbing players Fixed several FIFA Ultimate Team hangs, including: One instance of a […]

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Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/fifa-14-pc-gets-new-update/

Ronaldo David Silva Andrés Iniesta

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/

Juninho Pernambucano Rafael van der Vaart Robin Van Persie

FIFA 14 Next-Gen ?Living Worlds? Trailer

EA SPORTS have released a new trailer looking at Living Worlds in the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One version’s of FIFA 14. FIFA 14 executive producer David Rutter and FIFA 14 line producer Nick Channon are on hand again to discuss how the power of the next-gen consoles has enabled them to create a more […]

The post FIFA 14 Next-Gen ‘Living Worlds’ Trailer appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.

Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/fifa-14-next-gen-living-worlds-trailer-2/

Arjen Robben Robinho Joe Cole

Thursday, November 21, 2013

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

France?s Whistle Blowing Fortune

Interesting footage to come out of Spain today: that big Olivier Giroud goal which saw Les Bleus net a colossal draw against the Milky Way Champeens? Almost didn’t happen. With three minutes of added time, it appeared the referee was getting ready to bring the whistle to his mouth to call an end to proceedings, [...]

Source: http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/frances-whistle-blowing-fortune.html

Lucio David Suazo Dimitar Berbatov

15 Nations Fall: The Crests Of Euro 2012

This is way late to the party, what with Euro 2012 being over near two months and all, but better late than never and all that nonsense. Some wonderful illustrations from “Lee” on the inevitability of any major tournament, compiled into one poster. A few examples of the individual countries tumbling can be seen here.

Source: http://www.worldcupblog.org/euro-2012/15-nations-fall-the-crests-of-euro-2012.html

Kolo Touré Vicente Diego Forlán

Football Is Still What We Make It

The�best thing�about�football is that we can play it any way we want it. This is also the worst thing about football. That’s because fans have this nasty tendency to prattle on about the superiority of their chosen football code like it’s their team. “Our football is the real football!”, they shout as loudly as possible, [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/08/09/football-is-still-what-we-make-it/

Paul Scholes Roberto Ayala Ruud van Nistelrooy

MLS Expansion: Orlando City Now 21st Club

Posted in MLSMLS Expansion

Now it is official. After months of rumors, discussion and everything else in-between, Major League Soccer welcomed on Tuesday evening Orlando City SC as their 21st franchise. Orlando City will begin play in 2015, along with New York City FC. Orlando’s entry into MLS marks the league’s return to Florida for the first time since […]

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Frank Lampard Rio Ferdinand Deco

Progress made on all fronts in Korea

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/11/tight-at-top-and-bottom-as-korea.html

Daniel Alves Petr Cech Fabio Cannavaro

Donovan, Galaxy win second straight MLS Cup

CARSON, Calif. -- //player/19107/landon-donovan.html">Landon Donovan likes to talk about what he calls "being present" -- living in the moment and forgetting the past. He found himself doing the exact opposite for a half-hour on Saturday afternoon. Donovan couldn't stop thinking about his 13th-minute empty-net whiff in the MLS Cup title game until halftime, when he finally collected himself and re-focused. Twenty minutes later, his "present-ness" was tested.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/17758/donovan-galaxy-win-second-straight-mls-cup

Diego Simão Sabrosa Arjen Robben

US 1-0 Barbados - US advances

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

Zé Roberto Frank Ribéry Andriy Shevchenko

USA Eagles Earn First Rugby World Cup Win Since 2003

While most of you were paying more attention to the Philadelphia Eagles, a completely different team of Eagles beat the Russians 13-6 in New Zealand. That win was the USA Eagles’ first Rugby World Cup win since a 2003 victory over Japan. The USA is 1-1 at the Rugby World Cup thus far, after losing [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/09/15/usa-eagles-earn-first-rugby-world-cup-win-since-2003/

Samir Nasri Ricardo Quaresma Carlos Puyol

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

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

Michael Ballack Lucio David Suazo

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

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/

Frank Ribéry Andriy Shevchenko Patrick Vieira

Oh Tello: Of promises and poetry

Once upon a time in Catalonia, the stage was set for a young star too shine… TELLO Oh playing time, oh playing time, where art thou, playing time? THIAGO Expectation is the root of all heartache, oh young Tello. Why hath thou stayed in Camp Nou against reasonable hope? TELLO I am a cul�, am […]

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Nemanja Vidic Maxi Rodríguez Philipp Lahm

Euro 2012: Czechs and Greece Advance, Group of Death on Tap

Also, WHAT? We’ve really been spoiled with the tournament so far, and Saturday only enriched an experience that’s provided plenty of dramatic moments to this point. I say that as a neutral—yesterday was obviously painful for those who had a vested interest in the success of Russia or Poland, and today will see two more [...]

Source: http://liverpool.theoffside.com/match-previews/euro-2012-czechs-and-greece-advance-group-of-death-on-tap.html

Michael Owen William Gallas Zé Roberto

US starting lineup for Barbados World Cup Qualifier leg 2

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/us-starting-lineup-for-barbados-world.html

Samir Nasri Ricardo Quaresma Carlos Puyol

Clint Dempsey gives back to his Nacogdoches roots

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

Didier Drogba Daniel Alves Petr Cech

Champions League 16, 2nd leg: Arsenal fail to progress despite win over Bayern, 2-0 (agg 3-3)

Source: http://www.soccerblog.com/2013/03/champions-league-16-2nd-leg-ar.htm

Ronaldo David Silva Andrés Iniesta

FIFA - Even though Qatar cheated, they still get to advance

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/fifa-even-though-qatar-cheated-they.html

Thierry Henry Ronaldinho Cristiano Ronaldo

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/

David Silva Andrés Iniesta Dejan Stankovic

Man Utd and Tottenham target rules out move in January

Man Utd and Tottenham target rules out move in January - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic�has ruled out any chances of moving to the Premier League in the January transfer window, but has admitted that he could leave Roma in future. The 23-year-old has been in sparkling form this season for Roma …


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Sergio Agüero Nery Castillo Javier Mascherano

FC Barcelona vs AC Milan Liveblog

Today the Camp Nou hosts our eternal inevitable why-arewe-playing-them-yet-again? esteemed opponents AC Milan in our fourth group stage match. Join us as Vj hosts the Liveblog!

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Ashley Cole Gennaro Gattuso Frank Lampard

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

U.S. Men?s National Team travels to Estadio Azteca

The United States Men’s National Team will play Mexico Tuesday at Estadio Azteca. The U.S. national team is currently in second in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. The team lost it’s first hexagonal match 2-1 to Honduras, but bounced back and beat Costa Rica 1-0 in snowy conditions. This leaves the U.S. national team with…

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Source: http://soccerprose.com/national-teams/u-s-mens-national-team-travels-to-estadio-azteca/

Miroslav Klose Sergio Ramos Luca Toni

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/

Adrian Mutu Kim Kallström Filippo Inzaghi

George's Premiership Predictions October 26 2013

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/10/georges-premiership-predictions-october_2309.html

Javier Mascherano Adrian Mutu Kim Kallström

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

Thierry Henry Ronaldinho Cristiano Ronaldo

John Terry: Blue at Heart, but should he reject Galatasaray?

John Terry: Blue at Heart, but should he reject Galatasaray? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Having come through the ranks at Chelsea from the tender age of 14, John Terry is one of the greatest productions of the Blues? youth setup. He has led the club through the glory years of the Abramovich era, is …


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Steven Gerrard Lionel Messi Thierry Henry

Confederations Cup 2013 - 15th-30th June

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

Roberto Ayala Ruud van Nistelrooy Andrea Pirlo

First FIFA 14 Next-Gen Review

IGN have posted the first Next-Gen review of EA Sports FIFA 14. They have given FIFA 14 a 9.1, a fantastic score for EA’s first attempt on the PS4 and Xbox One. FIFA 14 isn?t a leap into the future of the series; it has a lot in common with the version of FIFA 14 […]

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

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

Robin Van Persie Samir Nasri Ricardo Quaresma

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/

Sergio Agüero Nery Castillo Javier Mascherano

George's Premiership Predictions October 26 2013

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/10/georges-premiership-predictions-october_2309.html

Gianluigi Buffon Wayne Rooney Samuel Eto’o

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/

Ruud van Nistelrooy Andrea Pirlo Didier Drogba

Monday, November 18, 2013

Opening thoughts on the new Premier League season

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2013/08/opening-thoughts-on-new-premier-league.html

Ricardo Quaresma Carlos Puyol Nemanja Vidic

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

Ronaldinho Cristiano Ronaldo Kaká

Fifa World Rankings October 2013

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

Ashley Cole Gennaro Gattuso Frank Lampard

US Olympic roster - Guzan, McBride and Parkhurst overage Olympians

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/us-olympic-roster-guzan-mcbride-and.html

Simão Sabrosa Arjen Robben Robinho