Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/bradley-names-his-roster-for-barbados.html
Friday, February 28, 2014
Oscar Tabarez: A Man So Bold.
He may not garner the attention of Diego Maradona, incur the wrath like Dunga or keep the world on the edge of its seat like Loco Bielsa, but Oscar Tabarez is making a name for himself in the inane world of South American coaches.
It’s largely due to the exception “start” – if you can [...]
It’s largely due to the exception “start” – if you can [...]
Source: http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2010/oscar-tabarez-a-man-so-bold.html
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/
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/
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Drifting Towards A Winter World Cup
One of the major concerns, if not the major concern, of the World Cup in Qatar has been that pesky issue of its location – a very, very warm location. The summers are scorching and though their big promise to world football was air conditioned stadiums, as many have said: you can’t air condition Qatar. [...]
Source: http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/drifting-towards-a-winter-world-cup.html
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.
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/
FIFA 14 PS3/Vita On Sale via PSN
Sony have announced that FIFA 14 for the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita is now on sale on the PlayStation Store until March 5th. Pricing details are as follows: FIFA 14 (PS3)�? Was �59.99/?69.99/AU$99.95, now �19.99/?29.99/AU$39.95 FIFA 14 (PS Vita)�? Was �44.99/?49.99/AU$69.95, now �19.99/?24.99/AU$32.95 The news was confirmed over at the�PS Blog EU�and also follows […]
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Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/fifa-14-ps3vita-sale-via-psn/
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.
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
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
EA Start FIFA World Cup 2014 Motion Capture
Even though FIFA World Cup 2014 has yet to be announced, we all know it’s coming and today EA have hinted even more. EA have today posted via their twitter account a picture�Omar Gonzalez and Eddie Johnson holding their FUT cards. If that wasn’t enough,�Omar Gonzalez also posted an image on his�instagram�page. Have a look […]
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Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/ea-start-fifa-world-cup-2014-motion-capture/
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
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
Report: Miami Vice Name Under Consideration
Bust out that old leisure suit, find your favorite speed boat chase and get ready for some Miami Vice soccer. According to a�report in the Palm Beach Post, Miami Vice is being floated as a legitimate name. Citing sources involved with Beckham?s ownership group, the ...
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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 [...]
Asian Cup Quarterfinals Preview
It’s something of a shame that there wasn’t some sort of elaborate Asian Cup bracket, because looking at the quarterfinal matches it reads across the board as though it could’ve been drawn up on paper. Japan, Australia and South Korea were arguably the three favorites heading in, with shouts from Iran and Qatar, all three [...]
Source: http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/asian-cup-quarterfinals-preview.html
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 [...]
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
FIFA 14 Begins 2014 At Number 1
The new year has barely started but EA SPORTS already have cause for celebration with FIFA 14. The first Video Game chart top 40 has seen FIFA 14 sit firmly at the top as we enter the new year. It is then closely followed by Call of Duty: Ghosts. �Grand Theft Auto auto sits nicely […]
The post FIFA 14 Begins 2014 At Number 1 appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.
Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/fifa-14-begins-2014-number-1/
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/
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
Aquilani to Stay?For Now?and Other Midweek Notes
After twelve straight days of football, a break between the group stages and knockout rounds at Euro 2012 comes as something of a shock to the system?at least if you’re not a fan of the Finnish Veikkausliiga and getting set to watch FC Lahti take on Haka Valkeakoski. I does, however, mean that with attention [...]
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/
Mourinho: John Terry, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole set for new Chelsea deals
Mourinho: John Terry, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole set for new Chelsea deals - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Blues boss Jose Mourinho has revealed that Chelsea trio Frank Lampard, John Terry and Ashley Cole ‘probably will’ be offered new contracts at the end of the season, if they deserve it. The veteran triumvirate, who have a combined age …
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2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Officially Announced
So EA have finally announced what we kind of knew already, the 2014 FIFA World Cup game is now OFFICIAL! Yay! Titled�FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil, it is coming to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on�April 15th in North America�and�April 17th�in Europe. That’s right, no PS4 or Xbox One versions for you rich gamers […]
The post 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Officially Announced appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.
Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/confirmation-2014-fifa-world-cup-game/
Manchester City vs Bar�a, aka ?The biggest, most giantest match EVER!?*
*But not really. Today, FC Barcelona will play an immense match, one of the biggest that the club has played in a looong time. In this Champions League knockout clash against Manchester City, the players return to the scene of a psychological crime, so to speak. Last year a bruised, battered, injured, exhausted team with […]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarcelonaFootballBlog/~3/-ShQAxKMDBI/
Monday, February 24, 2014
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/
Atlanta Making Progress
While all the talk this week had been about David Beckham and Miami’s potential expansion club (remember, they gotta get that stadium!), their possible rivals to the north are making some progress as well. Atlanta Falcons president Rich McKay said on Thursday that attempts to ...
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WVHooligan/~3/YvELyrLCHXo/
EA Start FIFA World Cup 2014 Motion Capture
Even though FIFA World Cup 2014 has yet to be announced, we all know it’s coming and today EA have hinted even more. EA have today posted via their twitter account a picture�Omar Gonzalez and Eddie Johnson holding their FUT cards. If that wasn’t enough,�Omar Gonzalez also posted an image on his�instagram�page. Have a look […]
The post EA Start FIFA World Cup 2014 Motion Capture appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.
Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/ea-start-fifa-world-cup-2014-motion-capture/
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/
M�xico? Copa Mundial?
Shortly after the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers romped to a close last night, the official US Soccer website put out a picture with the hashtag “YoureWelcomeMexico” as the USA rubbed salt into the Mexican wounds. Make no mistake about it, Mexico got extremely lucky last night. El Tri were as listless and limp as ever…
The post M�xico… Copa Mundial? appeared first on SoccerProse.com.
Source: http://soccerprose.com/national-teams/mexico-copa-mundial/
Tottenham Eye Move for �16m Liverpool target
Tottenham Eye Move for �16m Liverpool target - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Liverpool were so close in landing him on the transfer day. Yet, they were so far. Reports emerged that the player had undergone medical, yet there was no deal signed. In the end, it turned out to be a futile …
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The shadow of van Gaal continues to haunt Tim Sherwood at Tottenham.
The shadow of van Gaal continues to haunt Tim Sherwood at Tottenham. - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
After a disappointing and dispiriting defeat to Norwich City at the weekend, Spurs? manager Tim Sherwood will not be comforted by the returning rumours linking Holland national coach Louis van Gaal with the manger?s seat at White Hart Lane. …
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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 [...]
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
Chelsea: Why you sold Daniel Sturridge to Liverpool?
Chelsea: Why you sold Daniel Sturridge to Liverpool? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Even at the time, it seemed like an odd bit of business. Liverpool under new manager Brendan Rodgers were beginning to gain a bit of momentum as the Northern irishman sought to return the club to its former glories. Sturridge …
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Sunday, February 23, 2014
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/
Parent Clubs and what not
Alexi Lalas had a fun session on Twitter this morning, discussing Designated Player rules and other things. He got to this item about players coming on loan from parent clubs that got me thinking a little bit. Loans to @MLS: Rule is, as long as ...
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WVHooligan/~3/tAMhjEkT_7c/
Spanish Primera Division ? Match Predictions ? August 31-September 1, 2013
It’s another full slate of matches in the Spanish Primera Division as FC Barcelona faces their toughest test of the season so far in a trip to face Valencia. Saturday, […]
The post Spanish Primera Division – Match Predictions – August 31-September 1, 2013 appeared first on The 90th Minute Soccer Blog.
Source: http://the90thminute.com/spanish-primera-division-match-predictions-august-31-september-1-2013/
Atlanta Making Progress
While all the talk this week had been about David Beckham and Miami’s potential expansion club (remember, they gotta get that stadium!), their possible rivals to the north are making some progress as well. Atlanta Falcons president Rich McKay said on Thursday that attempts to ...
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WVHooligan/~3/YvELyrLCHXo/
Gareth Bale?s first day of training at Real Madrid in pictures
With the international break finally over, players who switched clubs just before the close of the summer transfer window now have the chance to introduce themselves to their new teammates. For Gareth Bale, it took months to reach this point and thankfully Real Madrid had cameras at the ready for his first day of training with his new club. Let's take a look.
Carlo Ancelotti: "My eyebrow is only mildly excited about this. The rest of me feels kind of awkward."
"Remember when we both used to play for Spurs and then forced them to sell us to Real Madrid? ... That was awesome."
"Don't stare at Zidane, don't stare at Zidane, don't stare at Zidane..."
Ancelotti: "Do you think you could be a bit more like Mesut Ozil?"
"Running, wearing a training kit, being in a major capital city, free lunches ? this is everything I dreamed it would be."
"Where did everybody go?"
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
Saturday, February 22, 2014
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/
The Beginner?s Guide to Aussie Rules, 2011 Edition
So the NFL lockout proved inevitable, the NFL Players Association has decertified, and everyone’s dug in for a long, ugly legal battle that nobody really wants to read about, even though the fate of the 2011 NFL season hangs in the balance. Whatever shall we do without football? Simple. We shall turn our attention… to [...]
Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/03/21/the-beginners-guide-to-aussie-rules-2011-edition/
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/
Bert van Marwijk Prevents Robin van Persie From Confirming Dutch Stereotype
I am not happy with Netherlands forward Robin van Persie right now. But very happy with Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk. Here’s why:
Before the World Cup, I posted my 10 World Cup stereotypes, and argued that said 10 stereotypes were not necessarily accurate. Near the top of that list… #2 The Netherlands team is always [...]
Before the World Cup, I posted my 10 World Cup stereotypes, and argued that said 10 stereotypes were not necessarily accurate. Near the top of that list… #2 The Netherlands team is always [...]
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 [...]
Benitez accuses Mourinho: ?You sold Chelsea?s best player!?
Benitez accuses Mourinho: “You sold Chelsea’s best player!” - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Former Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez has launched a veiled attack on Jose Mourinho, claiming that the now Portuguese did wrong by selling the Blues’ best player of the last two years to Manchester United. Benitez, who was Chelsea interim boss …
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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
Chelsea: Mourinho may lure �30m Real Madrid prodigy to Stamford Bridge
Chelsea: Mourinho may lure �30m Real Madrid prodigy to Stamford Bridge - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Cherry-picked when he was barely 18, Raphael Varane’s path to the big time was quite something. Seen the film ‘Goal 2′? Well, dumb that down a little and apply to a centre-back, and you have Varane’s 2013. Tall, powerful and …
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Friday, February 21, 2014
Bert van Marwijk Prevents Robin van Persie From Confirming Dutch Stereotype
I am not happy with Netherlands forward Robin van Persie right now. But very happy with Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk. Here’s why:
Before the World Cup, I posted my 10 World Cup stereotypes, and argued that said 10 stereotypes were not necessarily accurate. Near the top of that list… #2 The Netherlands team is always [...]
Before the World Cup, I posted my 10 World Cup stereotypes, and argued that said 10 stereotypes were not necessarily accurate. Near the top of that list… #2 The Netherlands team is always [...]
U.S. aims to close gap on Mexico, the world
MEXICO CITY -- The United States hopes its historic victory at Estadio Azteca is a precursor of sorts, but nobody is mistaking it as a shift in the balance within the region's primary rivalry. The gap separating the Americans from Mexico remains intact, and the only questions concern how great is the chasm and what must be done to bridge it.
Mexico's focus on youth development has created a golden generation of players and could signal El Tri's arrival among the truly elite in international soccer.Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/17738/u-s-aims-to-close-gap-on-mexico-the-world
Chelsea and Tottenham scouts following ?25m-rated Florian Thauvin
Chelsea and Tottenham scouts following ?25m-rated Florian Thauvin - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Included in the Guardian’s top 10 most promising youngsters in the world this year, Marseille winger�Florian Thauvinis certainly catching the eye. According to reports emanating from France, both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have sent scouts to closely watch the 21-year-old, …
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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/
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/
Thursday, February 20, 2014
FIFA 14 Begins 2014 At Number 1
The new year has barely started but EA SPORTS already have cause for celebration with FIFA 14. The first Video Game chart top 40 has seen FIFA 14 sit firmly at the top as we enter the new year. It is then closely followed by Call of Duty: Ghosts. �Grand Theft Auto auto sits nicely […]
The post FIFA 14 Begins 2014 At Number 1 appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.
Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/fifa-14-begins-2014-number-1/
Chelsea?s Courtois reignites feud with Liverpool star
Chelsea’s Courtois reignites feud with Liverpool star - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Chelsea’s on loan keeper Thibaut�Courtois�has continued his war-of-words with fellow Belgian goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, with the 21-year-old accusing the Liverpool keeper of being disrespectful of his status as Belgian number one. Courtois, who is in his third season on loan …
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UEFA World Cup Qualifying ? Match Predictions ? September 10, 2013
It’s another full slate of matches on UEFA World Cup Qualifying including England vs Ukraine, Italy vs Czech Republic, and Belarus vs France with several teams having a chance to […]
The post UEFA World Cup Qualifying – Match Predictions – September 10, 2013 appeared first on The 90th Minute Soccer Blog.
Source: http://the90thminute.com/uefa-world-cup-qualifying-match-predictions-september-10-2013/
Should the NCAA Tournament Be More Like the UEFA Champions League?
It’s NCAA Tournament week here in America, and as the college basketball-loving masses fill out their brackets in the vain hope of actually winning a few bucks, the press turns to head coaches from schools that just missed out on invitations to the Big Dance(tm). Angry coaches whose jobs hinge on these invitations often have [...]
Danny Jordaan Cleanses His Soul
Now’s probably not the best time to announce this, not with Sepp basking in his powerful glory and FIFA in heaps of trouble as it is, but alas, Danny Jordaan must cleanse his soul of all its evils.
Portuspain 2018 and Qatar 2022 have been accused of colluding for the upcoming World Cup decisions, supposedly agreeing [...]
Portuspain 2018 and Qatar 2022 have been accused of colluding for the upcoming World Cup decisions, supposedly agreeing [...]
Source: http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/danny-jordaan-cleanses-his-soul.html
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.
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/
Ruud Van Nistlerooy Returns to the Field for ?Play like a Legend?
The former legend, Ruud Van Nistlerooy has teamed up with Xbox and EA SPORTS in order to launch Play Like a Legend in the�UK, France, Germany and Spain. This great, tongue-in cheek features�legend Ruud van Nistelrooy stepping out of retirement, dust off his boots and return to the world of football to promote his status […]
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Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/ruud-van-nistlerooy-returns-field-play-like-legend/
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/
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
What They Said: Wenger confident of beating Bayern, Pellegrini blasts ref after Barca defeat
What They Said: Wenger confident of beating Bayern, Pellegrini blasts ref after Barca defeat - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
After suffering 3-1 defeat at the Emirates against Bayern Munich last season, no body, and yes no body, kept any hope of an Arsenal comeback. It was that difficult. But, Arsenal is just Arsenal. With burden of expectations off their …
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U.S. aims to close gap on Mexico, the world
MEXICO CITY -- The United States hopes its historic victory at Estadio Azteca is a precursor of sorts, but nobody is mistaking it as a shift in the balance within the region's primary rivalry. The gap separating the Americans from Mexico remains intact, and the only questions concern how great is the chasm and what must be done to bridge it.
Mexico's focus on youth development has created a golden generation of players and could signal El Tri's arrival among the truly elite in international soccer.Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/17738/u-s-aims-to-close-gap-on-mexico-the-world
CONFIRMED: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich lineups
CONFIRMED: Arsenal vs Bayern Munich lineups - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Arsenal take on Bayern Munich at the Emirates tonight in the first leg of their Champions League second round tie. It will surely be the Gunners’ biggest test of the season, with Bayern Munich currently in phenomenal form, with …
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Stat Attack: Why Arsenal should face Bayern Munich with BELIEF
Stat Attack: Why Arsenal should face Bayern Munich with BELIEF - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
On the day before they take on European Champions Bayern Munich, there?s reason for Gunners? fans to be optimistic. Of course their opponents are the reigning champions, and yes, they did win every trophy in their focus last year. There …
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Bar�a ? Valencia Match Comment Thread
Good morning cul�s, and a fine one it is today. Just a match comment thread, with two bits of news I need to share with you. The first of which is: R.I.P.�Luis Aragon�s (1938-2014) The former Barcelona coach died at the age of 75 after a battle with illness. He led us to victory in […]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarcelonaFootballBlog/~3/8__QtHef3IQ/
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
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Ruud Van Nistlerooy Returns to the Field for ?Play like a Legend?
The former legend, Ruud Van Nistlerooy has teamed up with Xbox and EA SPORTS in order to launch Play Like a Legend in the�UK, France, Germany and Spain. This great, tongue-in cheek features�legend Ruud van Nistelrooy stepping out of retirement, dust off his boots and return to the world of football to promote his status […]
The post Ruud Van Nistlerooy Returns to the Field for ‘Play like a Legend’ appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.
Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/ruud-van-nistlerooy-returns-field-play-like-legend/
Stat Attack: Why Arsenal should face Bayern Munich with BELIEF
Stat Attack: Why Arsenal should face Bayern Munich with BELIEF - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
On the day before they take on European Champions Bayern Munich, there?s reason for Gunners? fans to be optimistic. Of course their opponents are the reigning champions, and yes, they did win every trophy in their focus last year. There …
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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/
UEFA Europa League ? Match Predictions ? August 29, 2013
The UEFA Europa League concludes the last round of qualifying to determine the participants in the group stage on August 29 with the second legs of the play-in round.� Thursday, […]
The post UEFA Europa League – Match Predictions – August 29, 2013 appeared first on The 90th Minute Soccer Blog.
Source: http://the90thminute.com/uefa-europa-league-match-predictions-august-29-2013/
The Beginner?s Guide to Aussie Rules, 2011 Edition
So the NFL lockout proved inevitable, the NFL Players Association has decertified, and everyone’s dug in for a long, ugly legal battle that nobody really wants to read about, even though the fate of the 2011 NFL season hangs in the balance. Whatever shall we do without football? Simple. We shall turn our attention… to [...]
Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/03/21/the-beginners-guide-to-aussie-rules-2011-edition/
Monday, February 17, 2014
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/
Winning the Preseason?so far
It is mid-February, which means every Major League Soccer team is in the middle of their preseason camps. Several are in Arizona while most are in Florida. Teams are making moves left and right these days but just who is doing a good job about ...
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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/
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/
Galaxy acquire ex-UCLA star Hoffman
The Los Angeles Galaxy added some offensive depth to its roster when the team announced Friday it had acquired second-year forward and former UCLA All-American Chandler Hoffman from the Philadelphia Union.
The Galaxy gave up a conditional pick in next year's MLS SuperDraft.
Hoffman, 22, appeared in only seven games in his rookie season with Philadelphia, making two starts.
During his final season at UCLA, Hoffman scored 18 goals with six assists to lead the Bruins to the NCAA College Cup semifinals.Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/17760/galaxy-acquire-ex-ucla-star-hoffman
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/
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