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 [...]
Monday, March 31, 2014
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
And so it continues, aka ?Who do we have to kill for just a moment?s peace??
Just a moment’s peace. Is that too much to ask? I don’t presume to know, why, what and how. And I do know that politics, backbiting and infighting are part and parcel of life at and with FC Barcelona, where often the most virulent enemies come from within. But here’s the thing: when Fate herself […]
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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/
Nigerian President Suspends Super Eagles From International Football
The important thing when getting knocked out of the World Cup is not to overreact. It’s not the end of the world. It’s just the end of your tournament. So you dust yourself off, get ready to start again and prepare to do better in the next tournament. Goodluck Jonathan disagrees.
The Nigerian President was apparently [...]
The Nigerian President was apparently [...]
Sunday, March 30, 2014
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 [...]
Vidal staying at Juventus, but will Drogba join him?
Vidal staying at Juventus, but will Drogba join him? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Manchester United and Barcelona have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Juventus’ Arturo Vidal after the Chilean�commited his future to the Bianconeri. Vidal has linked with a move away from Juventus since last summer, despite consistently stating his …
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PHOTO: Juan Mata celebrates his first Manchester United goal
PHOTO: Juan Mata celebrates his first Manchester United goal - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Juan Mata scored his first Manchester United goal as the Red Devils earned a convincing 4-1 victory against Aston Villa. United needed a response following their humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City midweek, and they certainly did that, with …
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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.
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/
Saturday, March 29, 2014
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 [...]
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 [...]
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/
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/
Friday, March 28, 2014
Manchester United to miss out on Barcelona?s Alex Song?
Manchester United to miss out on Barcelona’s Alex Song? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Inter Milan are set to beat Manchester United the race for Barcelona midfielder Alex Song, according to talkSport. The Cameroon international is set to leave the Camp Nou this summer, after Barcelona reportedly made the former Arsenal star�available for �12m. …
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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.
2014 MLS Season, Week 4: Weekend Outlook
Major League Soccer rolls into the final week of the month of March, thankfully this could be the first weekend of the season without snow in the forecast for anyone. But you know Mother Nature has a sense of humor so that could always change ...
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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/
David Moyes Crisis: Angry fans plan stunning banner display at Old Trafford
David Moyes Crisis: Angry fans plan stunning banner display at Old Trafford - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
The situation regarding David Moyes at Manchester United is set to plummet to new depths, or rather heights, with angry fans set to send a plane carrying a huge ‘Moyes Out’ banner over Old Trafford at the next home game …
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Thursday, March 27, 2014
Anims, VV!
So Bar�a played today, and won 3-0. Atleti played today, and won 1-0. RM played today, and lost 2-1. The Liga is ours for the taking, if we just win the final 8 matches of the season. But I can’t say that I feel like doing much except echoing what Javier Macherano Tweeted, which is […]
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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/
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/
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/
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/
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
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.
Source: http://the90thminute.com/french-ligue-1-match-predictions-august-31-september-1-2013/
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/
2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Developer Interview
By now you probably know that we went to EA Guildford last week to check out 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil on the PS3 and Xbox 360, but what you might not know is that we managed to interview one of the development team. We grabbed hold of (not literally) line producer Matt Prior and […]
The post 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Developer Interview appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.
Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/2014-fifa-world-cup-brazil-developer-interview/
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.
Liverpool and Barcelona set for summer scrap over Mateo Musacchio
Liverpool and Barcelona set for summer scrap over Mateo Musacchio - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Villarreal defender�Mateo Musacchio is a summer target for both Barcelona and Liverpool, TuttoMercatoWeb have claimed. Musacchio, 23, is having a fine season for�El Submarino Amarillo, and has alerted some of the world’s top names to his existence, with Liverpool and …
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New FIFA 14 PS4 Update Out Now
EA SPORTS have released a new update for the next-gen versions of FIFA 14. The update, which comes in at 121mb mainly is for Ultimate Team players, with EA giving the following statement regarding the update: The purpose of this update is to resolve an issue where users were unfairly awarded a win or avoided […]
The post New FIFA 14 PS4 Update Out Now appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.
Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/new-fifa-14-ps4-update-now-2/
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
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/
Man Utd vs Man City: Back to where the nightmare first started
Man Utd vs Man City: Back to where the nightmare first started - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Remember, remember, the 22nd of September. This was the day that Manchester United’s new found frailties first reared their ugly head, in David Moyes’ first encounter with the rather noisy neighbours. Results are easily forgotten, and indeed�the 4-1 thrashing meted …
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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
Champions League 2013/14 Round-up ? The First Knockout Week
With all of our favorite European seasons starting to enter into the home stretch, it also means that the Champions League is starting to get back on track. One of the most intriguing aspects of this Champions League competition will inevitably be that fact that several teams will have the entire season outlook riding on…
The post Champions League 2013/14 Round-up – The First Knockout Week appeared first on SoccerProse.com.
Source: http://soccerprose.com/club-soccer/champions-league-review-first-week/
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/
Monday, March 24, 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/
Welcome to Our National Holiday
So, are you ready for one last NFL game before 2012? I know, I know, it’s not the day to think about such things. It is indeed America’s sporting national holiday, Super Bowl Sunday, and as you might expect, I have�absolutely no hope of being objective today. My team gets to play in the big [...]
Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/02/06/welcome-to-our-national-holiday/
England 1, Ukraine 0: Outplayed but Advancing to the Quarter-Finals
England 1 Rooney 48′
Ukraine 0
Much of the English media spent the days leading up to the match talking as though advancement to the knockout rounds was a foregone conclusion, little more than a formality with the only question being whether Roy Hodgson’s side would face off against Spain or Italy in the next round. On [...]
Ukraine 0
Much of the English media spent the days leading up to the match talking as though advancement to the knockout rounds was a foregone conclusion, little more than a formality with the only question being whether Roy Hodgson’s side would face off against Spain or Italy in the next round. On [...]
A Classic preview, aka ?For some, this colossal event is also the end of the road?
We have it, they want it. It was always going to come to this, when you really stop to think about it. This remarkable team that to date has yet to lose a big match, faces on Sunday one that is immense. Cliches abound: all the marbles, season at stake, etc, etc, but what it […]
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Soundoff: What Grade Would You Give World Cup 2010 So Far?
There’s still almost two weeks of World Cup 2010 to go, but 56 of the 64 matches have now been played. That’s all of the group stage, plus eight knockout games in the Round of 16. So while the best is yet to come (looking at you, Netherlands vs Brazil), the majority of this World [...]
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/
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Does The Europa League Matter Now?
I’ve written in the past about searching for meaning in trophies, and whether winning a competition — any competition — means more to top-flight clubs than the financial windfall that comes with finishing in a top league position. Fans, of course, want the trophies. Last April, I posed this question to a few Manchester City [...]
Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/12/08/does-the-europa-league-matter-now/
Possible Chelsea Starting XI Against Arsenal
Possible Chelsea Starting XI Against Arsenal - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Premier League leaders Chelsea will take on Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Saturday lunch time, looking to consolidate their position at the top of the league table. The Blues are heading into the match on the back of a 2-0 …
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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.
Euro 2012: Czech Republic v. Portugal Kicks Off the Quarter-Finals
The Euros start up again today, and with them we’ve got four more days of blessed distraction before it’s back to worrying about how June is almost over and Liverpool haven’t signed anybody while Hulk and Hazard and Marin are already sipping martinis in Roman Abramovich’s lair/discotheque beneath Stamford Bridge while the Chelsea owner strokes [...]
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Chelsea 6-0 Arsenal: The Player Ratings
Chelsea 6-0 Arsenal: The Player Ratings - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Chelsea dealt a crushing blow to Arsenal’s title aspirations today with a stunning 6-0 win at Stamford Bridge. It was meant to be a day of celebration for Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, who reached his 1000th game in charge of …
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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.
Join the Dave?s Football Blog Fantasy Champions League, Sponsored by SoccerPro.com
Right. I promised you a Fantasy Champions League competition this year, and that’s exactly what I’m going to give you. Dave?s Football Blog is officially opening its 2011-12 Fantasy Champions League Contest today. The winner of this contest will receive a $100 gift certificate from the good folks at SoccerPro.com. Last year, I was the [...]
Larissa Riquelme Gives Everyone a Reason to Support Paraguay
I didn’t know who Larissa Riquelme was before today. I’d seen her picture in Chris’ World Cup Awards post last week (and had felt an overwhelming desire to make phone calls for the rest of the day) and had seen multiple photos of her since, but had assumed the attractive lady in red, white and [...]
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 [...]
Friday, March 21, 2014
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
PHOTO: Grim Reaper keeps an eye on David Moyes at Old Trafford
PHOTO: Grim Reaper keeps an eye on David Moyes at Old Trafford - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Having guided Manchester United through to the last eight of the Champions League last night, beleaguered boss David Moyes may not only have bought himself a little breathing space in the hot-seat, but also staved away the clutches of death …
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Soundoff: What Grade Would You Give World Cup 2010 So Far?
There’s still almost two weeks of World Cup 2010 to go, but 56 of the 64 matches have now been played. That’s all of the group stage, plus eight knockout games in the Round of 16. So while the best is yet to come (looking at you, Netherlands vs Brazil), the majority of this World [...]
Does The Europa League Matter Now?
I’ve written in the past about searching for meaning in trophies, and whether winning a competition — any competition — means more to top-flight clubs than the financial windfall that comes with finishing in a top league position. Fans, of course, want the trophies. Last April, I posed this question to a few Manchester City [...]
Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/12/08/does-the-europa-league-matter-now/
Robin van Persie Injury Update: Was hat-trick hero badly hurt?
Robin van Persie Injury Update: Was hat-trick hero badly hurt? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Manchester United manager David Moyes believes the Robin van Persie injury isn’t as serious as first thought, despite the Dutchman being carried off on a stretcher late on in the 3-0 win over Olympiakos on Wednesday. The striker went down …
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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/
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 [...]
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Farewell, Capita, aka ?The lion roars no more?
I will be fighting until the end of the season to help the team achieve its objectives for the season. Capita. When you see that single word and are a supporter of FC Barcelona, there is only one image that comes to mind ? Today, Carles Puyol announced that at the end of the season, […]
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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/
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.
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/
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
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 [...]
FIFA Ultimate Team Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary
The time seems to have flew by but today EA SPORTS are celebrating the 5 year anniversary of the hugely popular FIFA Ultimate Team. The stats speak for themselves as every�our, 542,000 player transfers are happening in FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT). �That?s 42x the number of actual transfers that were handled by the FIFA governing […]
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Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/fifa-ultimate-team-celebrates-5-year-anniversary/
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Join the Dave?s Football Blog Fantasy Champions League, Sponsored by SoccerPro.com
Right. I promised you a Fantasy Champions League competition this year, and that’s exactly what I’m going to give you. Dave?s Football Blog is officially opening its 2011-12 Fantasy Champions League Contest today. The winner of this contest will receive a $100 gift certificate from the good folks at SoccerPro.com. Last year, I was the [...]
Nigerian President Suspends Super Eagles From International Football
The important thing when getting knocked out of the World Cup is not to overreact. It’s not the end of the world. It’s just the end of your tournament. So you dust yourself off, get ready to start again and prepare to do better in the next tournament. Goodluck Jonathan disagrees.
The Nigerian President was apparently [...]
The Nigerian President was apparently [...]
Juan Mata: ?It makes me mad not being able to give you what you deserve?
Juan Mata: “It makes me mad not being able to give you what you deserve” - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
It’s been a grueling season for the United faithful so far, and considering the horror loss to Liverpool on Sunday, and widespread rumours of a major bust up between David Moyes and Ryan Giggs in the ensuing fallout, you wonder …
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From Soccerlens.com - Football News
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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
2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Developer Interview
By now you probably know that we went to EA Guildford last week to check out 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil on the PS3 and Xbox 360, but what you might not know is that we managed to interview one of the development team. We grabbed hold of (not literally) line producer Matt Prior and […]
The post 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Developer Interview appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.
Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/2014-fifa-world-cup-brazil-developer-interview/
Juan Mata: ?It makes me mad not being able to give you what you deserve?
Juan Mata: “It makes me mad not being able to give you what you deserve” - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
It’s been a grueling season for the United faithful so far, and considering the horror loss to Liverpool on Sunday, and widespread rumours of a major bust up between David Moyes and Ryan Giggs in the ensuing fallout, you wonder …
Read More
From Soccerlens.com - Football News
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soccerlens/~3/WqolocV_A_Q/
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/
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