Thursday, July 31, 2014

Belo Horizonte Revisited

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/06/belo-horizonte-revisited.html

Kim Kallström Filippo Inzaghi Javier Zanetti

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

Fabio Cannavaro Gianluigi Buffon Wayne Rooney

Super Eagles are ready for take-off

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/05/super-eagles-are-ready-for-take-off.html

Hernán Crespo Owen Hargreaves Wesley Sneijder

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/

Alexandre Pato Maicon Jamie Carragher

This is the year for Brazil

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/05/this-is-year-for-brazil.html

Steven Gerrard Lionel Messi Thierry Henry

US starting lineup for Barbados World Cup Qualifier leg 2

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

Pavel Nedved Frédéric Kanouté Kolo Touré

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/

Patrick Vieira Diego Simão Sabrosa

Immortality

  6 Ligas 2 Copas del Rey 6 Supercopas�de Espa�a 3 Champions Leagues 2 UEFA Super Cups 2 FIFA World Cups 1 Olympic Gold Medal Most Ballon d’Or awards (4) Most European Golden Shoes (3) Most goals in a calendar year (91) Most goals scored in a season (73) Longest streak of goals scored in […]

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William Gallas Zé Roberto Frank Ribéry

POTY Suarez Hungry for More

Banned for the first five games of the season and seen as a piece that was teetering on the edge of being more “problem” than “solution” for Liverpool, Luis Suarez seemed destined to depart his English club for greener/Champions League pastures at the end of the 2013/14 season. With the attitude of the whiny Uruguayan…

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Source: http://soccerprose.com/soccer-fans/poty-suarez-hungry/

Adrian Mutu Kim Kallström Filippo Inzaghi

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Super Eagles are ready for take-off

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/05/super-eagles-are-ready-for-take-off.html

Luca Toni Alex Hernán Crespo

Curitiba

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/06/curitiba.html

Steven Gerrard Lionel Messi Thierry Henry

Winner of the World Cup Prediction Pool Game Thing

Nope, I haven’t forgotten about this. (Can I get a drumroll, please?) The winner of the first BFB World Cup Predictions Game is… Voldemort Valdemar II!   There is your champion’s belt. Congratulations. You now get a post about the subject of your choice! For those who are unaware, Valdemar II used the FIFA rankings […]

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Paul Scholes Roberto Ayala Ruud van Nistelrooy

Porto Alegre

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/06/porto-alegre.html

Gary Neville Juninho Pernambucano Rafael van der Vaart

Curitiba

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/06/curitiba.html

Diego Milito Gabriel Milito Gary Neville

Reflection on two weeks in Brazil

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/07/reflection-on-two-weeks-in-brazil.html

Petr Cech Fabio Cannavaro Gianluigi Buffon

FIFA 15 North American Cover Star Unveiled

We all know that Lionel Messi will be the global cover star for FIFA 15, but now it is about who exactly is joining him in each country. Well, first to be revealed is the North American cover star, which is no other than�Seattle Sounders very own, Clint Dempsey. Have a look at the box […]

The post FIFA 15 North American Cover Star Unveiled appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.

Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/fifa-15-north-american-cover-star-unveiled/

Steven Gerrard Lionel Messi Thierry Henry

Colombia are the World Cup winners, in joy at least

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/07/colombia-are-world-cup-winners-in-joy.html

Ruud van Nistelrooy Andrea Pirlo Didier Drogba

UEFA Champions League ? Match Predictions ? August 27-28, 2013

The UEFA Champions League concludes the play-in qualifying round to determine the group stage participants with the second legs on August 27 and August 28. Tuesday, August 27 Arsenal v […]

The post UEFA Champions League – Match Predictions – August 27-28, 2013 appeared first on The 90th Minute Soccer Blog.

Source: http://the90thminute.com/uefa-champions-league-match-predictions-august-27-28-2013/

Wesley Sneijder Ronaldo David Silva

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

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/

Roberto Ayala Ruud van Nistelrooy Andrea Pirlo

Repurposing condoms as soccer socks

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

Clarence Seedorf Florent Malouda Carlos Tévez

Louis van Gaal criticises new �30m Manchester United signing

Louis van Gaal criticises new �30m Manchester United signing - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has told new �30m summer signing Luke Shaw that he must improve his fitness, with the former Southampton defender to train on his own away from the squad. Shaw, 19, completed his big money …


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Daniel Alves Petr Cech Fabio Cannavaro

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/

Gianluca Zambrotta Torsten Frings Pavel Nedved

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

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

Robinho Joe Cole Miroslav Klose

Fifa World Rankings June 2014

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/06/fifa-world-rankings-june-2014.html

Luca Toni Alex Hernán Crespo

2008 US Open Cup - Second Round results

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/2008-us-open-cup-second-round-results.html

Florent Malouda Carlos Tévez David Beckham

National Soccer Hall of Fame Announces 3 Worthy 2014 Inductees

Brian McBride. Kristine Lilly. Bob Bradley. We all know these names. These names are special ? really special. These three soccer-stars are this year?s National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2014. Brian McBride Brian McBride was the face of US Soccer during the late 90s and early 2000s. As one of the most notorious…

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Source: http://soccerprose.com/soccer-fans/national-soccer-hall-fame-inductees/

Florent Malouda Carlos Tévez David Beckham

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

Frank Lampard Rio Ferdinand Deco

Who will win the Premier League this season?

Who will win the Premier League this season? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The transfer market is currently teeming with activity and the rumor-mill is flowing out of control, but who is making the right decisions and completing the best deals? Who will emerge with the most complete all-round squad to top the …


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Eduardo Da Silva Fabio Quagliarella Diego Milito

Monday, July 28, 2014

Clint Dempsey gives back to his Nacogdoches roots

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

Ronaldinho Cristiano Ronaldo Kaká

Donovan still interested in EPL

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/donovan-still-interested-in-epl.html

Maicon Jamie Carragher Sergio Agüero

Kansas City Wizards hit with sexual harassment lawsuit

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/kansas-city-wizards-hit-with-sexual.html

Andrés Iniesta Dejan Stankovic Clarence Seedorf

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

Fernando Torres Cesc Fàbregas Xavi

Sao Paulo

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/06/sao-paulo.html

Xavi Juan Román Riquelme Iker Casillas

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

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

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

Gabriel Milito Gary Neville Juninho Pernambucano

New FIFA 15 Video Shows Control

EA SPORTS have released a new short video for FIFA 15. The new video shows how players will move realistically with athleticism, improved balance and closer control. Enjoy the video and let us know your thoughts via the comment section below. Players move realistically with athleticism, improved balance and closer control: http://t.co/grvDfHupD2 #FIFA15 https://t.co/ACW6hvQCzh — EA […]

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Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/new-fifa-15-video-shows-control/

Shunsuke Nakamura Alexandre Pato Maicon

CONFIRMED: Liverpool unveil new �20m summer signing

CONFIRMED: Liverpool unveil new �20m summer signing - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Southampton defender Dejan Lovren in a �20m deal, with the Croatian international signing a four-year deal on Sunday. Lovren, 25, becomes the third Saints player to move to Anfield this summer, joining both Adam …


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Steven Gerrard Lionel Messi Thierry Henry

Real Madrid Decimate En Route to La Decima

Approximately 11 months ago or so, everyone was proclaiming from the rooftops that Bayern would rule the world for years and that the German giants had not only ended Barcelona’s reign, but they had replaced the Catalan club. A few mere hours after Munich watched their Champions League aspirations get crushed by a titanic Real…

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Source: http://soccerprose.com/soccer-fans/madrid-decimate-en-route-la-decima/

Torsten Frings Pavel Nedved Frédéric Kanouté

Curitiba

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/06/curitiba.html

Samuel Eto’o Steven Gerrard Lionel Messi

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Falcao & Suarez risk World Cup KO

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/05/falcao-suarez-risk-world-cup-ko.html

Diego Simão Sabrosa Arjen Robben

Fifa World Rankings July 2014

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/07/fifa-world-rankings-july-2014.html

Samir Nasri Ricardo Quaresma Carlos Puyol

Natal

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/06/natal.html

Gennaro Gattuso Frank Lampard Rio Ferdinand

Robbed in Fortaleza

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/06/robbed-in-fortaleza.html

Frédéric Kanouté Kolo Touré Vicente

2014 MLS Season, Week 18: Five Up, Three Down

It has been a long while since I list wrote up one of these. The World Cup was a nice break from everything but it is indeed time to get back to writing on here. I’m going to start out with a look with my ...

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Steven Gerrard Lionel Messi Thierry Henry

Champions League 16, 2nd leg: Malaga down Porto, 2-0 (agg 2-1)

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

Fernando Torres Cesc Fàbregas Xavi

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/

Fernando Torres Cesc Fàbregas Xavi

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/

Andriy Shevchenko Patrick Vieira Diego

Arsenal keen to sign Barcelona player after scouting for two years

Arsenal keen to sign Barcelona player after scouting for two years - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Catalan media have always expressed their frustration (even criticised) when any Premier League club targets any player from their prestigious La Masia academy. Over the years we have seen several examples of that. Recently, when Chelsea signed�Josi Quintero, the young …


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Owen Hargreaves Wesley Sneijder Ronaldo

Curitiba

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/06/curitiba.html

Jamie Carragher Sergio Agüero Nery Castillo

Saturday, July 26, 2014

International Friendly: Scotland v Nigeria

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/05/international-friendly-scotland-v.html

Iker Casillas Ryan Giggs Paolo Maldini

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

Adrian Mutu Kim Kallström Filippo Inzaghi

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

Eduardo Da Silva Fabio Quagliarella Diego Milito

Reflection on two weeks in Brazil

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/07/reflection-on-two-weeks-in-brazil.html

Nery Castillo Javier Mascherano Adrian Mutu

Real Madrid Decimate En Route to La Decima

Approximately 11 months ago or so, everyone was proclaiming from the rooftops that Bayern would rule the world for years and that the German giants had not only ended Barcelona’s reign, but they had replaced the Catalan club. A few mere hours after Munich watched their Champions League aspirations get crushed by a titanic Real…

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Source: http://soccerprose.com/soccer-fans/madrid-decimate-en-route-la-decima/

Wesley Sneijder Ronaldo David Silva

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/

Nery Castillo Javier Mascherano Adrian Mutu

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/

Juan Román Riquelme Iker Casillas Ryan Giggs

NEARLY DONE: World Cup hero set for Liverpool medical

NEARLY DONE: World Cup hero set for Liverpool medical - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

According to reports in France Football, Belgian World Cup star Divock Origi has reportedly flown to Boston on Friday, where Liverpool is currently engrossed in their pre season preparations. It is reported that the 19 year old is set to …


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Robin Van Persie Samir Nasri Ricardo Quaresma

2008 US Open Cup - Second Round results

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/2008-us-open-cup-second-round-results.html

Florent Malouda Carlos Tévez David Beckham

Friday, July 25, 2014

Where do Atletico Madrid go from last season?

Where do Atletico Madrid go from last season? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Atletico Madrid were arguably the finest football story of last season. Los Rojiblancos (The Red and Whites) are a club with a huge fan following but possess very little financial resources when compared to Spain’s big two. However, last season …


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Andrés Iniesta Dejan Stankovic Clarence Seedorf

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

Ricardo Quaresma Carlos Puyol Nemanja Vidic

U.S. will feature players with Mexican experience

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

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

Joe Cole Miroslav Klose Sergio Ramos

The World Cup Predictions Pool Game Thing

So, I was thinking of what to do during the World Cup and settled on a kind of predictions game. It’ll be too complicated if it was done game by game so my twitter followers kindly narrowed it down to a couple of simple questions, or for those who find it easier and/or more familiar […]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BarcelonaFootballBlog/~3/Qm0YXYw4nfw/

Frédéric Kanouté Kolo Touré Vicente

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/

Daniele De Rossi Michael Ballack Lucio

Departure for Brazil

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/06/departure-for-brazil.html

Gabriel Milito Gary Neville Juninho Pernambucano

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 [...]

Source: http://liverpool.theoffside.com/team-news/aquilani-to-stay%e2%80%94for-now%e2%80%94and-other-midweek-notes.html

Samir Nasri Ricardo Quaresma Carlos Puyol

Manchester United off to stunning start ? can they keep it up?

Manchester United off to stunning start – can they keep it up? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The Louis van Gaal era at Manchester United kicked off at the Pasadena Rosebowl in LA last night in front of a capacity crowd of just over 86,000 and it was a start that promises much for the future. The …


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Gabriel Milito Gary Neville Juninho Pernambucano

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/

Rio Ferdinand Deco John Terry

Thursday, July 24, 2014

2014 MLS Season, Week 18: Five Up, Three Down

It has been a long while since I list wrote up one of these. The World Cup was a nice break from everything but it is indeed time to get back to writing on here. I’m going to start out with a look with my ...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WVHooligan/~3/a09lq49CXnI/

Frédéric Kanouté Kolo Touré Vicente

Colombia are the World Cup winners, in joy at least

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/07/colombia-are-world-cup-winners-in-joy.html

Lucio David Suazo Dimitar Berbatov

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 [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/03/16/should-the-ncaa-tournament-be-more-like-the-uefa-champions-league/

Wesley Sneijder Ronaldo David Silva

Nigeria share goals with Scots

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/05/nigeria-share-goals-with-scots.html

Lionel Messi Thierry Henry Ronaldinho

FIFA 15 ?Incredible Visuals? Trailer

EA SPORTS have released a new trailer focusing on one of the features for FIFA 15. The new trailer takes a look at the fantastic visuals on offer, with commentary from producer, Nick Channon. Enjoy the trailer and let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.

The post FIFA 15 ‘Incredible Visuals’ Trailer appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.

Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/fifa-15-incredible-visuals-trailer/

Wesley Sneijder Ronaldo David Silva

Beckham Wants Salary Cap Removed from MLS

A discussion in my household about the MLS rarely strays far away from my wife’s beloved Portland Timbers and her constant desire to see the “fish gutted” in their current campaign. However, after the beginning of the season has shown serious doubt on whether the Timbers can return to last season’s heights, even my “RCTID”…

The post Beckham Wants Salary Cap Removed from MLS appeared first on SoccerProse.com.

Source: http://soccerprose.com/soccer-fans/beckham-wants-salary-cap-removed-mls/

Cesc Fàbregas Xavi Juan Román Riquelme

Sao Paulo

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/06/sao-paulo.html

Daniel Alves Petr Cech Fabio Cannavaro

2014 MLS Season, Week 18: Five Up, Three Down

It has been a long while since I list wrote up one of these. The World Cup was a nice break from everything but it is indeed time to get back to writing on here. I’m going to start out with a look with my ...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WVHooligan/~3/a09lq49CXnI/

Ruud van Nistelrooy Andrea Pirlo Didier Drogba

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/

Fabio Quagliarella Diego Milito Gabriel Milito

Baggies close in on new keeper


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

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

Juan Román Riquelme Iker Casillas Ryan Giggs

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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/

Robin Van Persie Samir Nasri Ricardo Quaresma

FIFA 15 First Look Video Impressions

So there you have, FIFA 15 has been announced. Not exactly a big secret, it was about as expected as David Moyes getting sacked by Manchester United. In other words, nailed on. Suff, Gari and I went to EA Guildford to get hands-on with FIFA 15 on 30th May, and needless to say we had […]

The post FIFA 15 First Look Video Impressions appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.

Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/fifa-15-first-look-video-impressions/

Michael Owen William Gallas Zé Roberto

DONE DEAL: Tottenham finally sign Liverpool target, plus two more deals confirmed

DONE DEAL: Tottenham finally sign Liverpool target, plus two more deals confirmed - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Swansea City left-back of last season, Ben Davies, has been confirmed as a new signing at Tottenham Hotspur today, fighting off interest from high-flying Liverpool. The Swans and the Lilywhites�have�become very co-operative of late with Michel Vorm also heading from …


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Ricardo Carvalho Fernando Torres Cesc Fàbregas

Kansas City Wizards hit with sexual harassment lawsuit

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/kansas-city-wizards-hit-with-sexual.html

David Villa Francesco Totti Paul Scholes

EA SPORTS & Puebla F.C Enter Sponsorship Deal

EA SPORTS have entered a sponsorship deal with Puebla F.C. The news was confirmed by the official�Puebla FC website, which confirms that EA SPORTS will be their sponsors on their official shirts for the next few seasons. A video was also released to mark the announcement. Let us know your thoughts via the comment section […]

The post EA SPORTS & Puebla F.C Enter Sponsorship Deal appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.

Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/ea-sports-puebla-f-c-enter-sponsorship-deal/

David Beckham Daniele De Rossi Michael Ballack

Luis Suarez ? Replacing The Irreplaceable?

Luis Suarez – Replacing The Irreplaceable? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Be it the acquisition of a major international name, or the return of a prodigal hero, the flamboyant unveiling of a major signing by the world?s biggest clubs has long since become part and parcel of the realm of modern …


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Lucio David Suazo Dimitar Berbatov

MLS expansion - 24 teams by 2013?

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/07/mls-expansion-24-teams-by-2013.html

Carlos Tévez David Beckham Daniele De Rossi

Brasilia

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/06/brasilia.html

Owen Hargreaves Wesley Sneijder Ronaldo

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

Dejan Stankovic Clarence Seedorf Florent Malouda

Spanish Superskills With Juan Mata

There’s a two day break in World Cup action, so we don’t have any goal or other match highlights to share today. But that’s OK. Because what we do have is this footage from one of Spain’s practice sessions in which young Valencia attacker Juan Mata completely befuddles Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol with a [...]

Source: http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2010/spanish-superskills-with-juan-mata.html

David Beckham Daniele De Rossi Michael Ballack

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Baggies close in on new keeper


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

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

Frank Lampard Rio Ferdinand Deco

Champions League 16, 2nd leg: Galatasaray advance beating Schalke, 3-2 (agg 4-3)

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

Paolo Maldini Ashley Cole Gennaro Gattuso

Super Eagles are ready for take-off

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/05/super-eagles-are-ready-for-take-off.html

Steven Gerrard Lionel Messi Thierry Henry

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/

Wayne Rooney Samuel Eto’o Steven Gerrard

U.S. will feature players with Mexican experience

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

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

Ryan Giggs Paolo Maldini Ashley Cole

2014 World Cup Group H ? Predictions

One final group to preview here as we look at Group H in the 2014 World Cup. Group H Belgium�(12th in FIFA rankings) | First place in UEFA Group A | 10-17-9 all-time Russia�(18th) | First place in UEFA Group F | 17-14-6 all-time Algeria�(25th) ...

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Zlatan Ibrahimović Michael Essien David Villa

This Is What Being a Football Fan Looks Like?

…when your team loses a big one. Our pal Gary Vaynerchuk has always worn his heart on his sleeve when it comes to the New York Jets, so it’s little surprise to see this reaction from him after the Pittsburgh Steelers stomped his Jets for 30 minutes, then held them at bay just enough in [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/01/25/this-is-what-being-a-football-fan-looks-like/

Kim Kallström Filippo Inzaghi Javier Zanetti

Would James Milner to Liverpool transfer be pointless for both parties?

Would James Milner to Liverpool transfer be pointless for both parties? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

James Milner has been rumored to be on Liverpool’s list of transfer targets, but what could Brendan Rodgers give the England midfielder that Manchester City don’t already offer? IE a place on the bench. When James Milner first made his …


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Gianluca Zambrotta Torsten Frings Pavel Nedved

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/

Andrea Pirlo Didier Drogba Daniel Alves

CLASICO: Joseph changes the landscape

CARSON -- The Galaxy and Chivas USA face off in one of the most meaningful of SuperClasico showdowns, surely the biggest since the 2009 playoffs, and a rivalry first-timer will be playing the wild-card role. The measure of Shalrie Joseph's impact in his Chivas debut Sunday night (ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, 8 p.m.) could determine the final regular-season meeting this season, one which could send the Galaxy streaking toward a top-three spot in Major League Soccer's Western Conference or leave the Goats within striking distance -- with games in hand -- in the battle for the West's final postseason berth.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/17702/clasico-joseph-changes-the-landscape

Eduardo Da Silva Fabio Quagliarella Diego Milito

Monday, July 21, 2014

Arsenal withdraw from World Cup winner transfer race

Arsenal withdraw from World Cup winner transfer race - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Arsene Wenger has pulled the plug on his interests in securing the signature of Germany midfielder, Sami Khedira. The London side are still looking to strengthen their side ahead of the impending Premier League season but have failed to agree …


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Maxi Rodríguez Philipp Lahm Gianluca Zambrotta

Real Madrid Decimate En Route to La Decima

Approximately 11 months ago or so, everyone was proclaiming from the rooftops that Bayern would rule the world for years and that the German giants had not only ended Barcelona’s reign, but they had replaced the Catalan club. A few mere hours after Munich watched their Champions League aspirations get crushed by a titanic Real…

The post Real Madrid Decimate En Route to La Decima appeared first on SoccerProse.com.

Source: http://soccerprose.com/soccer-fans/madrid-decimate-en-route-la-decima/

David Albelda Alessandro Nesta Ricardo Carvalho

Champions League 16, 2nd leg: Galatasaray advance beating Schalke, 3-2 (agg 4-3)

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

Owen Hargreaves Wesley Sneijder Ronaldo

Media honchos: Barca's demise greatly exaggerated as they sweep Milan aside, 4-0 (agg 4-2)

Source: http://www.soccerblog.com/2013/03/media-honchos-barcas-death-gre.htm

Sergio Ramos Luca Toni Alex

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/

Michael Owen William Gallas Zé Roberto

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

Wayne Rooney Samuel Eto’o Steven Gerrard

EA SPORTS & Puebla F.C Enter Sponsorship Deal

EA SPORTS have entered a sponsorship deal with Puebla F.C. The news was confirmed by the official�Puebla FC website, which confirms that EA SPORTS will be their sponsors on their official shirts for the next few seasons. A video was also released to mark the announcement. Let us know your thoughts via the comment section […]

The post EA SPORTS & Puebla F.C Enter Sponsorship Deal appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.

Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/ea-sports-puebla-f-c-enter-sponsorship-deal/

Clarence Seedorf Florent Malouda Carlos Tévez

Donovan dropped from US squad

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/05/landon-donovan-dropped-from-us-squad.html

Andrés Iniesta Dejan Stankovic Clarence Seedorf

Manchester United set to land ?20m world class player this week

Manchester United set to land ?20m world class player this week - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Louis van Gaal said in his first press conference that he will take a closer look on the players he have at disposal and then would delve into the transfer market if necessary. That is however not applicable when it …


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Kim Kallström Filippo Inzaghi Javier Zanetti

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Mick McCarthy Is? The Continental

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

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

Paul Scholes Roberto Ayala Ruud van Nistelrooy

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/

Vicente Diego Forlán Michael Owen

US WNT - Olympic roster has Hope but no Scurry

Source: http://mysoccerblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/us-wnt-olympic-roster-has-hope-but-no.html

Wayne Rooney Samuel Eto’o Steven Gerrard

Falcao & Suarez risk World Cup KO

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/05/falcao-suarez-risk-world-cup-ko.html

Simão Sabrosa Arjen Robben Robinho

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/

Juan Román Riquelme Iker Casillas Ryan Giggs

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 [...]

Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/09/09/join-the-daves-football-blog-fantasy-champions-league-sponsored-by-soccerpro-com/

Cristiano Ronaldo Kaká Shunsuke Nakamura

Champions League 16, 2nd leg: Galatasaray advance beating Schalke, 3-2 (agg 4-3)

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

David Suazo Dimitar Berbatov David Albelda

Belo Horizonte Revisited

Source: http://soccerphile.blogspot.com/2014/06/belo-horizonte-revisited.html

Alexandre Pato Maicon Jamie Carragher

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/

Zlatan Ibrahimović Michael Essien David Villa

Saturday, July 19, 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 [...]

Source: http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2010/bert-van-marwijk-prevents-robin-van-persie-from-confirming-dutch-stereotype.html

Hernán Crespo Owen Hargreaves Wesley Sneijder

2014 MLS All-Star Fan XI Revealed

There really wasn’t a shocker in the Fan XI for the 2014 MLS All-Star Game. Eight of the players announced were in Brazil for the World Cup this past month. These players and several more to follow will take on Bayern Munich in the annual ...

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Xavi Juan Román Riquelme Iker Casillas

Sandro Rosell has fraud charges levelled against him

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

Nemanja Vidic Maxi Rodríguez Philipp Lahm

FIFA 15 Preview (PS4/XB1/PC)

In a year where EA have released football games as frequently as Danny Welbeck has found the back of the net, we now approach the business end of the football gaming calendar. Following a solid first attempt on next-gen with FIFA 14, there is no doubt that the anticipation for FIFA 15 is high. The […]

The post FIFA 15 Preview (PS4/XB1/PC) appeared first on FIFA Soccer Blog.

Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/fifa-15-preview-ps4xb1pc/

Wesley Sneijder Ronaldo David Silva

US 1-0 Barbados - US advances

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

Cristiano Ronaldo Kaká Shunsuke Nakamura

Liverpool agree �14m deal to sell striker ? Arsenal target to arrive at Anfield?

Liverpool agree �14m deal to sell striker – Arsenal target to arrive at Anfield? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Liverpool have recouped��75m by selling Luis Suarez to Barcelona and manager Brendan Rodgers has vowed the invest the money in the squad. He revealed that four signings Liverpool have made so far were independent to Suarez’ departure and if we …


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Steven Gerrard Lionel Messi Thierry Henry