Archive for the ‘Soccer’ Category
Thursday, May 16th, 2013
On Thursday afternoon the United States men's national soccer team announced its roster for its upcoming slate of five games, and Landon Donovan was left off of it.
Jurgen Klinsmann's team will play two friendlies against Belgium and Germany, then jump into three important World Cup qualifiers against Jamaica, Panama and ...
Posted in International Soccer, Soccer, US Soccer | 1 Comment »
Sunday, May 12th, 2013
Outgoing Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed that star Wayne Rooney has handed in a transfer request due to frustration at being substituted in recent matches. The 27-year-old forward has been with United since 2004 and now wants out, but Ferguson insists the club has no plans to let ...
Posted in EPL, Soccer | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
Several British newspapers are reporting that Sir Alex Ferguson is contemplating retirement after 27 seasons as the manager for Manchester United. The 71-year-old is said to be seriously considering stepping away and would go out on a high note, as Man U. wrapped up it's 20th Premier League title recently.
On ...
Posted in EPL, International Soccer, Soccer | 1 Comment »
Thursday, April 11th, 2013
On Wednesday, UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino proposed measures to curb racism in European soccer. Players, officials and fans will both be targeted under the new measures.
Players or officials guilty of racist offenses will be banned for a whopping 10 matches. For racist abuse by fans, there would be partial ...
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2012
Not only is Landon Donovan considering turning down another trip to England to play for Everton this season, but the 30-year-old may actually be ready to hang up his cleats for good. The man who is undoubtedly the greatest American soccer player in history may simply be burned out on ...
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Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
Racism has been a major issue in European soccer, well, since ever.
It's mind-boggling to us on this side of the pond that racism is so blatantly flaunted at athletic events. Unfortunately, Europe never really went through a Civil Rights movement like we did in the 1960s and 70s here in ...
Posted in Euro2012, Mario Balotelli, Soccer | 3 Comments »
Monday, May 21st, 2012
Anyone who has visited Europe knows it's a beautiful place. And if you haven't? Well, then you better get there quick because the Chinese are about it to burn it to the ground.
Don't believe me? Check out this Chinese television advertisement for its upcoming coverage of Euro2012.
Maybe they're pissed about ...
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