Archive for the ‘International Soccer’ Category
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
The script was Hollywood made.
After years of underachieving and underwhelming performances, David Beckham finally delivered that necessary championship to cap his five-year Stateside odyssey.
His gargantuan contract was coming to a close and Beckham had seemingly washed aside all the disappointment of the previous four years with a fitting goodbye to ...
Posted in David Beckham, International Soccer, MLS, Soccer | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Well-traveled English soccer player Michael Chopra claims $3 million in gambling debts.
I know, peanuts. Charles Barkley lost $10 million gambling. But since you've never heard of Michael Chopra (that is unless you're a Newcastle fan), he can't afford that much red ink.
Per BBC News:
"Your first bet's your worst bet. As ...
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
It's been called the Lawsuit of the Year.
A team owner in the midst of a high-profile breakup that could cost big bucks.
No, I'm not talking about Frank and Jaime McCourt and the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Though who doesn't love limo driver-induced infidelity that brings one of MLB's banner franchises to ...
Posted in Chelsea FC, EPL, International Soccer, Roman Abramovich, Soccer | No Comments »
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Muammar Gaddafi's death this week sparked celebrations as well as outrage - all the while rocking the Liverpool soccer community.
How, you ask?
According to British newspaper, The Mirror, Qaddafi was a big supporter of Everton FC:
"Everton's win against Sunderland will have provided some temporary relief for one of their biggest fans. ...
Posted in EPL, Everton FC, International Soccer, Liverpool FC, Muammar Gaddafi, Soccer | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
Striker Carlos Tevez has officially been suspended from Manchester City.
On Tuesday night, in a game against Bayern Munich, manager Roberto Mancini told Tevez to go in the game during the second half, but Tevez didn’t budge from the bench. City lost 2-0.
Shortly after the game, Tevez explained his behavior by ...
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Friday, September 9th, 2011
I hate Uggs. Can't stand them. Think they should be thrown into the Waponi Volcano along with Joe Banks.
I'm no fashion critic (I leave that to my fashion designer brother), but the fluffy boots are aptly named (meaning they're ugly).
I first started seeing these monstrosities while in college. Initially, it ...
Posted in EPL, International Soccer | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
English Premier League club Newcastle United may not be able to sign new star players, but they can sure bring sexy back.
This week, the club launched its own line of women's lingerie, and at the same time, managed to blow a deal for 26-year-old striker Bryan Ruiz.
Newcastle United - owned ...
Posted in Chicks Man, EPL, Newcastle United, Soccer | 6 Comments »
Monday, September 5th, 2011
He has a stare colder than William Edward Parry's testicles.
Now Roy Keane might have the frigid address to match.
The former Manchester United wrecking ball is supposedly in talks with Iceland to become the nation's new manager.
No, I didn't misspell Ireland. Roy Keane, former captain of the Emerald Isle, is apparently ...
Posted in Iceland, International Soccer, Roy Keane, Soccer | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
...yeah, I didn't think you'd like that. And neither do Leeds United fans.
A decade ago, Leeds United was playing in the Champions League. Now the famed soccer club enters its eighth consecutive season out of England's top flight and is getting more attention for Michael Sheen's masterful performance in "The ...
Posted in EPL, Ken Bates, Leeds United, Soccer | No Comments »
Thursday, August 11th, 2011
First it was the NFL, then the NBA and now Spanish soccer's top division (known as La Liga) is facing serious labor strife. OK, now this is just getting ridiculous.
The start of La Liga's season is now in jeopardy as the players are seeking a new collective bargaining agreement. Luis ...
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