Archive for the ‘Soccer’ Category
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
You knew there was a perfectly good reason why Real Madrid and Chelsea are battling it out for Neymar's signature, and why his club Santos is in no rush to sell him.
The Brazilian whiz-kid scored a beauty Wednesday night in league action vs. Flamengo. Below is the clip for your ...
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Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
To the unknowing, South American soccer is confined to Brazil and Argentina.
For many, it’s easy to overlook the small nation sandwiched in between the two footballing powers.
But do so at your own risk.
Tiny Uruguay, a country of just 3.5 million people, currently reigns as the kings of South America. And ...
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Monday, July 11th, 2011
After watching the United States women's soccer team's incredible comeback in the 2011 Women's World Cup quarterfinals against Brazil, I had a ton of things rushing through my head. What heart. What an improbable comeback. What a match. How cool was that to watch? Oh, and I have fallen helplessly, ...
Posted in Chicks Man, International Soccer, Soccer, US Soccer | 10 Comments »
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
Tuesday night the United States advanced to the knockout stage of the Gold Cup with a 1-0 win over Guadeloupe. The scoring was supplied by 21-year-old US forward Jozy Altidore, who blasted a 25-yard cannonball into the upper-left corner of the net in the 9th minute of the match.
The US ...
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Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
Brazil's national team will be suiting up for the Copa America starting in July, but it will be without starting defender and Real Madrid mainstay Marcelo. Why would Brazil leave such a talented player off the roster? Well, because he's really not good with his email.
Marcelo apparently wrote an email ...
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
This is interesting news coming out of the world of international soccer. FIFA president Sepp Blatter was re-elected amidst a major controversy involving bribery allegations. These allegations have cast doubt on the voting that awarded Qatar the 2022 World Cup.
Blatter could now be forced into swift action to remove the ...
Posted in International Soccer, Soccer | 7 Comments »
Thursday, April 14th, 2011
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is widely regarded as the greatest coach in all of sports. The self-styled "Special One" has created juggernauts wherever he has gone since his first job at Benfica in 2000. Now, he might be headed back to the place that made him an international superstar.
Fresh ...
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
Last month David Beckham ended an offseason training stint with English club Tottenham. Pretty much everyone assumed Beckham would head back to play for Spurs as soon as his contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy ends later this year. Apparently that might not be the case.
Despite the fact that Tottenham's ...
Posted in International Soccer, MLS, Soccer | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
When governments aren't shutting down totally awesome websites, which allow streaming bootleg sporting events, apparently they're keeping your wardrobe safe from potential impostors.
A few months ago, Olivier Démoli, a Swiss sports memorabilia collector, bought a jersey worn by David Trezeguet in the 1998 World Cup Final between France and Brazil.
Apparently, ...
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Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
American ownership in English soccer clubs is big business these days.
The Glazers (or some bank the Glazers are cozy with) own Manchester United. John Henry and friends just bought Liverpool from Tom Hicks and George Gillett, who were run out of town quicker than "Paperback Writer." Cleveland Browns owner Randy ...
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