10 Reasons Why Soccer Sucks
For all the talk about soccer being the “world’s game”, not everyone is on board with the no-hands nonsense of kicking and heading. There are nearly 7 billion people walking…
High School Soccer in the United States
High school soccer in the United States is as complex and varied as the country itself. With fifty states each running scholastic sports independently of each other and with each…
FIFA 11 Review
A decade or more ago the FIFA franchise was driven forward on an ethos of regular and fundamental change. Pro Evolution Soccer, in its various forms, came along and took…
Capello Criticism Unfair
It seems everyone is happy to throw a punch at England manager Fabio Capello. The Sun pictures Capello with donkey ears and brands him a “jackass”. What is his crime?…
Umbro GT – Go Faster – Football Boots
Umbro have been impressing this season in more way than one. First, they have been producing some excellent football shirts for top clubs in the Premier League, including the Manchester…
Liverpool closing in on deal for Fulham left back Konchesky
Liverpool are nearing a deal for Fulham left back Paul Konchesky, according to Sky Sports. Daniel Agger started at left back for Liverpool against Arsenal and Manchester City, while Fabio…
Manchester City’s Robinho turns down Fenerbahce move
Manchester City forward Robinho has turned down a move to Turkey, but the Brazil star says that he has options in Italy and Spain. Besiktas were said to have tabled…
The Sun Reach A New Low In Football Journalism
When you think about, and I mean really think about it, I mean take in everyone you come across on a day-to-day basis, an overwhelming number of British human beings…
Barcelona to up bid for wantaway Liverpool midfielder Mascherano
According to the Guardian, Barcelona were last night preparing an improved bid in an attempt to land Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano. Barcelona made an initial bid of 15m euros plus…
The Chelsea Juggernaut rolls on
Two games played. Two games won. 12 goals scored. Fine, they only beat West Brom and Wigan (two favorites for the drop) but they didn’t even get into second gear to…
Transfer Rumors: Tottenham in talks for Lassana Diarra
England Tottenham In Diarra Talks As reported here, Tottenham have been in talks over a move to land former Chelsea, Arsenal, and Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra, who could be surplus…
Third-Party Player Ownership – A Necessary Evil
European soccer differs from major professional sports in North America in many ways, but one of the most significant is the way in which players move about from team to…
Champions League Final comebacks: 1999 United-Bayern vs 2005 Milan-Liverpool
Whenever someone thinks about the Champion League they almost immediately think about either the 1999 Champions League final between Manchester United and Bayern Munich in Barcelona, or the 2005 final…
City Will Challenge For the Title
Just Ignore the Critics Writers ought to stop undermining Manchester City and seriously look into the Eastlands’ club’s title challenge. City have pretty much everything they need to be able…
Placement Of A Penalty
Much is being made about Manchester United’s missed penalty in the 2-2 draw against Fulham, so where should have Nani placed his kick? This question has very simple, obvious answer…
