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European Champions Inter Milan To Lose Coach
As the stadium loudspeakers announced the lineup for the Champions League final between Inter Milan and Bayern Munich, the name of José Mourinho, Inter’s Portuguese coach, drew a thunderous shout of approval from the section of fans in Inter’s black and blue. For those fans, Saturday night was probably their last chance to celebrate the [...]
Spain’s invincibly enforced by an easy group – World Cup Group H Breakdown
Spain seems invincible, except of course, when it plays the United States. The surprise of the 2-0 defeat to the Americans in the Confederations Cup semifinals last summer in South Africa has worn off, but the lessons were retained. The 2008 Euro title helped shed its reputation as an underachiever in international competition, but Spain [...]
Brazil and Ivory Coast fight in the Group of Death – World Cup Group G Breakdown
It’s the Group of Death! Leading to the draw, Ivory Coast was Africa’s best hope to go deep in the tournament and some had even hoped they might win it all and although sentiment remains that the Elephants will find a way to advance they will have to battle four-time champion Brazil and a Portugal [...]
Italy looking to dance into second round – World Cup Group F Breakdown
Italy is another logical choice for passage to the second round, but age is becoming an issue and the Azzurri is coming off subpar performances at the 2008 European Championship and 2009 Confederations Cup. No team has won consecutive World Cup championships since Brazil in 1958 and ’62 and no European team has won the [...]
Denmark looking to make a statement – World Cup Group E Breakdown
The Dutch are heavy favorites, but with dynamic forward Robin van Persie sidelined until probably April with an ankle injury, challenges lie ahead. The primary contender is Denmark, which, after missing the 2006 tournament, came out ahead of Portugal and Sweden in arguably the most difficult qualifying group in Europe. Japan has been beyond the [...]
This is Germany’s Tournament to Lose – World Cup Group D Breakdown
No one seem to be looking to Germany as favorite to win it all, I personally have never liked the Germans but they have been very predictable on footballs biggest stage. Germany will advance because Germany always advances. In the modern era of the tournament, its worst performance was losing in the second round in [...]
Lionel Messi, a one man Wrecking Crew
After a dazzling performance for Barcelona during the Champions League quarter-finals, footballer Lionel Messi is fast-gaining a reputation as the world’s best football player. Messi single-handedly put the defending champion into the Champions League semifinals after scoring all of his team’s goals in a 4-1 victory over Arsenal in a quarterfinal second leg on Tuesday. [...]
Could this be the year for Team USA? – World Cup Group C Breakdown
Should the United States join England as the group favorite? Yes and no. The Americans have a habit of alternating quality performances in the World Cup, and they are on schedule to rebound from 2006 shortcomings. The stunning run to the Confederations Cup final two years ago should boost confidence, but long-term injuries to key [...]
Nigeria looks to disrupt Maradona’s World Cup Run – World Cup Group B Breakdown
Nigeria looks to disrupt Maradona’s World Cup Run Nigeria has not been in great form and they seem to have more internal problems than the other 31 teams in the world cup but they offer the skill to take the game to Argentina. Nigeria and Argentina seem to always run into each other in the [...]
France, easy road ahead – World Cup Group A Breakdown
Thirty-two teams have qualified for next summer’s World Cup to be held in South Africa from June 11 to July 11. The draw, which was done December 4, broke the field into eight groups. Nine cities will host matches and the tournament will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. For the next couple of [...]
Lionel Messi world best and now top earner
Lionel Messi has replaced David Beckham as the best-paid player in world football, according to France Football magazine’s annual “rich list”. Beckham has topped the list for the last two years, but World Player of the Year Messi is now the highest earner. The Barcelona star has estimated annual earnings of €33 million ($44.1m) with [...]
Roman Abramovich: Win a Championship or GET FIRED!
The wrath of the Russian billionaire is believed to have been irked by the manner of the defeat to Inter, and in particular former boss Jose Mourinho, who masterminded a famous victory over the Blues at Stamford Bridge amid taunting chants from travelling fans aimed at the west London club’s owner. Following the heavy handed [...]
Arsene Wenger: Arsenal v Barcelona a true Clash of the Titans
Arsene Wenger wants an exhibition of total football in the mouthwatering Champions League quarter-final tie with Barcelona that he hopes will go down as one of the matches of the decade. Arsenal have the chance to gain revenge for their 2006 final defeat in Paris by Barca, a game which Wenger insisted was ruined by [...]
Champions League quarter-final Set
The Champions League quarter-final draw has been completed in Nyon, with Arsenal against Barcelona the undoubted tie of the round. Elsewhere, there is an all-French clash as Lyon will play Bordeaux, Bayern Munich will tackle Manchester United, while Inter will pit their wits against CSKA Moscow. The path to the final at the Santiago Bernabeu [...]
Who will be KING at South Africa 2010?
As the World Cup draws close, the speculations on who will be the champ of the reason get rifer. Undoubtedly, we have witnessed some exceptional talent on football fields, but who would be the World Cup Prince, only time would tell. Here’s our pick on the players who best fit to be the best soccer [...]
Manchester City €50m Bid For Gonzalo Higuain & Fernando Gago
Reports in the Spanish press suggest that Manchester City are planning a summer raid on Real Madrid, with Argentine pair Gonzalo Higuain and Fernando Gago in their sights. Marca claim that the cash-laden English side will offer €50m for the duo, who cost los Blancos a combined €33.5m in 2006. It is not the first [...]
Real Madrid’s $340 million blunder continues in Champions Leagues
That rupture in Madrid is the sound of $340 million being flushed down the toilet. It’s also disgruntled owners’ and Cristiano Ronaldo’s regret. Real Madrid is kaput in the Champions League. After buying the house, the car and the engagement ring during the summer transfer window, the Galacticos had their wedding crashed Wednesday by Lyon [...]
John Terry’s case against Wayne Bridge
I am very confused with this whole Terry-Bridge Saga, am I missing something here? Everyone has been voicing their opinions and so far, it doesn’t look good for Mr. Terry. Speaking in the aftermath of Manchester City‘s 4-2 win at Chelsea, Bellamy said of Terry, ”I know what JT is like. Nothing surprises me about [...]
David Beckham not a central midfielder – Champions League Report
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Milan made a tactical mistake by playing David Beckham in the centre of midfield in Manchester United’s Champions League tie at San Siro earlier this week. Ferguson was “surprised” by Leonardo’s selection and, though careful with his words, made it clear he did not believe his former player could be effective [...]
Time for Arsene Wenger to act – Champions League Report
Another week, another woeful Arsenal goalkeeping error. How much longer can Arsene Wenger ignore the gaping hole in his defence? How much longer are fans going to have to put up with Lukasz Fabianski palming the ball into his own net, or Manuel Almunia flapping at crosses? And how much longer can Arsenal really expect to stay competitive [...]
Why Drogba and Eto’o continue to struggle on Africa’s biggest Stage
They may have been in the spotlight before the tournament, but the likes of Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto’o never really sparkled at the African Cup of Nations in what was often a frustrating time for the more experienced players. Drogba and Eto’o only collected three goals between them, while Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita managed [...]
John Terry Dropped, Vanessa Perroncel gets PAID
I guess we all saw this coming, Fabio Capello is known as a stern disciplinarian and he’s choice for captain of he’s ship has definitely not lived up to expectation off the field and he did what everyone expected. United defender Rio Ferdinand is the new England captain after John Terry was stripped of the [...]
John Terry’s affairs with the Chelsea’s whore (Vanessa Perroncel) a disaster for England’s World Cup Campaign
Once again another mega star is involved in a sex scandal and as can be expected is been blown completely out of proportion by the kings of Tabloid trash journalism; The Sun and with everything that has to do with The Sun, the truth has been skewed and other unnecessary element are been amplified to [...]
Vanessa Perroncel Chelsea’s Whore or Girl Friend? ask John Terry
It’s funny how everyone is always surprised every time a celebrity is engaged in a sex scandal, be it the immaculate Tiger Woods or the angelic Hugh Grant or even the demonic Dennis Rodman. We never see it coming, WHY? These guys are young, rich, famous and have lots of free time. Then there are [...]
South Africa 2010 Group of Death Examined
The World Cup “Group of Death” was born again for the 2010 World Cup. It’s a group everyone anticipates for this event, a group full of stars, mouth-watering ties, and in this case, an unknown (because you always need a punching bag in this group). For 2010, the Group of Death is Group G, containing [...]
