World Sport Chicago International Cup
For the past week, Chicago has been peppered with pint-sized footballers from around the globe here to compete in the World Sport Chicago International Cup tournament from July 24-27. The…
Among the Hugs: Is Cuddly MLS Really Turning Violent?
West Hammered: MLS Learns from the Pros While English cynicism used to be a cherished import in the all-too-earnest hinterland of soccer-loving North America, the bile has lost its caché…
What Coaches Want From Their Players
As fans we see the game of football very differently from the coaches and managers. How many times have we watched a game and then heard the manager talk about…
Transfers – A Question of Loyalty and Honesty?
With Frank Lampard’s demands at Chelsea firmly on the agenda right now, it’s had me thinking about how sad it is that the trust I once had in players at…
Is Sepp Blatter a Marxist?
For all those enraged by the hundreds of millions of pounds in inflated transfer fees flying between the stadia of Europe this summer: there was once a bearded man from…
Loyalty Means Nothing – and Lamps Is The Worst Of The Lot
“I understand why Manchester United fans booed me,” Rio Ferdinand said after the last game of the 2004-2005 season. “I’ve heard I’m being greedy but some of the figures thrown…
Are MLS and the Fans Overreacting Over Cuauhtemoc Blanco’s ‘Pitch Rage?’
Within the last week, the roar around the Chicago Fire’s Cuauhtemoc Blanco and D.C. United’s Clyde Simms incident has swelled and is finally subsiding. For those who have yet to…
Transfer Rumors (12 July 08): United make Berbatov bid, Arsenal officially tie up Nasri, two out, one in at Liverpool, and more
There’s not a great deal of actual speculation in today’s roundup, as there are several signings to report, and there are a few more that are set to be finalized…
Slavery in Soccer? I Don’t Think So
It’s amusing how the term “slavery” gets thrown around these days. In November of 2003, Rasheed Wallace compared the NBA’s Zero-Tolerance policy concerning arguing with referees to slavery. “That’s retarded,”…
Gato, the next Superstar?
Every now and again a player appears on the horizon and you think ‘this could be the one’. A few years ago me and my colleague were in Brazil watching…
What Are They Doing?
Oliver Fowler takes a quick snapshot of what footballers are doing this summer. Take a look for yourself:
Chris Eagles The Latest To Leave The United Nest
April 28th 2007, 1.50pm Manchester United started the day 3 points ahead of Chelsea at the top of the table, but now are 2-0 down at Goodison Park, whilst Chelsea…
Flattered to Deceive – How Footballers Cheat On Their Fans
Flattered. That is the worst word in football. If you support a team, you will know this word — it is a heart breaker. It is football-speak for ‘I’ve been…
Football kits and a lack of club identity
A club’s colours and kit are a fundamental part of their tradition and heritage; indeed many would recognise a team because of their uniform before their badge. Take my side,…
Eto’o, Ronaldinho and Deco – Chelsea’s Advantage Over United?
Despite reports yesterday claiming Manchester City were still hopeful of signing Ronaldinho this summer, it appears as though the Brazilian’s heart is set on Chelsea, to team up with the…
