Month: December 2007

In a recent article, I discussed the incident involving Manchester United and Roma fans that resulted in four United fans being jailed for assault and resisting arrest, and whether or…

It’s the end of the year. A popular time for various press publications to make “Best Of 2007”-type rankings. The Times (UK) did the Best 100 movies of 2007, the…

Not having read the SI interview in full (mind you, 99.99% people haven’t, they’re just commenting on the excerpts from it), I think it’s easy to see how the media…

Motherwell captain Phil O’Donnell has died after collapsing towards the end of his side’s Scottish Premier League game against Dundee United.

Also See: Top 20 Young Footballers to Watch in 2009. Few years, like 2007, can claim to have served as the launching platform for many of the talented youngsters football…

Here are some notable quotes made during the past year. Each was stated by the named individual; however, my responses were created, and are not meant to represent the views…

The wife and I are similar in many ways, but we disagree on the most prudent way to discipline children. Betty is from the old-school, and believes a small slap…

For those who, during these times of holiday cheer, are hoping for the quick return of their favorite Portuguese manager (hidden perhaps, in the gift bag of Santa Claus… not…

This article refers to an older Arsenal-Tottenham game. For the most recent Arsenal-Tottenham game, click here. If you think you’ve seen it before, indeed you have. For the second year…

Note: This article was originally published on the mCalcio blog. “Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Inter all the way“… As the AC Milan boat sinks yet again, the Inter frigate sails…

El Clásico? Cosa diavolo è sto ‘El Clásico’? Or in other words, “What on Earth is this ‘El Clásico’ you speak of?” That’s the question being posed in Italy this weekend and there’s a valid…

Follow the latest news and updates on El Clasico. Most call it El Clasico, some El Derbi and a few others El Grande Derbi. Call it by whatever name you…

This article refers to an earlier version of the Champions League draw. Go to the latest Champions League draw article. The draw for the 1st knockout round (Round of 16)…

I remain a slave to tradition. Every year, I make a complete fool of myself at the office Christmas party, and this year was no exception. After consuming a few…

Earning the respect of Michael Essien (which may well be a fellow Ghanaian, but is also a player of international level and member of one of the top 10 European…

The 08/09 Champions League Second Round Draw is here. Now that the group stage of the UEFA Champions League is complete, it’s time to look ahead to the draw for…

It is Christmas time and the goose is getting fat as they say! It is also that time of year when the English football season goes into overdrive. Our four…

The official appoitment of Fabio Capello as England manager is making a lot of ink flow in the British press these days (especially the official “unveiling” & associated press conference,…

Barcelona earned only their second away win of the season by beating Valencia 0-3 thanks to an inspired Samuel Eto’o, scorer of two goals. Barça’s joy was diminished by an…

GameBasics are Soccerlens advertisers and partners – to advertise your website on Soccerlens, get started here. After many protests, UEFA finally saw the light, and allowed a do-over in the…

Not since Neville Chamberlain stood on that plane back in the 30s waving the white paper has someone been more wrong than I was when I wrote my preview article….

All hail AC Milan!! For the 4th time in their club history, the Rossoneri have climbed on top of the world. And it doesn’t matter if the cup is called…

I’m all for good-natured banter at a football match, but supporters are beginning to overstep the line. Harry Redknapp commands respect from all the major players in the game, such…

Ironic. It is so ironic that England have to turn to an Italian to coach their national team. Did they not proclaim themselves to have the best league in the…

Fabio Capello has a quartet to assist him in his new role as England manager. Let’s take a look at his team: .

On Thursday, 13 December, Fabio Capello, 61, was appointed by the FA as the next manager of England. Terms of his contract will be £4m a year after taxes for…

“Boca here we come”. Kaká’s indirect message to the Argentine rivals of Boca Juniors should be quite clear, after a night of top-class performance from the Brazilian AC milan star….