Posts tagged soccer
Brazil reign as Portugal take bronze
Nov 24th
THE DAY REPLAYED - The latest FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup ended in familiar fashion on Sunday, with Brazil seeing off Switzerland to collect the trophy for the fourth year running. The European newcomers had no answer to a hugely experienced Seleção, containing six players - namely Benjamin, Betinho, Buru, Mao, Sidney and Andre - ...
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Loading ...The preliminaries in numbers
Nov 24th
In two weeks' time, 32 names will go into the hat for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ Final Draw, all with their own story to tell from the preliminary phase. The road to South Africa started way back on 25 August 2007 in Oceania, three months before the Preliminary Draw even took place, ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Ibrahimovic: I want to win it all
Nov 24th
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is without doubt one of the world’s most gifted footballers. In recent years, the sight of the Swedish forward in full flow has been guaranteed to put fear into defenders at both club and international level. Yet even after helping Inter Milan monopolise Serie A, it was not immediately clear how his unique ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Liverpool seek new Euro miracle
Nov 24th
Whatever the name of the competition, the European Cup, or the UEFA Champions League, it seems to go hand in hand with the history of Liverpool Football Club. They’ve reached the semi-finals nine times, reached the final seven times and lifted the famous trophy five times. Their pedigree in the competition has left arguably the ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Domenech defiant for Dublin clash
Nov 14th
Embattled France boss Raymond Domenech was in defiant mood as he arrived in Dublin on Friday 13th November for his side's FIFA World Cup™ qualifying showdown with the Republic of Ireland. And Domenech, sitting alongside skipper Thierry Henry at the press conference, was giving little away as he assessed Saturday night's first-leg play-off clash at Croke ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...All White on the night
Nov 14th
The New Zealand All Whites are one step away from qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ and, perhaps equally importantly, changing the landscape of the sporting scene in their Rugby-mad homeland. The build-up to New Zealand’s hosting of Bahrain, where a ticket to South Africa 2010 awaits the victor, is all-consuming in ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...River hold slight edge
Nov 13th
River Plate of Uruguay have a slim advantage in their Copa Sudamericana semi-final after beating Ecuador's Liga De Quito 2-1 in the first leg on Thursday. However, the visitors will be confident of overturning that when they take River back to Quito, where the altitude creates imposing conditions. Liga began the game brightly, but fell behind ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...All White on the night
Nov 13th
The New Zealand All Whites are one step away from qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ and, perhaps equally importantly, changing the landscape of the sporting scene in their Rugby-mad homeland. The build-up to New Zealand’s hosting of Bahrain, where a ticket to South Africa 2010 awaits the victor, is all-consuming in ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Love of the game is Coyle’s Law
Nov 13th
'Owen Coyle is God' proclaimed a banner during WrestleMania XXV in Houston, Texas, which was clearly visible on millions of television sets around the world. It left devotees of WWE worldwide scratching their heads in bewilderment, followers of British football smiling and fans of Burnley Football Club nodding in agreement. For Owen Coyle is the manager ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...The Return of Thursday Night Football
Nov 13th
For those of you who just can’t get enough mediocre football, tonight NFL Network begins its two-month stretch of Thursday night programming with the 4-4 Bears traveling to face the 3-5 49ers. It’s a scintillating matchup that we’ll be watching closely between sips of cognac and snippets of The Vampire Diaries. Here’s a few things ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Matt Rivers Free Football Pick on Rutgers-South Florida
Nov 12th
Most of today’s news is not surprising. Mary Weiland tells us rockers use drugs, the balloon boy’s parents plead guilty, Carrie Prejean won’t be Larry King’s 32nd wife, and the CMA 2009 Awards were dominated by Taylor Swift, who won’t be Kayne West’s wife. Luckily sports can be almost as predictable with expert advice from professional ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Winners show nerves of steel
Nov 9th
Colombia and Switzerland have claimed the first two semi-final berths at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2009 in Nigeria. Following a dramatic late twist to their encounter with Turkey, the South Americans triumphed 5-3 on penalties to claim a place in the semis for only the second time in the history of the tournament, matching ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Dzeko: We’ll give it everything
Nov 9th
With nine goals in the European Zone of FIFA World Cup™ qualifying, Bosnia-Herzegovina striker Edin Dzeko rates as one of the most prolific goal-getters on the continent, second only to ten-goal Greece's Theofanis Gekas. This year, the month of May 2009 to be precise, also brought Dzeko the greatest moment of his career to date, ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Blues plot to pressure United
Nov 7th
manager Carlo Ancelotti wants his side to take a leaf out of liverpool's book and give Manchester United's midfield no time to settle at Stamford Bridge tomorrow. Liverpool defeated United at Anfield two weeks ago with a performance marked by gritty determination and a high work-rate. Now Ancelotti, whose side lead United by two points ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...UEFA Champions League review
Nov 5th
Lyon and Sevilla have joined Bordeaux, Manchester United, Chelsea and Porto in the knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League by collecting 1-1 draws. Meanwhile, two of the continent's biggest names are in danger of going out of the competition at the first hurdle. Holders Barcelona were held to a goalless draw away to Rubin ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...UEFA Champions League review
Nov 4th
Bordeaux, Chelsea, Porto and Manchester United all made sure of their places in the knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League yesterday evening. AC Milan and Real Madrid also remain on course after playing out a 1-1 draw at the San Siro. One big name in big trouble is Bayern Munich, who went down 2-0 at ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Comebacks, kings and cards
Nov 4th
A memorable comeback, a mammoth losing run, a K-League landmark, plus new champions and red cards aplenty. All of this and more is crammed into FIFA.com's latest statistical review, which kicks off with a day of mixed emotions for a South Korean legend. K-League matches was the milestone reached by Gyeongnam goalkeeper Kim Byung-Ji on the ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Elite 16 finalised amid drama
Nov 2nd
The final day of group fixtures at Nigeria 2009 concluded with four teams confirming their ongoing participation at the tournament. USA and United Arab Emirates entered the final day of Group E action locked together on three points, safe in the knowledge that the winner of their match-up would claim a berth in the ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Short lists for FIFA World Player awards revealed
Oct 31st
Who will be honoured with the title of FIFA World Player and FIFA Women's World Player for 2009? FIFA has today announced the names of the players on the short lists (see below) and the final decision will be made by the captains and head coaches of the men's and women's national teams. At the beginning ...
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Nigeria joy as Swiss march on
Oct 31st
Nigeria made a laboured start to their campaign, but a great result in their final group encounter means the hosts are now living up to their billing as pre-tournament favourites. A 2-1 success over high-flying Argentina sent the boisterous Bauchi crowd into raptures and delivered an ominous message of intent. Elsewhere, European champions Germany ...
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`I”m not Real Madrid’’s “saviour”, says Ronaldo
Oct 31st
Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed any suggestion that a struggling Real Madrid is dependent on him, insisting that he alone is not the team’’s “saviour””. Ronaldo has enjoyed a fantastic start to the season, netting nine times to help Madrid win their opening seven Primera Division and Champions League games, but he then picked up an ankle ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Joel targets title and ticket
Oct 30th
Sydney drenches its inhabitants in a singular, seductive charm. Home to iconic landmarks such as Bondi Beach, Harbour Bridge, Hyde Park and Sydney Opera House, it is, culturally and climatically, a modern paradise. Joel Porter will attest to that. The deep-lying forward made the city his home by joining Sydney Olympic in 2002. At the age ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...A journey to remember
Oct 30th
Argentina and Nigeria will lock horns on Friday in the third and final round of encounters in Group A, and there is little doubt the match will be a hotly contested affair. Ahead of the game, the two teams made the trip together from Abuja, their base since the FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009 ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Friday’s Highlights
Sep 19th
George Lopez and Eva Longoria Parker host "The 2009 ALMA Awards" at 8 p.m. on ABC. SERIES Guiding Light: This long, long, long-running soap opera exits the airwaves after 70-plus years on radio and television (2 p.m. CBS). Bump! This gay-themed travelogue visits Mexico City and Cancun in back-to-back installments (7 and 7:30 p.m. Logo). Are You Smarter ...
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Bhaichung To Mohun Bagan: Pay A Compensation Of One Crore Rupees
Sep 10th
The ongoing battle between Mohun Bagan and Bhaichung Bhutia took a new turn when the latter’s lawyer claimed to have asked for defamation charges against the former and demanded rupees one crore as compensation... The claim was made when the Indian skipper and his legal counsel Ushanath Banerjee met the arbitrator Amarendra Sharan in New Delhi. ...
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Zheng gets work permit
Sep 5th
China captain Zheng Zhi was given the green light on Friday to start his career with Scottish giants Celtic after being granted a work permit. The 29-year-old midfielder arrived in Glasgow on Thursday to sign a reported two-year deal. However, Zheng will not be able to play in Celtic's Europa League games after UEFA confirmed he ...
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...U.S. soccer clubs threaten breakaway league
Sep 2nd
A new soccer championship, potentially an alternative to Major League Socccer (MLS), will be created in the United States next season unless a dispute between clubs and their league can be resolved. The United Soccer Leagues (USL), which runs soccer from the professional division below the top tier MLS down to regional youth leagues, faces losing ...
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Salman now wants to endorse Indian football
Sep 1st
Actor Salman Khan's love for sports, which became evident after he recently showed interest in owning a team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), isn't just restricted to cricket. After India's third successive Nehru Cup win on Monday, Salman expressed a desire to be the brand ambassador of football in India. The avid sportsman was ...
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India beat Syria to lift Nehru Cup
Sep 1st
India have retained the Nehru Cup with a penalty shootout victory over Syria on Monday at Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi. After 120 minutes of open play ended in a 1-1 scoreline, the Indians held their nerve from the spot to emerge worthy winners. For India, Climax Lawrence, Sunil Chhetri, Steven Dias, Anwar and Surkumar Singh were successful ...
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Hoffenheim held by Schalke
Aug 22nd
Hoffenheim failed to turn their domination against Schalke into goals as they were held to a scoreless draw by the Bundesliga pace-setters. The Gelsenkirchen side had six points coming into the match compared to Hoffenheim's one but it was the hosts who made all the running, four times going close in the first half. Schalke improved ...
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