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Battle of the Ronaldos?
CONMEBOL

Battle of the Ronaldos?

Brazilian club team Timao has reported on their website a finalized deal to set the Corinthians against Real Madrid in a friendly that would pit Christiano Ronaldo and Kaka against Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima from Brazil and newly signed Roberto Carlos. Although no date is official, the Timao site […]

Daily news roundups

Daily news roundup

Landon Donovan, along with Kasey Keller, has criticized the unwillingness of the MLS to compromise in negotiations with the Players Union for a new CBA and warn that a lock out could harm preparations for the World Cup. Landon Donovan’s debut press conference at Everton was postponed because of the […]

Soccer on TV / World Cup / World Cup - International

World Cup In 3D (?!?)

HD is soooo two hours ago. With the 3D entertainment trend re-awakening after decades in hibernation (seems like I’m one of 3 people who hasn’t seen Avatar yet), ESPN has announced that it will be launching a network broadcasting sports in 3D. Stupid glasses required. The very first such event […]

CBA Negotiations / MLS

Landon Donovan, Kasey Keller criticize handling of CBA Negotiations by MLS

In a statement released Tuesday by the international players organization FIFPro, Landon Donovan and Kasey Keller have criticized the MLS for how it is handling negotiations with the Players Union for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The MLS has threatened to lock players out if a deal is not […]

Come on you Royals!
Coca-Cola Championship / England / Reading

Come on you Royals!

Rants and raves (but mostly rants) about following a 2nd division team. Saturday’s FA Cup tie with Liverpool was especially enticing for me because not only would we be playing the storied Reds, but that I would also get to watch the game on TV.  A draw against a major […]

Eddie and Freddy in Greece?
USMNT / World Cup

Eddie and Freddy in Greece?

Fulham have confirmed that Eddie Johnson is on loan to Aris FC until the end of the current season in June. Freddy Adu may transfer to Aris FC on a year and a half contract. So what is the story on Aris FC and why might this be a good […]

Daily news roundups

Daily news roundup

The MLS has announced that it will continue the current neutral site format for the 2010 MLS Cup final. Moving the site of the final to the home stadium of the higher seeded team remains a possibility for the future. Manager Owen Coyle will leave Burnley for Bolton Wanderers. Burnley […]

England / FA Cup

Captain Fantastic

With Liverpool down a goal to West Ham after a Paul Konchesky cross floated into the back of the net, the 2006 FA Cup was surely bound for London. The game had been intense and only minutes earlier, Steven Gerrard had to call over a teammate to stretch out his […]

England / FA Cup

Yesterday

Come on. You didn’t think I’d skip this one, did you? After entering financial administration, losing Dennis Wise to Newcastle’s backroom, and enduring an embarrassing fifteen point penalty, Leeds United is having a resurgent season. They lead League 1 (in English football, League 1 is the third highest division) and […]

England / FA Cup

1973

One of the most memorable FA Cup finals was the 1973 matchup between powerhouse Leeds United and League Two’s Sunderland. Leeds had won the 1972 final and were heavy favorites to repeat. The video is long, but well worth watching. Here are some highlights if you want to skip through: […]