To Be a Fan of the Beautiful Game in America.

2008-05-12 14:15:16

As we know most Americans don't care too much for the sport that we decided to nickname soccer. I named my blog for a reason. Americans love football. The kind that is played on Sunday in the Fall and Winter. The kind played with pads and helmets. ...

The moment of truth...

2008-05-12 08:24:48

The moment of truth arrived this week. I got the results of my application package submitted to Studies In Sweden months back. Well its been two-three days now and I am kind of over the disappointment of not getting admitted to the course that I thought I was...

Thank you and good bye Frank Rijkaard

2008-05-11 23:39:19

Frank Rijkaard and his players have shown us the most exciting and entertaining football in the world for past years (especially the first 3 years). Thank you, and good bye Rijkaard!!

The Summer Of Ballack

2008-05-11 18:50:33

I remember finding myself in rumination after the 2002 world cup final, "what might've been". Michael Ballack wasn't allowed to play that match due to suspension, but had been Germany's engine all through that run. He was without a doubt in my mind, the most complete player of that world cup....

Bleeeeeeuuuuurrrrrrghh

2008-05-11 01:16:35

Ouch, I really shouldn't be up this early but thanks to Mrs Blogs and the Blogette tormenting me this morning here I am. Everything I do I do for these lovely ladies and this is how they treat me. I shall have my revenge, oh yes.

We'll start this morning with some quite unsubstantiated...

Quickie on Abou Diaby

2008-05-11 00:30:31

Abou is injured at the moment. But with the departure of Mathieu Flamini, this can be the chance the guy needs to finally fulfill his undoubted potential.

Since his development as a premier league player was somew...

And so it begins...

2008-05-10 22:19:40

The Barclays Premier League enjoys a growing reputation within Pakistan. The last five years have seen an amazing increase in the popularity of football and the consequent rise in the number of amateur football clubs. This infatuation can be attributed to the easy availability of ...

Never say never

2008-05-10 18:28:02

Just a small update, apparently Plan "A" still has some legs. Porter hasn't made any comments about the 1 year extension, and Tony Pignata of the Phoenix has stated "The Fat Lady has not sung yet on the Joel Porter transfer" .

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Languagecaster Podcast Week 40 - Copa Libertadores / Premier League final day

2008-05-10 18:13:20

2008-05-10 11:51:59

Well it actually didn't take that long to solve the Porter problem. Hartlepool released its retained player list, Porter's name was on it and the club used an option in his contract to extend it. I think everyone is a little disappointed that this is the way it ended, but at...

Bullish Wenger holds firm

2008-05-10 11:15:43

As predicted 48 hours ago, Wenger is standing firm in the face of Alexander Hleb's departure from the club, stating: "For me nobody goes, it’s as simple as that. I have a responsibility. It is not what I like, it is not what the players like, it is what’s good for the club. “If yo...

How Leo Beenhakker was selecting a squad...

2008-05-10 09:40:20

Leo Beenhakker has decided, that Arkadiusz Radomski, Artur Wichniarek, Dawid Janczyk, Lukasz Piszczek, Michal Golinski and Wojciech Kowalewski will not go to Donaueschingen for preparation camp before EURO 2008. Without three strikers, it seems that Poland is not going to be very...

Boavista relegated in alleged bribery scandal

2008-05-10 08:27:01

Boavista have been relegated as punishment for their involvement in an alleged bribery scandal, in addition FC Porto have been docked six points due to the alleged involvement. ...

Diego says: Manchester United will win the champions league

2008-05-10 06:36:08

I thought it would be nice to translate diego's blogs into English. Though I'm not very good at German, I think I can atleast convey the meaning ;) I obviously can't translate word to word. I'll try my best.

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