Interesting quotes from Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson about Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo. Fergie sold Ronaldo to Madrid for £80million this summer but remains a big fan of his former player. Ronaldo has settled quickly into the Real Madrid lineup and he has scored seven goals already this season. The United manager is […]
A look at the winners and losers after week 7 in the Premier League. Winners Competitive Title Race Unlike other leagues (La Liga) the Premier League title race is shaping up to be the most competitive in years. If Manchester City and Arsenal win their games in hand, there will be 6 teams are within […]
Newspaper reports in the UK say that several MLS clubs are lining up to sign former Notts County (and England) defender Sol Campbell. Campbell has always spoken about his desire to play in the U.S. and the LA Galaxy, New York Red Bulls and new side Philadelphia Union are all reportedly interested in signing Campbell […]
I was shocked to see on the MLS web site today that they have released the schedule for the first three weeks of next years schedule! The 15th season of Major League Soccer’s kicks off on Thursday, March 25 when Seattle Sounders FC host Philadelphia Union in the Union’s first MLS game. Opening weekend also […]
Champions Inter claimed top spot with a 3-1 win over Napoli at the San Siro on Wednesday. Samuel Eto’o opened the scoring after just two minutes with his strike partner Diego Milito adding a second three minutes later for his fifth league goal of the season. Lucio added a third in the 32nd minute with […]
A moment of brilliance from Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka’s first competitive goal for his new club secured Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Villarreal in the Primera Liga on Wednesday evening. Ronaldo struck early after a brilliant turn on the halfway line saw the Portugal international escape the attentions of his marker before he raced […]
Fascinating look at the financial handcuffs that Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has to work with. The Independent was able to get a hold of a prospectus published in March by investment banks Rothschild and Merrill Lynch to attract potential investors in the club. The prospectus lays out the financial framework with the next five years. […]