You would think that Michael Ballack has it all. He has fame and fortune, is captain of his country and was selected in FIFA’s 100 Greatest Living Players. But a closer look at his CV bears a very strong resemblance to that of the Buffalo Bills. Maybe Ballack’s nickname should be the nearly man. 2008 […]
MLS Rumors has the scoop on a potential blockbuster three-way trade between the Chicago Fire, LA Galaxy and Toronto FC. The catalyst for the trade is U.S. star Brian McBride. McBride was last seen keeping Fulham in the Premiership and now he wants to play in Major League Soccer, specifically Chicago. The problem is that […]
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On the eve of the transfer period, European clubs begin to maneuver for their primary and secondary targets. Here are several questions to consider: 1. Will Cristiano Ronaldo stay or will he go? All signs point to the Manchester United star moving to Real Madrid. Will the Spanish outfit be able to come up with enough […]
Spain gets to enjoy four years as European champions, but in two years time, qualification across Europe will commence for Euro 2012. A look at three teams from Euro 2008 plus three outsiders follows. 1. Spain – The champs are an obvious choice. Torres, Villa, Fàbregas, and Silva will be major components of the attack. Ramos, […]
It is the second biggest game on the soccer calendar behind the World Cup Final and tomorrow’s Euro 2008 final between Spain and Germany has the potential to be a great final. Some of the match-ups that we will be paying close attention to tomorrow are: Goal Keeper: Advantage Spain Spain’s Goalkeeper Iker Casillas has […]
After last evening’s point-saving goal, FC Dallas forward and US international Kenny Cooper walked out to his car and remembered his last order of business for the evening. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out his phone and dialed the digits of the one man who Cooper seems unable to impress. “Hi, you have reached the […]
The much talked about Russian team came crashing back to earth on a damp in Vienna as Spain comfortably beat them 3-0 to set up an interesting Euro 2008 final with Germany on Sunday. Spain who were led by an inspired performance by Cesc Fabregas scored three second-half goals to reach the final for the […]