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Mike Ashley has now reached 77% of the shares of Newcastle United PLC and now has to get only 13% more to take total control of the club. He increased his share of the club further yesterday and already has the 75% needed to take Newcastle United private and off the stock market. Mike Ashley Once Ashley [...] Click to continue reading...

Saturday / Sunday 16/17 June
Gamba Osaka stay top of the J-League, seven points clear of last year's champions Urawa Reds, who have a game in hand. Gamba beat Nagoya 3-1 in Osaka, while Reds won two-nil away at FC Tokyo.
Ardija's improved form under new coach Robert Verbeek continued with a 2-1 home win over Albirex Niigata, which sees the team move out off the relegation places on goal difference from Ventforet. Click to continue reading...

First off, the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2007 are set.
It will be USA vs. Canada at 7pm on Thursday, June 21st (Telefutura)
and Mexico vs. Guadeloupe at 10pm on Thursday, June 21st (Telefutura)
Gold Cup Quarterfinals:
Canada 3, Guatemala 0
USA 2, Panama 1
Mexico 1, Costa Rica 0 (AET)
Guadeloupe 2, Honduras 1
Clearly, the stunner here is Guadeloupe beating a Honduras team that really looked as if it could cause some damage in the latter rounds of the knock-out round. Click to continue reading...

Interesting weekend we just finished up in the league. We know this much: the east is loaded and getting even more loaded at the top with DC and even Toronto winning, the west is looking oddly enough like it was two years ago when RSL and Chivas entered the league (only to be replaced this [...] Click to continue reading...

The Demize were shut out this evening, 2-0 by the undefeated KC Brass. The Demize love to attack, making for an entertaining game, but they came up on the wrong end of the score this evening. The Brass took the lead in the 28th minute on a heads up play by their midfield leader, Keith Gorczyca (Drake/MVC). While the Demize central defender was complaining about a non-call by the sidelines, Keith sent Jimmy Cummings into the box essentially unmarked with a throw-in.

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Real Madrid's 3-1 win tonight against Real Mallorca was a fairy tale ending to David Beckham's career for the Spanish giants tonight. In what must be described as a simply spectacular match, Real yet again came back from one goal behind to sneak the win. They've been doing it all season, but this night meant more than any other.
While Beckham played his part in the match for the first 60 minutes, it was the player who was substituted for him that took the glory and headlines: Jose Antonio Reyes, the Arsenal player, scored two brilliant goals to ignite the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and to bring the La Liga trophy back home to the team in white. Click to continue reading...

4/19-90 players remaining
5/6-57 players remaining
5/21-41 players remaining
A third of the way through the season, there are now only 19 players who have played every minute of every MLS game.
The Gold Cup has certainly taken it's toll on the list, and now we're down to the real contenders. Three men here have gone a whole season playing every minute before (Cannon, Reis, Zavagnin). Click to continue reading...

...despite a thumping 5 -1 victory over Gimnastic. Goals below....

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The second set of Gold Cup semifinals has been set after Mexico defeated Costa Rica, 1-0, and Guadeloupe upset Honduras, 2-1.

Mexico will face Guadeloupe in the second game of a Gold Cup doubleheader on Thursday in Chicago. The US national team will meet Canada in the first semifinal on Thursday.

Check in during the week for more Gold Cup coverage.

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Real Madrid 3 - 1 Mallorca - Madrid Win La Liga
Uploaded by FootballHeaven ...and Becks called it a dream finish to his Real Madrid days. Click to continue reading...

Send us your tired, your weary, your unsharp, and unconfident. Send us your winless and frustrated and we will give you wins. Is your defense having troubles keeping the ball out of the net? Don't worry, we don't put shots on frame. Do you have troubles scoring? Although our goalkeepers are pretty sharp, our back line will loose you in an instant. Click to continue reading...

Just a quick note to let you know that this week's EPL Talk Podcast interview with Peter Hargitay, special adviser to FIFA President Sepp Blatter, will be delayed slightly. Instead of its release tonight (Sunday), it should be released Monday night. Thanks for your patience. Click to continue reading...

Courtesy of 101GreatGoals.com

Real Madrid 3 - Mallorca 1 (La Liga, June 17, 2007) One of the finest seasons of league football in living memory kept the Bernabeu (including Tom Cruise and Rafael Nadal) waiting until the last twenty-two minutes to see Madrid come from behind. Madrid went one down with a goal from Valera after seventeen minutes.

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Landon Donovan's first MLS home game was against Real Salt Lake on April 9, 2005.
Abel Xavier's first MLS home game was against Real Salt Lake on Sunday.
David Beckham's first likely MLS home game? Against Real Salt Lake on Sept. 1, 2007.
(He'll likely play on SuperLiga game and a friendly at HDC before then, but those aren't MLS home games)G
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The world football body FIFA has granted US$ 400,000 to the Sikkim Football Association for construction of a football pitch and a training centre at Gangtok under the Goal Project II scheme. Bhaichung Bhutia, who gave the small Indian state an identity both at the national and international levels, feels that the absence of football grounds has been the main hurdle in Sikkim's path. Click to continue reading...

Belgrano were relegated to the Argentine Second Division despite winning 3-0 against Banfield. Nueva Chicago and Godoy Cruz will play promotion legs against teams from the Second Division. It's sad news for the fans but we have the will and desire to bounce back next year. We'll be back.Subscribe to Click to continue reading...

Real Madrid ended their four-year trophy drought when they won the league title for the 30th time after a dramatic 3-1 comeback victory over Real Mallorca at the Bernabeu on Sunday.

Substitute Jose Reyes Antonio was Real's hero, equalising a minute after coming on in the second half and putting the icing on the cake with a spectacular third seven minutes from time.

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Thailand coach Chanvit Phalajivin has recalled veteran striker Kiatisuk Senamuang for AFC Asian Cup 2007 duty, marking the Thai ‘Zico's' return to the continent's premier football tournament in 11 years. The 33-year-old is currently recovering from an injury but expected to be fully fit before Thailand's tournament opening game against Iraq on 7 July at the Rajamangala Stadium. Click to continue reading...

DCU 3 Chicago Fire 1
The ballet recital was excellent (because I know you all care). I can't even find any highlights of the game online so I have no firsthand account to report. Has anyone found video highlights online yet? Luckily the Internets provide updates on mobile devices these days so we did get mlsnet's match tracker coverage. I think I read that Erpen had a shot. Click to continue reading...

Abel Xavier is already paying off dividends in the stands.
A large contingent of Portuguese fans showed up and took up an entire section to see Xavi in action.
So far, Xavi's looked pretty good. He had a nice long ball that set up the second goal, although he stood flat-footed on RSL's first goal. His touch and heading ability is, as you would expect, at a high level. Click to continue reading...

Indonesian coach Ivan Kolev named his squad for next month's Asian Cup leaving out injured key strikers Boaz Salossa and Saktiawan. Boaz was injured in a friendly last month against Hong Kong and needs at least four months to recover, while Saktiawan was left out of the team on the very last day. "We are sorry for Boaz and Saktiawan. Once again, we have our 23 best players who are ready to give Click to continue reading...

I've been watching MLS for a few seasons now, and feel like I know my way around the league. But the one thing that still throws me is how MLS presents the schedule. Like most football fans I'm used to seeing the home team on the left, away team on the right. Home team first, [...] Click to continue reading...

Mexico won but did not do it convincingly. Their 1-0 win over Costa Rica was good enough to reach the semifinals but nowhere near the level Mexico needs to be at.
My reaction story for SI.com.
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I have to admit, I was feeling left out of the MLS goalfest this weekend. The other games have seen an amazing amount of goals, but the scores here in LA have been quite low for some time.
Then the Galaxy and Real Salt Lake score two in the first ten minutes. The Galaxy added another one since, but RSL has been pressing for one of their own. Click to continue reading...

Man, oh man, have you ever seen a Fire team look that bad? I know they were missing players, but they've always been able to manage it. That they looked so out of place suggests that Sarachan hasn't prepared the bench well (i.e. Hudson) and/or they've made some bad draft picks. I did like what I saw out of Bakary Soumare, the kid from UVA, but it's clear that their kids are not ready for MLS.

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Well, this match is in the books. Guadeloupe is headed to the Gold Cup semfinals after defeating Honduras 2-1 this afternoon at Reliant Stadium, and will face Mexico at 9 p.m. Thursday in Chicago. I thought it was a great... Click to continue reading...

Honduras won't be stopped easily. Carlos Pavon headed in a goal in the 71st minute off a cross from Mario Ivan Guerrero to cut the deficit to 2-1. Stay tuned. The Hondurans are making things interesting.... Click to continue reading...

Phil Minshull
June 17, 2007

MADRID (AFP) - Barcelona had to settle for second best on Sunday in the first Spanish title race to finish level on points since 1994, despite handing a 5-1 thrashing to bottom club Gimnastic Tarragona.

The Spanish champions for the last two years handed over their title to Real Madrid on the basis of their bitter rivals, who beat Real Mallorca 3-1, having a better head-to-head record after both teams finished level on 76 points.

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Jeremiah White and AGF Aarhus made it official on Sunday in Denmark, securing promotion to the SAS Ligaen with a 2-0 victory over Kolding IF. Click to continue reading...

Phil Minshull
June 17, 2007

MADRID (AFP) - Real Madrid captured a record 30th Spanish League title on Sunday with a come-from-behind 3-1 win over Real Mallorca.

They finished equal on 76 points with bitter rivals Barcelona, who won 5-1 at bottom club Gimnastic Tarragona, but finished ahead of the Catalan club thanks to their better head-to-head record.

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This Sunday, São Paulo FC improved its position on the 2007 Brazilian Championship after winning the game against Vasco, on Morumbi Stadium, by a 2-0 score, both goals by Borges. São Paulo played a fine first half, but during the second one made the usual errors that has happening from some time. Even so, the [...] Click to continue reading...

Try here. By the way, Guadeloupe still leads 2-0 in the 57th minute.... Click to continue reading...

Pts - Name (Golfers earning points this week)
114.0 - Jim #2
93.5 - Jeremy (Woods-18)
91.0 - Dyanne (Woods-18)
89.5 - Mark #2 (Woods-18)
87.5 - J.L.
88.0 - Steve (Toms-11)
82.5 - Mark #1
80.0 - Jim #1 (Woods-18)
74.0 - Kevin (Woods-18)
73.0 - Richard #1 (Woods-18)
73.0 - Candace
65.

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How does Ellinger feel about the guy who replaced him as Real Salt Lake's coach?
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Costa Rica regressed in the Gold Cup. Although Costa Rica has never won a Gold Cup, the Ticos have reached the last two World Cup finals without too much of a struggle (at least in the hexagonal). But the team that pulled out solid results in qualifying was nowhere to be found this tournament.
With players such as Cristian Bolanos and Gabriel Badilla, Costa Rica has talent - that part is not in question. Click to continue reading...

Well, what do you know? It looks as if Guadeloupe might advance to the semifinals, after all. The tiny French province leads Honduras 2-0 at the half of their quarterfinal matchup at Reliant Stadium. Guadeloupe has had a great first... Click to continue reading...

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Man City must be born under a bad sign. Sam Allardyce was courted and turned the job down, joining Newcastle. Then it was Claudio Rainieri who got oh so close but finally decided to go to Juventus. However, the La Liga is finally over and Juande Ramos, Sevilla's manager can finally focus on where he will be manager next season. Man City are zeroing on him as their gaffer.

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Guadeloupe is on the scoreboard, folks. Midfielder Jocelyn Angloma scored on an assist from Richard Edward Socrier in the 17th minute to give Guadeloupe a 1-0 lead. And just as I was trying to get all the information on that... Click to continue reading...

We're all set for the second quarterfinal match between Honduras and Guadeloupe at Reliant Stadium. The two teams have battled to a scoreless tie after 12 minutes.... Click to continue reading...

Jose Antonio Reyes seems to have RCD Mallorca's number. The first match he scored the winning goal and in this most important of matches he came through with two as Real fell behind Mallorca with an early goal by Fernando Varela in the 17th minute. But it was a far from reassuring victory as there were times Real struggled. Both RVN and David Beckham had to leave with injuries.

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The Mexican national team is headed to the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals, but it will get there heavy on the legs and light on credibility. With little to show for a team considered the favorite to win the tournament that... Click to continue reading...

First of all, apologies for the lack of updates this weekend, but I've been feeling a little under the weather. Fortunately, the Clausura was in rude health with 29 goals, the highlights of which were Chicago's win away to Newell's to save themselves from the drop, River finally scoring a few as a teenage substitue [...] Click to continue reading...

Jared Borgetti broke free and headed in a perfect crossed ball into the area by Adolfo Bautista to give Mexico a 1-0 overtime advantage over Costa Rica in a CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal at Reliant Stadium. Borgetti scored in the... Click to continue reading...

I am fully aware that Mallorca are actually called "Real Mallorca". For simplicity's sake, and in order to avoid repeating "Madrid", I have used "Real" to refer to "Real Madrid", as is often the practice in the English media. With stars such as Rafa Nadal (a true champion) and Tom Cruise in attendance, Real Madrid [...] Click to continue reading...

I am fully aware that Mallorca are actually called "Real Mallorca". For simplicity's sake, and in order to avoid repeating "Madrid", I have used "Real" to refer to "Real Madrid", as is often the practice in the English media. With stars such as Rafa Nadal (a true champion) and Tom Cruise in attendance, Real Madrid [...] Click to continue reading...

Mexico and Costa Rica are headed to overtime after playing to a scoreless tie in a CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal match at Reliant Stadium. Mexico, a four-time champion of the biennial tournament that crowns the champion of the North and... Click to continue reading...

Nice to see Beckham pick up his league winners medal with Madrid last night but you really have to wonder why a league can be decided via head-to-head results before goal difference.
It's meant to be the best team over a full season....surely goal difference comes into that.
Primera Division final table
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Just finished watching and writing about the Mexico-Costa Rica match for SI.com. I'll put up a link to it later. Now, I'm off to the Galaxy-Real Salt Lake match.
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Tonight the headlines have been stolen by Beckham. In his final game for Real Madrid, they came back from a goal down to win 3-1 and secure the La Liga title...unfortunately for Dave, he was subbed off pretty early due to his foot injury but still, it was a good night for him and a good way to finish his career. A lot has been said about Dave, both good and bad, and his move to LA Galaxy has been anylised by a lot of pundits, so I figure I might as well have my say too. Click to continue reading...

Mexico has just booked their place into the Gold Cup semifinals with a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica. I wasn't able to watch the match -- it was on Univision which my cable provider doesn't get -- but from reading... Click to continue reading...

Mexican striker Cuauhtemoc Blanco is in for Gerardo Torrado in the 76th minute, and Reliant Stadium goes wild. Hugo Sanchez is trying to finish this off and avoid overtime or even penalties, a weakness of El Tri. Blanco'd better get... Click to continue reading...

Mexico is in all-out assault mode with a one-man advantage to start the second half. So far the only Costa Rican to see action has been goalkeeper Francisco Porras, who twice denied El Tri. Porras flew to his right to... Click to continue reading...

Another item of interest from the final day of the Spanish Liga was the race for qualification for the European competitions. Atlético Madrid (managed by former Mexican national team coach Javier Aguirre) won their final match against Osasuna 2-1, but... Click to continue reading...

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Tracy Stent of QPR1st has writen a comprehensive report of the June 15 QPR Holdings AGM. The Report can be read at the QPR1st Site.
QPR1st Report on AGM
See Also:
QPR Rivals' Clive Whittingham's AGM Report
Past Assertions about QPR's Finances
AGM Came and Went" Click to continue reading...

La Liga finally has a champion, and after yet another Capello inspired comeback, it's Real Madrid. Barcelona dismantled 'Nastic 5-1, including two for Leo Messi and a sweet Ronaldinho free kick, but that result was never in doubt. What was in doubt was Madrid getting the win they needed to send Beckham to California as [...] Click to continue reading...

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Mexico and Costa Rica are scoreless at the half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal at Reliant Stadium on Sunday. Costa Rica, the reigning Central American champions, finished the half with 10 men after referee Terry Vaughn showed midfielder Allan... Click to continue reading...

Real Madrid won its 30th Spanish Liga on a final day almost as dramatic as the previous matchday. But to be honest, they defeated Mallorca 3-1 without playing very well. It looked like yet another island team would derail Real's... Click to continue reading...

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Nastic 1 - 5 Barcelona
Real Madrid 3 - 1 Mallorca
Sevilla 0 - 1 Villarreal
Congratulations to Real Madrid for a title race well fought and well won. Condolences to Sevilla, who perhaps deserve a lot more than they're getting. Still, the Champions League ain't bad.
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Spanish Primera Liga giant Real Madrid finally win Spanish Primera Liga 2006/2007 title after beat Real Mallorca 3 - 1 in Santiago Bernabeau stadium. Reyes become Real Madrid hero after scores 2 goal (68′ and 83′) while Diarra scores one goal (80′).

Real Madrid rival Barcelona finished on second place, even they beat Gimnastic 5-1 on their final game of the season.

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Did I not tell you this was going to happen? Costa Rica went down a man just before the end of the first half. Allan Aleman has been ejected by referee Terry Vaughn after arguing a call for his second... Click to continue reading...

Argentinian soccerstar Javier Saviola reported set to join Spanish Primera Club Real Zaragoza for four-year-contract. Real Zaragoza said that this move will bring the best chance fro Saviola to enjoy more playing time and still vie for trophies in the future.

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National Division League 2
Waterloo Rugby Club Fixture List
2007-2008
(Updated to show when home games clashes with footy matches)
DateFixtureKick Off Home/Away Clashes?01.09.07Otley v Waterloo3.00pmAway
15.09.07Waterloo v Manchester3.00pmHomeEverton22.09.07Henley v Waterloo3.00pmAway
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Hate to say it, put playing with only one forward (Saborio) and betting on the counterattack means Costa Rica coach Hernan Medford is intimidated. Then again, that's how Costa Rica plays bigger rivals. Remember Germany? Wanchope, since retired, scored twice... Click to continue reading...

Scorers:
TFC- Edu 22′
TFC- Dichio 25′
TFC- Robinson 65′
TFC- Cunningham 90′+2

Analysis:
Well, I could wrap up this whole recap in one single word (the word being "ownage"), but I guess it's my duty to develop and tell you exactly how much of an ownage it really was.

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Scorers:
TFC- Edu 22′
TFC- Dichio 25′
TFC- Robinson 65′
TFC- Cunningham 90′+2

Analysis:
Well, I could wrap up this whole recap in one single word (the word being "ownage"), but I guess it's my duty to develop and tell you exactly how much of an ownage it really was.

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French Ligue 1 champion confirmed the sign of Lille duo Mathieu Bodmer and Kader Keita. "Kader Keita cost 18 million euro including two million of profit-sharing, while Mathieu Bodmer cost 6.5 million euro, both of them will stay in Lyon for four-year contracts" said Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas.

Ivorian Kader Keita 25-year-old plays as an attacking midfielder position while Mathieu Bodmer 24-year-old plays as a central midfielder.

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An incredible performance this afternoon by both the team and the fans.
First a report of what happened on the field.
A quick goal by Mo Edu early in the first half set the tone. It was a scramble in front of the Dallas net and Dichio's attempt at goal rebounded perfectly to Maurice Edu who fired it in. I thought that the recent Thursday night game against Real Salt Lake would take a toll on Dallas as the day wore on, but it seemed to play a part in the early going. Click to continue reading...

It's been more than 10 minutes since Costa Rica had shot on goal, a deflection, anything. Meanwhile, the Mexican team is slowly moving up the field. OK, Costa Rica just got a corner kick in the 26th, but you get... Click to continue reading...

Manchester United soccerstar awarded Order Of The British Empire (OBE) for his dedication and services to sport. This medal made Giggs as the most decorated star with 23 gongs now. OBE (Officer of The British Empire) is a British order of chivalry.

West Ham United soccerstar Teddy Sheringham, 41, also received an MBE for services to sport, while outgoing FA chairman Geoff Thompson got an OBE.

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Inspiring as always, the best invention for when the game is a bit stale. Early action has me thinking Mexico's back line is extremely porous. Costa Rica has gotten a couple of good crosses from Nunez looking for Saborio, although... Click to continue reading...

US Major League club LA Galaxy announced that Real Madrid or others club can buy David Beckham for US$100M. "I know Real Madrid want David back, If Real Madrid or other club made a bid of $100m, we are a business so have to entertain any proposals," said Alexi Lalas chief of LA Galaxy.

This statement also as a response of previously report that Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon plan to buy back David Beckham from LA Galaxy.

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If you know your soccer, you know that before the United States shot up to the top of CONCACAF in the late 1990s, the regional clasico used to be Mexico vs. Costa Rica. Costa Rica remains the only team to... Click to continue reading...

Abahani and Mohammedan did a favour to football when they brought back excitement to the ground after a long time.
The two perennial foes shared points in a goalless draw in the crucial B. League match yesterday and although the result may have hampered their championship race, the dying game witnessed the high voltage drama that was the trademark of any clash between the two heavyweights. Click to continue reading...

There were five USL First Division games played this weekend and only one home team came away with three points. That team, Rochester, now leads the league in points. They also lead the league in games played. In other action,... Click to continue reading...

So today's quarterfinal doubleheader is sold out. It's Mexico vs. Costa Rica and Honduras vs. Guadeloupe. But it's 10 minutes before the match, and while every section of Reliant Stadium has people - which, if you've been to Reliant, usually... Click to continue reading...

Landon doesn't much seem to care where he's placed on the field, though I'm of the opinion that he should refine one role so that he can play that part superlatively, rather then moving back and forth and to the side.

"I'm going to find spots, whether I'm in the midfield or at forward. When I'm wide, it's a little bit different, but it's learning for me.

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Owing to the frequent references to Guadeloupe on many recent posts (and we have Chris 'B Squad' to thank for that), I thought it wise to put them into context by giving you an update on the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Group A
This year's tournament for North and Central American countries is being held in the United States (as it almost always has been since 1991) and was kicked off on June 6th with the first two games of Group A; Costa Rica v Canada and Guadeloupe v Haiti. Click to continue reading...

Current two time World Champion & Spanish driver FERNANDO ALONSO has finished 2º behind teammate Lewis Hamilton in the US F1 GP at Indianapolis. Alonso tried hard all race, stalking... Read all the news, results, details & comments in English on Spanish Football & Sports Click to continue reading...

"It's a natural turnover of guys that happens at clubs. It's not just the guys who have been here a while. It's getting the right chemistry and the right salary cap and getting the situation where everyone fits into the puzzle and the team is going to be good. We are looking at other players at the moment. We're trying to make the right moves. I feel for the guys who have had to play 90 minutes of every single game we've had. Click to continue reading...

OK. I haven't seen the game yet, which I know means I have failed you as a Fire blogger and myself as a Fire fan, but this recap from the DCenters says much about the state of the Fire: "These are the kind of games I dream of. Games where we get an early lead. Games where we extend that lead. Games that never seem in doubt. Games that, if one were perhaps ungrateful and churlish, you might say it was a bit boring at the end.

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Here they are, more thoughts on last night's game: - The first thing worth mentioning is the absolute hilarity that went down during 2nd half stoppage time. For those who weren't there and didn't watch the game on USL Live, here's what happened: At one point, the referee blew for the end of the game. As most of the players came to surround him, he then changed his mind and called a drop ball, Click to continue reading...

As it's Father's Day, why not recount the interesting tale of Arnor Gudjohnsen and Eidur Gudjohnsen. A 25 year old Arnor apparently said his greatest wish was "to play international football alongside Eidur," who was just 8 at the time. On April 24th 1996 a 34 year old Arnor subbed out of the Iceland vs Estonia [...] Click to continue reading...

Chivas coaches and players said that their win and even the own-goal was more of a product of hard work and a good effort, not so much pure luck.
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That's the one benefit of coming to the USA. Any thing and everything can become a reality show including people with halitosis. So it is with Posh who has a one hour NBC special airing in July. Victoria Beckham: Coming to America (mercifully pruned down from a 6 part serial). For that we have to thank Beckham's recall to the England squad.

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American soccer fans were overjoyed this week as they read Steven Wells's piece in the Guardian headlined Americans are soccer-savvy ... and that scares little Englanders. In the article, Wells argues that Americans know more about the beautiful game than those across the Atlantic care to admit and that fear of us becoming better than [...] Click to continue reading...

The 17.00 hrs Round 38 games have finished & the 3 teams that will go down to 2º Division have been decided. Those unfortunate sides are GIMNASTIC , REAL SOCIEDAD & CELTA DE... Read all the news, results, details & comments in English on Spanish Football & Sports Click to continue reading...

Take a look at Chivas USA. Lost in the madness of last night (at least here in Atlanta,) The Goats cruised to a 2-0 victory at the HDC over Colorado. Terry Cooke sure helped, but the Goats (along with D.C. United) are playing the best soccer in the MLS right now. And it all starts at the HDC. 5 home games this season for Chivas USA. 13 of a possible 15 points from those games. Click to continue reading...

Gary Neville finally became a married man when he tied the knot with former shop girl Emma Hadfield. however Neville's wedding was not the only one going on with John Terry, Steven Gerrard, Michael Carrick also tying the knot.

A BIG congrats to Neville, Terry, Gerrard and Carrick.

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While watching the MLS match between Toronto FC and FC Dallas, I heard the commentator say that Marcelo Salas has turned down the offer from the Chicago Fire and elected to stay with Universidad de Chile. Luis Arroyave at the... Click to continue reading...

Taiwan scored a convincing 10-0 victory over Guam in the East Asian Football Championship Preliminary Competition on Sunday, while host Macao was held a goalless with Mongolia in another match. Taiwan will play Hong Kong on Tuesday. "Hong Kong is a strong team in the group, but we are determined to win the game against them to advance into the final. Click to continue reading...

Mallorca is one of the tougher defenses conceding 44 which compares quite favourably with Real's 39. However a majority of their 16 losses have come in the last minutes of the game. The last time Real met Mallorca, they beat them, 1-0 through a Reyes goal in the 78th minute. The Galacticos have made a killing of scoring late through a number of players, including Van Nistelrooy who is riding the hot hand.

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This game could be a tough one for either LA or RSL, because today is the day where we may get the definitive answer to the following question: Which team is the absolute worst in MLS?

Unless, of course, we get a draw, which is a fair possibility. In which case both teams can hold hands and go skipping off into the sunset together, knowing that we can continue to share the "We Totally Suck" title.

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Cobi Jones has battled hard this season for his squad, and every time I see him fight for the ball, then pass to a teammate who promptly loses the ball, or make another quick run into space that doesn't get spotted by any passers, I think about how he probably didn't expect things to end this way. A lot of people are talking about how the Galaxy could ruin Beckham's first year by not making the playoffs, but I think it would be a far greater shame to drop the ball so badly on Cobi's final curtain call. Click to continue reading...

Its good having San Marino in your group. You can run up the scoreboard with wins of 13-0 and 6-0. However, I am not talking about the Euro 2008 qualifiers.

Simon Kuper writes about the salubrious effects of last year's World Cup on Germany. It includes an increase in birth rate, a boost to the German economy, and most tellingly in the feel good perception of being a German.

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Columbus 3, New England 3
Gillette Stadium
The Crew only hit for three goals when they need to tie or come back from behind. It's been a while since I've seen them hit for three and take a 3-0 lead over anybody. Regardless, the Argentinian maestro Schelloto had one hell of a game with a goal and an assist while Robbie Rogers scored his first MLS goal and then provided his first MLS assist on the game-tying goal. Click to continue reading...

A simple game of Concentration. Match the player with the corresponding WAG. Spiel Starten = Start Game Bestenliste anschauen = Highscore List Versuche = Moves Punkte = Points Zeit = Time Nächster Versuch = Try Again (Source sueddeutsche.de) Click to continue reading...

The 204 Depot was in rare form Friday night during the Seattle Sounders match. I'm not sure if it was the fact that their keeper had sucker-punched Dombrowski during the away leg, the national TV exposure, or just the fact that we are starting to reach some critical mass in the supporters section, but I thought we were the loudest and rowdiest we've been all season. Click to continue reading...

Fernando Clavijo and the Rapids came to town and were the latest team to leave in frustration.
Chivas USA is locking opponents out of the piggy bank. Brad Guzan is in a really nice groove of coming up with the big saves to keep his team in games.
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Real Madrid are deserved champions, but their administrative antics once again prove that there are a set of rules for the world to follow- and then there are the Merengues´.
The majority of the world knows that Real Madrid will most likely hoist their first trophy in four years. There is no doubt that in a Spanish League where it seemed like no one wanted the title bad enough, they were the ones that wanted it a little bit more. Click to continue reading...

Real Madrid are deserved champions, but their administrative antics once again prove that there are a set of rules for the world to follow- and then there are the Merengues´.
The majority of the world knows that Real Madrid will most likely hoist their first trophy in four years. There is no doubt that in a Spanish League where it seemed like no one wanted the title bad enough, they were the ones that wanted it a little bit more. Click to continue reading...

I hate the end of the season, I hate the wait for the new season to start and we have still got two months before the double Cup Winners kick off again. Normally the press and media are buzzing about who Chelsea are going to buy and who Chelsea are going to sell, but in this close season things are so quiet!!!!

Well I can tell you is that I have renewed my season ticket, sorted.

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I hate the end of the season, I hate the wait for the new season to start and we have still got two months before the double Cup Winners kick off again. Normally the press and media are buzzing about who Chelsea are going to buy and who Chelsea are going to sell, but in this close season things are so quiet!!!!

Well I can tell you is that I have renewed my season ticket, sorted.

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That's what Soccer By Ives is saying. I don't doubt Schelotto's claims that he spoke with the Revs. And I don't disagree with the part of Ives statement that Nicol decided against Schelotto. But to say that Nicol didn't want a "skillful and dangerous left-sided player" because he decided against Nicol is a stretch.

There may be other reasons that Nicol chose to not further pursue signing Guillermo Barros Schelotto.

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After the bore provided to us courtesy of the US National Team, Major League Soccer had about as exciting a night any league this side of LaLiga would provide. New England raced out to a 3-1 lead over Columbus by minute 30, but Guillermo Barros Schelotto, one MLS' high profile international signings scored his first league goal and then set the equalizer with a wonderful cross to net a 3-3 draw. Click to continue reading...

After the bore provided to us courtesy of the US National Team, Major League Soccer had about as exciting a night any league this side of LaLiga would provide. New England raced out to a 3-1 lead over Columbus by minute 30, but Guillermo Barros Schelotto, one MLS' high profile international signings scored his first league goal and then set the equalizer with a wonderful cross to net a 3-3 draw. Click to continue reading...

Happy Fathers Day folks.

Pictured is my father Art with his youngest grandson, Eric, named for my mom's father. Taken last weekend while I was visiting.

Have a great one Dad, I'll give you a call this afternoon. I love you.

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By Kurt Austin, special KC Wizards correspondent and President, Mizzou Soccer Club
For 89 minutes Saturday, the Kansas City Wizards took their fans on a roller-coaster ride of intoxicating soccer – attacking with abandon, inspiring individual efforts sprinkled with dazzling displays of teamwork, and a refreshing demonstration of determination in the face of their star's absence and their opponent's home field advantage.

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Sometimes you wonder when you read (and when I write) this blog, but I really enjoy being a referee. I'm particularly happy with the referee program with the USSF - it has its issues, but I think their model is pretty good: almost every game from U-little to adult gets three referees, there's a consistent and improving training program, and we're made to feel as part of the USSF, rather than just tolerated out of necessity (can you say "NFHS", boys and girls? Click to continue reading...

Something to read while you decide if this is the best or worst bit advertising ever...

• When football and religion collide (Culture of Soccer)
• Anyone for BritBall? (Who ate all the Pies?)
• Aperitivos beats Galacticos every time (Guardian Blog)
• The 15 most recent countries to form a football association (Some People Are on the Pitch)
• Maybe he's going to direct [.

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FC Dallas @ Toronto FC - A Salt Lake City to Toronto trip in just three days is no easy task especially considering the success the Canadian club has had at home. Toronto should get three points hear. Final score: Toronto 2, Dallas 1. Real Salt Lake @ Los Angeles Galaxy - The Galaxy defense is bolstered by experienced veteran Abel Xavier who could make his debut today. Click to continue reading...

this is the tale of two halves, but more importantly, of two teams: of dr. red and mr. bull.
in the first half, (if we ignore that last three minutes), dr. red could do no wrong. the walrus made amazing saves, our defense looked organized, our midfield controlled the game, we possessed the ball easily, we attacked or pressured every ball, and we scored twice. Click to continue reading...

Pini Zahavi, the Israeli super agent is back in the news after being implicated in the bung report by Lord Stevens. He was one of the 17 agents named and the most prominent. Amongst his big name transfers that came under scrutiny are Chelsea's Petr Cech and Didier Drogba. Zahavi has not been forthcoming in disclosing some of his bank accounts.

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Todos los videos son de la mejor cadena televisiva del Pais unitel. Oriente Petrolero 3 Bolivar 0 from angelcaido666x on Vimeo Partidos de la ultima fecha SAn Jose 2 La Paz FC 3, Real Mamore 2 Aurora 3 san jose 2 la paz fc 3, real mamore 2 aurora 3 from angelcaido666x on [...] Click to continue reading...

Wise Words
"Architecturally, its fine. Modern, functional" - Feuding Espanyol president, Daniel Sánchez Llibre gives his rather literal view of the Barcelona presidential box - somewhere he refuses to sit.
"When I went back to training, the next day, there was the money" - ‘Nastic's Gil Ribeiro confirms the worst kept secret in Spain - ‘primas' do exist, after he confirmed a payment for grabbing a point off Betis on 19th May. Click to continue reading...

You can't see the collision but Evan takes a pounding in this sequence. Saw him the other day, he's still in pain. Click to continue reading...

La Federación Boliviana de Fútbol (FBF), ratificó el calendario de actividades para esta temporada, donde se destaca como primera actividad el torneo nacional de fútbol damas que se realizará del 28 de junio al 4 de agosto en Oruro. Dentro del rol de competiciones está el segundo lugar el torneo nacional de fútbol Sub-15, que [. Click to continue reading...

La final del Campeonato Nacional Femenino de Fútbol será cruceña porque a partir de las 11.45, en el estadio "Orlando Quiroga" de Caranavi definirán el título Enforma y Blooming. Los equipos cruceños de Enforma y Blooming definirán hoy el título del Campeonato Nacional de Fútbol de Clubes Campeones, en el estadio "Orlando Quiroga" de la población [. Click to continue reading...

Iceland's most famous son Eidur Gudjohnsen (sorry, Magnus Magnusson) has hinted that he is about ready to up sticks and leave Catalonia for the Premiership. The former Chelsea star has had enough of being slapped in the streets and told he's not as good as Samuel Eto'o, He told the BBC: "If I leave then [...] Click to continue reading...

This is old stuff, but you will love it with the likes of Patrice Evra, Gattuso, Ibrahimovic, Adriano and so many more with their tricks. Enjoy.

champions league top tricks, english premier league, EPL Click to continue reading...

Mr. C is sad to see Chelsea's future jeopardised by two of football's most talented men who just can't seem to get along. When Manchester United were crowned Champions back in May I, like many others, hailed it as a great day for the both the Premiership and football in general as Abramovich's billions and Chelsea [...] Click to continue reading...

While most people, especially anyone related to West Ham, have moved on from the whole Tevezcherano and fine/points deduction business it seems that Sheffield United chairman Kevin McCabe is firmly holding onto hope, "I expect a reversal of the decision made when the tribunal opined in April," he told Sky Sports News. "I'd like to believe [...] Click to continue reading...

Portugal Under-21 midfielder Manuel Fernandes has spent the last season on loan in the Premiership at Portsmouth and Everton, while the player is desperate for a permanent move Benfica has slapped a stiff asking price on the talented midfielder. It appears West Ham may provide the home the player desperately seeks. Click to continue reading...

I love it when a British journalist tells the truth about how those in the UK feel towards American soccer. Click to continue reading...

Ich war doch gelinde gesagt etwas überrascht, als ich das kürzlich laß. Der brasilianische Spielmacher vom FC Schalke04 Cassio de Souza Soãres, genannt Lincolon, steht wohl kurz vor einem Wechsel zu Galatasaray Istanbul, die von ein Kalli Feldkamp trainiert werden. Im Gegenzug dazu soll Insua von Gladbach kommen, um die Lücke im Mittelfeld von Schalke [. Click to continue reading...

Here are the major news stories associated with the Newcastle club for today - in no particular order of priority. We have a story today commenting on the reported interest Newcastle have in Fredi Kanoute. We are more concerned however, on what this means for Michael Owen's future at Newcastle - otherwise why would we be [...] Click to continue reading...

Manchester United can breathe easier as recent acquisition Nani's injury scare at the UEFA Under 21 Championships last night is deemed not serious. Up until his premature departure, he was at the heart of everything rebutting the criticism being leveled at him recently from Chelsea scout Piet de Visser. Click to continue reading...

Morocco became the first qualifiers for the 2008 African Nations Cup in Ghana after Malawi's goalkeeper Simon Kapusa made an error while clearing the ball.

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We were pleased to see positive quotes in the Sunday Sun this morning related to what Mike Ashley thinks of Sam Allardyce. There is another report in the Mail – which is almost the exact opposite. The Mail's report says Ashley is not happy with Sam still being still enmeshed in the Quest report. So who [...] Click to continue reading...

UPDATE: Auswärtstrikot (siehe unten) Auch Borussia Dortmund hat wieder den Schmusekurs eingeschlagen. Nach einem diskussionswürdigen weiss-gelben Trikot in der letzten Saison, gibt es jetzt wieder etwas traditionelles. Doch damit nicht genug. Alle Dauerkarteninhaber bekommen das Trikot geschenkt. Auch der ründe Sponsorenplatzhalter soll pünktlich zum Saisonstart endlich durch das neue Logo der RAG ersetzt werden. Click to continue reading...

By eleven o'clock this evening we will know who is this season's La Liga champions. Real Madrid begin the day in poll position, knowing that a victory at home to Mallorca will bring them their first trophy in four years regardless of what happens elsewhere. Madrid will be hoping to gain a two goal cushion [...] Click to continue reading...

By eleven o'clock this evening we will know who is this season's La Liga champions. Real Madrid begin the day in poll position, knowing that a victory at home to Mallorca will bring them their first trophy in four years regardless of what happens elsewhere. Madrid will be hoping to gain a two goal cushion [...] Click to continue reading...

Alan Shearer has talked about Newcastle these last few days and some of his comments are interesting. Let's take a look at what Alan had to say. The Great Alan Shearer Steven Taylor - he must have just scored Here's what he thinks of 21 year old local boy Steven Taylor – who was a ball boy when [...] Click to continue reading...

There is a lot happening on the Henry saga with regard to will he go or will he stay etc. It is almost a carbon copy of the Vieira departure which started about a year earlier than his eventual departure. Consider the following: Henry states only a week ago "I am an Arsenal player.... for now..." His agent denies claims he met with Barca officials. Click to continue reading...

Brian West and Fredrikstad enjoyed an easy shutout of IK Start, while Brian Waltrip added two assists in Sogndal's away win at Skied. Click to continue reading...

It's now mid-June and Newcastle fans still have no idea whether Michael Owen will be staying or going. Michael is in Dubai right now attending the wedding of his friend Steven Gerrard and when he gets back maybe he'll then inform the Newcastle hierarchy what his plans are – if he hasn't already. Michael Owen Newcastle continue [...] Click to continue reading...

Last Sunday, I issued a call for writers on SL, and the response was very positive. There were several quality articles submitted to SL and as a result I think we've gained 2-3 good contributors for the long term. If you missed out last Sunday or if you didn't get a chance to contribute to [...] Click to continue reading...

Last Sunday, I issued a call for writers on SL, and the response was very positive. There were several quality articles submitted to SL and as a result I think we've gained 2-3 good contributors for the long term. If you missed out last Sunday or if you didn't get a chance to contribute to [...] Click to continue reading...

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) will send its under-15 football squad for a month-long training at India's famous Tata Sports Academy.
The 25-member team in addition of coaches Golam Jilani and Bayezid Alam Nipu are expected to leave Dhaka on June 22 for the Jamshedpur academy.
However, it was learned yesterday that five of the players do not have passports. Click to continue reading...

Great news for fans of Giuseppe Rossi because he has strongly hinted that he wants to stay at United. The American/Italian has been in action this week in the Euro Under-21 Championships in the Netherlands, after spending half a season at Parma where he helped the Italian club avoid relegation by netting nine goals from just 18 games.
Rossi has been in good form for Italy and said: "My future is a bit confusing with United and I will have to evaluate the situation, but I want to play for them. Click to continue reading...

United fans will have no doubt have been tuning in to see Portugal's 4-0 destruction of Israel in the Euro Under-21 Championships on Saturday. The focus of Reds fans attention will of course be United new boy Nani, who hasn't been in top form throughout the tournament, but on Saturday in Groningen he capped off a very good performance by scoring with a superb 25 yard drive to make the scoreline 4-0. Click to continue reading...

I've been intrigued by The Secret. Yeah, I know it is a load of hog-wash...or at least you would think it is, and I'm sure that each and every one of you have utilized the powerful law of attraction to get what you want out on the football field, you may have never realized it. In fact, many of the concepts outlined in The Secret have been scientifically proven. Click to continue reading...

We've brought in 3 players and look unlikely to bring anyone else in, although a striker and possibly a keeper are both on the cards. It's far more likely though, that United will be selling several players. I'll spare the you the filler quotes - let's get straight down to the predictions. I'll go first - you guys [...] Click to continue reading...

The Guardian reports this morning that Rio Ferdinand is to setup a footballing academy in Uganda. Apparently Rio was very well received by the people there: 'I thought there might be the odd fan and a couple of workers from the football school at the airport,' Ferdinand said of the throng that jammed the 10-mile route from [...] Click to continue reading...

From The Terraces publishes UNEDITED submissions we receive from you, the readers. It's your chance to show us how this football blogging is done right, or to embarrass yourself and your ancestors. Simply write to: editor[at]caughtoffside[dot]com. This time, COS reader Tim made us laugh this morning with this and so we thought it only fair to share. Click to continue reading...

Round 38 tonight ( see fixture on below post ) & the final round of the Spanish 1º Division for 2006/07 with 3 teams fighting to win the title. Real Madrid is in the box seat, it just needs to win to... Read all the news, results, details & comments in English on Spanish Football & Sports Click to continue reading...

According to Wikipedia, 'Fener' in Turkish means lighthouse, 'bahçe' means garden. Fenerbahçe fans turned their stadium into a garden of light as 30,000 fans sported sparklers. Click to continue reading...

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QPR Rivals' Clive Whittingham's account of Friday's AGM
reports that "[Director] Kevin Steele gave a quick overview of the accounts, stating that losses had increased from £2.5m to £3.3m and another £2.6m had been loaned to the club by the directors during that time...Kevin said that the projected loss for the season just gone, 2006/07, was £2. Click to continue reading...

Most International media say its a done deal. ARSENAL will let its French forward THIERRY HENRY go to FC BARCELONA & many believe its the right moment. With 30 years of age, Arsenal are... Read all the news, results, details & comments in English on Spanish Football & Sports Click to continue reading...

Another day, another dollar. I was covering for Jaime Cardenas again, which means I wrote a couple of stories on Chivas USA's win over Colorado. Click to continue reading...

Bolivia's president is a soccer player and primed to protest FIFA's altitude ban.
Personally, I'd love to break Bush's nose and say I was only going for the ball. But it makes sense that he doesn't have the good taste to follow soccer. Click to continue reading...

It's always nice to have a good laugh about football now and again (even frequently) and with the article in the Sun on Thursday - that has a number of funny football quotes in it - we've found some quotes from two of our ex managers - Bobby Robson and Kevin Keegan - read on. [...] Click to continue reading...

Another quiet day ahead as the summer lull really takes hold. Wha little news there is concerns Thierry, naturally enough. When asked about the situation Keith Edelman said: These are decisions for Arsene. It's his job to manage the team and it would be up to him. That's how we've always worked with Arsene. Which is fair enough. [...] Click to continue reading...

A couple of days ago, we saw the extreme side of Polish football fans. Today, one who seems to have no cares at all. Photo credit: mcvalec on Flickr, via the Pitch Invasion pool. Click to continue reading...

It really is ghostly quiet out there this morning. There was some vague confirmation yesterday that Arsenal have done a deal for FK Haugesund's Havard Nordtveit, a 16-year-old Norwegian central defender who fits Wenger's transfer criteria like a silk glove. Young, foreign, reasonably-priced and with a name that takes some spelling. It's a welcome sideshow to [. Click to continue reading...

Ryan Babel the fleet footed Ajax striker that Marco Van Basten has called the heir apparent to Thierry Henry may be on his way to the Emirates. Babel has been central to the Netherlands success in the U-21 Euro taking them to the semi-finals, scoring a well taken PK against Portugal (video here )and then providing the assist to Maceo Ritgers goal winning strike in a 2-1 win.

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QPR's 2007-2008 Path to Wembley!
FA Cup
Not yet on FA or QPR Official sites! (From Gillingham's Official Site)
"The Football Association have announced the dates for matches in the 2007/08 FA Cup sponsored by E.ON."
1st Round - November 10th
2nd Round - December 1st
3rd Round - January 5th
4th Round - January 26th
Round 5 - February 16th
[Currently scheduled for Barnsley (A)
Quarter Final - March 8th
[Currently scheduled for Sheffield Wednesday (A)]
Semi-Finals - April 5th
[Currently, scheduled for Preston (H)
FA Cup Final: May 17
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That is what we need today. To have a chance of avoiding direct relegation Belgrano must win in their clash against Banfield and both players and fans will eagerly await the result between Newells and Nueva Chicago since a Newells defeat will send Belgrano packing. There is optimism, the fans will fill the stadium as always but unfortunately our chances hinge on what will happen elsewhere. Click to continue reading...

In the High Court before Mr Justice Cocklecarrot:
1. The Valley Express is a fleet of coaches hired by Charlton Athletic Football Club (hereafter 'the club') to convey supporters to and from home games at their stadium, The Valley, SE7.
2. The service is organised for the club by Mr Rick Everitt, the special projects manager. Click to continue reading...

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Ex-QPR News: Paul Bruce joins Thurrock...Tony Roberts still not finalized at Dagenham
Barking and DAgenham Post - 13 June 2007
PAOLO VERNAZZA has left Dagenham & Redbridge after failing to agree personal terms with manager John Still over a new contract....Vernazza's departure follows those of Tim Cole and Paul Bruce and Still has spent the last few weeks compensating for their exits by securing the services of players who have played in the Football League. Click to continue reading...

A little public service announcement for those of you who may not pick up the paper this morning and planned on getting tickets to today's Gold Cup doubleheader. It's sold out. Yeah, meaning almost 140,000 people will have watched Gold... Click to continue reading...

I promised you another Cobi Jones picture for his birthday, didn't I?

Stupid real life, getting in the way of my blogging.

But I have about half an hour of Cobi's birthday left here on the west coast, so we can still do this.

No, don't thank me. It's what I do.

(And if you enjoy Cobi photos, be sure to check out a Google
Image Search for Cobi.

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I've been holding on to this waiting for just the right moment to bring it up. With all the serious tone on Thierry Henry leaving Arsenal, why not picture him in a Spurs jersey for once to really take this... Click to continue reading...

Apparently I don't manage to publish those posts in time for their first anniversary. Probably I should just make it a habit to have them trail behind by two days every time. One year and two days ago Germany played Poland in their second group match of the World Cup 2006. As I pointed out [...] Click to continue reading...

In a shocking move this past week, Charlton striker Darren Bent turned down a hefty salary and turned down a move to West Ham after the Hammers offered £17million to bring him back up to the Premiership. You can count... Click to continue reading...

It reads like a traditional Hollywood movie script - Athlete reaches a point where it appears his prime is past (benched in Madrid), realizing his time is running short he leans on the support of another (signing in the MLS),... Click to continue reading...

Colorado's Mike Petke on what the club needs to do to regroup following Saturday's 2-0 loss to Chivas USA:
"We need to get back into the Monday through Friday grind and dedicate ourselves in practice and come out on the weekend and dedicate ourselves like we did in the first half tonight and take pride in what we're doing, you know, have fun, enjoy it. Click to continue reading...

In a short while we will find out if Beckham bows out with a title in hand. Real is in pole position to win the La Liga as they have a head to head advantage over Barca. A win is the only way that Barca can retain the title with a Real loss or a draw. However Sevilla could take it all with a win on the last day and if Real and Barca lose.

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If today's story in the New York Times is to be believed, the New York Mets are looking into becoming the second Major League Baseball outfit with ties to Major League Soccer. The Times is reporting that the Mets "and... Click to continue reading...

The United States mens national team has advanced to the Gold Cup semifinals with a 2-1 win over Panama. They are unbeaten in the Bob Bradley era. The United States' FIFA ranking has charged up to 16. Things are going... Click to continue reading...

...of Uganda.Ferdinand met President Yoweri Museveni in connection with the setting up of a Proline Soccer Academy which will focus on education as well as football.It proposes to enrol 150 children aged three to 17, half of whom will be drawn from underprivileged families. More on Rio's parade at Entebbe here.

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Jefferson City Public Schools is looking for a qualified candidate for the position of Assistant Girls Soccer Coach. Direct all inquiries to activities director, Tim Thompson (tim.thompson@jcps.k12.mo.us) or head girls soccer coach, Matt Stacey (matt.stacey@jcps.k12.mo.us).

Mr. Tim Thompson, Activities Director
e-mail - tim.thompson@jcps.

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That was my reaction as the Silverbacks tried to sub in a defender in the fourth minute of injury time on Saturday night. "Oh, the Silverbacks were trying to protect a lead," you might say. Not so much, the score was 0-0 and we were well on our way to another frustrating home performance by the team. I saw the PDL team play a scrimmage this morning, and I saw the women play last night. Click to continue reading...

Chelsea announced yesterday they are willing to let Shawn Wright-Phillips leave Stamford Bridge for a fee of £10M. Newcastle are one of the teams linked with the ex Manchester City player – but is there any truth in this? We'll take a look. Shawn Wright-Phillips While there is no doubt that Shawn was a [...] Click to continue reading...

River Plate's 3-2 win over Velez Sarsfield yesterday meant the end of a horrible season for "los millonarios". Despite not playing a great match, the team played well in certain moments of the game and had several players who played well. The best players were Diego Galvan, who was once again a starter after a controversial week, and Matias Abelairas (picture), who will get more minutes after the departures of Victor Zapata and Rubens Sambueza. Click to continue reading...