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Classic Chelsea-Liverpool: 1997 FA Cup

2008-10-24T19:39:22+00:00

What better way to prepare for Sunday's top-of-the-table clash between Chelsea and Liverpool than to look back at some of the classic matches in this dynamic rivalry.

What better way to start than the comeback of all comebacks.

Thanks to goals from Robbie Fowler and Stan Collymore, Chelsea fell behind 2-0 within 20 minutes in this fourth round FA Cup tie on Jan.

Do Liverpool fans have anything constructive to say to Everton fans - in SIX WORDS!

2008-09-28T17:52:27+00:00

Long-winded people are boring, and writing full sentences is for chumps. So instead you have just SIX words. Sound easy? Good for you. Rivalry aside, do Liverpool fans have a few pointers which they may be able to offer Everton in terms of what their team may be lacking? Please note ...

Missing : Fox Football Channel

2008-09-27T03:03:00+00:00

After thoroughly enjoying the AFC Champions league match between Adelaide and Kashima on Wednesday it got me thinking, where is my "FoxSports Football" channel.

Late last year a lot of rumours were circulating that FoxSports was set to launch a dedicated Football channel. The channel was rumoured to have a much more expanded coverage of Football across the globe including :

Rafa Aiming For Goodison Glory

2008-09-27T02:22:00+00:00

Rafa Benitez heads into today's 208th Merseyside derby declaring that his team must win it for the fans.

Liverpool did the double over Everton last season and today's clash at Goodison Park will be the ninth time the Liverpool manager has experienced the unique derby atmosphere.

The Reds boss admits that he enjoys taking on David Moyes' side - but only when his team wins.

Everton's David Moyes Ready For 'Aggressive' Liverpool

2008-09-27T02:17:00+00:00

Neighbours at War, aka the 208th Merseyside Derby, will be as "hotly contested as ever'', in the opinion of the Everton manager, David Moyes.

Even without the heavy hand of history and jabbing elbow of local rivalry, this game means so much to Moyes and his players, to Rafael Benitez and his men in Liverpool red.

What to Watch This Weekend

2008-09-27T02:00:22+00:00

Premier League - Everton vs Liverpool When: Saturday, Septemmber 27, 12:45 GMT Where: Goodison Park Why: Some early afternoon red vs blue action in the Merseyside derby. It's maybe second to the Liverpool vs Man Utd rivalry these days, but still nice and fiery. Just ask Phil Neville. The Toffees are hoping for a repeat of 2006 while [.

Predictions: Week 7 (DB 26 - 20 DF)

2008-09-26T09:47:12+00:00

Another slim victory for Damon moves him six points ahead of his firece rival Damian. Talking of fierce rivalries, this week it is Derby Predictions Weekend, with six classic fixtures from around the world. For more information about these rivalries, visit the excellent site www.footballderbies.com. 08/09 Podcast 6 DB DF RES Everton v Liverpool 1-1 AC Milan v Inter 1-1 Benfica v Sporting 1-0 Estudiantes v [.

No Excuse for Attack of Manchester United Team Bus

2008-09-22T17:11:00+00:00

Shortly after Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Chelsea yesterday, their team bus was attacked by an as-of-yet unknown assailant, who cracked the bus' front windshield (as pictured here) with a thrown bottle. No one was hurt, and United continued their short trip across London to the train station and following trip back to Manchester.

Birth of a Classic: Feyenoord-Ajax in 1921

2008-09-21T02:39:51+00:00

Well my friends... I am one of the lucky to be able to watch Feyenoord-Ajax tonight LIVE on Setanta. Yea! I've seen many a classic classic... But where does this rivalry came from... VI had an article on it and this is how I remember it. (Please note I wasn't

9/20 Southwest Region High School Soccer Report

2008-09-20T12:43:00+00:00

Justin Bowenschulte (left) celebrates with Reid Harbach after scoring in the 47th minute

Catholic Fightin' Irish - 1
Greenwood Blue Jays - 0
For a rivalry that's only two years old, at least on the soccer pitch, this game is quickly establishing itself as a key derby locally.

REPORT: MLS Boss Backs New York City Bid For Expansion

2008-09-19T22:22:00+00:00

This report in the Seattle Press Intelligencer on MLS expansion confirms a few things that have been rumored for awhile. Perhaps the most poignant is the rumor that MLS is keen on a 2nd club in the New York metro area due to the potential it has to spark a rivalry with Red Bull NY.

Scolari: Maybe Ronaldo Will Be At Chelsea Next Season

2008-09-19T19:42:51+00:00

Sir Alex Ferguson started the mind games with Chelsea today, claiming that the rivalry with the rent boys was nothing compared to the history with Arsenal. Scolari has had a go with a response, claiming that Ronaldo might be playing with the Stamford Bridge club next season. "He is one of the three best players in [.

The SIX greatest football rivalries EVER: Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, Manchester United, Celtic and Rangers take a bow!

2008-09-18T12:52:31+00:00

As football fans we all like a nice rivalry to spice things up, but have these pairings gone a little too far in their mutual hatred of each other? Probably not! 6) Brazil - Argentina Oh boy, when these two nations meet, expect fireworks (and by fireworks I mean violence)! Even ...

“We Don’t Miss You Anymore”

2008-09-15T20:02:32+00:00

Let's get one thing out of the way first: L.A. will always be our most hated enemies and number one rivals. That all being said, we have a new rivalry on our hands, ladies and gentleman, and Saturday night confirmed it. The Houston Dynamo have found a place of revulsion and loathing in the hearts 0f Quakes fans [.

Manchester City v Chelsea - Live Blog - English Premier League

2008-09-13T06:45:20+00:00

Manchester City v Chelsea Stadium: City of Manchester Stadium Date: Saturday 13 September 2008 Competition: English Premier League Kickoff: 17:30 BST, 12:30 ET It's the Premiership's newest rivalry as Chelsea will visit Manchester City to contest the Billionaires Derby. Soccerlens will be bringing you the action live!

Liverpool v Manchester United - Live Blog - English Premier League

2008-09-13T06:40:05+00:00

Liverpool v Manchester United Stadium: Anfield Stadium Date: Saturday 13 September 2008 Competiton: English Premier League Time: 12:45 BST, 7:45 EST It's time for the Northwest Derby as Manchester United will resume their heated rivalry with Liverpool! Soccerlens will be bringing the action to you live!

The California rivalry reborn

2008-09-12T00:06:00+00:00

If the season ended now, San Jose and Los Angeles would miss the playoffs. But past and present San Jose (with a year in L.A.) keeper Joe Cannon sees signs that a rivalry that produced some classic MLS games could be reborn:

That's going to make our rivalry much better.

Good Luck With That, Pavlyuchenko.

2008-09-09T21:04:55+00:00

New Spurs striker Roman Pavlyuchenko has wasted little time in declaring his aim to shoot down arch rivals Arsenal this season. Pavlyuchenko arrived at White Hart Lane from Spartak Moscow in a reported £14 million deal last Monday and while he is yet to make an appearance for his new employees the Russian ace is [.

Aussie Minister Kate Ellis pays up on her Olympic bet.

2008-09-09T12:45:00+00:00

For us Brits there's nothing quite like getting on over on the Aussies when it comes to sport. They are just too good at it all so when the occasion comes round that we do end up looking down on them it's good to milk it for all it's worth. The 2005 Ashes may have been eclipsed by the debacle in Australia that followed but that doesn't change the fact that for those fleeting 12 months we had the one up on them.

Spurs Star Happy To Be Good Friends With Arsenal Striker

2008-09-05T17:19:38+00:00

The man hailed as the new Ronaldinho, Giovanni Dos Santos has said that Mexican team-mate Carlos Vela, will only be a foe on the pitch. The emerging Spurs star insists that he is good friends with Arsenal's new striker despite the great long running rivalry between the two's new clubs. Giovanni told FourFourTwo: ''We're only enemies on [.

Spurs Star Would LOVE To Have Arsenal Legend Henry At The Lane

2008-09-03T17:04:11+00:00

SPURS play-maker Givovani Dos Santos has sensationally admitted that Arsenal legend Thierry Henry would be one of the former team-mates he would most love to follow him from Barcelona to White Hart Lane. The young Mexican clearly hasn't familiarised himself with the fierce north London rivalry between Tottenham and the Gunners yet, and the stink [.

Arsene Wenger: Legacy at the Crossroads

2008-08-30T12:07:00+00:00

Football management produces stereotypes, geniuses, interesting characters and complete enigmas, in equal measure, but trying to fit Arsene Wenger into a single category is a challenge. I should preface this piece by declaring that, as a Man Utd fan, given the fierce rivalry of recent years and some of the unsavory scenes at the end [.

The Shock Heard Round The Prem

2008-08-21T11:00:12+00:00

Let's just say at this point in his career, the only way Mikael Silvestre could've generated more press attention is if he was found nude doing lines off Fergie's ass with a transsexual rodeo clown down a dark Mancunian alley. Thankfully for us - and especially the good people of Manchester's alleys - he's decided [.

Sounders v. Quakes

2008-08-19T13:50:00+00:00

Time for Seattle to beat down another MLS team.

This time in a September 2nd friendly at Buck Shaw Stadium.

And yes, this is the start of a rivalry. Maybe not a blood, sweat and tears one, but one nonetheless.

"We are excited to welcome Seattle to MLS next season," said Earthquakes Executive Vice President David Alioto.

MLS game #19: DCU @ Chicago Fire

2008-08-16T17:54:48+00:00

The last time United visited Chicago, the team got a thrilling, last-minute win courtesy of a Luciano Emilio goal. I'd take a similar result this evening - you know, a win - but would prefer a little less drama. The team watched some film last night in preparation and will need to be ready for U.

Roma sign Julio Baptista and Canada stares down the US

2008-08-15T03:22:36+00:00

Real Madrid have agreed to a transfer fee of €13m for Julio Baptista,nicknamed the beast to AS Roma. Its a signing that gives me some relief after loosing Mancini earlier this summer to Inter. So we lost a Brazilian and regained one at summers end. This signing should medicate my senses after the 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Tottenham this week.

Cobi Jones seeks to get Galaxy back on track

2008-08-14T17:21:56+00:00

Before there was David Beckham in the US, there was Cobi Jones, the real deal. He was a lethal combination of talent, charisma, and oomph.

And before MLS decided to anoint Beckham as the saviour of the sport in this country, Jones was already doing more to bring soccer to everyone.

High stakes

2008-08-14T13:51:00+00:00

Chivas USA-Galaxy is a big game. We all are pretty much aware of that.

But it's also a game that can cost people their jobs.History dictates as much.

In trying to figure out a different angle for this match, I decided to pursue the high-stakes angle.

Daily Dose: 08.13.08

2008-08-14T00:30:44+00:00

Stuff to read while you get robbed by Winnie the Pooh...... Stevie G's new £350,000 garden ornament. (The Spoiler) Franky Lamps is staying in London forever and ever. (Chelsea Offside) Once USSR's biggest rivalry resumes...and didn't go so well for the hosts. (Guardian Unlimited) How Not To Dress, by Mrs.

Preki on the SuperClasico

2008-08-12T23:08:00+00:00

Preki says his piece.
Notice how he downplays the rivalry with the Galaxy - that's been a successful tactic for him before. Incidently, Chivas USA have to win by more than three goals to retain the trophy, since the Galaxy have a 3-0 win and a draw on them.