This just explains it all ..what it felt like in the stadium in those closing few seconds..brilliant this fan had his camera running You can hear the crowds collective breath being held as Giggsyboy slides the ball through to Ow7n. Just genius. Also gives you a pretty good birdseye view of the Bellamy fan altercation.

No, you can't choke a teammate. No. doesn't sit well with your club.

Sandro Grande found that out the hard way, as he's been released from the Montreal Impact, a week after this altercation with teammate Mauro Biello.

What's interesting is that the above photo was actually the thing that led to the suspension and, later, the release.

In what has to be one of the more toothless punishments handed down in the history of international soccer, FIFA has suspended US international midfielder Michael Bradley for four games in response to improper conduct toward official Jorge Larrionda after being sent off late in the Americans' shock 2-0 victory over Spain in last month's Confederations Cup semifinal.

The Montral Impact released the following press release last night:

MONTREAL – Following an altercation between midfielder Sandro Grande and captain Mauro Biello during Saturday night's game in Minnesota, the Montreal Impact has announced disciplinary sanctions against Grande for unsportmanlike conduct.

Toronto FC has completed the signing of Canadian national team striker Ali Gerba, the club announced on Monday. Gerba joins TFC after parting ways with English club MK Dons.

Toronto acquired Gerba's rights in a deal with San Jose earlier this month that also brought veteran defender Nick Garcia to Toronto.

Get it? See what I did there? I did a play on words, using Sandro Grande's name. The influencial midfielder was released today by the Montreal Impact for his role in an altercation with player-coach Mauro Biello. Grande was already suspended by the club for breaking another team rule earlier in the season, and according to Joey Saputo, choking a teammate is unacceptable (no shit).

When I saw Newcastle United's lineup today before their 3-0 loss to Liverpool, I said aloud: Joey Barton's going to get a red card. I only meant it to elicit a laugh from friends, but with Newcastle's fate in the balance and Barton's famous temper in mind, I had a vision of Barton heading for the showers a bit earlier than his co-workers.

Evidently yesterday's posting of Jermey Olson's photos of Sandro Grande grasping teammate Mauro Biello in a choke hold created quite a stir not only in the US, but even more so in Canada where message boards were abuzz and several large online reporting services picked up the story. Radio Canada was one of those sources.

Reuters has this to report on the Group C Gold Cup 2009 matches...
HOUSTON, July 10 — Mexico were held to a 1-1 draw by Panama in an ill-tempered Gold Cup game yesterday, in which three players and the Mexican coach were sent off.

Guadeloupe beat Nicaragua 2-0 in the other Group C match to move top of the pool on a maximum six points from two games, two ahead of a disappointing Mexican side, who failed to build on Miguel Sabah's ninth-minute goal.

Sorry for the delay, it's been a busy week!
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Djekanovic faces 17 shots as Impact battle to 0-0 draw with Rhinos The Canadian Press
Impact head coach Marc Dos Santos was sent off after an altercation with Thino's midfielder Tiger Fitzpatrick.

Vancouver Whitecaps defender Wesley Charles has been released by the club. Charles was involved in an practice altercation with teammate Jeff Parke, who accused Charles of throwing an elbow and head-butting him. Combined with the incident with teammate Charles Gbeke last month, this was the last straw for the organization.

If you're travelling to South Africa to watch the World Cup next year, the WDKF's Research Laboratory has just the thing for you and most importantly, your ears. Introducing the WDKF's MAXI-PLUG*, for those very annoying and noisy vuvuzelas. Always keep in mind what Perez Hilton said after his/her altercation with Black Eyed Peas' Will.

Portsmouth's David Nugent and Marc Wilson were both fined two weeks' wages following a drunken altercation in a hotel on a pre-season trip to Portugal. It is understood that the two players squared up to each other in a corridor outside their rooms at 5am last Sunday after drinking heavily, team-mates were forced to step in [.

Bakary Soumare is now waiting on the results of a physical before joining French Ligue 1 club Boulogne. Soumare has not played for Chicago since a halftime altercation with coach Denis Hamlett. Both players were fined by the club. "We would like to thank Bakary Soumare for his contributions to this club and wish him the best in his future playing career," said Chicago Fire technical director Frank Klopas.

photo courtesy Joshua Trujillo/seattlepi.com

What was Pat Onstad thinking? How could he lose his cool so suddenly in the most important game in the Dynamo's season? A dangerous cross came through the penalty area, just out of his reach, and continued over the byline. Sure, replays show Fredy Montero obstructing the goalkeeper, but not in any way dangerously.

Warning : This could be boring

The Past few weeks have seen the worst crisis period of your wonderful career. There are times I used to think what made you quit as a Valencia coach and join Liverpool. You had two La Liga titles and a Uefa cup glory with a meek Valencia side.

Evidently yesterday's posting of Jeremy Olson's photos of Sandro Grande grasping teammate Mauro Biello in a choke hold created quite a stir not only in the US, but even more so in Canada where message boards were abuzz and several large online reporting services picked up the story. Radio Canada was one of those sources.

Could this man have been a little sad about the response of the Galaxy fans?
Well, among praising AC Milan and more, Beckham gives his point of view of the fan "altercation" at last night's game with AC Milan. Having spoke with the LA Riot Squad at halftime, they said that Beckham had pointed at a fan holding a sign saying "Here before 23, here during 23, here after 23" and told him to come down here as a man.

Steven Gerrard has been accused of 'totally losing it' and assaulting someone with the 'style and speed of a boxer' during an altercation at a Southport bar last year. Should he lose the captaincy over this situation?
Gerrard is innocent until proven guilty, but the question is should he lose the captaincy irrespective of the outcome of his case?

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber has fined Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham $1,000 for his part in an altercation with a fan recently. The fine amounts to 0.015% of the superstar's annual salary, but sends a message that conduct similar to his in last Sunday's 2-2 friendly draw against AC Milan will not be tolerated by the league, no matter the player.

The David Beckham circus has continued since his return to the Galaxy this season. His recent fine for his altercation between Beckham and an LA fan is proof of that. LA comes into KC on an impressive win streak, as they have won 4 straight MLS games. Only one of those wins have been with Beckham with the team.

The guy is probably as popular as the Unabomber in L.A. these days, so the choice of sunglasses fits.
Though the news is a couple days old, I wanted to note that David Beckham did get punished for instigated that mess with the fan at the Home Depot Center.
A whopping $1,000.
The L.

Watching the MLS Allstar pre-game, I found it amazing that the analysts, paid by MLS I assume, are speculating about why Beckham got into the altercation with the Galaxy fan last week.

Rob Stone starts it off asking John Harkes "whats gotten into Beckham that he is showing such thin skin?", and Harkes goes on to say that Beckham started off on a bad foot by wanting to stay at AC Milan and shouldn't be surprised at the negative reception from some L.

One reason we were happy with the point yesterday at WBA was before the game there was even more upset behind the scenes when Joey Barton on Friday apparently had an altercation with Argentine pair Coloccini and Gutierrez. Joey Barton - came on after 75 minutes yesterday The furore over Barton certainly couldn't have helped the lads yesterday [.

There were rumors before the game thaere had been an altercation between Joey Barton and our two Argentine players, Coloccini and Guriterrez. Joey Barton no problems yesterday according to spokeman The flare-up was said to be about the commitment of the two South Americans to the Newcastle cause, and if we were to be honest we have that [.

(maybe she's upset at the illustrated vandalism)
Stefany Miley is a judge. She also went a little crazy the other day at the soccer field. Credit Unprofessional Foul with the great find, and as they say, there aren't many details.
These short paragraphs suffice:

A Clark County judge could face charges for an altercation last month on a soccer field.

The Football Association (FA) have announced that Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic could face a three match ban for his alleged altercation with Wigan centre forward Hugo Rodallega during the Red Devils' five nil victory at the DW Stadium. The FA will review television footage of the incident to determine if the Serbian defender did in fact slap Rodallega in the face (ostensibly in response to a blundering tackle on United keeper Ben Foster).

It was a great experience to go to another MLS stadium last weekend, not least because we were hosted by the Fire Supporters Club who looked after us grandly. I wanted to share a few observations picked up over the weekend because I think they are of interest to all soccer fans. Maybe we could even learn some things from them.

Chivas USA 2 Revolution 0

Highlights:

This was one of those it's all about the three points games because there wasn't much else to it. And it kept Chivas USA within striking distance (with games to spare) of the top of the Western Conference.

"Right now it's all about points, right now it's all about getting a position in the playoffs, and every game and every point is important, and today is no different," said Chivas USA Coach Preki.

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Every once in a while, the Wayne Rooney we remember from Everton and his early days at Manchester United reveals himself. The lad with the uncontrollable temper who would lash out at opposing players and be a liability to the team he was playing for.

This just explains it all ..what it felt like in the stadium in those closing few seconds..brilliant this fan had his camera running You can hear the crowds collective breath being held as Giggsyboy slides the ball through to Ow7n. Just genius. Also gives you a pretty good birdseye view of the Bellamy fan altercation.

It wasn't always pretty and it wasn't without its cost, but the Aztex got the win last night over the El Paso Patriots. They've advanced to the 3rd round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and will face the Houston Dynamo, here in Austin at Nelson Field, on July 1.
(Regarding that date: the date original announced for the 3rd round was June 30.

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Previously you read this firsthand account on MLS Daily and here on MLSR. Now see video:
And an LA Times article on the altercation.

Poor MLS. Just as European observers were calling it a credible league they go and ruin it all by fining their star man the equivalent of a night out in Beverly Hills.

I am not sure who thought $1,000 (£608) would be a suitable fine for David Beckham's confronting a drunken fan last week but it has made MLS somewhat of a laughing stock among its new-found followers, who had taken a lot of notice following GoldenBalls' wee altercation in the first place: Beckham and the Galaxy have occupied column inches in all the British media this week.

The Chicago Fire take on the Los Angeles Galaxy tonight at Toyota Park. No David Beckham, but LA still does have a strong road record while the Fire don't have the best home numbers.

I'll be watching so I decided to do a running commentary. Whether you are watching, or stuck somewhere you can't watch, please feel free to follow along here.

With J Hutcherson -- Let's just stop a second and bask in the scenario that has engulfed the Chicago Fire. You have a player that's considered one of the best defenders in your League. Good enough to attract overseas offers. Your coach questions his commitment in what has been described as a halftime 'altercation' in the locker room.

Chicago needs to find its offensive attack once again
It is pretty evident that the Chicago Fire can only go up following their performance Wednesday in a 2-0 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy. Chicago hopes to find the win column when the team hosts the Colorado Rapids at 5 p.m. Sunday at Toyota Park (game televised on My50).

Morelia was one of the surprise teams out of the gate in the Mexican Primera División's Apertura, but as Miguel Sabah (who had five goals in his first three matches) has cooled off, so have the Monarchs. Sabah has not scored in league since notching two goals at Atlas on August 22.
Since then (and before last night), a previously perfect Morelia lost two consecutive games and lost their league lead.

It turns out that Kevin Keegan had a number of run-ins with Dennis Wise, way before the volcano finally erupted on August 30th last year. Kevin Keegan - cntunual arguments with Dennis Wise The Evening Chronicle has been informed by a Newcastle insider that there were many altercation with Wise, and they are listed below.

Still no announcement that Chris Hughton has been given the permanent manager job. Mike Ashley second thoughts? And with the Barry Moat offer still up in the air, we'll have to wait a day or two to see what goes on. Maybe the altercation Ashley had with the fans on Tuesday night after the Scunthorpe defeat, [.