A freak goal from Essien's left foot that even had the neutrals out of their seats, 80 minutes of drudgery, 3 contentious calls that could have gone for Chelsea, one incorrect red card against Barcelona, incessant diving from Drogba and Anelka, and then a beauty off Iniesta's foot.

People will remember the end of the game - the drama, the joy, the despair, the anger at the referee - but most of this game was about Barcelona failing to adapt to Chelsea's tactical advantage and only a moment of brilliance by Iniesta (coupled with jangled nerves from Chelsea) gave Barcelona an advantage on away goals and nudged them through to a final against Manchester United.

Yesterday I posted the latest press release from the LFCNY concerning their ongoing campaign against Steven Cohen.
This morning I now find myself in the middle of a shit storm.
Here is the short version, or at least as short as I can make this.
If you read the LFNCY statement, you probably noticed the name Mark Sawyer, an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at UCLA, who attempted to mediate and negotiate an end to the LFCNY boycott of Steven Cohen.

One of those that looks bad as soon as you see it! The noise of Diaby's foot coming into contact with Samir's delicate leg will no doubt lead to months of nightmares for the French star.

• One year and counting before loyalty to Wenger is replaced with anger! (2)
• Arsenal ready for £6m MIDFIELD MAESTRO bid: He will get better!

Manchester United may have hit the headlines for all the right reasons today, and Cristiano Ronaldo's freekick certainly impressed the United faithful. What was far less impressive was the manner in which Cristiano Ronaldo left the sacred Old Trafford pitch in the 60th minute.

With the game all wrapped up and a midweek fixture against Wigan forthcoming, Sir Alex Ferguson elected to rest his most prized asset.

As if getting humiliated by Manchester United was not enough, yesterday we allowed Chelsea to score Arsenal's heaviest home defeat in the league since 1960. For many, impatience is now turning into frustration and for others, it is turning into anger.

For me, personally, it's still frustration, simple because not much changed since October/November when with Diaby and Silvestre playing we were totally outplayed by Manchester City away from home.

The whole world is talking about it, and barring a dramatic setback on the doctor's table (he's too short on all accounts, gaffer), Michael Owen should sign for Manchester United on a free transfer in the next few days.

The purported move brings with it ridicule, surprise, anger and more ridicule disguised as laughter - surely United are not left to scrape the bottom of the barrel with an over-the-hill striker no one wants?

Don't Chamakh me angry! Arsenal transfer target Marouane Chamakh has launched a tirade against current club Bordeaux in a bid to force through his transfer. The 25-year-old followed in the footsteps of Darren Bent when he publicly announced his anger at the slow progress of his proposed transfer. He said: "I am angry, I am disgusted and [.

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We are three days removed from David Beckham's home season debut for the Los Angeles Galaxy, as well as the fan backlash that accompanied it, and it's still a bit mind-boggling that Beckham is really going to get away with his actions without so much as a slap on the wrist.

Our midfield ace Xavi Hernandez launched his auto-biography, called "My Life is Barca", at Camp Nou yesterday. His family and representatives of the club, including president Joan Laporta, all attended the event.
Xavi explained that he had doubts about writing the book at first, but that everyone convinced him to go through with it in the end.

Becks picks fight with Riot Squad David Beckham had a half-time confrontation with LA Galaxy fans in his first home match since returning from his loan spell at AC Milan. Conveniently the match was against AC Milan, just to focus the anger of LA Galaxy's lamely named Riot Squad hardcore support. Becks version of events, which do [.

If you're like me and are as bitter as hell at the moment regarding the poor start to the campaign, then you probably feel a little bit of resentment and anger when someone brings up the name Xabi Alonso.

Sure, he shouldn't be blamed one hundred percent for the poor start. But if you told me he shouldn't be blamed at all for the change in chemistry so close to the beginning of the season .

New coach Javier Aguirre has already breathed new life into Mexico's stricken team even before they have kicked a ball in anger under his leadership.

Aguirre begins his second stint on Saturday when Mexico, currently out of the direct qualifying places for the World Cup finals, visit El Salvador's Cuscatlan stadium, where visiting teams can be assured of a hostile reception.

If you're looking for fire, brimstone, anger, rage, yelling, screaming, ranting, bitterness accompanying a bolded, over-the-top, capitalized shout to "FIRE BOB BRADLEY!", then I'm not your guy. If...

Following the Kansas City Wizard's loss to Seattle in the Quarterfinals of the US Open Cup, Wizards coach Curt Onalfo had some harsh words for Seattle's star striker.
Courtesy of the Kansas City Kansan:

"It's a bitter taste for us," Onalfo said. "It was devastating to get the penalty call in the 90th minute.

US goalkeeper Tim Howard stood the test against Spain and Brazil in this summer's FIFA Confederations Cup. Now, he is preparing to accept one of the toughest assignments in all of world football: Mexico at their Estadio Azteca. FIFA.com interviewed the US #1, who was recently voted top keeper at the FIFA Confederations Cup.

It was one of the early images of the season.
Arsene Wenger, fit to burst with anger, stood, arms outstretched at top the Old Trafford dugout after being sent off by referee Mike Dean.
Dean's curious decision to send the Frenchman to the stands for kicking a plastic bottle a few yards in the 95th minute of the game capped a frustrating day for Arsenal and gave it rather a farcical, yet comical finish.

Sorry for the lengthy absence - I am back. And seething with anger. This isn't exactly going to be a warm-fuzzy post about how I love TFC. It's a little negative, so brace yourself for it.
If football matches were only 75 minutes long, we'd be 3 points off of first in the league, and we'd have a playoff spot locked up.

Our first leg match against Getafe was anything but great. The team struggled, the score ended at 1-1, with the equalizer barely there, and Bojan had a very bad night, and left the pitch in a state of anger and dejection. His distressed form slumped on the bench after being subbed off stays painfully in our memories, which is why we're looking for a better game this time around.

A photograph of Tottenham Hotspur's home jersey for the 2009-10 season has been leaked (pictured above).

Designed and manufactured by Puma, the new design looks completely different than the current Spurs shirt. The biggest difference of the new white shirt with navy blue trim is the yellow trim that has been added to accentuate the design.

Right. We at MLSR are nothing but consistent. When objects come out of the stands at players we come down on said fanbase. We did it in Toronto. We did it in Columbus. We're doing it now with Seattle.
The following photo should never have happened:
Allow us to editorialize for a second.

"It is always advisable to be a loser if you cannot become a winner" -Frank Zappa
Not even a month has passed since I wrote about the return of FC Dallas' biggest Designated Player failure. On June 3rd, Denilson signed a contract with Hai Phong Cement FC in Vietnam. As of June 24th, he has quit the team due to injuries.

It's been about a week since Kaka was officially unveiled as a member of Real Madrid and about a month since it became clear he wasn't going back to Milan plenty of time for the AC Milan tifosi to experience their anger, let it pass, and move on with their lives, right?

Not so much.

The fall out from the Wizards departure from the US Open Cup continues. Today at the Wizards weekly press conference, Coach Onalfo made his feelings about the game and the deciding penalty known. Onalfo pulled no punches in the discussion either calling Seattle striker, Fredy Montero a punk and said "it was devastating to get the penalty call in the 90th minute.

It all started when Marcello Lippi said he thought Juventus would win Serie A this season. That was the spark that ignited Jose Mourinho's insatiable temper and has led to begin an all-out attack on Lippi that would make your dad cry. Even though Lippi was quick to apologize and say it was just his opinion, mind you, Jose has unloaded with some daggers:

Lippi passed judgment on television the other night," slammed Mourinho.

This news is I guess not really unsurprising but still a little worrying.

"Rafa said, "Alberto is improving. We were talking before about six to eight weeks and after a few weeks his ankle is much better but he will need time.

"He's in the swimming pool and in the gym and working with the physios but he's not jogging yet.

In an all too familiar story, another potential poaching case, this time involving 17 year Jeremy Helan of Rennes who was signed on by City earlier this year is being investigated.

FIFA said in a statement: "We can confirm that there is a case pending with FIFA's Player Status Department involving Jeremy Helan, Stade Rennais FC and Manchester City.

Thanks to Studs Up for coming up with their usual brilliant take on a topical issue. Perhaps if RVP and Ade see this they will laugh off their collective anger and the world will be a better place, well probably not. CLICK HERE to see the comic sketch.

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The Daily Mirror is reporting that Valencia star David Silva hasn't exactly quashed rumors linking him with Old Trafford. The young Spanish attacker went about the usual business of saying a lot without actually saying anything. "It's an honor for any player that a club of the prestige of Manchester United should follow them and that in itself is enormous praise," said Silva.

Good on you son.

Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne says he did not celebrate his goal in the 1-1 draw against Manchester City as a mark of respect to his former club.
Dunne, who joined Villa last month after nine years at City, was applauded by opposition fans as he walked back to his own half after the first-half goal.

It's being reported that at a team dinner prior to England's match against Ukraine, Emile Heskey caused Fabio Capello to shout at the squad in a fit of anger all because the striker was caught secretly texting under the table, breaking Capello's strict rule against phones at meal team. The following is a transcript of that incident.

Derek Llambias moved to allay fear and anger with Newcastle fans on Mike Ashley's pronouncement to sell naming rights to St James' Park. St. James' Park - the Cathedral on the Hill Presented by Ashley announced his plans last week after also confirming he would not be selling the Coca-Cola Championship club but it has met with universal [.

While Sir Alex once again displayed his ref insulting Tourrettes after his side's loss to Chelsea, what Palmeiras president Luiz Gonzaga Belluzzo had to say about referee Carlos Eugenio Simon after their 1-0 loss to Fluminense makes the sum total of Fergie's ref rants look downright complimentary by comparison.

Sometimes you face the principled opposition. Certainly there are and will be principled opponents to whatever stadium deal comes forward. But it is also a useful reminder that some stadium opposition will simply be "We're against it because they are for it" people. Citizens whose anger searches for an issue, the same way I simply search for a drink when I'm thirsty.

Jacksen Tiago wakes up this morning possibly with a hangover. But also knowing that he is the first foreign coach to lift the Indonesian title since 2004. When it was won by a Brazilian by the name of Jacksen Tiago.
It's been a right old season for him. He started preparing for life in the new ISL with Persiter Ternate but they dropped out before a ball was kicked in anger.

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Most times a home team will come away extremely disappointed with a draw, but the Red Bulls can't be too upset with their 1-1 tie on Saturday night against the Houston Dynamo.

The first significant transfer of the summer - and perhaps the most surprising - has already taken place; and all before a ball has been kicked in anger during pre-season. Gareth Barry has today joined Manchester City in a £12 million deal.

The surprise isn't Barry's departure from Villa Park, but his final destination.

Steel yourself, dear readers.

We are about to lay down a WAG quote that is all kinds of life-altering, crazy-making and mind-blowing at the same time. Have some smelling salts and a trusted companion nearby should you faint with delight (or alternatively, explode into a million pieces of white hot rage) after reading.

Further to media reports on Thursday morning, Cesc Fabregas has spoken to Arsenal.com:

"I'm not sure how many times I need to talk directly about my commitment to Arsenal as I continue to say the same thing over and over again, but it appears that every time I have spoken to the Spanish media recently, my words have bounced back to England, leaving question marks about my future.

Carlos Tevez is already accustomed to wearing light blue while on national team duty with Argentina. It appears he is ready to wear the color full-time as he is on the verge of signing with Manchester City.

The former Manchester United striker is set to join United's cross-town rival in a deal sure to anger United fans who grew to love the mercurial striker.

Il Corriere dello Sport understands Liverpool have flown to Italy for talks with Roma about the prospect of signing Alberto Aquilani.
Yesterday Roma fans staged a protest expressing their anger at the club's lack of activity in the transfer market this summer.
As takeover talks come to a standstill and with no new investment in sight, Roma will have to sell if they are to buy ahead of next season.