BY ODEEN DOMINGO
PHOENIX -- In the end, the U.S. U-17 boys national team just missed too much.
Composure, an injured Alejandro Guido (back), and opportunities.
The United States lost to Turkey, 2-0, in the Nike International Friendlies tournament final
Sunday night at Reach 11 Sports Complex despite having a man advantage for the last 32 minutes of
the match.
On the face of it Chelsea's final Champions League group game against Marseille means nothing. Both
side are already through – Chelsea as group winners – so the game is more of a formality than
anything.
However, a run of just one win in six league games has seen them concede their place at the top of
the Premier League table and such is their lack of confidence boss Carlo Ancelotti accused his
players of being ‘scared' in the second half draw with Everton on Saturday.
By Chris Wright
"Where is this 'Western Ham' of which you speak?"
According to a ridiculously long-winded piece of a la carte transfer fluff in this
morning's Telegraph, West Ham are within spitting distance of tying up a six-month loan deal for
Tottenham rapscallion Robbie Keane a temporary contract that will reportedly
include an optional three-year permanent deal tacked on to the tail-end.
This is a guest post by La Liga expert Donald Wine II. He is the author of the blog
"Life In 1-1-8," which can be found here.
For the ages....
Better than Bird vs. Magic?
If you haven't been watching La Liga football this season, you are missing probably the greatest
battle soccer has seen in years.
