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Beijing Olympics Highlights: Nigeria are meeting Belgium Tuesday August 19th. Watch
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Beijing Olympics Highlights: Nigeria are meeting USA Wednesday August 13th. Watch
the highlights here at footiedb.com Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today!
El próximo partido del Tri será el 6 de Septiembre en Kingston contra Jamaica. Los reggae
boys motivados con su dominio en el atletismo en los juegos olímpicos de Beijing,
tratarán al menos de sacar el empate en su terruño....
Yet another barrier is broken by an American soccer player in Europe. This time, its not signing
for a big club or playing in a Champions League final (which has yet to happen) but rather making
news for being seen around town with a beautiful girlfriend. That's right folks, in the tradition
of Lothar Mattheus, Francesco Totti, Gigi Buffon, and others, new Borussia Dortmund signing Neven
Subotic is getting ink on the society pages in Germany with his girlfriend Lisa Ryzih.
Beijing Olympics Highlights: Nigeria are meeting Ivory coast Saturday August 16th.
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Word recently was that the great once great Ronaldinho was keen to go to Beijing as one of the
all-important over-age players in Brazil's Olympic soccer squad. Apparently Ronaldinho's recovered
from the thigh problem that kept him out of the Barcelona team for the latter part of 2007/8.
Unfortunately Ronaldinho seems to have forgotten that "thigh [.
36-year-old striker Brian McBride will come out of international retirement to lead the 18-man US
squad in Beijing. McBride, who has 30 goals in 95 appearances for his country, is out of a contract
after leaving Fulham over the summer. McBride's inclusion in the Beijing squad came about almost by
accident.
The Olympics effectively end for me Friday evening with the Gold medal game between Nigeria and
Argentina so click on the photo above (Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images) for some more beauties
from the opening ceremonies like this one.
What about the game? Here are some highlights I've found on the web
SHANGHAI, China (AP) - The players that won Nigeria its first gold medal in soccer at the
Atlanta Games have become legends in their homeland.
Call it change. Call it luck. Call it redemption. Call it bravery. Call it what you will - it's
gold and it's real and it stays! The USWNT defeated Brazil 1-0 yesterday in extra time after
putting on a gritty performance on the pitch on a wet, humid, Beijing night.
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Beijing Olympics Highlights: South Korea are meeting Honduras Wednesday August
13th. Watch the highlights here at footiedb.com Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2
today!
On Tuesday, Brazil take on archenemies Argentina for a place in the final of the men's Olympic
football tournament in Beijing
18 players have been called up by coach Dunga for the upcoming Olympic games in Beijing ...
A few weeks ago, we reported that Benny Feilhaber was on the auction block at Derby shortly before
he was named to the US Olympic squad. Now, it seems he may still have a place in the club's side,
but just barely. After his meteoric rise from Hamburg and the US national team to last summer's
transfer to Derby, Feilhaber seemed to be the next big thing.
Brazil's dream of an Olympic Gold ended in spectacular style after they were thumped 3-0 by
archenemies Argentina in the Worker's stadium in Beijing ...
Extra-time goals from Rafael Sóbis and Marcelo secured Brazil a place in the men's football
semi-finals in Beijing ...
In the run-up to the Oly's it's interestting to read the thoughtful analysis being posted about the
whole Solo-Scurry-Ryan episode at the 2007 Women's World Cup. Following on the heels of the SI
piece by Grant Wahl, we have commentary from: Sideline Views - in which Andrea Canales cites Anson
Dorrance and the way he [.
Four years after the gold in Athens, another 1-0 scoreline confirmed Argentina as Olympic football
champions. In 2004, the match-winning goal had been scored by a certain Carlos Tevez; this year in
Beijing, salvation came from above. "Little Angel" Di María flapped his celestial
wings and delivered a fatal blow to finalists Nigeria, exploiting an [.
Argentina killed two birds with one stone Saturday. Not only did they successfully defend their
Olympic gold, but they also avenged their Atlanta 1996 final loss to Nigeria with a 1-0 victory in
Beijing. Read about it here. Brazil, which...
Beijing Olympics Highlights: Brazil are meeting New Zealand Sunday August 10th. Watch the
highlights here at footiedb.com Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today!
This is what happens when you disperse some flem.
Chelsea starlet Slobodan Rajkovic has been banned by FIFA for 12 months after hawking a loogie
at a referee during the Olympics. The Serbian defender, currently on loan at FC Twente, chunked on
Abdullah Al Hilali after being sent off against Argentina in Beijing.
As Beijing approaches and the teams whittle down their squads in a bid for medals rather than
trophies, goal.com takes a look at the major contenders for gold in China and also at the rest of
the pack...
Group A – Ivory Coast, Argentina, Serbia and Australia
Group B
– Netherlands, Nigeria, Japan and USA
Group C – China, New
Zealand, Brazil and Belgium
Group D – Italy, South Korea, Honduras and
Cameroon
Four years after the gold in Athens, another 1-0 scoreline confirmed Argentina as Olympic football
champions. In 2004, the match-winning goal had been scored by a certain Carlos Tevez; this year in
Beijing, salvation came from above. "Little Angel" Di María flapped his celestial
wings and delivered a fatal blow to finalists Nigeria, exploiting an [.
Four years ago it was Carlos Tevez, on Saturday Benfica's Angel Di María secured his place in
Argentine football history by becoming the second man to score a gold medal-winning goal for his
country in the Olympic Football Tournament. In a final played in scorching heat in the Bird's Nest
Stadium in Beijing, Argentina rode [.
According to Brazilian FA site,their Olympic Football team will be facing the Singapore National
Team for their Beijing Olympic preparation.The match is now confirmed on Brazilian FA website. The
match will be held on 28 July and it seems to be Brazil Olympic NT only friendly before Olympics.
The venue for the match is yet to be [.
Tomorrow sees Indonesia host the New Zealand Olympic side as they prepare for their bid for gold in
Beijing.
Tickets go on sale on the day of the match from 9 am and are available in four categories:
VIP West - 100,000 rupiah
VIP East - 75,000
Category 1 - 50,000
Category 2 - 25,000
Last night I went to a reception hosted by the New Zealand ambassador at his place and managed to
meet the squad and coaches.
If this kid's going to achieve greatness, he's gotta do something about these celebrations.
(Fotonet)
Kasey Keller is pictured below at the World Cup 2010 preliminary draw in South Africa. In his spare time, he's a goalkeeper who saves Premier League clubs from relegation. (Photo by Shaun Botterill, Getty Images)
After he was belatedly honored for his 100th cap Sunday at Giants Stadium, Keller was in the tunnels chatting with D.
Chelsea payers Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou, Arsenal defender Kolo Toure, and Tottenham's Didier
Zokora are likely to star in Cote D'Ivoire's Olympic campaign this August. Amid rumors of a
departure to Italy or Spain, Cote D'Ivoire National Team captain Didier Drogba revealed he would
love to play in Beijing this .
Ronaldinho seen here in his protest outfit- which is either a very long pair of short pants or a
very short pair of long pants.He says he's going to go the Olympics whether his club permits it or
not.
Exact words ..."I feel very positive and I am not thinking about anything that is not
good.
Beijing Olympics Highlights: Argentina are meeting Australia Sunday August 10th. Watch
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Beijing Olympics Highlights: Kamerun are meeting Italy Wednesday August 13th. Watch
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Negotiations between Chicago and Toronto over the fate of Brian McBride seem to have stalled, but
the ex-Fulham man appears headed to Beijing.
Any excuse we get to use this classic...
Samuel Eto'o could become the third Barcelona player called up by his country to play in next
month's Olympics. Eto'o, the Cameroon striker, hinted he could also be in Beijing next month when
speaking to the New York Times while en route to a youth tournament in Blaine, Minnesota.
A reported approach to Liverpool by Greek side Olympiakos about the possibility of signing
Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva is expected to be politely rebuffed.
Olympiakos have reportedly enquired about Liverpool's Lucas Leiva, who is expected to feature for
Brazil at this summer's Olympic Games in Beijing.
Is the U.S. women's team doomed to silver, bronze or worse after Abby Wambach's injury? I ponder
that question on the Going for Gold blog, which everyone should bookmark or add to your favorite
RSS reader. Also check out our Beijing soccer page if you haven't already.
Kudos to Nancy Lieberman who, at age 50, showed her stuff in an appearance for the suspension and
injury-depleted Detroit Shock last night. She scored no points, but made a no-look pass that
brought the house down! The Shock and the LA Sparks were both seriously understaffed due to
suspensions and both lost their games [.
Grant Wahl has another excellent article on SI.com - this one focusing on Heather Mitts. Who knew
that she ran with the bulls at Pamplona? ... and from the St. Petersburg Times, another take on
this evolving USWNT - this by John Romano. He offers a nice summary of the challenges faced by
[...]SHARETHIS.
Beijing Olympics Highlights: Argentina are meeting Netherlands Saturday August 16th.
Watch the highlights here at footiedb.com Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today
... but first, congratulations to Usain Bolt on his phenomenal victory in the 200! He is just
amazing to watch ... how beautifully effortless and strong. Can't wait to see it tonight! On the
USWNT front, we've got Lindsey Dolich with her pre-game report and Jeff Carlisle on the USWNT
mindset heading into the [.
Four years after the gold in Athens, another 1-0 scoreline confirmed Argentina as Olympic football
champions. In 2004, the match-winning goal had been scored by a certain Carlos Tevez; this year in
Beijing, salvation came from above. "Little Angel" Di María flapped his celestial
wings and delivered a fatal blow to finalists Nigeria, exploiting an [.
