Forbes announced its annual list of the richest clubs in World soccer, and surprising no one Manchester United is at the top. The complete list is available here. In all, nine of the top 25 are from the English Premier League, six from Germany, four from Italy, two from Spain, two from Scotland, and two from France.

Editor's Note: Geoff Reid appears on WVHooligan each week. Today he talks about the US Open Cup and how important it should be. Feel free to leave Geoff your comments below.

Growing up the other side of the pond, the FA Cup was a way of life where at some point we all could have taken part in the tournament at some stage.

TORONTO FC VS. D.C. UNITED
BMO Field - Saturday 4:00 PM EST
TV: Rogers Sportsnet -- Radio: The Fan 590
How do two teams react after being punched repeatedly in the face by Spanish billionaires? It will be interesting to see which club gained the most out of being Real Madrid's b*tches last week.

We as Arsenal fans will now need a reality check. It has become clear that with the likes of Real Madrid and <?xml:namespace prefix = st1> Barcelona keen to wrestle back the global TV rights of having the best league in the world, serious money is going to be spent this transfer window.

MAY 28, 2009
English Soccer's Morning After - Years of Unrestrained Growth Brought Heaps of Glory and Debt; 'We Are in Serious Trouble'

As the Premier League vaulted to prominence with a frothy mix of TV money, rising ticket prices and a devoted and increasingly international fan base, it became a status symbol for billionaires across the world.

It's pretty rare, but occasionally I agree with Michel Platini. Maybe it's the hangover I'm nursing, but I think I heard him on the Beeb this morning say

These excessive transfers are happening almost every day. It is very puzzling at a time when football faces some of its worst ever financial challenges.

Sir, I read your magazine with interest each month and so was particularly excited to see my own city, Liverpool, featured in your mini-guides this month.

Alas you saw fit to label stoop to gaining lazy, easy laughs at the expense of Goodison Park, home of Everton FC. I presume this stems from a lack of editorial judgement on your part and a mischevious streak on the part of your correspondant Richard Vaughan.

Welcome to the latest installment of You Write the Caption, where we provide readers with a comedy-inducing photo and see what sort of genius SBI readers can come up with.

Congratulations go out to Kevin Anderson, a University of Michigan student, for submitting the winning entry to the Sven-Nery edition of YWTC.

It's started. The maddening cries of transfer speculation can be read in every national daily and across the internet.

It's probably got to do with being in late middle age and the almost inevitable increase in irascibility that comes with it, but my tolerance for such conjecture is at an all-time low.

No proper football and a self imposed ban on reading and responding to transfer rumours makes for a bleak outlook at chez JimmyG2. There are ominous lists appearing on the kitchen pin board of tasks to be completed before the season starts, though I have managed to successfully argue that the season actually starts with the pre-season games.

Is it possible to have TOO much money?

Manchester City are ready to pay £150m for Lionel Messi, according to Spanish newspaper Marca. The world record bid would eclipse efforts to sign Kaka and Samuel Eto'o earlier this year and follows reports at the weekend that City were trying to guarantee a first refusal should the Catalans ever decide to sell the Argentina superstar.

Notts County are in the news again. The English League Two club were bought by billionaires, installed Sven Goran Eriksson as director of football, and had a five year plan that involved signing 34 (now 35) year old Sol Campbell on a five year, £:40k per week deal. But just one game into that five year [.

Welcome to the latest installment of You Write the Caption, where we provide readers with a comedy-inducing photo and see what sort of genius SBI readers can come up with.

Congratulations go out to Kevin Anderson, a University of Michigan student, for submitting the winning entry to the Sven-Nery edition of YWTC.

This is a US Soccer blog and I intend to keep it that way. But I felt like commenting on this story because it has to do with the state of the global game, of which the USA is obviously a part. Also, this topic has been bugging me for a while and I have the uncontrollable desire to throw in my two cents.

When More Billionaires Own More Teams

I view billionaires from kind of the same curious perspective I view species of mysterious origin and function, like tapir or rare slime molds. I have lots of questions: How did they get there? And what do they do? If I see one, will I know it? Generally, these questions don't have easy answers.

When More Billionaires Own More Teams

I view billionaires from kind of the same curious perspective I view species of mysterious origin and function, like tapir or rare slime molds. I have lots of questions: How did they get there? And what do they do? If I see one, will I know it? Generally, these questions don't have easy answers.

Christmas is a time for miracles: flying reindeer, warring families reunited, a decrease in stabbings (unless you live in Croydon), and the only four weeks of the year where fat, sweaty, silver-haired paedophiles find gainful employment.

However, THIS Christmas may also be when Mark Hughes finds himself out of a job, pink slip in hand, wondering where it all went downhill.

by CARL ELDRIDGE Arsene Wenger chose his 60th birthday to declare that the rip-roaring Gunners will win a trophy this season, claims the Daily Mail.

Playing catch-up with our own Vic Crescit's brilliant report from yesterday's AGM, this morning's paper says Wenger retains the total faith of the board and fans for his glittering achievements during more than 13 years as the club's longest-serving manager and the way his teams play despite it being four years since Arsenal won any silverware.

Jamie Carragher insists the mood remains positive at Melwood following the latest spate of injuries to hit the treatment room.
Daniel Agger, Glen Johnson and Fabio Aurelio all withdrew from international duty this week with minor knocks, but Carragher is hopeful his team-mates will be ready to face Manchester City next weekend.

England and Chelsea captain John Terry has distanced himself from the rather embarrassing e-mail that was sent out by a small marketing company claiming that Terry, who earns £170k per week was available for commercial endorsements ahead of the 2010 World Cup finals.

The campaign set up by Riviera Entertainment in Enfield was marketed and circulated around the sports community.

England and Chelsea captain John Terry has distanced himself from the rather embarrassing e-mail that was sent out by a small marketing company claiming that Terry, who earns £170k per week was available for commercial endorsements ahead of the 2010 World Cup finals.

The campaign set up by Riviera Entertainment in Enfield was marketed and circulated around the sports community.

"Im struggling to see where the gamble is n other team fans who say crap are just jealous!"

"If you know anyone in serious banking circles your questions would be answered, or, otherwise just take a look at half of the middle east, these guys built most of it."

"good to see th geen eyed meanies are out for Notts, Our club has rotted in the doldrums for years.

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