I'm a little late to the party, having been out of town for Mother's Day. Nevertheless, I managed to keep clear of all news sources, shushed my brother before he could spoil the result this morning, and I just finished watching the replay on Match...

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Ronaldinho to sign for Los Angeles Galaxy

AC Milan's Ronaldinho is in talks to sign for MLS team Los Angeles Galaxy! His agent and brother, Roberto De Assis was in LA to watch them win 4-1 against my favorite MLS team, Houston Dynamo.

John Rooney, the younger brother of Manchester United star Wayne Rooney , is on trial with MLS club Seattle Sounders. Like his older brother, the 19-year old is a former member of the Everton youth academy. He also made close to 50 appearances for League Two club Macclesfield Town over the past few seasons.

Mmmm. The current state of Pompey doesn't exactly set the table for some quality stuff tonight, does it? Maybe they'll allow Portsmouth to operate on "MLS Reserve Match" rules and draft in Beninho's brother or something...
Probably just as well though. Disorganized and exhausted euro-trialists against the tactical genius of Onalfo should make for a wide open goal fest, which is pretty much all you can hope for from a friendly.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A Texan teen fell to his death while hiking down Table Mountain, one of Cape Town's main tourist attractions, South African police said on Sunday. Police spokesman Billy Jones said Ryan Branisa, 14, his parents and younger brother took the cable car to the top of the 3 ...

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Well, well, well...who do we have here? It's Marco Marco Marco (something we wish we could yell out on a more...ahem...regular basis).

Italian player Marco Borriello and his brother Fabio spent last weekend celebrating his 28th birthday.

By Chris Wright

It has come to light that tragic Rushden and Diamonds goalkeeper Dale Roberts, who hanged himself on Monday evening, may have committed suicide after learning that his fiancee cheated on him with his former teammate Paul Terry older brother of John.

Reports indicate that Jamar Beasley, older brother of DaMarcus Beasley, would like to return to Major League Soccer after a nine year absence. The forward, now 30, last played in the league with the Chicago Fire in 2001, notching four goals in 18 appearances. In the years since, he has enjoyed far more success in Futsal than he ever did in Major League Soccer, representing the United States at the 2008 Futsal World Cup in Brazil.

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More (much) more to come when we're (slightly) sober, but for now, congratulations to Spain for winning the World Cup! Let's all celebrate by watching Iker Casillas snog the crap out of his girlfriend, Sara Carbonero.

Basically, here's the translation from Iker: he thanks his parents, his (hot, younger, French-speaking) brother, and then pauses to shed a tear before also crediting Pastasauce for her great work in the kitchen on the sidelines.

Those hoping to see at least one member of the Holden family donning a Houston Dynamo jersey during the 2010 MLS season are officially out of luck. Euan Holden, the younger brother of Stuart and a fourth-round pick of the Dynamo in this year's draft, has signed a 1-year deal with Danish side Vejle Boldklub according to a story on the club's official website.

What is it about guys serenading their sweetheart with guitar strings? In Tomas Rosicky's case, it's truly amazing what this instrument can do for a man.

Actually, who are we kidding? He looks like the poor man's version of Keith Urban's half-brother's step-child.

On the flip side, we wouldn't turn Mario Gomez away if he tried to sing us sweet nothings while we slept.

By Graig Carbino - ALBANY, NY (April 4, 2010) US Soccer Players -- My first live New York Red Bulls game was on May 13, 2007, an early season match against the Colorado Rapids. Myself, my soon to be brother-in-law and 7,800 other hearty souls ventured out to East Rutherford on a warm, sunny mid-spring day.

This summer Northeastern University's Santiago Bedoya will travel to Sweden to go on trial with Orebro in the Swedish Allsvenskan, the same club where older brother Alejandro currently plays.

Logo d'oh Given that the logo for the London 2012 Olympics looks like Lisa Simpson carrying out illegal and immoral activities with her brother, it is very difficult for anyone British to take the high ground on this. But you do have to wonder what the organisers for Brazil 2014 were thinking about when they gave [.

Arsenal Offside favorite Nicklas Bendtner just announced today that he is going to be a father, as his fiancee, 35 year-old Danish baroness Caroline Luel-Brockdorff, is pregnant:

In lieu of anything thoughtful, I thought I would celebrate the occasion by listing 5 inappropriate jokes which popped into my head when I heard the news:

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By Chris Wright

According to talkSPORT's over-worked 'flagrant horsesh*t dressed up as news' department, Arsenal have won the race to sign Anderlecht's uber-starlet Romelu Lukaku after having their £12.5 million bid accepted yesterday.

The 17-year-old striker is being monitored by most of European football's biggest hitters (with Chelsea and Real Madrid said to be very keen on acquiring his services asap), and this is why.

Rio's brother gets nicked Anton Ferdinand is currently in police custody after handing himself in at a Newcastle police station. Yesterday, OTP told you that a warrant had been issued for his arrest after he missed a court hearing on Monday. The Sunderland defender had been due to be sentenced after being convicted of using [.

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After Rafael's impressive display against Wigan last week, as well Fabio being one of the few to give a good account of himself against Leeds, Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed the two Brazilian teenagers are likely to be our first choice full-backs in five years time.

"Rafael was outstanding against Wigan and showed fantastic energy and desire," said Ferguson.

Quite a bit of player news from the Wizards today involving different players coming to and leaving Kansas City. First the Wizards have signed one of their latest trialists to a contract. While the rumors had been that Sunil Chhetri would be signing with KC, he's not the latest signing. Instead it's Craig Rocastle, the midfielder who came into camp around the same time as Chhetri.

Did you know...Rami Shaaban of Hammarby was an explosives expertTerry Boss of the Seattle Sounders is the younger brother of Kevin Boss who won the Super Bowl with the New York Giants in 2008.David Beckham of Los Angeles Galaxy has asthma.Mia Hamm's real name is Mariel.France's Zinedine Zidaine has a son named Enzo who has recently been called up to Spain U-15 was named after Uruguayan player

Abdul Biram Diouf, brother of United striker Mame Biram Diouf was reportedly attacked by a group of Manchester City fans following Saturdays derby in which Paul Scholes provided a late winner to reignite the Premier League title race.
The striker's agent, Jim Solbakken, told the Daily Mail: "There was an incident after the match.

#2 pick, Detroit Lion and newly-minted multimillionaire Ndamukong Suh is big, big man. My boy Simon "The Si" Borg' s best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night that Suh was also a big, big footie-freak and went to the NFL Draft last night to get the real scoop.

We've known that former New England Revolution and Chicago Fire player, Jamar Beasley, was training with the Wizards. Today we heard some interesting news from Beasley's younger brother, DaMarcus. The younger Beasley posted on Twitter that the Wizards were set to sign his older brother tomorrow. Beasley last played in MLS with the Chicago Fire back in 2001.

Another one bites the dust. An MRI scan on Michael Ballack's ankle injured in the FA Cup Final win on Saturday has revealed ligament damage, which means no World Cup 2010 for the 33 year old Germany captain. And he's not happy: "It's very disappointing, but I have to accept it," said Ballack. "It's football and you have to live with it.

By Eric Beard, writing from Boston

I was fortunate enough to be part of two interviews with one of my role models and best local products I grew up around: Clint Dempsey. One is an interview done alongside Frank Dell'apa of The Boston Globe, and one means much more to me. Perhaps that's why I had trouble keeping the camera still.

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has made his choice for the final 23, and Jonathan dos Santos will not be one of them. A clue of the decision came when Jonathan was given the number 24 jersey for the friendly match against Gambia yesterday (Mexico won that game 5-1 with two goals from Javier Hernández and Adolfo 'Bofo' Bautista).

Although highly successful in La Liga and at Barcelona, Yaya Toure has seemingly had enough after a lack of playing time this past season. Reports indicate that he feels it's time to ply his trade in the world's best football league. If what his agent indicated is true, then Yaya already knows where he's headed.

Andrew Riggs with friend from Facebook

As part of the Missouri Athletic Club High School All-Star game that was played July 1st in St Louis, Andrew Riggs was named the Sam Copple Goalkeeper of the Year. Andrew plays for Zumwalt South and is the younger brother of current Bear's goalkeeper Alex Riggs.

Iker Casillas, you're a legend. Thankfully this glorious moment was captured.

Iker: Thanks to my parents, my brother... (tears... pause)

Sara Carbonero (reporter/girlfriend): Would you like a moment to compose yourself?

Iker: no, no.

Squad Profiles are available for each of the twenty clubs currently playing in the Premier League. They are an overview of each club and specifically denote players to highly consider selecting for your side. Others have been ear-marked to watch out for as they may be new to the Premiership or returning from injury.

Jonny Evans speaks with SB Nation Houston after our 5-2 victory over MLS All Stars. He reflects on the win, the trip to New York and playing alongside his brother Corry for Northern Ireland.

"Evans: I'm Loving Getting A Run In The Team" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

It's one of the biggest arguments all non Manchester United fans have against United, that none of United's fans are from Manchester and that where all glory hunting supporters that don't truly follow the club, well here's my retaliation in defence of myself and United's foreign fans all around the globe.

Guardian correspondent Emma John had a chance to sit down with Liverpool legend Alan Hansen to discuss his past, playing with his brother, and more. Premiership Talk brings you this content based on our affiliation with The Guardian.

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Mike Fucito returned to full training today.

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Understandably, there's been a lot of interest in the news that John Rooney (Wayne's brother) was participating in Sounders training today.

True story. This morning I said to a woman who sits near me in the office "did you hear that one of Wayne Rooney's brothers is on trial in Seattle?" She gives me an incredulous look and says "Really? What did he do?" She thought he was "on trial" like I'm-going-to-jail "on trial." If it was Graham Rooney I could see it, because that kid's a little heathen but we're talking about John here.

Last Wednesday I took my missus to her biannual trip to see the Red Bulls; she loves me and all but she's more into snowboarding, surfing and skating...not much love for team sports. We were joined by her sister and our brother-in-law, avowed fans of any sport God has ever deigned to let man invent.

They're doing their part, are you? Just sign the damn petition. Please. My kids will be in middle school by 2022 and I imagine they will be expensive and Qatar will be out of my economic reach. So please, help a brother out and bring the cup back to 'Merica.

One of the things Newcastle must continue to do with their new star player Ben Arfa ius ensure he settles in on Tyneside. Ben Arfa - brought brother over to help him settle on Tyneside He has done very well so far at Newcastle, since singing on a one year loan spell form French Champions Marseilles, [.

Anton Ferdinand makes an Arse(nal player) of himself Yesterday, I was busy hastily converting the new OTP HQ into an exact replica of Stephen Ireland's mansion. If I hadn't have been, I would instead have been bringing you this long-range comedy goal from Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas. A Ferdinand brother dilly-dallying on the ball.