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July 18, 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo Video Interview: Will He Join MLS?

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For some reason this is the hot topic this week, even though it's fairly obvious Ronaldo will be playing in Europe at least for the next couple years. I do however believe that once his best years are behind him, and he's made more money than any of us could imagine, he will try [...] Click to continue reading...
The Soccer Blog @ 03:30 AM EDT | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: Cristiano Ronaldo, Europe, Los Angeles Galaxy, Major League Soccer, Manchester United, Premiership, Ronaldo, money

United Always Deserving Of Their European Success…Unlike Liverpool and Milan

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I have always been a firm believer of the idea that winning the league proves you are the best team in your country. Whilst you may have good fortune along the way, there are no "lucky" winners of the Premiership. If over 38 games you accumulate more points than any other team, then you are [...] Click to continue reading...
Republik Of Mancunia @ 04:39 AM EDT | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: Europe, Manchester United, Premiership, Rants, UEFA, games, rivals

The Evolution of US Soccer Players in Europe: Part I

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While players are now reporting to their European clubs' preseason training camps, we're all still following the movement of American players between various clubs. This got me thinking that after 20 years of following the fortunes of US players in Europe (9 of them as a reporter), its hard not to notice the evolution of the American presence in the European game. Click to continue reading...
Letters From Vagabondia @ 04:52 PM EDT | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: Bournemouth, Brent Goulet, Brian McBride, Bundesliga, Caligiuri, Cobi Jones, English Premier League, Europe, Hamburger SV, Harkes, Hugo Perez, Kasey Keller, Lapper, NASL, Olympic Soccer, Olympics, Pan American Games, Paul Caligiuri, Roy Wegerle, US Soccer, World Cup, Wynalda, fortunes

David Beckham: "MLS is better than people think"

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"Football is definitely changing in this country, and it is getting bigger and growing," Beckham said. "But it is going to take time, and I said that at the start. It's not just going to happen in a year or two. It's a long-term plan to raise the profile for this game in this country. I think it has gone well so far. Click to continue reading...
Beckham is coming 2 America @ 05:43 PM EDT | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: Attendance, Europe, LA Galaxy, Los Angeles Galaxy, Manchester United, New York Red Bulls, Real Madrid

Daily Dose 7.18.08

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Some news to read as you use your fishing pole to reel in a drowning man: Roy Keane says loyalty is a two-way street (ESPN Soccernet) Sorry, ladies, but Niko Kranjcar has tied the knot (Kickette) Thierry Henry is voted the best Gunner ever (Wrighty 7) The evolution of US Soccer players in Europe, Part 1 (Letters from Vagabondia) Valencia's [. Click to continue reading...
The Offside @ 11:00 PM EDT | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: ESPN, Europe, Kranjcar, Roy Keane, Soccer Players, Thierry Henry, World Football, evolution, gunner

July 19, 2008

Is Sepp Blatter a Marxist?

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For all those enraged by the hundreds of millions of pounds in inflated transfer fees flying between the stadia of Europe this summer: there was once a bearded man from a long time ago who proposed that the use-value of a commodity or service should determine its price, not market forces. No, I'm not [. Click to continue reading...
SoccerLens @ 04:00 AM EDT | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: Bayern Munich, Cristiano Ronaldo, English Premier League, Europe, Features, Football Transfer Rumours, Football: Beyond Help, Manchester United, Owen Hargreaves, Real Madrid, Stadia, Transfer fees, aston villa

Hypocrite Spurs mad at losing Champions League tickets

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Tottenham Hotspur have every right to be mad. Here's a club dead-set on playing in the Champions League - they've brought in one of the best managers in contemporary football, they have brought in some of the brightest young talent in Europe (Bale, Gunter, Modric, Dos Santos and Bostock - just to name a [. Click to continue reading...
SoccerLens @ 07:20 AM EDT | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: Alex Ferguson, Champions League, English Premier League, Europe, Features, Football Transfer Rumours, Liverpool, Manchester United, Rafael Benitez, juande ramos, modric, tottenham hotspur

West Ham Close In On Swiss Midfielder From Lazio

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West Ham appear on the verge of signing Swiss midfielder Valon Behrami from Lazio. Reports in Italy suggest the Hammers are with in touching distance of completing a £5.2million deal, despite interest from around Europe. The player's agent, Alessandro Beltrami, confirmed to skysports.com, that he is now waiting to see where his client ends up. Click to continue reading...
The Soccer Blog @ 01:51 PM EDT | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: Europe, Italy, Lazio, Premiership, West Ham, la liga, valon behrami, verge