All the so-called experts and many fans on football forums denigrated Australia for their recent
World Cup Qualifier against Thailand.
Why?
Because we allowed Thailand to score first, we didn't pass with fluency, we launched the ball high
into the box too many times, or maybe because we didn't win 6-0.
This is a very inspiring video to watch, not just for football passion, but for life in general. It
is the story of Panyee FC in Southern of Thailand which is considered one of the most successful
club there.
With the 271st derby (I added 9 since this Gazzetta article) between Milan AC and Inter Milan
coming up next Sunday, I thought I would give you my recipe for what makes incredible derbies (I
also include classics here which differ in that derbies concern 2 clubs in the same city or at
least in the same region):
Start by adding at least 70 years or more of statistics to show for
Stir with the football passion that only some cities can bring
Spice up with political differences
Cook with the memories of some legendary matches and stars
Serve hot with the inimitable parfum that makes these derbies and classics
passionately debated from one generation to the next
The top 6 derby matches/classics in my opinion are:
The England World Cup Team may be disappointed with their defeat at the hands of Germany 4-1 ( with
a clear English goal not given ) & their early departure from the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but we have
a new Internet sensation & star : Fabio Capello.Spanish Football Sports Blog pays tribute to this
Italian with his Football passion & to his technical assistant Stuart Pearce for his understanding
&
Not counting the Guyanas and Surinam, there is only one country in South America that has never
been to a World Cup: Venezuela. Considering that I love football so much, and that South America
indeed is the powerhouse of football passion, it may seem ironic that I have recently moved to
Venezuela.Its special history and closer links to the Caribbean and the US, made that the main
sport in
As mentioned in the most recent edition of the Eat Soccer! News Page, I am playing Holiday Helper
for all of those soccer fans out there. Wouldn't it be nice to receive a unique gift that is an
embodiment of your football passion?
2010 Fine Art is a South African company that collaborated with investors, curators, galleries and
artists to provide official FIFA licensed art for World Cup 2010.
Greek football fans are a fascinating lot, they bring a huge amount of passion to club matches and
videos of the pyrotechnics uses by their Ultras tend to show up on sites like Deadspin and The Big
Lead. Unfortunately, that passion can get a bit out of control, can get a bit ugly.
The dark side of Greek football passion was on display this weekend during the Greek Cup final when
AEK Athens fans stormed the pitch with a minute left in the match.
We have flags. We have bunting. We have badges. I have my shirt (My Lover does not consider himself
to be a football shirt wearer!).
I am ready.
Plans in place to have my hair done tomorrow morning, then collect My Lover from the airport, visit
my father for his 70th birthday, then home to beer, bubbly and a night of passion.
Mike Williamson looks to have become an instant success on Tyneside, so it's interesting to hear
what Mike says about actually playing and living in Newcastle. Mike Williamson Newcastle in top
four or five in country Mike talked about playing for a a famous football club like Newcastle
United, where football passion has always reigned supreme: [.
"My squad usually play to win, always. My target is to arrive in the top four - but
it's my objective, my target. I think it's possible.
"Next year we want to win the Premier League. City is a big club. I want to stay here for many,
many years and I want to contribute to winning many trophies because City has great supporters and
I hope we do a good job for them.
When Matt Giteau signed for the Brumbies their was an outpouring of sorts from the Canberra Rugby
fan base, Ben Cousins in AFL joining Richmond had an impressive turnout but 50,000 turning out to
see Kaka as he arrives at the Bernabau outdid them all.
