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I understand this is a website dedicated to MLS and US Soccer, but please indulge me in this moment of personal privilege about our neighbors to the south and our neighbors to the north.

Guille Franco opened his Premier League account yesterday, playing for a less competitive West Ham side than former Mexican striker Jared Borgetti did in Bolton a few years back.

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Blanco to the rescue again
Now that the Hex has drawn to a close, we know the three teams that are moving on to South Africa, and which one still has some work to do. CONCACAF always gets a bad rap, from within and without, in regard to its level of play. Regardless, this has been the most competitive hex since its inception in 1998: 5 teams were still alive with 2 matches to go. Click to continue reading...

Mañana sabado 10 de Octubre a las 5PM (CT), el Tri del Vasco Aguirre después de escuchar el himno nacional cantado con extremo fervor por más de 100,000 personas, tiene la gran oportunidad de conseguir el tan peleado boleto para Sudáfrica 2010.

Después del fracaso de 2 técnicos, Hugo Sanchez y Sven Goran Eriksson, y el sufrimiento colectivo de todo el mundo del futbol mexicano; aficionados, marca, patrocinadores, televisora y más, Javier Aguirre tuvo el caracter y la capacidad de poner en su lugar a los directivos y a los jugadores, y recuperar el respeto que el equipo nacional merece aquí y en el extranjero.

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Mañana sabado 10 de Octubre a las 5PM (CT), el Tri del Vasco Aguirre después de escuchar el himno nacional cantado con extremo fervor por más de 100,000 personas, tiene la gran oportunidad de conseguir el tan peleado boleto para Sudáfrica 2010.

Después del fracaso de 2 técnicos, Hugo Sanchez y Sven Goran Eriksson, y el sufrimiento colectivo de todo el mundo del futbol mexicano; aficionados, marcas, patrocinadores, prensa, televisoras y más, Javier Aguirre tuvo el caracter y la capacidad de poner en su lugar a los directivos y jugadores, y recuperar el respeto que el equipo nacional merece aquí y en el extranjero.

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This is the kind of space Xavi thinks he deserves.

The theory is that because of the low amount of scoring in football, using particularly protective and cynical tactics ruins the sport whose nature inhibits a high amount of goals per match. Football's common nickname is "The Beautiful Game," but from where did that phrase initially originate?

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Después de la trabajada victoria que obtuvo el Barcelona ante el Almería de Hugo Sánchez, los blaugranas esperaban un tropiezo de su máximo rival en la lucha por el título, en su complicada visita a Nervión. El Sevilla derrotó a los blancos y de paso presentó sus credenciales para conquistar la Liga.

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Almeria came to the Camp Nou trying to put the first blemish on FC Barcelona's perfect La Liga record. From the starting whistle it became very obvious what manager Hugo Sanchez had in mind to control Barcelona's powerful offense. Sanchez employed Chico to stick on Xavi Hernandez and not let the Barcelona midfielder control the ball and coordinate the offense.

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Four of the best strikers in the world are playing in La Liga and all of them are off to a great start to the season, averaging at least a goal a game this season.

David Villa tops all scorers with six goals in five games while Messi, Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo have all scored five goals.

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In today's match against Villarreal, Cristiano Ronaldo will be aiming to become the only Real Madrid player to score a goal in each of his first four La Liga matches. Already with the transfer fee world record in hand, this is far from the only other record Cristiano will be attempting to break at Real this season.

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En mi post anterior les comentaba que no podemos dejarnos llevar por aquello de "Son clientes" dado que el exceso de confianza es letal para cualquier equipo, eso de "salir sobrado" jamás rinde frutos; si no me creen pregúntenle a Chivas, jaja.

Creo que vale la pena analizar o cuando menos tratar de entender que ha sucedido en los últimos encuentros contra el rival en turno para buscar alguna fórmula o algoritmo que nos permita delinear una estrategia para encarar este encuentro.

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One of the very first posts I ever made on this blog was the Youngest MLS Player Timeline. Now, it's time to look at the other side of the equation. Who has held the record for the oldest MLS player, and when was it broken?
This is not the same as the lists of the Oldest MLS Players or the Oldest MLS Debuts. Click to continue reading...

One of the very first posts I ever made on this blog was the Youngest MLS Player Timeline. Now, it's time to look at the other side of the equation. Who has held the record for the oldest MLS player, and when was it broken?
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Javier Aguirre took a chance on Miguel Sabah. Former Coaches Sven Goran Eriksson, Ricardo LaVolpe and Hugo Sanchez all hardly rated him lightly- it paid off big time today with a game winning goal.

Charlie Davies early goal gave the US an un-expected lead, but after that the American shape collapsed and defending was at times shambolic.

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Mexico is hurting. The poor management reigns of Sven Goran Eriksson all but threw out the successful Copa America run in 2007 under Hugo Sanchez and brought Mexico to its lowest point since the struggles of the 2001 hexagonal.

But Mexico is never to be underestimated. Man for man, when healthy and calling up a full squad, El Tri still has more accomplished and quality players than anyone else in CONCACAF.

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Here it is. The match every one wanted. Another chapter in the historiography of the fiercest rivalry in the Concacaf region.

It has sharpened so much because of the US domination of Mexico in recent years. So there are stakes a plenty for both teams. But at this stage, a Gold Cup win means much more to El Tri than it means to the US.

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Originally uploaded by parrywv1 El previo de la Gran Final Copa Oro Estados Unidos contra la selección México
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A US fan dances prior to the World Cup quarter-final match between USA and Germany in Ulsan, June 21, 2002. REUTERS/Shaun Best
Todos los aficionados mexicanos esperamos que la seleccion mexicana se enfrente en competiciones oficiales contra Estados Unidos antes por que se les podia ganar y de manera contuendente, ahora por masoquismo o por la nostalgia de tiempos mejores. Click to continue reading...

Dicen los Pumas que van por el bicampeonato, logro que solo Hugo Sanchez de logró.

Se nos "cuecen las habas" por ya estar viendo el desempeño de los equipos, los refuerzos, las Chivas y las Aguilas el morbo de como han perdido identidad, fuerza y personalidad estos dos "grandes".

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Hugo Sánchez en el Almería
Originally uploaded by Charles Drawin Caricatura Hugo Sánchez en el Almería
El sábado le rendimos un pequeño homenaje al mejor jugador mexicano de todos los tiempos en su 51 aniversario. Pero se me paso ponerles esta caricatura que me encontré y que muestra al Pentapichichi usando un sombrero a lo Tio Sam, es que ahora todo mundo le tiene miedo a los Estados Unidos, pero ya demostró Haiti en la copa de Oro que no son invencibles. Click to continue reading...

Hoy se celebran 35 años de Clásicos Regiomontanos. No les voy a hacer un recuento porque seguramente hoy seremos bombardeados de todo tipo de datos y remembranzas hasta el hastío. A mi me basta saber que en la balanza de estos 35 años, Tigres lleva cuatro partidos ganados de ventaja. Click to continue reading...

prensa-tricolor-15 Hugo Sanchez
Originally uploaded by prismatico La temporada de las estrellas 2009 en España termino con un Barcelona rey absoluto.
Pero como alguna vez lo menciono Andres Guardado al pentapichichi no se le ha dado un reconocimiento merecido. Realizo un buen trabajo con el Almeria . Click to continue reading...

The most anticipated transfer of the summer has finally been completed and Cristino Ronaldo has been revealed as Real Madrid's number nine in front of a whopping 80,000 adorning fans. The 24-year old joins legends such as Hugo Sanchez, Ronaldo, and of course Alfredo di Stefano, and in doing so joins an elite legacy of footballers. Click to continue reading...

The most anticipated transfer of the summer has finally been completed and Cristino Ronaldo has been revealed as Real Madrid's number nine in front of a whopping 80,000 adorning fans. The 24-year old joins legends such as Hugo Sanchez, Ronaldo, and of course Alfredo di Stefano, and in doing so joins an elite legacy of footballers. Click to continue reading...

Di Stefano uses his trophies to carry water to his drought stricken village

The player most associated with Real's glittering success turned 83 years old yesterday but he has competition from the most expensive signing in football history.

Ronaldo, who was signed from Manchester United for 80 million pounds (C$152 million), was quoted as telling sports daily Marca on Sunday:

"Some day I would like to have a winning record similar to Alfredo di Stefano.

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Two years ago, the Gold Cup was rife with intrigue. It was the first time U.S. coach Bob Bradley had managed the team in a tournament setting. Ditto for Mexico manager Hugo Sanchez, who was fired less than a year later. There were plenty of compelling matches along the way, with Guadeloupe stunning all and sundry with its run to the semifinals. Click to continue reading...

Mario Carrillo
Originally uploaded by nidoazulcrema Se veía venir, ante la genial idea de cambiar equipo después de ganarle a Venezuela(que tampoco es para echar campanas al vuelo), los cambios no funcionaron y se vivió un partido desastrosamente aburrido , fue un par de roscas que ni Homero Simpson se hubiera comido. Click to continue reading...

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About 20 months ago, Edgar Castillo made what he thought would be the last decision he would have to make regarding his national team future.

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                                                  Photo by ISIphotos.com

About 20 months ago, Edgar Castillo made what he thought would be the last decision he would have to make regarding his national team future.

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Alguna vez campeón de la Copa Confederaciones con Manolo Lapuente derrotando 2 veces a Brasil, esta edición Mexico no estará presente irán los Estados Unidos representando a Concacaf, dinos en tu opinión quién es responsable?

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Alguna vez campeón de la Copa Confederaciones con Manolo Lapuente derrotando 2 veces a Brasil, esta edición Mexico no estará presente irán los Estados Unidos representando a Concacaf, dinos en tu opinión quién es responsable?

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I am comfortably enjoying a mini vacation here at South Padre Island, and, in all honesty, this is the first time I have turned my computer on since this weekend. My views are nice, the sun is nice, the breeze is better, and the gulf waters are perfect. It's been a nice few days.
A lot of folks in the bigsoccer family seem to think that Mexico's current crisis shall pass, and it very well might. Click to continue reading...

He is now the Coach of Spanish 1º Division Club Almeria, but beforethis Mexican HUGO SANCHEZ was a goal scoring machine,ex-Atletico de Madrid player & a legend of Real Madrid. The manwas 5 times "Pichichi" of the Spanish League.Here is a SFS Flashback of one of his goals back in 1988 againstLogrones, incredible: Click to continue reading...

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Hugo Sanchez Guerrero

En la página oficial del club aparecen ya los primeros jugadores nacionales transferibles de Tigres, la encabezan Hugo Sánchez, Mauricio Romero, Sindey Balderas y Luis Ramírez. De ellos solo Hugo Sanchéz Guerrero era titular la temporada pasada y jugador regular del equipo desde hace tiempo.

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Para Pumas de la UNAM ésta victoria, éste campeonato, no sabe a gloria; es el mismísimo elixir de los dioses. Mucho sudar, mucho sufrir, incluso mucho llorar no podía tener mejor recompensa. Aguantar las críticas, cuestionamientos, pocas expectativas, lesiones, golpes psicológicos durísimos hicieron alcanzar al Tuca Ferreti y sus jugadores una especie de santidad soñada.

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Para Pumas de la UNAM ésta victoria, éste campeonato, no sabe a gloria; es el mismísimo elixir de los dioses. Mucho sudar, mucho sufrir, incluso mucho llorar no podía tener mejor recompensa. Aguantar las críticas, cuestionamientos, pocas expectativas, lesiones, golpes psicológicos durísimos hicieron alcanzar al Tuca Ferreti y sus jugadores una especie de santidad soñada.

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Hugo-Sanchez-banca
Originally uploaded by prismatico En España en poco tiempo la candidatura Juan Onieva dio mucho de que hablar por crear su postura fue la más memorable de toda la historia del fútbol español. Onieva se ha retirado de las elecciones y eso ha dejado fuera por el momento de que Hugo Sanchez ocupe la silla de director técnico merengue. Click to continue reading...