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Greatest World Cup matches: Italy-North Corea (1966)

Football Fanaticos 07 November @ 01:07 AM EST
The World Cups have, especially in the start, been the complete dominance of South America and Europe. Therefore, throughout the 1950's and 1960's, the "rest of the world", that is, Asia, Africa and Australia had to play between them for one meager qualifying spot.For the 1966 World Cup in England, this "rest-of-the-world" spot went to the small and closed Communist dictatorship of North Corea. Click to continue reading...

Ireland To End France’s Cycle Of Success?

World Cup Buzz 06 November @ 01:00 PM EST

The Republic of Ireland will take on France in the World Cup play-offs which commence next weekend in what will be an intriguing clash between the shrewd Italian coach Giovanni Trapattoni and the much-maligned French national team coach Raymond Domenech.

Trapattoni's record speaks for itself with successful spells almost everywhere he coached yet his most notable job prior to taking over Ireland ended in miserable failure with the Azzurri.

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The Re-emergence of Raffaele Palladino

The Offside: Italy 06 November @ 12:56 PM EST

One of the players playing extremely well at the moment is Genoa fantasista Raffaele Palladino. Palladino has always been a player that could do things with the ball that others could only dream of doing, but he never had the consistency to show that talent at a high level.

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Holland Squad for Italy and Paraguay Friendlies Named

Football Fashion 06 November @ 09:18 AM EST
Netherlands manager Bert van Marwijk has named his 23-man squad friendly international matches against Italy on November 14th and Paraguay on November 18th. Squad: Goalkeepers: Maarten Stekelenburg (Ajax Amsterdam), Michel Vorm (Utrecht), Piet Velthuizen (Vitesse Arnhem) Defenders: John Heitinga (Everton), Joris Mathijsen (Hamburg SV), Edson Braafheid (Bayern Munich), Gregory van der Wiel (Ajax Amsterdam), Giovanni van Bronckhorst (Feyenoord), [. Click to continue reading...

Under-17s, Luis Gil and the Maturity Quagmire

Soccer Soap Box 06 November @ 08:27 AM EST

The US Under-17s are out of the Fifa U-17 World Cup after a tough loss to Italy.  I saw less of their World Cup play than I wanted, but a few thoughts remain hard to shake.

Maturity is over-rated at least in soccer.  The game against the UAE reminded me most why watching the occasional youth game is so refreshing: even in a pressure situation the 'kids' tend to play with an offense-first mindset and a penchant for flair that will very likely (and sadly) be taught out of them in the pro ranks.

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The Best Goalkeepers in South Africa

World Cup Buzz 05 November @ 08:02 PM EST

With much of the qualification process almost complete and South Africa 2010 looming large, it would make sense to assess some of the world's best custodians who will be present during the World Cup. Goalkeepers such as Petr Cech will be excluded from the discussion since their nation failed to qualify for next summer's big event.

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Who likes midweek goals?

No Short Corners 05 November @ 06:43 PM EST
These are all from the Champions League and Europa League, and they are all of superb quality...Let's begin with a thunderbolt from Liverpool's Ryan Babel. I'm tellin' ya, Rafa... don't sell this one away on the cheap.Atlético Madrid's Sergio Aguero rescues his side a point against Chelsea with a choice free kick. Click to continue reading...

Sorin farewell game

Pasión Albiceleste 05 November @ 11:31 AM EST


Juan Pablo Sorin officially ended his playing career yesterday in the farewell game between Cruzeiro and the club where he began his footballing career, Argentinos Juniors.

Sorin's had a really impressive career.

From his success with River Plate to his transfer at a very young age to Juventus.

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Which four teams will complete Europe’s Challenge for World Cup Glory?

goalpost.tv 05 November @ 07:53 AM EST
Image via Wikipedia Although many have called it unfair, the seeding system adopted for the play off matches to decide the final four European teams that will make it to the 2010 World Cup Finals in South Africa, has produced four potentially exciting match ups. The two leg matches will be played on November 14th [. Click to continue reading...

2009 FIFA U-17 WORLD CUP: Recurring theme of missed chances as U.S. falls to Italy

Sanford's Soccer Net 05 November @ 07:31 AM EST
With the American team eliminated from the FIFA U-17 World Cup after a 2-1 loss to Italy, an evaluation of the team's performance -- in their knockout round match Wednesday with Italy and in the tournament in general -- is really a matter of recognizing that there are two sides to every coin. Click to continue reading...
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Dossena’s Agent Plays Down Rumors With Napoli

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 04 November @ 06:51 PM EST

UPDATE: According to ESPN Soccernet, Andrea Dossena's agent Roberto La Florio played down any rumor that his client is set to join Napoli. He told tuttomercatoweb.it,

"We will wait until the international break to evaluate and talk to Andrea .

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U.S. U-17s Trailing Italy

Hillcrest Road 04 November @ 06:17 PM EST
The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team continued their quest for the FIFA U-17 World Cup this morning with a Round of 16 match-up against Italy. Italy took a lead in the 29th minute through AC Milan's Giacomo Beretta. Follow the match at U.S. soccer's Twitter, ESPN360.com or the U.S. Soccer match tracker. Click to continue reading...

Great Serie A Games: Roma-Inter 1998/99

The Offside: Italy 04 November @ 03:10 PM EST

Roma-Inter from May of 1999 is another highly entertaining game from one of the most entertaining Serie A seasons of all time. The 1998-99 season had 3 leaders of the table (for the first part of the season it was Fiorentina, who were winter champions but were then hurt by the injury of Batistuta, then Lazio, who looked on their way to the Scudetto but fell off form towards the end, and then Milan who surprised everyone and stole the Scudetto on the last day).

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A few things...

No Short Corners 04 November @ 01:56 PM EST
I think headaches should be outlawed on Wednesdays. I mean, you are as far removed from the most recent weekend as you are from getting to the next one. That's enough misery. A headache on Wednesday is overkill. I vote "no" on Wednesday headaches. What say you?#1 - Chivas USA netminding monster Zach Thornton was tabbed as the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year for a second time today. Click to continue reading...

Nothing Gets Past Gigi Buffon

The Offside 04 November @ 12:46 PM EST
It's probably not news to you that Juve and Italy's Gigi Buffon is quite good at the old goalkeeping. But just in case there was any doubt, take a look at his save vs Maccabi Haifa in Champions League Group A yesterday. First the close-range block, then the elastic lean backwards to palm it away from [. Click to continue reading...

U-17 WC: Italy 2 - USA 1

USSoccerPlayers 04 November @ 12:08 PM EST
The United States exited the FIFA Under-17 World Cup at the knockout stage, losing 2-1 to Italy at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna, Nigeria. In the 18th-minute, Jack McInerney's penalty attempt was saved by Italy keeper Francesco Bardi. This was Bardi's first game in the tournament, starting in place of injured keeper Mattia Perin. Click to continue reading...

U.S. U-17's trailing Italy 1-0 (updates)

No Short Corners 04 November @ 10:19 AM EST
The game is in the 20th minute and U.S. ace Jack McInerney has just seen a penalty kick saved by the the Italy keeper.As always, you can follow along at the U.S. Matchtracker or watch on ESPN360.Back with the major updates only, followed by the wrap...--29'Beretta puts Italy ahead 1-0.- Greg Seltzer Click to continue reading...

Under-17 World Cup: USA vs. Italy (Matchday Commentary)

Soccer By Ives 04 November @ 10:03 AM EST

The U.S. Under-17 men's national team will look to extend its winning streak to three games today when it takes on Italy in the second round of the Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria (10pm, ESPN360.com).

The Americans defeated Malawi and United Arab Emirates to reach this stage, and now face a strong Italian team that rolled to the second round.

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US-Italy Commentary

Major League Soccer Talk 04 November @ 09:06 AM EST

We'll have live commentary of the US-Italy U-17 World Cup knock out stage match beginning at 11 am ET/8 am PT.

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Watts ready for Italian challenge

Yanks Abroad 04 November @ 07:44 AM EST
The United States will face perennial world soccer power Italy on Wednesday in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, and making it to the knockout stage of the tournament has been behind the backbone of a stingy defense. Click to continue reading...

Napoli Would Be Perfect Place For Dossena, Says Agent

English Premier League Transfer Rumors & News 03 November @ 09:20 PM EST

According to Simone Bargellini at Sky Sports News, Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena has been linked with Napoli. His agent Roberto La Florio said,

"It is clear that in January Napoli will sign new players, especially in the role of Dossena .

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Maicon’s agent knocks City’s stature…no joke

Premiership Talk Blog 03 November @ 05:33 PM EST

Having been linked with Manchester United and Real Madrid earlier this year, Inter Milan's right back Maicon has now found himself linked with none other than Manchester City. His agent, Antonio Caliendo, has quashed these rumors, suggesting that City is too small of a club for Maicon.

"Every day there's a story linking Maicon to a different club," said Caliendo.

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US Faces Italy Thursday In U17 World Cup

Springfield MO Soccer 03 November @ 03:46 PM EST

After finishing second in Group E at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, the U.S. continues its run in the Round of 16 when they face Italy on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. local time (9 a.m. CT). Despite an opening loss to eventual group winner Spain, the Americans bounced back for key wins against Malawi and United Arab Emirates to earn six points and a chance to play against the Group F winners.

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US Faces Italy Thursday In U17 World Cup

Springfield MO Soccer 03 November @ 03:46 PM EST

After finishing second in Group E at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, the U.S. continues its run in the Round of 16 when they face Italy on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. local time (9 a.m. CT). Despite an opening loss to eventual group winner Spain, the Americans bounced back for key wins against Malawi and United Arab Emirates to earn six points and a chance to play against the Group F winners.

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Maicon’s agent mocks Man City

Dirty Tackle 03 November @ 02:22 PM EST

There has been a steady stream of rumors about Maicon potentially leaving Inter since last summer, though nothing has come of them and it seems nothing will. Says Maicon's agent, Antonio Caliendo:

"Every day there's a story linking Maicon to a different club. First it was Real Madrid, then Manchester United and now City.

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Preview: United States - Italy

Yanks Abroad 03 November @ 12:49 PM EST
The United States U-17 team takes on Italy in a round of 16 match-up Wednesday night in Kaduna, looking to advance against the European powers in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Click to continue reading...

Goals of the Week: Giornata 11

The Offside: Italy 03 November @ 11:32 AM EST

A few nice goals this week, but nothing extraordinary. Giuseppe Mascara scored one of his trademark wonder-goals, and Marco Borriello got back on the scoresheet with 2 goals (the second a nice scissor kick) after almost a year. Diego Milito got back to his scoring ways as well after being absent through injury, and Mirko Vucinic finally scored his first goal of the season.

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This week in Mourinho’s tongue

Dirty Tackle 02 November @ 03:19 PM EST

When we last left Jose Mourinho's tongue, it was being stuck out at the crowd after an injury time winner against Udinese. Here it makes another appearance, albeit just a cameo, after Inter's second goal against Livorno on Sunday, accompanied by some kind of Michael Jackson type hand motion.

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Serie A Weekend Round-up: Giornata 11

The Offside: Italy 02 November @ 03:18 PM EST

Napoli won vs. Juventus in Torino for the first time since November 20, 1988, when Maradona's Napoli won 5-3. Since then, there had been 11 wins and 5 ties, and Napoli hadn't scored in Torino since March of 1998. This Napoli side has been rejuvenated under Walter Mazzarri, and they have shown they have a never say die attitude that keeps them working for the full 90 minutes.

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Report card: league leaders’ silverware chances

Premiership Talk Blog 02 November @ 08:00 AM EST

Sometimes it is very easy to tell merely a couple of months into the season whether or not the current league leader will run away with the title come the business end of the season. However, as fans of the sport, we often hope that a title race is full of twists and turns all the way till it reaches a dramatic finale.

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Big Two in Final 16 of U-17s

HexagonalBlog 02 November @ 12:52 AM EST
The group phase of the U-17 World Cup is now over, and Mexico and the USA are the only two CONCACAF sides in the knockout stages. USA defeated UAE 1-0 on Sunday to finish second in their group, while Mexico beat Japan 2-0 on Friday to finish second in Group B. Now the Mexicans will face South Korea in their round of 16 match, and the Americans will play Italy. Click to continue reading...

SGFsoccer.com Tweets on 2009-11-01

Springfield MO Soccer 01 November @ 10:01 PM EST
  • Edin (adeen) Sabic scores his 1st goal of the season for the Bears, 15 min elapsed from Kyle Windmuller. Bears lead Drake 1-0 #
  • Melugin and Windmuller combine to almost get another goal in the 26th, cleared by Drake at last minute #
  • RT @ussoccer: The U-17 #USMNT will face Italy on Wednesday in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria.
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SGFsoccer.com Tweets on 2009-11-01

Springfield MO Soccer 01 November @ 10:01 PM EST
  • Edin (adeen) Sabic scores his 1st goal of the season for the Bears, 15 min elapsed from Kyle Windmuller. Bears lead Drake 1-0 #
  • Melugin and Windmuller combine to almost get another goal in the 26th, cleared by Drake at last minute #
  • RT @ussoccer: The U-17 #USMNT will face Italy on Wednesday in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria.
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SGFsoccer.com Tweets on 2009-11-01

Springfield MO Soccer 01 November @ 10:01 PM EST
  • Edin (adeen) Sabic scores his 1st goal of the season for the Bears, 15 min elapsed from Kyle Windmuller. Bears lead Drake 1-0 #
  • Melugin and Windmuller combine to almost get another goal in the 26th, cleared by Drake at last minute #
  • RT @ussoccer: The U-17 #USMNT will face Italy on Wednesday in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria.
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Cassano is not too legit to quit

Dirty Tackle 01 November @ 08:02 PM EST

After disappointing performances in Sampdoria's 5-1 thrashing by Juventus and 0-0 draw with newly promoted giant tripper uppers Bari not to mention the fact that he only has one goal in 10 league matches this season Antonio Cassano was jeered by a section of his home supporters on Sunday and as you might have expected, he has severely overreacted.

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