A moment of silence. The Bearded Bombardier is hanging them up. It's not a huge surprise given that we could all see his body struggling to keep up with what his spirit wanted it to do, but it's still a sad day for all in United-land. Tributes by... Click to continue reading...

Wayne Rooney was made England captain last weekend for England against Brazil due to injuries to John Terry and Rio Ferdinand. Man United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said that if Rooney wants to be Man United captain, he will have to wait.
Sir Alex has been quoted as saying: "I have never really been an advocate of centre forwards being captain. Click to continue reading...

You know that baby wanted a photo with Martin Palermo... but his family stopped Veron's sleek black ride instead as it drove up to Estudiantes' training ground last week. The baby's got the "Papa, you lied. We were supposed to go to Boca's training ground, dammmit!

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Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou and Abdoulaye Meite were both in the Ivory Coast squad to face Germany in Wednesday's international friendly (2-2 draw). Neither was available for Saturday's World Cup qualifiying win over Guinea after the two went all hyphy on each other in training. The two have since made up (awww).

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In his most recent interview, on loan Toon assassin, Marlon Harewood, opened his heart on Aston Villa, getting back into form, new strike partner Andy Carroll and the spirit in the Newcastle dressing room under the 'Chuckle Brothers' dream team of Chris Hughton and Colin Calderwood. Harewood, who has been under some pressure to perform [. Click to continue reading...

In probably the most unexpected development of the domestic league's fourteenth round, River Plate played with spirit and intelligence to overturn a deficit and actually win a football match on Sunday afternoon. 1-0 down after only two-and-a-half minutes at home to Atlético Tucumán, it looked like the same old story for River. Click to continue reading...

In the spirit of the World Cup season, allow Ballackwurst and co' to present to you with the new German national team kits. It seems to set in well on the shoulders, don't you think? Lieblich! Bastian Schweinsteiger is all "meh" in this photo below, but they all secretly love the extra space on the left to show off the arm muscles, so do not fear!

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I love this time of year. Teams start showing off their new kits and the World Cup spirit starts entering our hearts! Here are the new uniforms for Germany, Japan and Mexico (Adidas is going strong on releasing the new kits huh?).

Germany's New Kit: well done.

Japan's New Kit: I want.

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Keviun Nolan has epitomized the spirit and fight in the Newcastle dressing room this season. Kevin Nolan 12 goals is his record for a season And Kevin,� who was named Carling Player of the Month, will go into today's game with 8 goals already to his name after just 15 games of the 46 game Championship seaso- [. Click to continue reading...

We get sent many Press releases about various products , services and news. This one jumped out at us today and we thing you'll enjoy! We all love the pint of Fosters and the Aussie spirit even more! Just when Rafa Benitez thought things couldn't get any worse, a study published by Foster's today reveals the [. Click to continue reading...

Chis Hughton this morning praised the magnificent play of goalkeeper Steve Harper last night, as the Magpies scraped together a second successive win to remain top of the Coca Cola Championship. Steve Harper 3 great late saves Chris also praised the spirit of his players, as they again stuck at it and came out of a [. Click to continue reading...

Two goals by Gonzalo "El Pipita " Higuain had Manuel Pellegrini pumping his hands Wenger style. It was a must win for the Merengues over Getafe as the knives were out for Pelligrini.

After the match, Pelligrini said that the club had "recovered its spirit." He praised Higuain " What he did today did not surprise me.

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Chris Hughton feared the worst when Doncaster Rovers were awarded a penalty after 75 minutes, with the score tied at 1-1. Chris Hughton applauds the spirit of Newcastle players Kevin Nolan's last-minute goal, his 8th so far this season, was enough (just) to give Newcastle a 2-1 win at St James' Park, after Andy Carroll had [. Click to continue reading...

Russian midfielder Andrey Arshavin believes Arsenal need to improve their character if they are to aim for silverware, taking Manchester United's spirit as an example. Speaking after last week's game, the 28-year old highlighted how the ... Click to continue reading...

Russian midfielder Andrey Arshavin believes Arsenal need to improve their character if they are to aim for silverware, taking Manchester United's spirit as an example. Speaking after last week's game, the 28-year old highlighted how the ...

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At times very emotional at times very artistic coach of Turkey, faced the Turkish media for a last time as a coach of Turkish National team..
As we all know ,He called it quits after Belgium disaster match, when Turkey lost to Belgium.
After that match, he told the media that Armenia match will be his last match as a coach of Turkish National team. Click to continue reading...

At times very emotional at times very artistic coach of Turkey, faced the Turkish media for a last time as a coach of Turkish National team..
As we all know ,He called it quits after Belgium disaster match, when Turkey lost to Belgium.
After that match, he told the media that Armenia match will be his last match as a coach of Turkish National team. Click to continue reading...

Sorry, we're literally laughing at that picture. Damn tipo, we know you want to answer to your critics and all that...but your facial expression will not summon a deal from Signor Armani anytime soon!

Anyway, Milan fans can now celebrate and sleep in peace for the next 2 days (at least) over their 2-1 victory over Roma.

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The great thing about following two football clubs is just as one is making you want to rip out your own insides from all the wasted chances, awful defending and lack of attacking spirit, the other comes from a goal down to Chelsea to win it 2-1 completely and utterly against the run of play thus throwing the Premier league intelligentsia (if you can call it that etc. Click to continue reading...

George Gillett's interview with a member of ‘Spirit of Shankly' has been the hot topic of debate this week, but did the alleged interview even take place? I'm not convinced.
Having re-read the transcript a couple of times and considered the context, I have now come to the conclusion that this ‘interview' with George Gillett is either:
a) Completely false
b) Cobbled together from other interviews/statements
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Four nil. Another one bites the dust.
Next stop: play-offs.

Led by an amazing crowd eager to sing and dance the team through this match, Portugal delivered. Delivered in goals. Delivered in spirit. From the get go we tightened a net around Malta and didn't ease up until the first 2 were in.

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SOME very interesting news from The West Australian in today's paper - Tony 'James Bond' Sage has revealed that the three Socceroo hopefulls, Chris Coyne, Jacob Burns and Mile Sterjovski, would be let go on loan BEFORE the A-League finals if it helps them get a ticket to the World Cup.
Now this isn't actually new, we heard about this when the trio we snapped up on free transfers back in August. Click to continue reading...

The Bayern boys want you to enjoy the spirit of Oktoberfest! May Luca Toni score more goals.... / via El mundo deportivo

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SINGAPORE, 2 October 2009: FIFA has officially written to FAS to confirm that they have indeed suspended the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam (BAFA) with immediate effect which meant that DPMM FC, an affiliate of BAFA, are no longer permitted to play in the S.League or in any organised football competition or matches. Click to continue reading...

This was a game that Newcastle fans have dreamed about, since we were relegated, � as Newcastle United tonight gave a commanding display of flowing attacking football, with plenty of fight and spirit, � and were much too good for a n all at sea Ipswich Town side this afternoon. And it was that man Kevin Nolan, [. Click to continue reading...

This Quote of the Week is by Welsh soccer player and manager, Phil Woosnam, who explained the rules of soccer in one sentence, uniquely and originally.

The rules of soccer are very simple, basically it is this: if it moves, kick it. If it doesn't move, kick it until it does.

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(P.S: Those wonderful guys at SoccerPro seek this blog as a platform to spread the message of helping the less-privileged)
The recent-concluded Homeless World Cup saw Ukraine crowned as the world champions of this tournament, by beat Portugal en-route to clinch the honour.
Despite the fact that this tournament had ended on 13th September, the spirit of this event did not. Click to continue reading...

What a Manchester Derby. Man United took the lead three times, only to find local rivals Man City come back three times, at least untill the 95th minute, where Michael Owen forever endeared himself to the Man United support by popping up with a last gasp goal. An absolute sucker punch for City, whose spirit [. Click to continue reading...

Portugal perdeu hoje com a Ucrânia, por 5/4, a final do Homeless World Cup. Foi a melhor classificação de sempre dos portugueses.

Today Ukraine defeated Portugal 5-4 in the final of the Milan 2009 Homeless World Cup, the annual international football tournament that gives people who are homeless the opportunity to change their own lives.

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Every year since Liverpool last won the title in the 1989/1990 season, their fans harp on about this year being their year. This season the glory days will return and they will win the title, something they used to be able to claim they had won more than any other team.

Since Liverpool last won the league, United have won an incredible eleven titles, as well as two European Cups, but this doesn't seem to dampen the scouse spirit.

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A few months ago, I wrapped up my list of the players in my inaugural MLS Hall of Fame class. Making the list got me thinking. What if, in addition to an MLS Hall of Fame, there was an MLS Hall of Shame for players who have committed foul deeds or crushed their fans' spirit time and again.

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Chelsea supporters know all too well the defensive contribution made by one Didier Drogba. What we weren't aware of was the Drogs' Jesus-like view of himself in this light.

"I often sacrifice myself for the good of the team," Drogba said, where and to whom� I have no idea.

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Jamie Carragher has said scouting for young talent abroad is perfectly acceptable - as long as it is done within the rules.
The Liverpool defender, who came through the youth ranks on Merseyside alongside captain Steven Gerrard, believes provided young English players are given the chance to prove themselves, then bringing in foreign youngsters should be allowed. Click to continue reading...

The Spanish "LIGA" & its Round 2 takes a "break" this weekend as theNational Teams play their respective World Cup 2010 qualifiers. Tomaintain us with the Liga spirit, SFS has posted this VIDEO of ALL THEGOALS of last weekend Round 1, in case you missed them:SFS will post very late tonight a summary of tonights SPAIN vsBELGIUM Group clash, be sure to surf in! Click to continue reading...

Despite the club's inability to give themselves a strong launching pad at the start of the season, Liverpool legend John Barnes has pointed to Manchester United's early campaign blips in past years as evidence of how Rafael Benitez's Reds needn't be written off so soon.
Liverpool lost to Tottenham Hotspur and also to Aston Villa, but beat Stoke City emphatically, and also showed good character to overturn a losing position against Bolton Wanderers and win 3-2. Click to continue reading...