Dominic Wilcox is an artist who makes, among other things, watch sculptures the type which operate better in a glass encasement than inevitably shattering against the nearest solid object. He made one for football which was on exhibit in London recently.

The Beautiful Game, 2011 A footballer holds aloft a trophy in the form of a pound symbol (£) as three prospective WAGs fight for his attention.

Have you ever seen a referee so cool?

Whenever a mass protest occurs in which physical violence is an imminent threat or has already occurred, you're bound to see a referee fleeing like the alien arrival scene in a blockbuster film, mouth gaping, tears flowing and "Mommy" clearly audible.

As George Orwell put it, "If you want a vision of the future of the England football team, imagine a boot stamping on a human face forever". Actually, he didn't quite say that... but if he had of done ... Continue reading →

The prestigious International Consulting firm Deloitte has released its yearly study of the World Football Clubs with highest income generation for season 2010-2011. For the third year running both REAL MADRID CF & FC BARCELONA lead the list of top income generating Clubs. The tendency is that FC Barcelona has experienced a jump in income that has to do with their "winning ways", Global brand

The prestigious International Consulting firm Deloitte has released its yearly study of the World Football Clubs with highest income generation for season 2010-2011. For the third year running both REAL MADRID CF & FC BARCELONA lead the list of top income generating Clubs. The tendency is that FC Barcelona has experienced a jump in income that has to do with their "winning ways", Global brand

Adriano is both one of the most gifted strikers of his generation and one of the most disappointing, ballooning to Ronaldo's late-career playing weight right smack in the middle of his prime, among other, non-gravitational-field-related issues (drinking, partying, shooting people, etc). Now at Corinthians and fresh off an Achilles injury and platter of Happy Meals, he's back in trouble for being fat.

The set-and-finish own goal is one of extreme rarity, such that it should have its own show on some science channel. To deflect a ball into the net is one thing, but a composed boot, if shanked? That's truly special stuff.

The gentleman in question is Ashraf Soliman of Maccabi Umm al-Fahm.

The FIFA backed "International Federation of Football History & Statistics" (IFFHS) has released its Top 10 list of World Football Coaches & Managers, with Scotsman & Manchester United Coach/Manager Sir Alex Ferguson as the Top placed (Nº 1) so far this 21st Century. Ferguson leads by just 1 point Arsenal Coach/Manager Arsene Wenger with Real Madrid Coach Jose Mourinho in 3rd place.

The FIFA backed "International Federation of Football History & Statistics" (IFFHS) has released its Top 10 list of World Football Coaches & Managers, with Scotsman & Manchester United Coach/Manager Sir Alex Ferguson as the Top placed (Nº 1) so far this 21st Century. Ferguson leads by just 1 point Arsenal Coach/Manager Arsene Wenger with Real Madrid Coach Jose Mourinho in 3rd place.

Eurosport's international football coverage, as unique as it remains in the field of sports broadcasting and run on a shoestring budget, remains excellent. And this year's ACN coverage has been as comprehensive and well-informed as ever. But, as Groups B and D came to their conclusions, well... oops.

Big game at the Bridge on Super Sunday. Personnel decisions are likely to play a significant role in the outcome. So, let's channel our inner Andre Villas-Boas and sort this one out.

Cool? Cool.

I see you.

Andre Villas-Boas faces all kinds of issues entering our match against Manchester United.

There was a lack of real excitement during the final day of the 2012 January Transfer Window, with none of the Premier League's big names on the move and a subsequent drop in spending from the same day 12 months ago means the latest transfer window closed without much of a noise.

The speculation that ran wild from Sky Sports News reporters situated at Premier League grounds became boring with attention being finally turned to actual fixtures that took place on the night.

The tragedy that occurred in Port Said on Wednesday evening has overshadowed all else in world football this week, and this is a subject that we will be returning to when the dust has settled on a disaster so appalling as to be almost incomprehensible. Reports from Egypt have been pouring across the world via social media, and we would urge anyone reading this to bear in mind when reading reports on this subject elsewhere in the media that the events of this week are representative of broader political issues in Egypt than mere football rivalries.

According to Gaizka Mendieta , there is a big possibility that Barca coach Pep Guardiola could soon be on his way out of the record breaking club. A lot of uncertainty has arisen over Guardiola's future following his shocking denial on Tuesday that he was close to signing a new contract.

It doesn't make any sense why Pep would want to leave Barcelona.

At least for 2011-12.

Having already played once this season to raucous applause, Palermo and Inter danced once again at the San Siro today amidst the snow. Their first meeting was nice, Palermo snatching a 4-3 victory and giving neutrals the joyous gift of 7 goals. Tonight they did one better collectively a 4-4 draw, taking their tally for the year to an utterly absurd 15 goals.

The new tournament in India had its auction today. A quick refresher for those who allow quirky short-term tournament formats to slip from the back of their minds (shame): five teams, each team bids for a leading "icon", along with two foreigners and a manager, with a wage budget of $2.5m. (How much is being ballparked for the icons 30-40%?

Eden Hazard, one of the most desirable transfer targets in world football at the moment, says he is not moving this January. Definitively. Moving this coming summer, however? That's on fo sho. To England? Why yes, actually.

Excuse me while I shit my pants with potential excitement.

Seeking a new challenge in the summer

Hazard spoke to Canal+ today and shed some light on his current situation.

As pointed out by just about everyone, this image is a perfect representation of where football stands in average America it's simply too good not to share.

A milestone achievement by one of the greatest athletes on the planet at the age of only 24 earns his own Time magazine cover 'cept in the US of A.

"Footballer asked to give up honeymoon for new club."

Admit it first thoughts center around the wife and a reaction worthy of any reality shows in which a new bride or bride-to-be seem like a good candidate for a rubber room and a key which gets mysteriously lost for...ever.

Tim Ream was given a choice: sign for Bolton or head off on the honeymoon.

LeagueSpy.com A definitive and comprehensive betting guide to world football - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Football betting can be a great investment or a waste of money, with an ever-increasing number of people deeming themselves football experts and putting their money where their mouth is on a daily or weekly basis, only to see their hard-earned cash taken from them.

That's Jose after last night's Clasico, hanging out in the Camp Nou parking lot next to the referee's car. He's not waiting to tell him how much he enjoyed his performance or beg him for the maker of his cologne, I can tell you that much.

Google Translate can do the rest.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has written an open letter to the club's fans, asking them to behave well when they meet Liverpool in Saturday's 4th round FA Cup at Anfield.

Even those looking at Real Money Casino Games at Mansion will tell you that tensions between the rival clubs have increased in recent times, following the race row between Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra in October's league draw at Anfield.

A Clasico which lived up to its name? But of course.

And Cristiano was seen off the ball throwing what should now be one of his toddler tantrums? But of course.

It's not one of his finest, in fact it'd have a hard time cracking his top five, but it's nice to know that even as he seems to be maturing, some things will just never change.

It's going to take quite a bit for Olympic qualifying of any type to make any type of news, unless David Beckham is personally championing his merits for the cause. Women's CONCACAF qualifiers? That will take something extraordinary. Like Costa Rica's keeper Julieth Arias and the dreaded bouncy backpass.

The African Cup of Nations isn't just a mid-season nuisance for Premier League managers, you know... Game Intelligence defers to our very own African football expert, Dr Congo, for the low-down on what to expect from this year's tournament. This year's ... Continue reading →

When Al Wasl paid a hefty sum of money to Diego Maradona to lead their team, they did so not with the idea of getting the next great football coach, but with the idea that he'd be part coach, part entertainer, occasionally part circus clown. He rarely disappoints, if he does so by disappointing.

This guy is here to remind you. It's here, and it's...something.

This is not your prawn sandwich brigade. It's more like a carnival crossed with a drag show dashed with a touch of Japanese game show. Which makes the stands equally as watchable as the happenings on the pitch if not more so.

The African Cup of Nations isn't just a mid-season nuisance for Premier League managers, you know... Game Intelligence defers to our very own African football expert, Dr Congo, for the low-down on what to expect from this year's tournament. This year's ... Continue reading →

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Robin van Persie, the balon d'or snubbed, true king of world football, has been reeling in the plaudits for his exceptional scoring feats in 2011. By eclipsing Thierry Henry's mark of 34 goals in a calendar year, and particularly by playing in a less competitive and more transitional team, he has booked himself a seat in the waiting room of the Pantheon of Arsenal Greats.

By Chris Wright

In which, during last night's Copa del Rey quarter-final first-leg El Clasico in Madrid, Real Madrid's in-house butcher Pepe indulged in a spot of what he loves to do the bestest stamping on Lionel Messi's hand as the Barca tyke sat on the turf after being barrelled over by Jose Callejon.

Liverpool have today officially announced the much talked about kit deal with Warrior Sport. The deal is worth a total of £150million over a six year contract. The £25million a year deal is now the second largest in world football and is only beaten by Barcelona's £26.3million a year deal with Nike.

Much of the top o'the headlines furor due to the Luis Suarez and John Terry racism issues has seemingly boiled over, the print now focusing on the Andy Carroll rubbishness issues which have been brought to light through Luis' siesta, but it's now at least time for a solid wrap on the situation.

Yes, the gentlemen involved are Uruguayan and Belgian Benfica's Maxi Pereira and Axel Witsel.

This is a technique which is terribly underutilized in the sport. In fact, all forms of chicanery are underutilized these days. We're still missing the glory days of Catania's dropping trou free kick distractions.

Liverpool may be playing Roma this summer at Fenway Park. Who cares. Liverpool or Roma playing the Chels elsewhere on American soil? Now that's an idea I can get behind.

To be reunited?

The Boston Globe is reporting that they may just happen.

In a short piece touching on the prospect of both Liverpool and Roma touring the United States during the preseason, Chelsea is mentioned along with Celtic as a potential partner in crime for this so-called tournament.

Marginally related a ball is involved, right?

Actually, it's a Nike spot. Or is made to seem a Nike spot, appearing as though it could be a Nike spot. So imagine my surprise when it didn't show up on any Nike channels.

Would the company itself ever be so bold?

Novara's new loanee Leandro Rinaudo ambled onto the pitch Sunday for Novara for the very first time, and he did so with identity issues his shirt read rinuado instead of rinaudo. And once the dust had settled in the 3-1 loss to Cesena, he'd both conceded a penalty (not converted) and scored an own goal.

Leo Messi's place at the pinnacle of world football was confirmed by his third consecutive Ballon d'Or, but he didn't do it alone. To celebrate his win, Leo has thanked everyone who has supported him in his career, from his ...
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The FIFA backed "International Federation of Football History & Statistics" (IFFHS) has reconfirmed want everyone already knew, that SPANISH FOOTBALL Club FC BARCELONA is the "Best Football Team in the World" for 2011. It´s the third time ( 2007, 2009 & 2011) that Barça gets this outstanding recognition form the IFHHS.

With the departure of Cesc and Nasri, no matter what you think of the players, it's obvious that our goals from the midfield area have reduced. Whether this be down to the injury of Wilshire, or the lack of width provided by the full backs, I don't know. But, with Arshavin looking increasingly on his way out, what has become clear is that Arsenal are in need of an attacking midfielder/wide player who can create and score goals in equal measure.

With the departure of Cesc and Nasri, no matter what you think of the players, it's obvious that our goals from the midfield area have reduced. Whether this be down to the injury of Wilshire, or the lack of width provided by the full backs, I don't know. But, with Arshavin looking increasingly on his way out, what has become clear is that Arsenal are in need of an attacking midfielder/wide player who can create and score goals in equal measure.