The Offside 01 August @ 08:07 PM EST
Your 90th minute How the HELL did he do that? goal of the weekend, courtesy of Andrei Arshavin of
Arsenal in the Emirates Cup. Emirates Cup this year consists of Atletico Madrid, Rangers, Paris
Saint Germain and, of course, Arsenal, the hosts. Day 1 of the tournament was Saturday. Day 2 is
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England's Brave John Terry has finally committed his future to the club. And Chelsea wrapped up
the World Football Challenge in style Sunday night, handing Club America a 2-0 defeat at Cowboys
Stadium in Dallas.
All is good.
It finally went right for young Franco Di Santo who, as a second-half substitute, scored and set
up the Blues' second goal.
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The weather was nasty in Dallas last night but thank goodness the soccer wasn't!
A few of my friends and players were at the game. Below is a pic of Jordan and Rob Gaudet.
Jordan is one of the kids I coach in Shreveport, Louisiana and Rob is his Dad.
Another friend of mine Cameron Bielstein from Austin, Texas was there.
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Footsmoke 27 July @ 02:13 AM EST
And Why It's Probably OK
Ah, summer soccer in America. When we can finally kick back, crack an ice cold Miller Lite,
and take in some of that industrious Major League Soccer all of these scallywags have been talking
about ... oh you've got Stella? Wait, Barca's playing? Maybe next year....
In a lot of ways, foreign club tours of America have exposed just how secondary MLS's secondary
status is even in its home country compared to foreign soccer.
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The best player on the pitch in the FA Cup, Florent Malouda, was also the best player on the pitch
in the 2nd half of Chelsea's 2-0 pre-season win over Club America last night.
Malouda scored one goal and set up another - with a delightful chip to Franco di Santo.
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The World Football Challenge ended Sunday with Chelsea taking on Club America. The two teams
were playing to decide the winner of the preseason tournament in the United States.
Chelsea defeats Club America 2-0 Video Highlights Both teams had chances
throughout the match but Chelsea was able to score 2 second half goals as they won the World
Football Challenge with a 2-0 victory over Club America.
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Boca Juniors' squad took off for Europe on Sunday in readiness to take part in the Audi Cup in
Munich (their first match is on Wednesday against Manchester United), but over the weekend there
have already been some Argentine clubs and players in pre-season action. River Plate beat Everton
thanks to a great Ariel Ortega [.
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In the first half of the World Football Challenge's preseason Milan derby, Ronaldinho was booked
for arguing with the ref about Inter Milan's wall encroaching on his free kick. When the ref pulled
out his card, he mistakenly showed Ronaldinho a red, which momentarily made the Brazilian crap his
pants before the error was quickly corrected and everyone had a laugh and lived happily ever
after.
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Chelsea defeated AC Milan 2-1 in front of 71,203 fans at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore last
night. A long distance strike from Didier Drogba put the Blues up early before Milan fought back to
equalize on a Clarence Seedorf goal. Milan maintained ball possession for much of the game but
could not capitalize [.
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EAT SOCCER! 25 July @ 08:34 AM EST
Summer 2009 is full of live, international soccer matches in the United States. With the Gold Cup
and the World Football Challenge are playing in cities across the nations, fans have the
opportunity to witness the ball wizardry of Ronaldinho and Drogba. These are experiences that this
"beautiful game" fanatic must share with a special someone.
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Are you like me?
No, I'm not talking about being handsome, charming and utterly hilarious. I'm talking about
the match Friday.
Anyone want to hang with Omar while in Bmore?
Are you going to see Chelsea v. AC Milan in Baltimore? I know I am, and I want to meet up with
you for a drink.
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Get me to Baltimore.
I'll be in the mix at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium on Friday night as the Blues continue their
preseason tour of the U.S. against old-a** AC Milan. The match marks the Blues' second game of the
World Football Challenge, following a thorough dismantling of The Special One's rather normal
looking no, less than normal Inter Milan.
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The Offside 23 July @ 05:15 PM EST
Some news to read as you allow your eyes to feast (again! at last!) on an angry Rino Gattuso. P.S.
We hate summer. But it seems that things are starting to look up at last. (Spotted on Dirty Tackle)
FIFA really IS better that Pro Evo (Studs Up) Why didn't Chelsea call JT's bluff? [...]
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EAT SOCCER! 23 July @ 04:59 PM EST
The call has been put out. The FIFA World Cup 2010 needs volunteers! Are you up for the challenge?
If you can speak excellent English and one additional language, you can answer the call to action.
Here's an overview of the open call courtesy of Chad Thomas at African Soccer Renaissance.
Make sure you check out his international radio show on SABC 2000.
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MLS Rumors 23 July @ 02:15 PM EST
According to this man, all signs are pointing up for the growth of US Soccer.
After the World Football Challenge match of Chelsea vs Inter Milan, Claudio Pizarro told me that
the players are developing and that it would be interesting in the next few years. To hear him talk
about this and the World Football Challenge in his own words, check out the video below:
What do you think?
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El América consiguió su segunda hazaña en el World Football
Challenge al vencer al A.C. Milán de manera heroica 2-1.
Los atacante canteranos "azulcrema" Enrique Esqueda y Daniel Márquez, sacaron
la cara ante el cuadro italiano, pues este par de jóvenes marcaron los goles del triunfo.
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Some good goals in this game! I am sure it was a blast to be at!
Congrats to Oguchi Onyewu for making is AC Milan debut! Can you imagine playing for a club
that big??
JM
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En el partido entre el Club América y el AC Milan en Atlanta del torneo
World Football Challenge donde gana el club mexicano por 2 goles a 1,
los aficionados que asistieron vieron un muy buen partido, sobre todo en el segundo tiempo, se
deleitaron viendo a sus estrellas favoritas cono Gatusso, Zambrotta, Luca Antonini entre otros;
pero la estrella que mas brilló fue la del brasileño: RONALDINHO.
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It the 3rd day of the World Football Challenge with AC Milan taking on Club America at the
Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Here's a recap of the match along with video highlights.
Club America tops AC Milan 2-1 Video Highlights Club America remained
undefeated in the World Football Challenge with a solid 2-1 victory against AC Milan Wednesday
night in Atlanta at the Georgia Dome.
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MLS Rumors 22 July @ 08:06 PM EST
WORLD FOOTBALL CHALLENGE REWARDS BIGGEST SOCCER
FANS IN THE U.S.
Top fans of Chelsea FC, AC Milan, Inter Milan and
Club America submit humorous and passionate videos to win trip to see their club on July 26
After a two-month search for the nation's biggest soccer fans, the World Football Challenge
crowns four top fans for proving their passion for their club through a short video.
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MLS Rumors 22 July @ 04:00 PM EST
This man seemed pretty happy when talking about US Soccer and its success in the Confederations
Cup.
When I asked him, he said he could see a real change over the last two years. He thought
performance against Spain was great and that we almost beat Brazil. Malouda also confessed that
Landon Donovan "is the famous one" and he also is aware of Tim Howard because he sees him regularly
in the EPL.
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The Offside 22 July @ 03:36 PM EST
Chelsea FC: Alex Anziano, Corta Madera, CA Over the past couple of months, the folks at World
Football Challenge have been hosting a contest to draw a bit of attention to the tournament, which
started last weekend and runs through this Sunday. (Again, you remember. World Football Challenge
the tournament where foreign clubs come [.
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I am sure this was a great game to be at! If you haven't seen it yet be sure and check out one
of my Online Soccer Academy players, Mat Schumacher, sporting his JMS "Believe in it" bracelet for
ESPN at the game. You won't see it on the highlights but EPSN cut away to him holding up his
Frank Lampard signs a few times through out the game.
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Check out my boy Mat Schumacher representing the JMS "Believe in it" bracelet big time on
ESPN!!! He is from San Diego, California and one of my Online Soccer Academy players. He's a
huge Frank Lampard fan as you can tell by his signs! Last night him and his family were at the
Rose Bowl watching Chelsea play Inter Milan in the World Football Challenge.
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The World Football Challenge continued on Tuesday night with Internazionale (Inter Milan) taking
on English club Chelsea FC at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Here's a recap along with
video highlights.
Chelsea dominated Inter Milan 2-0 Video Highlights Chelsea controlled the match
from start to finish as they defeated Inter Milan 2-0 in the World Football Challenge on
Tuesday.
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MLS Rumors 21 July @ 09:36 PM EST
Remember if you have any questions for the players or coaches, post here before halftime and I will
do what I can.
Location:
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
Referees:
Head Ref: Ricardo Salazar (USA)
Asst Ref: George Gansner (USA)
Asst Ref: Chris Strickland (USA)
4th Official: Kevin Stott (USA)
Actual Lineups:
ChelseaGK Peter Cech
DF Branislav Ivanovic
DF John Terry
DF Ashley Cole
DF Ricardo Carvalho
MF Michael Essien
MF Frank Lampard
MF Jon Mikel Obi
MF Florent Malouda
FW Salomon Kalou
FW Didier Drogba
SubsAndrey Shevchenko
Franco Di Santo
Claudio Pizarro
Scott Sinclair
Deco
Ross Turnbull
Daniel Sturridge
Alex
Juliano Belletti
Nicolas Anelka
Sam Hutchinson
Michael Mancienne
Inter MilanGK Vid Belec
DF Ivan Ramiro Cordoba
DF Javier Zanetti
DF Cristian Chivu
DF Davide Santon
MF Thiago Motta
MF Sulley Muntari
MF Patrick Viera
MF Esteban Cambiasso
MF Mikel Jon Obi
FW Mario Balotelli
SubsRicardo Quaresma
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Rene Krhin
Paolo Orlandoni
Deigo Milito
Marco Materazzi
Alessandro Amantino "Mancini"
Mattia Destro
PRE-GAME:
-Will Farrell among others in the stands.
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Chelsea v Internazionale (Inter Milan) - World Football Challenge - Tuesday July 21,
2009 - 23:00 EST
Chelsea takes on Internazionale (Inter Milan) in the World Football Challenge on Tuesday July
21, 2009. Inter has already played one match in the mini tournament, losing on penalty kicks to
Club America.
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MLS Rumors 21 July @ 02:44 PM EST
Inter Milan and the World Football Challenge were kind enough to setup this press conference at the
Four Seasons Hotel in LA with Inter Milan midfielder, Esteban Cambiasso, ahead of Tuesday's World
Football Challenge match of Chelsea vs Inter Milan at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.
Some of the highlights of the press conference were:
-He believes that the World Football Challenge match is just a friendly and that the animosity
between Chelsea coach Ancelotti and Inter coach Mourinho will have no effect.
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MLS Rumors 20 July @ 04:28 PM EST
Inter Milan and the World Football Challenge were kind enough to setup this press conference at the
Four Seasons Hotel in LA with Inter Milan midfielder, Esteban Cambiasso, ahead of Tuesday's World
Football Challenge match of Chelsea vs Inter Milan at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.
Some of the highlights of the press conference were:
-He believes that the World Football Challenge match is just a friendly and that the animosity
between Chelsea coach Ancelotti and Inter coach Mourinho will have no effect.
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EAT SOCCER! 20 July @ 08:10 AM EST
In a time when society rewards those who rentlessly pursue self-serving goals, this Wednesday may
prove to be a one-up for those who seek to help others in Atlanta, Georgia.
AC Milan is slated to to put forth their best showing against Club America. Ronaldinho, Oguchi
Onyewu and Pavel Pardo will be in the building!
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It was the first match of the World Football Challenge featuring AC Milan, Inter Milan, Chelsea,
and Club America. Here's a full recap of Club America taking on Inter Milan.
Club America defeats Inter Milan on penalty kicks - Video Highlights - Inter
Milan dominated possession but America played a solid match to win on penalty kicks Sunday in the
first match of the World Football Challenge.
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