So what’s the lesson boys and girls? That’s right, you can’t buy success. Although money certainly helps, it doesn’t help to have crazy people running your club. There’s something heartwarming about Real Madrid, a team that went out and bought the two best players in world, losing to a Lyon side who sold Madrid their best player as well. That’s the football gods for you.
If you love perms or Didier Drogba, you’ll love the Les Éléphants shirt …
Spain is trying to conquer the world again. This time, they might succeed.
These socks are actually for sale. Really. Now I know what you’re thinking – can I get these in other colors? Of course. These beauties are available in ten other colors to match all of your outfits. These would look fantastic with, say, the 1994 U.S. National Team jersey. You remember that amazing ode to denim, don’t you? Continue Reading »
Since arriving at Goodison Park, Landon Donovan has been an enormous hit with the Toffee faithful. He was recently named Everton’s February Player of the Month. His run of form has coincided nicely with Everton’s resurgence in the league and it appears that he can do no wrong. During his tour de force, the club has gone 5-1-1 in the league, with victories against Manchester City, Chelsea, and Manchester United. He’s even done Team USA a favor by jacking up Ashley Cole for the next couple of months, much to the delight of women everywhere.
All this has many in England and in the U.S. wondering if Landon will Continue Reading »
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After the dramatic “Countdown to 5pm” yesterday, here’s a list of what we know:
Not much.
However, looking at the statements released from both sides yesterday, a few things stand out. I’ve translated both statements below. First up, the Major League Soccer Players Union (MLSPU): Continue Reading »
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The unending saga of Portsmouth Football Club’s ownership merry-go-round has taken on a life of its own. The club has had a staggering four owners since the start of the 2009-10 Premiership season. Some clubs haven’t had that many owners in the past decade, let alone a year. Talk about poor financial management. The club’s finances are in such a poor state that it recently requested permission from the Premier League to sell players outside the January transfer window. Continue Reading »
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Wow. You blink and you’re ten years older, everybody’s lactose intolerant, people bring their own bags to the grocery store, Landon Donovan is playing in the Premier League, and goalie gloves look like this. If I was going up for a header and looked at the keeper and saw him (or her) wearing these Robocop gloves, I might reconsider the header. Well played, Puma. If keeper attire should be anything, it should be intimidating. I’m certainly feeling Puma’s direction here. Next they should make an intimidating keeper helmet for Peter Cech. Maybe with horns.
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