The Palermo Fairytale Continues
Region: Argentina"You truly can't understand Martín with logic. You have to understand Mártin with your heart."- Argentine radio and television personality Mariano Closs on Martín Palermo after scoring against Greece in the World Cup. Palermo celebrates with Lio Messi (AP) Martín Palermo seems to have done things that no one expected him to do as a youngster at Estudiantes. As time went by, he not only scored goals he started to build the legacy of a giant. Many people... more
Views: 1964Was Rece Davis Right?
Region: New Jersey
After years of having Landon Donovan being shoved down the American soccer fans' throats, someone said something that could go against the status quo. After years of people being told that he was the greatest thing to happen to U.S. soccer since soccer fans, ESPN host Rece Davis came up with a statement that was quite telling. "It seems like the Great American Soccer Player plays for Italy." Maybe I am over analyzing something that should be overlooked. Maybe I am look... more
Views: 2253Ronaldo Playing For Slave Wages
Region: Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo will be upset and maybe use this tidbit as ammunition when the time comes renegotiate. Brazilian sports daily Gazeta Esportiva mentioned that the Portuguese star will be earning less than minimum wage. Ok, chill. I will be getting flack from both sides that support or criticized this move, so please hear me out. Before I start to get comments about how my math is messed up and worse, let me clear the air. Ronaldo will earn 20% of the Brazilian minimum wage for a minute'... more
Views: 1955Ariel Ortega: The Anti-Messi
Region: ArgentinaPrior to Lionel Messi even capturing the spotlight of the entire football world, there was a young man from the province of Jujuy that was making a big splash in the then-vaunted River Plate youth system. He was poster child of River Plate's youth system in the early 90's. He completely skipped that process and made his debut with River's first team on December 14, 1991 against Platense. His performance left the Argentine news media amazed as to what "Orteguita" could do with a ba... more
Views: 6044What's Next For Madrid?
Region: SpainJuande Ramos' era as coach of Real Madrid ended the same way it started- losing to Barcelona. It started in an awkward press conference in which they were giving Bernd Schuster his walking papers. Then all of a sudden he popped out from backstage. The match on Saturday showed that they were dominated (again) by their archrival. It became evident of the fact that La Liga was the Blaugrana and then 19 other teams are fighting for the crumbs. Call it fate or call... more
Views: 1796Swine Flu Causes Problems In CONCACAF
Region: MexicoSwine flu has rocked Mexico and soccer has been affected importantly all throughout CONCACAF. The U-17 regional tournament being held in Tijuana was canceled amid the fears of the promulgation of the pathology as the country finds the eyes of the world placed squarely on them. The amount of deaths in Mexico caused by swine flu is nearing 200 deaths. So when the Mexican government announced it was closing schools nationwide, CONCACAF said Monday it would abandon the tournament "to safeguar... more
Views: 3336Product Review: 2009/10 England Jersey
Region: ConnecticutWe all know that English national team is always at the center of a media blitz regardless of where they go. Its fans, their passion, and the contributions to the game are invaluable (hey, inventing the game means something). The making of Umbro's newest sensation brings together different aspects of men's wear. The 2009/10 England Jersey is part of Umbro's success for close to five generations as England's only football specific sportswear company has been their ability to ... more
Views: 3687Boca Headed For A Crisis?
Region: ArgentinaThe Apertura title seemed to have asserted Carlos Ischia as coach, but now there are issues that are once again putting him on the hot seat. A title repeat seems out of the question now, so all of their proverbial eggs are in the Copa Libertadores basket and the pressure seems to mount on all ends for Ischia, even in areas where he least expected them. Three of the club's most promising players are out with serious injuries. Youngste... more
Views: 1571Basile Being Wooed By City
Region: ArgentinaFormer Argentine national team coach Alfio Basile confirmed on Tuesday that he has received an offer to replace Mark Hughes at Manchester City. Basile, 65, could be returning to Europe after having a short stint at Atlético Madrid back in the early 90´s. French paper Le Figaro reported that the Argentine coach confirmed that City offered him a preliminary deal to take over as soon as possib... more
Views: 1544The Day After For River
Region: ArgentinaRiver Plate are enduring one of their biggest crises in team history and the light that was at the end of the tunnel seemed to be a train coming full speed. After bringing a huge contingency to Asunción as the Millonarios were poised to qualify for the knockout stage of the Copa Libertadores. The had the perfect opponent in the perfect group to accomplish the mission. But when they stepped onto the pitch at the Defensores del Chaco, they did not know that the mountain they had to ... more
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