This post is part of the Goalkeeper Commercials and Producs Series.

Continental tires decided to advertise the amazing grip its tread provides to Spain by using none other than the most notable goalkeeper in the country, Iker Casillas.

My favorite part of this commercial is how Casillas is revealed from under the cloak and hood after "continentalizing" his gloves. Click to continue reading...

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Under the influence of Tim Howard's recent praise by Neville Southall, I decided to go looking for some good Tim Howard video. Unfortunately there isn't much out there of him playing for Everton or Manchester United. However, I did find a video that was made to chronicle his days with the Metrostars in Major League Soccer after he signed with United. Click to continue reading...

This is officially the first post of the new Goalkeeper Commercials and Products series here at Only Goalkeeping. In this series Only Goalkeeping will be featuring commercials and products based on or including your favorite goalkeepers from around the world. Now, let's get it started.

The first in this series belongs to, in my opinion, the world's current #1, Gianluigi Buffon. Click to continue reading...

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In a previous post I showed you a photo of Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas with his wax statue. Now there's video!

The video is from a news station covering the unveiling of the Casillas wax statue at the Museum of Wax in Madrid and is, as expected, in Spanish. However, although I couldn't understand most of what was being said, I did enjoy the video, and most certainly have a favorite scene: Iker Casillas staring down his wax statue.

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He has given many memorable performances on the field for the United States and Blackburn Rovers, and in return has gained much respect in the world of football. Now, goalkeeper Brad Friedel is giving back to the future of football in a very big way.

Friedel's Premier Soccer Academies (PSA) have gone from being built to being introduced, and are now up and running.

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In 1995, the great Manchester United goalkeeper, Peter Schmeichel, scored a late goal against Roter Volvograd in the UEFA Cup. Many remember it, simply because it was, at that time, such a taboo thing for a goalkeeper to do (attacking) from the perspective of English fans, players and coaches. Here's the replay:



JDJ says: Should the header have been saved? Click to continue reading...

Some news, some discussion, all goalkeeping links!

• Rene Higuita gives his "expert" opinion on Iker Casillas, Petr Cech and Gianluigi Buffon.
• More praise for the in form Robert Green.
• Corinthians goalkeeper Felipe could be headed to Spain.
• Have you visited Puma's International Goalkeeper Union?

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"We would have the best team if we could go into every household and throw away every PlayStation, XBox and video game,"(thisislondon) said West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green after watching England fail to qualify for Euro 2008.

Did he mean that, literally, video games are crippling England's international football?

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Rumors are circulating about Arsenal forcing cancerous Jens Lehmann out the door by potentially signing Cruzeiro goalkeeper Fabio Deivison Lopes Maciel, or Fabio, with some discussion sources confirming the deal, and others denying it. Here is what the Mirror quoted Fabio, himself, having said:

"I've a deal signed with Cruzeiro until the end of this year but after that I would like to move to Europe and if that happens in January then that is up to the clubs involved.

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Portsmouth and England goalkeeper David James is not only an eco-crusader, but also a philanthropist. James has been writing a column for Guardian, about football, of course, and has donated his column fee to the Beneficial Foundation in Portsmouth.

The Beneficial Foundation gives "training and support for those who are disadvantaged in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire", specifically providing mental health services. Click to continue reading...

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On November 23rd long-time Newcastle United and Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given pushed the button which illuminated the Newcastle city center with this year's Christmas light display. Of course, the classy Given was thankful for the honor:

"I feel very privileged and honoured to be asked to switch the lights on.

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It's shorter, thinner and missing the so often photographed 5 'o' clock shadow we often see on Iker Casillas (like in the photo above), but See The Cup claims that the statue located in Madrid, Spain is a likeness of the Real Madrid #1 himself. It makes me wonder: What other goalkeepers have been immortalized in wax? Click to continue reading...

It's time again to do some speed-linking for all of you who love to read about the world of goalkeeping. Enjoy!

• Rogerio Ceni is one of the three finalists for the Brazilian League Most Valuable Player Award.
• French goalkeeper Sebastian Frey's brother says that not Gianluigi Buffon, but Frey is the best goalkeeper in Italy.

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Do you remember the the earlier post in which I said that Manchester United was close to signing Guillermo "Memo" Ochoa? Well, according to the Ovaciones, Manchester United is getting even closer. In fact, the deal could be finalized by this weekend, with Club America set to be the beneficiary of potentially the most expensive player in Mexican history (7. Click to continue reading...

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I can't ever remember having said or heard this before, but goalkeeping is the culprit for England's international demise. England has failed to qualify for Euro 2008 at the hands, or lack thereof, of Scott Carson and his predecessor Paul Robinson.

After being under fire for lack of form for months now, Robinson was hastily relieved of his role as England's #1 after a reportedly dismal showing in training leading up to their do or die match against Croatia.

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