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Javier Mascherano loves Rafael Benitez (4eva)

2008-11-11T14:32:48+00:00

Love letters from Beijing How do you keep your club manager happy when you have missed the start of the Premier League season to play for your country's under-23 squad on the other side of the world? Easy, you send messages of your undying love for him through the media. Javier Mascherano has been letting Rafa Benitez know that, even though he is in China, his heart is in Liverpool.

Podcast Week 13: Barcelona’s Dream Team

2008-11-07T19:31:48+00:00

On this week's show we take a look back at the fantastic Barcelona side of the early 1990s under Johan Cruyff's management, the Dream Team. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football rent a car bulgaria And continue the predictions battle in the predictions [.

Podcast Week 8: Paul Gascoigne

2008-10-04T03:22:54+00:00

On this week's show we review the life and times of former England star Paul Gascoigne, as well as our usual features which include: Reviewing the news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introducing a football expression in English for Football And continuing the predictions battle in the predictions competition For learners of English check out our [.

Mourinho hurt by Lampard's break of promise

2008-09-30T15:01:00+00:00

I love how the Inter manager always finds a way to stay in the headline.

This drama happened so long ago.

"Frank is in my heart for everything we have done together," Mourinho told Gazzetta dello Sport.

"But I'm left with a bitter taste in the mouth. He said to me 'I will go with you to Inter, if it's not possible now, then in a year we will be together'.

Tuesday's Column: Galaxy Should Follow Chivas USA's Lead

2008-09-30T14:44:04+00:00

Two team's, one season, different directions.

Passion, guts, determination - Chivas USA have embraced those qualities, the Galaxy have not. For the most part, that's the difference between the two franchises this season.

Reading between the lines, Galaxy Coach Bruce Arena appears to agree:

"This is not a project were looking at in the short term, but building this team up over the next couple of years and getting the right kind of characters on the field and by that I mean in terms of their personalities, their competitiveness and their ability.

MLS round-up: week 27

2008-09-30T02:13:00+00:00

It's the Crew's world and we're all just living in it. Columbus clinches a playoff berth with the win.

In other news, Dallas with a big win put itself in the heart of the playoff picture and Kenny Cooper netted his 15th of the season. Also there was a game with 9 goals. Wild!

Scores and standings, let's go.

Could This Be The Game He Needed?

2008-09-29T17:44:11+00:00

Things could not have been worse for Ronaldinho coming into the latest edition of the Derby Della Madonnina. He was still not at the level that people though he could be at, but then the big stab in his heart came midweek. Brazil coach Dunga left the AC Milan midfielder out of his 23-man callup for [.

Spain Calls But Heart Is in Italy

2008-09-25T19:35:00+00:00

Pablo Mastroeni, club captain of the Colorado Rapids, is getting closer to his dream of playing in Europe. This week, he has received calls, via his representative in Spain and Italy, from two clubs in Spain - Malaga and Seville's Real Betis. The offers are good, says Pablo, but much remains on the table.

Skrtel Loving Life At Liverpool

2008-09-25T07:50:00+00:00

Tough-tackling Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel says that he already feels perfectly at home in Merseyside despite barely being at the club for eight months.

A long-term injury to Daniel Agger convinced Rafael Benitez to sign Skrtel from Zenit St Petersburg as cover in January and since then the Slovakian has managed to exceed expectations by striking up an excellent partnership with Jamie Carragher in the heart of the Liverpool defence.

FT: Newcastle 1 Tottenham 2 - Magpies Deperate

2008-09-24T21:12:15+00:00

Newcastle United went down to a poor Spurs side tonight, in a dismal, disappointing and depressing display that lacked heart, skill, passion and just about everything else you may want to see in a football game. Two second half goals on 62 minutes from impressive Pavlyuchenko with a great header (where was Coloccini or Taylor) [.

Djourou will be Gallas' replacement......

2008-09-22T17:25:00+00:00

Johan Djourou has signed a new long-term contract at Arsenal and I believe that this is fantastic news for us.

I really rate Djourou and believe that he can go on and establish himself as an Arsenal regular in the future.

I can see him and Toure forming a formidable partnership in the heart of Arsenal's defence.

Gunners Think Brazilian Youngster Is A STAR

2008-09-22T17:18:02+00:00

Arsene Wenger has tipped the Gunners' Brazilian midfielder Denilson to emulate his fellow countryman Gilberto by establishing himself as the rock at the heart of the Arsenal midfield. Fans favourite Gilberto left for Greek side Panathanaikos this summer, while his heir apparent Mathieu Flamini joined AC Milan.

Spurs keep clean sheet to nick a point

2008-09-22T01:13:00+00:00

Tottenham took advantage of home field to nick a point against rivals Wigan. The result takes Spurs up to 2 points on the season, propping up the foot of the table, but just 2 points back from a host of teams on 4 points.

Spurs supporters will have taken heart from the result, with proof that their side can keep a clean sheet and grind out results at at home.

Beardsley Comes Out in Support of Mike Ashley

2008-09-20T09:32:13+00:00

Peter Beardsley has today come out in support on Mike Ashley, the Newcastle United owner. Peter Beardsley - supports the Newcastle owner Peter Beardsley, who is well respected on Tyneside as a former great player and local lad believes Mike has been treated unfairly and that his heart is in the right place.

Crumley

2008-09-18T17:45:00+00:00

A non-football note: one of the finest writers from my hometown passed away this morning. James Crumley in addition to propping up the bar at Charlie B's tavern and providing gruff advice to younger people so foolish as to desire careers in the Literary Arts wrote one of the best first sentences in all of modern American crime fiction.

Video: The Soccer Farm

2008-09-12T21:43:00+00:00

The term "farm team' takes on a whole new meaning when you see the clip. Eat your heart out Kevin Costner, these are my fields of dreams. The heartland, no America, is changing and it makes me very, very happy.

2010 World Cup Qualifying: U.S. looks to take advantage of home setting

2008-09-10T13:17:00+00:00

Who: US v. Trinidad and Tobago
What: World Cup 2010 qualifying, CONCACAF semifinal round, Group A
When: 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Where: Toyota Park, Bridgeview Ill.
TV: ESPN 2 and Galavision
Preview

Jeff Carlisle:
Home may be where heart resides, but when the U.

Is this the death of football?

2008-09-09T07:00:50+00:00

What does the future hold? These are interesting times to be a football fan. Recent events at Manchester City, Newcastle and West Ham have led many people to look at the game in a new light. Talk is flying around on the chat rooms of a 'fans rebellion', the 'death of football' and so on. Is it real or is it bollocks?

Cuba - a look back

2008-09-07T17:01:00+00:00

Faitelson: In the end, it was a historic night here in Havana. The United States defeated Cuba 1-0, an expected victory, but Cuba demonstrated that they have advanced, that they can fight and keep a game close. In the end, they nearly earned a draw.

Frankie says his thing.

Alain Cervantes: I think we had a good attitude.

Head in the Clouds

2008-09-05T16:55:00+00:00

You can always trust Robbie Savage to live in a fantasy world. You see, even with his side Derby languishing at the foot of the Championship, without a league win in about eight years, Savage continues to behave as if living the dream by splashing out on a brand new Lamborghini LP640, which retails for the modest sum of around £186,000.

Crescent Star and Victory

2008-09-05T12:40:18+00:00

This is my first post on the World cup blog and i hope you like it. Let me introduce myself, you can call me Kidturk, I support Fenerbahce SK with all my heart and i know they will do better this year. Most of you know that Turkey is playing

Arsenal is in our blood........

2008-09-03T17:36:00+00:00

My blood bleeds red and white, the same as the next Gooner's. I love the club and always will through the good times and the bad. True, I've found it hard to accept that the squad hasn't been strengthened but that is the situation and I'm gonna have to deal with it.

I want the club to do well so it deserves my support.

Little Miss Fickle

2008-09-03T17:28:00+00:00

Go on then.

Ask me how we did in the Johnstone Paint Trophy match last night.

Oh yes - thanks for asking. We beat Hartlepool 3 - 0.

I think I may be falling in love with Nigel Pearson.

Well can you blame me? After such a dismal season last year I had kept my expectations pretty low to avoid disappointment.

You've Lost That Loving Feeling

2008-09-03T16:19:00+00:00

Think that Beckham fella knows a thing or two about show-business? He's not the only soccer player around who has starred in a hit movie. While none of these flicks are named after someone on our roster, the guys got a little nostalgic recently and went back in time to reenact their favorite scenes from 80s movies.

First Impressions - D.C. United 0 : 0 New York Red Bulls

2008-08-31T01:47:00+00:00

I predict that this match will be an easy pessimist/optimist test for our fans out there. And since I try to stay away from equivocation, let me come out and make the optimistic case. D.C. United owned the majority of this match, but didn't totally dominate it. There was about five minutes in the first half, and the last ten minutes, when things looked dicey for the home side.

What Larks Pip!

2008-08-26T17:09:00+00:00

I'm loving being second in the League table - even if it is League 1.

Probably not as much as Hull fans will be enjoying being above Manchester United in the Premiership though.

And I wonder how we will get on tomorrow night against Fulham in the League cup. We did well last year - beating Aston Villa and only just losing out to Chel$ea .

Pistolas FC to take on Silver in Round 1

2008-08-25T14:09:00+00:00

MARKHAM - Well, the regular season is over and now the elimination playoffs begin. It's do or die time, and it'll take 4 wins to claim the coveted Centennial Cup Championship.

After the games were completed and the standings set, there were two ties. Pistolas FC and Limeys FC tied for 3rd overall, but in head to head action Limeys FC won both its matches against a short benched PFC squad, and therefore wins the tie breaker for third.

Arsenal ace urges fellow countryman to join him at Emirates

2008-08-24T20:11:00+00:00

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has urged fellow countryman Xabi Alonso to join him at the Emirates. The Liverpool midfielder has been linked with a £16 million move to the Gunners in recent weeks after it became clear that Rafa Benitez may have to sell the Spaniard to sign Gareth Barry.

"Xabi is my friend of course, but apart from that he is a great player," Fabregas said in The People.

Arsenal Boss Doesn’t Understand Adebayor Hatred

2008-08-23T18:12:54+00:00

Arsene Wenger admits he he is struggling to comprehend Arsenal fans' animosity towards striker Emmanuel Adebayor. The Togolese striker has been jeered by sections of the Gunners crowd after a summer of flirtations with AC Milan and Barcelona, with many believing that last year's 30-goal hitman was keen to move away.

Wonder goal: Pierre van Hooijdonk

2008-08-23T09:40:17+00:00

Bert van Marwijk led Feyenoord to the UEFA Cup victory in 2002. Or did he? This is probably one of the best free kicks ever! Eat your heart out Platini, Beckham and Roberto Carlos. Pierre was da man!