...England, a thousand miles apart? The Olympics have provided us with a wonderful two weeks of entertainment and Team GB (why do they call it this? What happened to Great Britain?) exceeded all expectations and finished in a lofty fourth position in the medals table. Padraig Harrington won his second Open in succession and lifted the fourth major of the year, the US PGA to enter golfing folklore. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United midfielder Anderson has been the centre of attention at the club's Carrington training ground due to his hair-cut. The Brazilian international was unable to find a braider during his time in Beijing at the Olympics, thus leaving his hair looking like it is.

His United team-mates have apparently been giving the 20-year old dog's abuse in recent days. Click to continue reading...

David Beckham believes the London Olympics in 2012 will be even better than what we´ve seen at the Beijing Games.
Becks arrived in the Chinese capital on Saturday to join up with Jimmy Page and Leona Lewis ahead of their starring roles in London's slot in Sunday's Games' closing ceremony. Click to continue reading...

So, the Argentinians retain their Olympic football title.

Anyone interested? No, me neither. If it's not the biggest prize in your sport, it shouldn't be in the Olympics. Save us a parochial debate about a GB football team for 2012 and just take the damn sport out of the Olympics altogether. Click to continue reading...

US midfielder Maurice Edu has been on the go non-stop over the past few weeks, having represented his country in the Beijing Olympics and a World Cup Qualifier in Guatemala, as well as pulling club duties with Toronto FC and flying to Europe for negotiations all within the span of 10 days. Now, the 22-year-old midfielder is finally getting set for a calmer spell at his new home, Ibrox Stadium, which will officially begin when Edu joins Rangers in Scotland later this week. Click to continue reading...

Anderson is well loved by United fans following an explosive debut season in the Premiership. Last night was the first time we've seen him in action in the new season, following his time in Beijing playing in the Olympics. He put on a blinding performance, much to everyone's surprise. He had played an awful amount [. Click to continue reading...

Anderson collected a bronze medal in the Olympics last week with Brazil, after losing out to the eventual winners, Argentina, in the semi-finals. He played in the bronze medal winning match on the Friday, following a period of 6 games in 18 days, then after a 13 hour flight, arrived back in Manchester at 5pm on [. Click to continue reading...

Headed out to Galaxy training today largely to see how new signing and former UCLA Bruin Eddie Lewis was doing after that ghastly looking head injury in Guatemala last week.

Turns out the 34-year-old Cerritos native was just fine - albeit with a chunk still noticeably missing from his head - and went through the entire 80-minute practice with no restrictions and no problems.

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If you're reading this, then we should congratulate Manchester United on defeating Portsmouth on Monday. This week, I ran the numbers on each of three scenarios, a United win, a United draw and a United loss. The only scenario that keeps Manchester United on top is a victory over Portsmouth. Since I don't know if I'll have a chance to do this article on Monday, I'm going to go ahead and draft it now, assuming the most likely outcome. Click to continue reading...

Well the Olympics are over now and I for one loved watching them. We did not do well in the Football and there are many calling for the Head of Graham Arnold. I believe this is justified giving his poor record in charge of senior sides at a National level. He is rumored to be [...] Click to continue reading...

Benfica have reportedly put a £24million price tag on Argentina youngster Angel di Maria to ward off Arsenal. The 20-year-old jumped into the limelight following his classy match-winner against Nigeria in the Olympics football final in Beijing. Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester United are thought to be amongst a host of top European clubs interested in [. Click to continue reading...

I have a lot I want to say, but really no desire to actually say it. Which is really lucky, because I'm sure none of you want to read it. Let's recap everything that I haven't posted about: USWNT won! It was fantastic, I'm grateful I didn't have to work Thursday morning so that I could watch it.USMNT won! Click to continue reading...

This was my footie weekend. Fo' Sho'. Need proof? Well, I will be glad to share it . . . .

#1 - ARGENTINA WINS THE GOLD!!!!!!!

In what was widely considered the best footie game of the Olympics, the Biceleste faught through Nigerian pressure and African style heat to win the Gold Medal.

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This is going to be a long one, so I've divided it up into different subjects. On the events themselves: Obviously, there really is nothing more that can be said about Michael Phelps. Right now, he's one of the top 5 greatest Olympic athletes of all time. If he just wins another gold or two in London, [. Click to continue reading...

Time to get the poll thingamajig out again. I didn't pay for it not to use it, right? It's time to get all interactive on your collective asses! We've been dormant for some time after the EC and during the Olympics most of us couldn't care less, but now...the action starts Click to continue reading...

Where's Arnie? Our Olyroos supremo? Anyone heard him speak? He did an interview with Channel 7, like they'd know what to ask but nothing with our football media not even with his "very silent" media mates who have strong links to the man. Robbie Slater and the amazingly supportive SMH journo Mike Cockerill. Click to continue reading...

Portsmouth boss ‘Arry Redknapp confirmed his interest in leading a Great Britain soccer tean in the 2012 Summer Olympics, which will be held in London. Redknapp is from London and spent a combined 15 years playing for and managing West Ham, a club based in the eastern section of England's capital. Click to continue reading...

Portsmouth boss ‘Arry Redknapp confirmed his interest in leading a Great Britain soccer tean in the 2012 Summer Olympics, which will be held in London.

Redknapp is from London and spent a combined 15 years playing for and managing West Ham, a club based in the eastern section of England's capital. Click to continue reading...

Beckham backs Bolt to gloat - Yahoo! Eurosport UK

David Beckham believes sprinting superstar Usain Bolt should carry on showboating, saying: "If you're that good, you deserve to gloat."Beckham arrived in Beijing on Saturday ahead of the Olympics closing ceremony, in which he is playing a leading role in London 2012's set, and admitted he has been awed by the Jamaican.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0 to capture the gold medal at the 2008 Olympic games. Argentina was my pick, and the favorite of many to win the gold at these Olympic games, and they didn't disappoint.  Angel di Maria scored for Argentina in the 58th minute off a great through ball from Lionel Messi. Messi wasn't able to score in the game, but was key to every attacking chance Argentina had in the game Click to continue reading...

Olympics 2008 Brazil vs Belgium Highlights
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Received by email this morning:

Hello, I Wish to stay anonymous.DO NOT RESPOND I am flooded at TFC right now.The agent for Toronto FC right back Marvell Wynne has confirmed that the U.S. Olympic standout has received some late interest from European clubs.

Though unable to confirm any specific interested parties, I and many others learned that the Pittsburgh native has had initial contact with multiple clubs on the continent. Click to continue reading...

With Argentines being crowned Olympic Champions it's always good to see who may have made some money based on their performances in Beijing.
Here are five that I think made them selves some serious cash during the Olympic soccer tournament. 1. Angel Di'Maria, Argentina (above): Everyone talks about Messi and Roman but the Benfica wingers performance was key. Click to continue reading...

©Mark Dadswell/Getty Images How does this happen? How did a team as lethargic as Nigeria make it to the final? I mean from keeper to front line I'd say they are simply average. The Japanese had just as good of a shot to make it to the final. And I'll be honest, I only saw the [...] Click to continue reading...