Transfer Rumors (31 August 09): Sunderland sign Hull’s Turner, Aston Villa move for West Ham’s Collins, West Ham land Fiorentina’s Da Costa, and more
So far, there don’t appear to be any blockbuster deals in the offing as the end of the summer transfer window draws to a close. However, that could very well change in the hours that clubs have left to make moves. But while there might be a lack of big names on the move, there…
Roma 1-3 Juventus – Goals
Juventus romped to a 3-1 away win against Roma on Sunday thanks to a brace from Diego and a goal from Melo. Earlier De Rossi had equalised for Roma and for a brief moment it looked as if Roma could stand their ground but it wasn’t to be as Inter’s main title rivals for the…
Real Madrid 3-2 Deportivo – Goals
Real Madrid’s Galacticos 2.0 kicked off the season with a nervy 3-2 win over Deportivo La Coruna. Madrid went ahead twice only to be pegged back both times by La Coruna, before midfield stalwart Lassana Diarra scored the winning goal. Real Madrid 1-0 Deportivo La Coruna (Raul) Real Madrid 1-1 Deportivo La Coruna (Riki) Real…
Tuesdays have never been so exciting in football
Tuesdays have never been so exciting. Even the institution that is the UEFA Champions League and the subsequent “Champions Tuesdays” fanfare it precipitated hasn’t managed to turn a day of boredom and wistful gazing towards weekends past and future into anything more than a filler day. Seasoned office conversationalists agree on very little- the Euro,…
Seven Days in August – how things change in Milan
What a difference a week makes. Seven days ago it was the red and black side of Milan who were flush with optimism, stunned at a reversal in fortunes that had seen their hopes shattered in pre-season and then steadily rebuilt in Siena. They had witnessed the first tentative steps of the apparent rebirth of…
Round 4 Australian A-League Roundup
Round 4 of the Hyundai A-League wrapped up yesterday, with the round producing some mixed and surprising results. Adelaide United vs North Queensland Fury Hindmarsh Stadium 10,733 3-3 10,733 people braved the rain, and the majority watched in horror as North Queensland went ahead first after Robbie Fowler timed a run perfectly to score off…
Axel Witsel tackle – Marcin Wasylewski leg break
The eagerly anticipated weekend game between Anderlecht and Standard Liege will be remembered for all the wrong reasons after a tackle from Axel Witsel on Anderlecht’s Polish defender Marcin Wasilewski broke his right leg. The tackle came midway through the first half and earned Witsel a straight red card. Wasilewski is expected to miss the…
Chelsea have the early edge as Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool stutter
While it is far too early to make any sort of valid title predictions based on the limited premier league action served up thus far, it is fair to say that of the so called title contenders (I’ll include Man City in the equation), I am somewhat surprised at the start made by Chelsea. It…
Transfer Rumors (30 August 09): Man United fail in bid for City star Ireland, Tottenham in for Pompey duo, Arsenal and West Ham battle for Chamakh, and more
The summer transfer window is coming to a close, and there looks to be a flurry of activity still yet to come before the window shuts. There are still quite a few deals that are up in the air with the deadline approaching, and you’ve got to be on the lookout for at least a…
Pacific Northwest expansion will take MLS to the next level
Football is much more than just a sport. It is nothing without its history and traditions, its routine and habits, or its passion and drama. The sport establishes its roots over an area much wider than the field of play, an art form which – across much of the world at least – has spilled…
Football News 24/7
