Donovan's predicament

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=374164&root=mls&cc=5901

Barca sign Zambrotta and Thuram

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=374150&cc=5901

Bent is out after a slice of bad luck

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=396869&in_page_id=1779&in_a_source=

Cape Town agrees to press ahead with new stadium

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=ap-wcup-southafrica&prov=ap&type=lgns

Fowler's not finished yet

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblengprliverpool&prov=afp&type=lgns

Strachan restores Celtic's Scottish core

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblscoprceltic&prov=afp&type=lgns

Bergkamp backs Arsenal to push Chelsea

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblengprnedarsenal&prov=afp&type=lgns

Friday's rumours

http://football.guardian.co.uk/rumourmill/index/0,,1825973,00.html

Vieira set for Inter move

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AvJ2AAQYSDeH1wcDrZxOOs4mw7YF?slug=afp-fblitafravieira&prov=afp&type=lgns

Zidane to do community service for World Cup head butt. Materazzi penalized also

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AgjCPFQZR2ChVRseQEBbCI4mw7YF?slug=ap-fifa-zidane&prov=ap&type=lgns

The Amazing Cristiano Ronaldo Action Figure!

It falls! It gets back up! See its unique uppy-downy action!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H2I3CuZxnE&eurl=

I Love Dennis Bergkamp Part II

Another video of marvelous moments from the Dutch Master as his testimonial approaches...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNFfsPau1iI&search=bergkamp%201

I Love Dennis Bergkamp

Since his testimonial is coming up on Saturday, I figured I'd post some movies of The Iceman's finer moments. Here's the ridiculous move against Newcastle that is now quite famous. I was lucky enough to be watching this match on TV when he pulled The Move, and had no idea what had happened until I saw the replay. As they say, sheer class... -Sanford

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLysnidD5tE&search=bergkamp

Villa begin search for O'Leary's successor

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=374145&cc=5901

Rooney Vol I: a heartbreaking work of staggering genius

http://football.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,,1824418,00.html

Corradi heads for Manchester City

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1825058,00.html

Juve's Cannavaro and Emerson join Real Madrid

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-realmadridsignings&prov=reuters&type=lgns

Parreira resigns from Brazil post

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1824376,00.html

David O'Leary Factbox

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-olearyfactbox&prov=reuters&type=lgns

Barca close to Zambrotta and Thuram deals

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=374150&cc=5901

Mourinho happy with his mix of all stars

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=396563&in_page_id=1779

The Fiver

http://football.guardian.co.uk/fiver/0,,415657,00.html

Thursday's rumours

http://football.guardian.co.uk/rumourmill/index/0,,1825049,00.html

Roberto Gotta in Italy

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=374060&root=europe&cc=5901

Tribute to the Iceman

Arsenal will open the Emirates Stadium on Saturday with Bergkamp's testimonial. We'll miss you Dennis... -Sanford

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=374050&root=europe&cc=5901

Tim Vickery column

Vickery explains why in Brazil the country always wins out over the club... -Sanford

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_football/5186408.stm

Wednesday's rumours

http://football.guardian.co.uk/rumourmill/index/0,,1824135,00.html

Des Kelly column

Des Kelly weighs in on Doug Ellis, Ashley Cole and the real reason for the headbutt...
-Sanford

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=396279&in_page_id=1779&in_a_source=

Redknapp to gamble £7.5million on Anelka

Let's all thank 'Arry for bringing The Incredible Sulk back to the Premiership. Stan Colleymore anyone?? -Sanford

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=396438&in_page_id=1779&in_a_source=&ct=5

Baros goes on drunken rampage

If anyone can find photos of his rampage, please let me know... -Sanford

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AlXFJr2rarGQ7wAqPQLFZDEmw7YF?slug=afp-fblczeengprastonvillabaros&prov=afp&type=lgns

Howard in line for Toffees bow

I really hope Tim Howard wins the starting job at Everton. It's just been so sad watching him ride the pine at ManU and it has totally stalled his career. He needs first-team football and if he can't get it on a loan deal, he's in trouble. -Sanford

http://www.soccer365.com/EUROPEAN_NEWS/Premiership/page_99_123919.shtml

Bullard can be Fulham 'hero' - Coleman

http://www.soccer365.com/EUROPEAN_NEWS/Premiership/page_99_124016.shtml

Borgetti can leave Bolton - Allardyce

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=374038&cc=5901

Arena to coach Red Bulls

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=374029&cc=5901

River fans riot in Paraguayan Copa clash

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=374091&cc=5901

Okocha heads off for lure of Qatari league

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=374090&cc=5901

Real apologise for Van Nistelrooy website blunder

Oops...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=374070&cc=5901

Zidane: Chronicle of a disgrace foretold

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,,1821198,00.html

Our sporting idols will always be haunted by ghosts

http://football.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1822799,00.html

Tuesday's rumours

http://football.guardian.co.uk/rumourmill/index/0,,1823211,00.html

Norman Hubbard on Fergie's constipated summer

ManU ain't looking good. OK, so the Glazers refinanced and Fergie now has some extra cash to throw around, but at the moment you'd have to put them behind Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs in the pecking order of the Premiership. Sir Alex has done little to address the lack of depth at Old Trafford, while his closest competitors have only added firepower to their already impressive books. Even with the situation in Italy making a lot of attractive players available, I don't see anyone going to Manchester and making a massive impact. Milan, Inter, Roma, Chelsea and the top teams in La Liga will all look better in the eyes of the Serie A players.
-Sanford

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=373984&root=england&cc=5901

Viola fans block railway in relegation protest

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=374003&cc=5901

Wenger eying Davies after Senderos injury blow

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=373973&cc=5901

Juventus's Pessotto out of danger

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AmUt8eLN5qEUa40v6dEKUo8mw7YF?slug=reu-italypessotto&prov=reuters&type=lgns

I'm not behind players' rebel statement: O'Leary

Just when you didn't think things could get worse for Villa...

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblengprastonvilla&prov=afp&type=lgns

Jesus can guide you...

Special thanks to Big Blue at I Dislike Your Favorite Team http://scuffedballs.blogspot.com/ for bringing these to my attention...

http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational_sport_statues.html

Italian football world turned upside down

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=Ajryw0eiqzubt5dXAh8a8vYmw7YF?slug=afp-fblitascandalpress&prov=afp&type=lgns

Tottenham close to Duff deal

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AuQP6zjHYk5p611GlVbuamImw7YF?slug=afp-fblengprirlchelsea&prov=afp&type=lgns

USA: Arena era had run its course

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=373915&root=us&cc=5901

Buffon wants move to Milan but Cannavaro prefers Madrid

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1822037,00.html

Monday's rumours

http://football.guardian.co.uk/rumourmill/index/0,,1822451,00.html

Italy: Bargain hunt

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/5150260.stm

Johnson mobbed after impressive Everton debut

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1822006,00.html

Germans architects to design three of South Africa's 2010 stadiums

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AmShGZs0HuKKyB5wheu6I0Amw7YF?slug=afp-fblwc2010rsager&prov=afp&type=lgns

Juventus facing 'financial meltdown', fears expert

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=373954&cc=5901

Intertoto Cup: Newcastle United 1 - 1 Lillestrom

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1822011,00.html

Honeymooning Cole still wants to quit Arsenal

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1822172,00.html

US defender Gibbs out until November

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblengprusacharlton&prov=afp&type=lgns

Is Zinedine Zidane a complete prat?

http://football.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1821473,00.html

Arsenal's new stadium set for Bergkamp opener

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=373961&cc=5901

Rooney hails Ronaldo as a friend

Yeah, right. Rooney's ManU handlers put all of these words in his mouth in an attempt to keep Sir Alex from getting burned by Ronaldo leaving. No way are they pals anymore. I also love how quickly they get the books out...gotta make that dime while the story is hot!! -Sanford

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1822008,00.html

What Sven could learn from me

The Fall's Mark E. Smith weighs in on how to craft a top side.Thanks to Pat My World Cup Comrade for bringing this to my attention... -Sanford
http://football.guardian.co.uk/worldcup2006/comment/story/0,,1790557,00.html

The Latest Game to Sweep the Nation!!

Can you win the red card?? Take out Marco with your impressive neck strength!

Thanks go to Alec in Hamburg for this one... -Sanford

http://fun.drno.de/flash/games/zidane.swf

Oh Ashley!!

Maybe he should have gone to Chelsea...he would have fit in well. Or is he just taking the piss? -Sanford










Here's the accompanying article:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=395205&in_page_id=1773&ico=Homepage&icl=TabModule&icc=picbox&ct=5

SI's Dr. Z on soccer!!

Who knew??!! Mr. NFL has some opinions on the other football. And it turns out his article is a breath of fresh air. I agree with his comments 100%. Especially his points on Balboa. Thanks to C. Connor Crook for bringing this to my attention... -Sanford

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/dr_z/07/10/zidane/index.html?cnn=yes

Marco's Moments

Here's a fun little vid of Materazzi's finer moments... -Sanford

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpG4AHlZrL4&search=materazzi

Some World Cup Photographs

Here's a link to some pictures I took in Germany:


http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPhotos&albumID=551668853

I wish I had taken a photo of the Beerman's Skillet once I had polished it all off. That day began early in Hamburg. I took a train (about four hours) to Gelsinkirchen where I got on a tram PACKED with Mexican fans, along with the odd neutral like me and a couple friendly Portuguese. It took 45 minutes to reach the stadium and then another 20 minutes for me to walk around the perimeter fencing to reach my entrance. After the match I avoided the tram by splurging for a cab back to the Gelsinkirchen station. It was a splendid move, if I may say so myself. Anyway, I hopped a train to Koln and found my hotel. And realized I was famished. The Beerman's Skillet saved the day. -Sanford