Ian Rush's ability in front of goal was unparalleled, argues John Barnes.
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Friday, August 01, 2008
Britain's 25 Richest Young Footballers
Football players are supposed to be astronomically wealthy, but David Beckham – the richest player in the world – is only the 616th richest person in the UK. Thanks to television money and our love affair with the beautiful game you can make a fortune from running around and kicking a ball, but don’t expect to be rubbing shoulders with Bill Gates or Warren Buffett."I made how much for doing nothing?!"
Champions League Third Round Qualifying: Arsenal Face McClaren
Former England manager Steve McClaren will face Arsenal with his new club Twente Enschede after the teams were paired in the Champions League third qualifying round draw on Friday.
And Liverpool get Standard Liege.
Police question Rooney over spitting allegation
England footballer Wayne Rooney was questioned by police after allegedly spitting at a paparazzi photographer outside a London restaurant, a spokesman confirmed Friday.
"I didn't do it..."
Dell'Apa: Brawls mar conclusion of SuperLiga semifinals
So much for the SuperLiga as a bridge-building event. Someone should have built a wall to separate the Mexican and MLS teams after the semifinal games, both of which degenerated into full-scale brawls involving coaches and players.
Martin Rogers: McBride ready to lead by example
While the soccer tournament in China is an opportunity for the under-23s to showcase their ability and boost their international reputation, McBride is all about using all the tricks gathered during his long career.
In terms of experience and know-how, his input could be priceless.
Class Act: Zanetti To Finish Career At Inter
Internazionale's Javier Zanetti is set to extend his contact until 2011 and end his career with the Nerazzurri.
Blanco receives two-year Open Cup suspension
The organization's disciplinary panel banned Blanco after he punched United midfielder Clyde Simms in the stomach and poked him in the eye July 8 during an Open Cup quarterfinal game against D.C. United.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
McBride Move Finally Completed
The deal to get Brian McBride to the Chicago Fire becomes official.
Appearing at a South Side park soon....
Spurs still need final jigsaw piece
According to Henry Winter Ramos is assembling a terrific squad at Spurs but the team lack a forward focus...
Assessing David Bentley's move to Spurs
Through European nights and days of horror, Dalglish dazzled
Kenny Dalglish possessed more talent and dedication than any other British footballer of the last 50 years, argues Kevin McCarra.
King Kenny
MLS Seeks More Northern Exposure
Martin Rogers: With two more teams to join in 2011, the groups behind Montreal and Vancouver are both tipped to present a formidable case. Even previously unmentioned Ottawa was included in the league’s eight-city shortlist.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
FIFA orders clubs to release players
World soccer’s governing body FIFA has told clubs they must release any players aged under 23 selected for next month’s Beijing Olympics after rejecting a protest by three European teams.
In a statement issued to the clubs and the media on Wednesday, FIFA said Players’ Status Committee member Slim Aloulou had ruled as a single judge that the release of players was mandatory for all clubs.
English Debate: Implications Of The Keane Transfer
What difference has Liverpool's signing of Robbie Keane made to the Premier League landscape as the Big Four - and Spurs - jockey for position pre-season? Graham Lister looks at some of the implications of the Irishman's dream move...
(From left: Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool)
When Irish eyes are frowning
'Arrogant' and 'over-rated' are not the words generally used to describe Robbie Keane in the country where he has made his fortune, yet a vocal majority in his Irish homeland regularly brand him with such damning judgments.
Nike dump Barton
Joey Barton has been dropped by Nike for bringing the brand into "disrepute" following six-month prison sentence for violent attack
Nike put the boot into disgraced Barton
Big year for Malouda
It seems Florent Malouda left his playing boots Lyon. Since signing for Chelsea he has been woeful, both for club and country. Luiz Felipe Scolari, the Chelsea manager, has challenged the french winger and others in his squad to prove their worth.
Malouda is facing a make-or-break season
Spurs need Modric to deliver
With Robbie Keane gone and Dimitar Berbatov expected to follow, Juande Ramos needs his record signing to live up to his billing
Tottenham keen for Modric to spur new generation
Tottenham splash out on Bentley
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Is Premier League killing Nigerian football?
About 30,000 Nigerians took advantage of a rare chance to see their football heroes in action on Sunday, as Manchester United beat Portsmouth 2-1 in a friendly in the capital, Abuja.
Murderers...
Subotic's international future still undetermined
A talented defender with tremendous upside, Subotic is one of those players whose heritage and nomadic upbringing make him eligible for numerous national teams, including the United States.
Subotic (fourth from left) and his family...
Norman Hubbard: Confusing reigns once more at City
European football and Barnsley are not often mentioned in the same sentence. Nor are Manchester City and stability, but when the first game on British soil of Mark Hughes' reign begins at Oakwell on Thursday, there will be the hope that the Welshman can provide a steadiness and a permanence to a much-changed club.
Arsenal's Kolo Toure on track for the new Premier League season after malaria scare
Kolo Toure is expected to recover in time to start the new season despite catching malaria during the summer break.
Everton will use Johnson fee to up bid for Moutinho
Andy Johnson underwent a medical in London yesterday and, barring unforeseen problems, may be confirmed as Fulham's record signing today. The former Crystal Palace striker has agreed personal terms with the Cottagers and favours a return to the capital over Wigan and Sunderland, who were both prepared to match the initial £10.5m that Everton are to receive for the 27-year-old.Ahh, but Wigan looks lovely...
Newcastle midfielder Barton released from prison
Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton was released from jail on Monday after serving 2-1/2 months of a six-month sentence for attacking a teenager last year.
Barcelona to take Messi on US tour despite Olympic row - report
The squad will face Mexican side Chivas de Guadalajara in Chicago on Sunday and the New York Red Bulls three days later in New York.
Martin Rogers: Beckham’s midseason report card
This is more like how David Beckham imagined things in the United States working out for him.
Four months into the 2008 Major League Soccer season and with four months to go before the championship game in November, Beckham can focus his thoughts on the title instead of worrying about the injury shadow that clouded his first North American campaign last year.
U.S. goalie Friedel joins Aston Villa on 3-year deal
American goalkeeper Brad Friedel signed a three-year contract with English club Aston Villa on Saturday.
Torres is my dream partner, says £20m Keane
Robbie Keane is relishing the prospect of teaming up with Fernando Torres after completing his £20.3million move from Tottenham to Liverpool.
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