SSN is a digest of the day's soccer/football/futbol articles with a focus on the top European leagues and the United States National Team. Below, you’ll find links to articles and video, as well as additional features and commentary. We locate the top news of the day so you can stay updated with ease.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Beasley Reveals Failed Move To Schalke
It came close, but DeMarcus Beasley is still a Rangers player, and he'll fight for a place in the team.
It's like that...'cause that's the way it is...
Tracing the origins of the long-standing U.S.-Mexico rivalry
It is not easy to characterize the U.S.-Mexico soccer rivalry. The competition between the countries has deep historical roots and many sociocultural implications, but has only recently blossomed into a true rivalry, with emotions barely under control and passions inflamed on both sides.World Cup Qualifying
U.S. vs. Mexico
Feb. 11
Columbus Crew Stadium; Columbus, Ohio
7 p.m. ET, ESPN2 HD
Italy: Serie A Weekend Preview
No big matchups but the attention remains on Milan (Beckham and Ronaldinho) and Juventus (two-straight losses).
Preview
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Steve Davis: U.S. likely to host a World Cup in 2018 or 2022
Feb. 2, 2009, will own a historic place in U.S. soccer history. It's the date U.S. Soccer officials joined the race to host a World Cup tournament and officially announced their intention to pursue either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. And they'll get one of them. Book it. Want to know why?
England: FA Cup Wrap + Draw
Everton will host Aston Villa in the last 16 after Martin O'Neill's side beat Doncaster 3-1. Blackburn defeated Sunderland 2-1 in extra time to set up a meeting with Coventry. Derby earn the right to host Manchester United
WRAP
Ties will be played weekend of February 14
Sheffield United vs.
Watford vs.
West Ham vs.
Blackburn Rovers vs.
Everton vs. Aston Villa
Marcela Mara y Araujo in Argentina
A new movie about Carlos Tevez will struggle to capture the real-life phenomenon of the man.
Carlitos' way encapsulates the true magic of football.
First World Cup Stadium Completed
Pretoria's Loftus Versfeld stadium is the first of South Africa's 10 World Cup venues to be completed ahead of next year's finals.
Spanish fans spark England racism fears
Fears are growing that England’s friendly international against Spain in Seville on Wednesday could be the setting for a repeat of the racist behaviour that marred the match between the countries in Madrid a little more than four years ago.
Micah Richards arrested over an alleged assault on Christmas Eve
Micah Richards, the Manchester City and England defender, has been arrested and bailed over an alleged assault outside a nightclub on Christmas Eve. The 20-year-old defender was questioned by police yesterday about the incident, which took place in Hale, Greater Manchester, at around 12.30am on December 24. Richards has been bailed until April.
Rafael Honigstein in Germany
The Bundesliga's return from its winter break changed nothing as Bayern Munich and Werder Bremen resumed losing ways.
Winter rest makes no difference as big guns resume bad habits.
Richard Jolly at Goodison Park
FA Cup:
Everton edge Liverpool in Merseyside Derby
Everton 1 - 0 Liverpool
Gerrard faces three-week lay-off
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Martin Rogers: Moving Forward Without Beckham, Donovan
David Beckham’s desperation to leave the Los Angeles Galaxy seems to have no limitations, with reports in Italy stating that the England midfielder has sent his legal team to California to negotiate a release from his contract.
With a permanent move to AC Milan growing increasingly likely and Landon Donovan poised to join Bayern Munich full time, the need for the Galaxy to take stock is imperative.
Fowler joins Australian side Fury
Former England star Robbie Fowler has joined Australian A-League side North Queensland Fury on a two-year deal.
Well played, Robbie. Well played...
Quotes & Chants of the Week
"Insomnia...N'zobia...Charlie."
Joe Kinnear gets his murds wuddled up when describing his favourite player.
"Having been insulted by Joe Kinnear, I will never play for him again."
Luckily N'Zogbia sees the funny side.
"I have got a **** weekend coming up, so has my family and everybody else who comes near me."
Harry Redknapp is not a happy chappy after Tottenham's defeat at Bolton.
"I'm going to the pub in an area where you can't get any mobile reception."
Reading boss Steve Coppell has a novel way to prevent any of his players being sold on transfer deadline day.
"Given would have saved that!"
Man City fans to Newcastle keeper Steve Harper, as Shay Given prepared to join City.
FA Cup Preview: Everton vs. Liverpool
FA Cup Fourth Round Replay
Venue: Goodison Park
Date: Wednesday, 4 February
Kick-off: 2010 GMT
Preview
Update:
Anichebe sent home after training ground bust-up with Moyes
What Dean Windass Did Next
Windass claimed at the turn of the year that manager Phil Brown had not spoken to him in three weeks. Indiscreet words perhaps, but frustration was starting to get the better of the striker, whose love of Hull was trumped by his desire to play.
Beckham Team in Talks Over Milan
David Beckham's lawyers are in talks with Los Angeles Galaxy over extending the midfielder's stay at AC Milan, says the Italian club's general manager.
Golden...buns?
Sky Seals £1bn Premier League Television Deal
English football’s television rights bonanza was in full swing last night as Sky paid more than £1 billion to secure its grip as the main Premier League broadcaster. The company has kept its hold on the majority of live games, 92 out of the 138 matches available, by retaining its four existing packages.
Arshavin finally joins Arsenal but controversy continues over deal
It is understood that Zenit did not submit their forms in time and there are also suggestions that there was a slight issue with Arsenal's submissions. The Premier League club insisted all its paperwork was sent to the relevant bodies on time.
U.S.-Trinidad & Tobago To Be Staged In Nashville
The second U.S. home fixture in the hexagonal round will take place at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Arshavin transfer finally gets the go ahead
The Premier League have confirmed Andrei Arshavin is an Arsenal player after approving his move from Zenit St Petersburg.
Not Andrei, Arsenal fans hope...
Sid Lowe in Spain
The Real Madrid captain seemed to be a spent force - but he has now equaled the club's goalscoring record.
Raúl the untouchable returns to rival Di Stéfano at Real's top table.
Hoffenheim bucks the powerhouse trend
With the familiar faces again dominating the title races in England, Italy, Spain and most of Europe's leagues, the sight of Hoffenheim at the top of Germany's Bundesliga gives hope to the rest. From a town with only 3,300 inhabitants, Hoffenheim looks down on mighty Bayern Munich and its position at the top is a tribute to coach Ralf Rangnick, whose team is playing topflight football for the first time in its history.
Downtown Hoffenheim at rush hour...
Americans in the UK: Friedel Shutdown
Clint Dempsey, Fulham
vs. Sunderland, 1-0, 90 minutes.
vs. Portsmouth, 3-1, 90 minutes, 1 assist.
Dempsey was aggressive on Tuesday; uncorking six shots against Sunderland, but all went away without much fuss as the Black Cats grabbed an early second half winner from Kenwyne Jones. However, on Saturday, the Cottagers got offensive, scoring three goals in a thrashing of Portsmouth. Dempsey set up the first goal by threading a nice through ball to Andy Johnson, who beat the trap for a 14th minute goal. Erik Nevland tallied a second half brace before David Nugent salvaged some pride for Pompey, whose season continues to flounder.
Up Next: Saturday, away to Wigan.
The Rest
Americans On The Continent: Full Slate
Michael Bradley, Borussia Monchengladbach (Germany)Away to VfB Stuttgart, 0-2, 90 minutes
Michael Bradley and Borussia Monchengladbach continued their floundering at the bottom of the Germany Bundesliga with yet another loss in the league. With only one shot on goal, the Prussian club had few chances to assert their dominance on the match. Michael Bradley played the full 90, but was unable to change his side’s fortunes as they fell to their fifth loss on the trot.The Rest
Steve Davis: U.S. stars need to return home
A few intrepid American souls have exported their soccer talents majestically. Fellows like Kasey Keller, Brian McBride and others went abroad and soared, soon living large and making out quite well, thank you very much.
Update: According to The BBC, according to The Sun, Schalke failed in a last-minute attempt to bring DeMarcus to the Bundesliga. I could not find anything about it in The Sun. -Sanford
Frank Lampard red card controversy joins long list of refereeing blunders
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard's red card against Liverpool is another in a list of controversial decisions made by referees so far this season.
Mexico sets roster for match against U.S.
Goalkeepers: Oswaldo Sanchez (Santos), Guillermo Ochoa (America), Jose de Jesus Corona (Tecos)Defenders: Juan Carlos Valenzuela (America), Julio Cesar Dominguez (Cruz Azul), Carlos Salcido (PSV Eindhoven, Netherlands), Ricardo Osorio (Stuttgart, Germany), Rafael Marquez (Barcelona, Spain), Aaron Galindo (Guadalajara), Leobardo Lopez (Pachuca)
Midfielders: Fausto Pinto (Cruz Azul), Pavel Pardo (America), Leandro Augusto (Pumas), Luis Perez (Monterrey), Israel Martinez (San Luis), Antonio Naelson (Toluca)
Forwards: Alberto Medina (Guadalajara), Cesar Villaluz (Cruz Azul), Giovani Dos Santos (Tottenham, England), Matias Vuoso (Santos), Carlos Ochoa (Guadalajara), Nery Castillo (Shakhtar Donetsk, Ukraine), Guillermo Franco (Villarreal, Spain), Omar Bravo (Deportivo La Coruna, Spain)
Snow forces postponement of 18 games tonight
The worst snowfall in 18 years has decimated tonight's football fixtures, with a total of 18 games in the FA Cup, Football League and Blue Square Premier being postponed.
Eduardo Alvarez in Spain
All the signs were clear: Atlético vs Valladolid had to be a high voltage match. A very tense week in the media for Atlético; a youthful, exuberant visiting side; and Atlético's need to win in order to contend to a Champions League spot the next season. Strong emotions guaranteed, so I accepted an invitation from a close friend and headed to the Vicente Calderón, aka the Indian Camp.
Monday, February 02, 2009
Roma Defender Mexes In Hospital After Brawl
The French centre-back was taken to hospital last night after fighting with a boxer at a night club in Rome.
Martin Rogers Column
5. Catch a flight to … Munich. Bayern Munich takes on Borussia Dortmund in a crucial Bundesliga clash next Sunday, with Landon Donovan likely to make his first start for the German giant.
Donovan impressed as a late substitute in Bayern’s defeat to Hamburg last Friday and looks desperate to further prove he belongs as he seeks a full transfer.
Transfer deadline extended for snow delay
The Premier League have agreed to extend the transfer deadline to clubs who can prove the inclement weather prevented them from signing a player before this 5pm cut-off.
Ives: MLS will carry on just fine without Beckham
Now Beckham finds himself at a crossroads. Does he stick to the plan he laid out two years ago when he was first introduced as the man who would save Major League Soccer? Or does he follow what some believe to be his true passion, which is to return to top-flight soccer and make a serious run at what would be his fourth World Cup?
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