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, August 04, 2006
Toni pleads with Fiorentina to let him go
Big Sam where are you?! This has Bolton Wanderers written all over it!
http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblitafiorentinatoni&prov=afp&type=lgns
http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblitafiorentinatoni&prov=afp&type=lgns
Pope retires from international competition
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=374945&cc=5901
Boro head queue as Real prepare to dump brawling Gravesen
This has "no contest" written all over it. I've never gotten closer to Graveson than when he's been on my television set but I'm still terrified of the guy. I don't think Robinho's step-over move was much help in this brawl. -Sanfordhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=398869&in_page_id=1779&in_a_source=
McBride going nowhere, insist Cottagers
McBride's proven that even at 34 he can still play and play well in the Premiership. I'd hate to see him sent to the Championship or go elsewhere in the EPL and ride the pine. His best chance to see action is staying right at Fulham (Coleman loves him, as he should) and I'm glad it looks like that's what will happen. When he's on the pitch for the Cottagers, he opens up a lot of space for other players and generally creates loads of problems for defenders. Oh, and he scores goals, as most good forwards do. But one question: Where did you get those pants?? OK, two questions. What are those pants?? -Sanford
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=374693&cc=5901
More Photographs From Germany
My occasional travel partner Pat took most of these shots in either Kaiserslautern, Munich or Stuttgart. I'm particularly fond of the one of me preparing to attack my sausage and kraut breakfast in Munich after the overnight train trip. The large foosball table is also nice - there were loads of these all over Germany and they always seemed to be fully occupied with enthusiastic fans.There are also a couple shots of Allan and Pat at the Nuremberg rally site. Heavy stuff. Allan is the kind Scottish chap from Arizona who sold Ivar a ticket for USA/Ghana. That ticket enabled his girlfriend to attend the very first soccer match of her life. Danke, Allan!
OK - here's the link:
http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPhotos&albumID=552561832&security=OebyXz
While I have a moment, allow me to weigh in on the Ashley Cole affair. It'll be done soon, and he'll be a Chelsea player. That's fine with me. He's already made it clear that he doesn't want to stay in North London, so we don't want him either. How he could claim the Arsenal managment hung him out to dry after he met with Chelsea's biggies illegally is beyond me. He needs to go now so we can work on team chemistry for the start of the season. Our first Champions League match is fast approaching, and if we play Ashley, he'll be tied and won't be able to show for Chelsea in the Champions League. Hence, expect a resolution soon. I'm eager to see how much we can fetch for him. 20 million? 25? It'll be a hefty sum and Arsene will use it well.
-Editor
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Arsenal to pick Cole in European squad despite transfer furore
Not sure how I feel about this. Will Cole even agree to play if he's picked for the squad? I don't want him on the team with all the crap he's been pulling - I'd rather just get rid of him and cash in.
http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1836089,00.html
http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1836089,00.html
Mourinho: Gallas has disrespected the family
Do not, I repeat, do not disrespect The Family...http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=374890&cc=5901
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
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