Arsenal’s trip to
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Nick Webster's Predictions
Lawro's Predictions
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Friday, February 06, 2009
England: Premier League Previews & Predictions
Preview 1
Preview 2
Nick Webster's Predictions
Lawro's Predictions
American Abroad: Jeffrey In Club Wings
Though barely a member of Belgian power Club Brugge for a half season, American youngster Jared Jeffrey is making a right midfield charge for pitch time with the first team.
Kaka Tatt Bungle of Blues Fan
A BUNGLING Manchester City fan had “Kaka” tattooed on his chest — then the star shunned his beloved club.
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.
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