Inter Milan have confirmed they have reached an agreement over compensation for Jose Mourinho and he will now be presented as the new head coach of Real Madrid on Monday.
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Friday, May 28, 2010
Inter and Real Agree Mourinho Compensation
Inter Milan have confirmed they have reached an agreement over compensation for Jose Mourinho and he will now be presented as the new head coach of Real Madrid on Monday.
The Joy of Six: Underrated World Cup Goals
Maradona, Carlos Alberto, Pele ... we take them as read. Here, however, are classics that should be in the top tier – but are not.
Spain and Del Bosque enjoy calm before the storm
However, thanks to Perez, the gaze of the Spanish media has been partly diverted from La Roja's World Cup preparations at the Spanish federation's training centre in the western suburb of Las Rozas, by all the hysteria just a few miles across the city in the vicinity of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
The Story of the 1994 World Cup
From a disco diva to the 'Divine Ponytail', USA '94 ended in the same way it began - with the horror of a missed penalty. But, while I still laugh at clips of Diana Ross making a hash of her spot-kick in the opening ceremony, I won't ever forget the tears of Italy's Roberto Baggio after he blasted over to lose the shoot-out that saw Brazil become the first country to win the World Cup four times.
That was the final act of a thrilling tournament that, despite a disappointing final, the tragedy of a murdered player and the disgrace of a legend's failed drugs test, succeeded - temporarily, at least - in conquering football's final frontier - the United States.
Cash stolen from Colombia players' hotel rooms before Joburg friendly
Eugene Opperman, a police spokesman, said the Colombian players' rooms were cleaned while they were training on Tuesday, and when they returned they discovered an undisclosed amount of cash had been taken. Opperman said two employees appeared in court yesterday on theft charges. A third, who had also been arrested, was later released.
Friday MLS Forecast
The Forecast issues a tardy version of this week's Goal.com MLS rankings and then unveils its Week 9 picks.
The Week That Was
The domestic football season has reached its conclusion and so The Week That Was heads off for a well earned summer break - but be sure to keep an eye out for our cosmopolitan cousin World Cup Daily.
Before signing off, we can exclusively reveal what Arsene Wenger said in his secret meeting with Cesc Fabregas, how moustache power could be key to Portugal's success and also offer up the 101 best goals of the season for your delectation.
Adriano confirms Roma deal is close
Adriano has confirmed that he is close to returning to Italy with last season's Serie A runners-up Roma, and promised to restore his reputation in Europe by firing in the goals for the capital club.
France Wins Euro 2016 Vote
France will host its first major finals since the 1998 World Cup, which Les Bleus won when beating Brazil in the final. France also hosted the 1938 World Cup and the 1984 European Championships.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Portugal: The Future is to be Feared
Nike's sublime new advert culminates with Cristiano Ronaldo's destiny being mapped out - a guest spot on The Simpsons, Ronaldo: The Movie starring Gael Garcia Bernal and, appropriately for such a committed narcissist, a huge statue being unveiled in his honour - but after a dismal result on Monday night, being asked to 'Write The Future' is proving particularly difficult for a talented, but flawed Portugal side.
Marina Hyde: How the World Cup exposed England's golden generation of self-regard
Nostalgia being the yearning for a past that one found perfectly grim at the time, I find myself consumed by wistful longing for the rich literary harvest of summer 2006. It was about this time, four years ago, that the press releases began to arrive, heralding a rash of footballer autobiographies which would be published within days of the Golden Generation bringing home the World Cup.
U.S. Sets 23-man World Cup Roster
The phones started ringing at 2 a.m., and players were told to come down to the third floor for a meeting. As Herculez Gomez pressed the elevator button on 17, his mind raced.
Were his dreams about to be fulfilled -- or crushed?
Grant Wahl's Take
Martin Rogers' Take
World Cup 2010: A guide to favourites, nearly men and party spoilers
Spain really believe they can do it but do they have to squad to overcome the likes of Brazil and Argentina?
Raphael Honigstein in Germany
From Lukas Podolski put-downs to Louis van Gaal's medical advice, it's time for the end-of-season German football awards.
It's the Honigsteins 2010! The complete review of the past Bundesliga season.
International Friendlies Wrap: Valbuena stars, Van Persie double
A double salvo from Robin van Persie was enough to see Netherlands step up their World Cup preparations with a 2-1 victory over Mexico at Badenova-Stadion in Freiburg.
Debutant Mathieu Valbuena lent weight to his World Cup claims with a late winner as France continued their World Cup build-up by battling to a 2-1 victory against Costa Rica.
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