Argentina v. Portugal: 09/02/11
Image by Vectorportal.com All eyes were on Argentina/Portugal, billed as the Messi v. Ronaldo clash by just about everyone, but I like to think of it as the inferior version of El Clasico. Barcelona and Real Madrid are better than …
Should Argentina Learn From AC Milan?
It’s a strange proposition, encouraging La Albiceleste coach Sergio Batista to study an Italian team containing zero Argentines. It’s even stranger when you consider that AC Milan’s biggest rivals, crosstown Internazionale Milano, have been possibly the most Argentine team in …
International Friendlies (And One Qualifier!): Thoughts
1. Croatia – Malta Croatia beat Malta, no surprises there. The only reason I start with this match is its status as a qualifier. And to talk about Niko Kranjcar. Harry Redknapp is unappreciative of the obviously gifted Croatian and …
Copa América 2011 Extra Early Preview
With the Copa América draw recently out and international friendlies imminent, now might be a worthwhile time to look at what that tournament might have in store for football fans. It’s not as well publicized or followed as its European …
Germany Scores Best Goal of the 2010 World Cup: Video
Who would have expected Germany to score the best goal of the 2010 World Cup so far? Plus, they scored it in such a way that it looked like a goal reminiscent of a Diego Maradona or Lionel Messi highlight …
Germany v Argentina, World Cup 2010: Open Thread
Today’s match-up between Germany and Argentina isn’t simply a World Cup soccer match. It’s also part of the Diego Maradona “show,” where we get a chance to watch this magnetic character to see what he’ll do next either on or …
Referee!!
England’s short stay in South Africa came to an embarrassing end yesterday afternoon. They did not have to endure the heartache of an exit via penalties, but they did get their inevitable controversial moment to hide behind, a moment that …