Diego Forlan Retires from International Duty

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 3/12/2015

(Translation: The theme of this conference is to announce my retirement from the Uruguayan National Team.) Last night, it was announced that Diego Forlan would be retiring from international duty with Uruguay. While Forlan’s star has certainly waned in the last few years, moving from Atletico Madrid to Inter Milan to Internacional in Brazil […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 25: Steve Mandanda of Olympic Marseille talks to the media during a press conference at Emirates Stadium on November 25, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Goalkeeper smoothly catches bottle of water in interview

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 3/9/2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XII1fSTEV8 Marseille goalkeeper and captain Steve Mandanda recently showed why he chose to be a goalkeeper during a postmatch interview. Marseille had just beaten Toulouse 6-1 and a Toulouse fan decided the time was right for revenge. In the video above, we can see a water bottle being thrown at Mandanda. Still in keeper-mode, Mandanda […]

STOKE-ON-TRENT, UNITED KINGDOM – MAY 04: Leicester fans look dejected after todays draw sees them relegated to League One next season after the Coca-Cola Championship match between Stoke City and Leicester City at Britannia Stadium on May 4, 2008 in Stoke, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

EPL Relegation Battle: Who’ll Beat the Drop?

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 3/6/2015

Currently, we have one of the tightest races from relegation in a long time. There are no less than seven, possibly even as high as nine, teams that currently might not escape the drop. With ten games to go, we can start to look at who are the most likely candidates for relegation this season. […]

during the Capital One Cup Final match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium on March 1, 2015 in London, England.

Nemanja Matic Injures Himself Celebrating Win He Didn’t Play In

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You just have to cringe for Nemanja Matic there. That is him celebrating the League Cup win over Tottenham Hotspurs with the rest of the Chelsea squad. The Chelsea midfielder had been serving a two match ban for pushing Ashley Barnes when the Blues played Burnley. The initial three match ban was later reduced to […]

during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Middlesbrough at St Andrews (stadium) on February 18, 2015 in Birmingham, England.

Oh You Beauty!: Midweek Goals of 3/5/2015

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 3/5/2015

5. Ki Sung-Yeung vs Tottenham Your browser does not support iframes. Whether this goal from Ki is down to dumb luck, bad defending, or silky skills, it’s a fine goal. The angle that the shot is taken from is slim at best but Ki is still able to slot it into the net. 4. Jordan […]

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 21: Adam Johnson of Sunderland is challenged by Ayoze Perez of Newcastle United during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at St James’ Park on December 21, 2014 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

England Star Arrested In Underage Sex Scandal (UPDATE)

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 3/2/2015

Sources such as Sky Sports, Dan Roan of the BBC and BBC Sport confirm that Sunderland and England winger Adam Johnson has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with a 15 year old girl. News broke this morning that a former English National team player, and current regular Premier League starter, had been arrested […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MARCH 01: Philippe Coutinho #10 (C) of Liverpool celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on March 1, 2015 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Oh You Beauty!: Goals of the Week of 3/2/2015

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5. Luis Muriel vs Atalanta Luis Muriel is one of those players that is always looked at through the lens of potential. Much like Mario Balotelli, Antonio Cassano, or Alexandre Pato, the conversation usually turns towards what could have been or what still may be. This goal gives a glimpse of the immense talent Muriel […]

during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Manchester City and Barcelona at Etihad Stadium on February 24, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom.

GIFS: Suarez Double Sinks City

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 2/24/2015

Luis Suarez h ahavinglhadible game against Manchester City today. After only 30 minutes, he scored two goals against the team that beat his former team, Liverpool, to the Premier League title last season. Looks like Luis is getting a little revenge? He certainly doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. Suarez’s first goal in […]

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – OCTOBER 22: Marco Reus of Dortmund runs with the ball the UEFA Champions League group D match between Glatasaray AS and Borussia Dortmund at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi on October 22, 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

GIFS: Early Errors Lead to Even Game for Dortmund and Juve

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It’s been a wild game between Dortmund and Juventus so far. Both teams have conceded goals from some heinous errors. The game currently stands at 2-1 Juventus after goals from Carlos Tevez, Marco Reus, and Alvaro Morata. Some terrible defending and goalkeeping lead to Carlos Tevez’s opener in 12th minute. Only five minutes later, though, […]

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Philippe Coutinho (L) of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary’s Stadium on February 22, 2015 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Oh You Beauty!: Goals of the Week 2/23/2015

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 2/23/2015

5. Marwin Hitz vs Leverkusen A goalie goal is a rare and beautiful thing. Like a unicorn or a unhate-able Kardashian. In this case, Marwin Hitz the ball (sorry, that pun needed to happen) to level the game in the dying minutes. 4. Badetimbi Gomis (via Jonjo Shelvey) vs Manchester United https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqNJTllY8fg This goal might […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 13: Chelsea logo is seen prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Swansea City at Stamford Bridge on September 13, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Chelsea Condemns Racist Fans After PSG Match

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 2/18/2015

Chelsea have reacted today to the amateur video that was submitted to England’s The Guardian newspaper last night after their Champions League match against PSG. The video shows a group of Chelsea fans on the Paris Metro singing, chanting and celebrating the match. Sounds pretty usual for a soccer match, right? Unfortunately, the video turns […]

Oh You Beauty!: Goals of the Week 2/16/2015

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 2/16/2015

5. Daniel Sturridge vs Crystal Palace Daniel Sturridge continues to show just what Liverpool were missing while he was hurt. A real goal poacher’s effort, a lot of credit needs to go to Jordan Henderson for serving this goal up on a platter for Sturridge with a great cross into the box. Sturridge happily obliges, […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 08: Cheikhou Kouyate of West Ham celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at Boleyn Ground on February 8, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Oh You Beauty!: Goals of the Week 2/9/2015

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 2/9/2015

5. Daley Blind vs West Ham United This late goal saved a vital point for Manchester United and it required a great follow up and a wonderful volley from Daley Blind. 4. Leo Messi vs Athletic Bilbao This free kick goal from Messi shows just why he is considered the best player in the world. […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 15: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) (NO SALES) In this handout image provided by Liverpool FC, members of the congregation hold aloft Everton and Liverpool scarves during the 24th Hillsborough Anniversary Memorial Service at Anfield on April 15, 2013 in Liverpool, England. Thousands of fans, friends and relatives took part in the service at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium to mark the 24th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. A total of 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during a crush at an FA Cup semi final against Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough football ground in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989. (Photo by Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

224th Merseyside Derby (Liverpool vs Everton) Preview

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 2/5/2015

The 224th Merseyside Derby takes place Saturday. If you are interested in the long history between these two great rivals, we have covered the Merseyside Derby several times this in season in the following articles: Ten Things to Know Ten Best Liverpool Players Best Liverpool Lineup vs Everton Lineup Best Merseyside Derby Moments Best Merseyside […]

GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 01: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 to win Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Major Newspaper Mistakes MLS Team for Super Bowl Champs

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 2/2/2015

So who won the Super Bowl last night? Well, if you’re the Daily Mail, it was the New England Revolution. New England’s MLS team has apparently switched sports, quite successfully I might add. I have never seen a team go from one sport to another, mid season, only to win the highest honors in the NFL. […]

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