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0 comments by Pauly Kwestel on 1/28/2016

There’s one week left in the January transfer window and teams are finally starting to realize that all those holes that need filling aren’t filling themselves. Therefore teams are finally starting to conduct some business, and with the deadline fast approaching, the rumors are getting hot. Let’s start with Chelsea who are finally starting to […]

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 28: David De Gea of Manchester United looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United at The King Power Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

32 Flags rates the legitimacy of transfer rumors 1/21/16 edition

0 comments by Pauly Kwestel on 1/21/2016

The January transfer window has been subject to a lot of debate on 32 Flags recently as so far the big clubs and players have remained pretty quiet. While that may not be changing any time soon, the transfer rumors started to heat back up this week, with many big names re-entering the mix after a down week last […]

MANSFIELD, ENGLAND – JULY 17: Referee Craig Pawson gestures during the pre-season friendly match between Mansfield and Aston Villa at the One Call Stadium on July 17, 2014 in Mansfield, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Video replay technology needs to be top priority

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 1/20/2016

While I have discussed this topic before, the debate still rages on as to whether it is a wise decision to implement video replay technology in soccer. The issue, however, couldn’t be more clear. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has even announced that they plan to start making steps towards introducing video replay technology […]

32 Flags rates the legitimacy of this week’s transfer rumors: 1/14/16 edition

0 comments by Pauly Kwestel on 1/14/2016

Mid January is the time of the month where transfer news tends to slow down. The big rumors that are thrown around at the excitement of the transfer window opening have quieted down, and the frantic last minute pace of the closing of the window hasn’t yet begun. However there is still some major news […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Joe Allen (1st L) of Liverpool scores his team’s third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on January 13, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Liverpool and Arsenal throw defending to the wind in a wild 3-3 draw

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 1/13/2016

Well, where to begin with this? Liverpool and Arsenal both felt they had three points but wound up both having to settle for a single point in an incredible 3-3 draw at a snowy Anfield. For Liverpool, it was no striker, no problem early on. Playing a false nine with Roberto Firmino up front, he […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – JANUARY 11: FIFA Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi of Argentina and FC Barcelona looks on during the FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala 2015 at the Kongresshaus on January 11, 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images)

Some very unlikely players received votes for Ballon d’Or

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 1/11/2016

While it wasn’t a surprise, Barcelona’s Lionel Messi won his fifth Ballon d’Or, beating out Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona’s Neymar. On the women’s side, USA’s Carli Lloyd won in equally unsurprising fashion over Germany’s Celia Sasic and Japan’s Aya Miyama. One of the rare transparent things FIFA ever did was to disclose who […]

MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 21: Gareth Bale of Real Madrid reacts after FC Barcelona scored their 2nd goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 21, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

32 Flags rates the legitimacy of this weeks transfer rumors 1/7/16 edition

0 comments by Pauly Kwestel on 1/7/2016

The transfer window is now underway and clubs are wasting no time starting the wheeling and dealing. There have been plenty of moves so far but nothing major, however that hasn’t stopped the big names from constantly appearing on the rumors of the back pages, despite the fact that most of them won’t even consider […]

MUSCAT, OMAN – DECEMBER 09: President of FIFA, Jospeh Sepp Blatter attends a press conference with the Oman Football Association at the Main Press Centre, Al-Musannah Sports City on December 9, 2010 in Muscat, Oman. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

32 Flags rates the legitimacy of this weeks transfer rumors: 12/31/15 edition

0 comments by Pauly Kwestel on 12/31/2015

With the new year approaching, so too is the January transfer window and the rumor mill is starting to heat up. Of course not all rumors should be taken seriously. We’ll be running this blog throughout the month highlighting the top rumors and letting you know if they have merit or not. We’re just a […]

KAWASAKI, JAPAN – JULY 07: Pierre Emerick Aubameyang of Borussia Dortmund scores 3rd goal during the preseason friendly match between Kawasaki Frontale and Borussia Dortmund at Todoroki Stadium on July 7, 2015 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Kaz Photography/Getty Images)

Europe’s most under-appreciated Starting XI of 2015

0 comments by Pauly Kwestel on 12/30/2015

As we come to the end of the year, we look back on a great year of soccer. To celebrate the past year, and to look forward to the next one, people will be coming out with their teams of the year and other year end lists. Naturally, any list or team of the year […]

<> at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 21, 2015 in Madrid, Spain.

The top 10 managers of 2015

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 12/23/2015

As the year 2015 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at a great year of soccer. Today, 32 Flags is focusing on the top ten managers of 2015, from January all the way through December. That time period covers two different seasons. We’re not looking for the best managers of the first half […]

Ten recommended soccer movies to watch over the holidays

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 12/21/2015

While there is still going to be a lot of soccer played on Boxing Day and throughout the holiday season, chances are that you are going to have to time off of work and need to fill your time with something soccer related, especially on days where there isn’t any soccer. We’re here to help […]

Arsenal Hosts Manchester City In Primetime EPL Week 17 Match

0 comments by Joe Webb on 12/18/2015

Week 17 of the English Premier League will be highlighted by Arsenal and Manchester City, as the top two teams in the table will square off at Emirates Stadium on Monday, December 21st. Heading into the matchup, Arsenal leads Manchester City by one point through 16 games played. Arsenal (10-3-3) is one of the league’s […]

PIRAEUS, GREECE – DECEMBER 09: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates scoring the third goal and his hat-trick for Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League Group F match between Olympiacos FC and Arsenal FC at Karaiskakis Stadium on December 9, 2015 in Piraeus, Greece. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

2015-16 UEFA Champions League Roundup: Matchday 6, Pt. 2

0 comments by Harrison Prolic on 12/9/2015

So it is finished. Now that the group stage for the 2015-16 UEFA Champions League wrapped up we know who will participate in the last 16 after the new year. There was plenty of joy and misery across Europe on Wednesday. Most notable were the big wins for the two London sides, and disaster in […]

HARRISON, NJ – NOVEMBER 29: Dax McCarty #11 of New York Red Bulls fights for the ball with Kei Kamara #23 of Columbus Crew during their match at Red Bull Arena on November 29, 2015 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

WATCH: Columbus’ Kei Kamara makes Portland pay for GK error

0 comments by Andrew Coppens on 12/6/2015

Portland got off to a dream start, netting an opener in the first minute of the 2015 MLS Cup Final and getting a second just minutes later. However, Columbus settled down a bit after it and after Steve Clark’s howler for the opener, Portland repaid the favor. As Columbus put a ball in the mix […]

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