VIDEOS: Real Madrid put on scoring clinic complete with bicycle, header and free kick goals

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 8/29/2015

We all know Real Madrid, along with Barcelona, are meant to dominate La Liga to the point where it kind of isn’t fair. Even having said that, Real Madrid went on a scoring tear against Real Betis and it looked like players just went out of their way to try and score the most “magisterial” […]

TBILISI, GEORGIA – AUGUST 11: Pedro of Barcelona kisses the UEFA Cup trophy as Barcelona celebrate victoy during the UEFA Super Cup between Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Dinamo Arena on August 11, 2015 in Tbilisi, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)

Done Deal: Pedro to Chelsea *UPDATE

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 8/20/2015

Chelsea are on the verge of a huge shock signing with the news this morning that they have agreed a £21m deal with Barcelona for winger Pedro. This will come as a shock to many as Pedro had been heavily (and we mean heavily) tipped to join Manchester United this summer. As linked to above, […]

BARCELONA, SPAIN – AUGUST 05: Marc-Andre Ter Stegen of FC Barcelona waves during the team official presentation ahead of the Joan Gamper trophy match at Camp Nou on August 5, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Barcelona’s Ter Stegen massively screws up to allow goal in Spanish Super Cup

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 8/14/2015

There are sweeper keepers who like to come out of the box to field the ball and make themselves known for more than just the person who stops shots. Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer is one of the best at doing just that. In the first round of the Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona’s Marc-Andre ter Stegen […]

BARCELONA, SPAIN – AUGUST 05: Neymar (R) of FC Barcelona celebrates with his teammate Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona after scoring the opening goal during the Joan Gamper trophy match at Camp Nou on August 5, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Lionel Messi headbutts and grabs throat of Roma player in friendly

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 8/5/2015

On a team that includes Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi became the first Barcelona player to get in trouble for violent conduct and we’re still in preseason. In today’s friendly against Roma, Messi got into former Newcastle player Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa’s face and attempted to headbutt Yanga-Mbiwa as well as grabbed him by the throat. Messi would receive […]

MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 22: Filipe Luis (L) of Atletico de Madrid competes for the ball with Nascimento Ramires (R) of Chelsea FC during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final first leg match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Chelsea FC at Vicente Calderon Stadium on April 22, 2014 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Done Deal: Filipe Luis to Atletico Madrid

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 7/28/2015

Filipe Luis’ glorified loan to Chelsea has ended with his return to Atletico Madrid for an undisclosed fee. The London club confirmed the move Tuesday morning. Filipe Luis will be returning to a club that he will be expected to start with. This is essential. The 29 year old is reaching the prime of his […]

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – AUGUST 04: (L) Darren Fletcher #24 of Manchester United and (R) Wayne Rooney #10 of Manchester United lift the winners trophy following their 3-1 victory over Liverpool in the Guinness International Champions Cup 2014 Final at Sun Life Stadium on August 4, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

32 Flags’ Preseason Survival Guide

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 7/15/2015

Now that preseason has begun for many of our favorite teams, it is time once again to begin getting excited for the new season. That said, there is always a danger lurking in preseason. Most sports have a preseason, but many who are new to our beautiful game will find it oddly different. It’s a […]

TURIN, ITALY – MAY 05: Iker Casillas of Real Madrid CF shows his dejection during the UEFA Champions League semi final match between Juventus and Real Madrid CF at Juventus Arena on May 5, 2015 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Done Deal: Iker Casillas To Leave Real Madrid, Expected To Join FC Porto

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 7/11/2015

Real Madrid have officially parted ways with long-time captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas and have announced he will be joining the Portuguese side FC Porto. This ends Casillas’ 25-year relationship with the Spanish club, a club he has been with since his youth days (joining in 1990) and began playing for professionally since 1999. Casillas, […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Toby Alderweireld of Southampton applaudes the fans after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Southampton held at Etihad Stadium on May 24, 2015 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Done Deal: Toby Alderweireld to Tottenham

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 7/8/2015

In an update to a story from only two days ago, Toby Alderweireld has completed his move to Tottenham. He has signed a 5 year contract with the London club. The £11.4m move may be completed, but this may not be the end of the story. As mentioned in our previous story, Southampton may now sue […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 30: Arda Turan (R) and Thibaut Courtois of Club Atletico de Madrid celebrate victory after the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between Chelsea and Club Atletico de Madrid at Stamford Bridge on April 30, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Done Deal: Arda Turan to Barcelona

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 7/7/2015

Yesterday, Barcelona confirmed one of the odder transfers of the summer. Attacking midfielder Arda Turan will be moving to Barcelona for a reported £24m (with another £5m in add-ons) from Atletico Madrid. Yes, the same Barcelona that is currently banned from transfers. So how can Barcelona do this? Technically speaking, the ban only applies to registering new […]

Southampton May Go To Court Over Alderweireld

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 7/6/2015

The transfer window has just started and we’re looking at another crazy story. Southampton may be looking to take Atletico Madrid to court over the transfer of defender Toby Alderweireld. Last season, on-loan defender Alderweireld earned rave reviews in one of the stingiest defenses in the Premier League. It has since been revealed that there […]

MADRID, SPAIN – JANUARY 26: Rayo Vallecano fans support their team with a giant banner as the Rayo Vallecano team enters the pitch preceded by the referee staff prior to start of the La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de Vallecas on January 26, 2014 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

PICS: Rayo Vallecano is Donating to Various Charities With New Kit Designs

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 7/1/2015

Rayo Vallecano wanted to give back this year and they did so through their new kits this year. The team designed two kits for the 2015-16 La Liga season to raise awareness and raise money to charities devoted to eight different causes meant to “support the unsung heroes of society.” For their away kit, Rayo […]

DOHA, QATAR – OCTOBER 23: Fans wearing traditional local dress attend the Gharafa vs. Kharaitiyat Qatar Stars League football match at Al Gharafa Stadium on October 23, 2011 in Doha, Qatar. Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup football competition and is slated to tackle a variety of infrastructure projects, including the construction of new stadiums. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

La Liga Filing Lawsuit Against FIFA Over Qatar World Cup Dates

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 6/29/2015

It’s been a while since someone publicly criticized FIFA’s decision to move the 2022 World Cup to winter instead of summer, a huge corruption scandal can kind of put that on the back burner. Now that the FIFA corruption scandal has calmed down a bit, we can talk again about the absurdity of putting the […]

VALENCIA, SPAIN – APRIL 16: Real Madrid CF fans cheer on their team prior to the Copa del Rey Final between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at Estadio Mestalla on April 16, 2014 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

PIC: Real Madrid Has Most Innovative Kit Launch Yet

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 6/15/2015

Real Madrid launched their home kit today featuring a clean cut, all white kit with silver Adidas stripes. The kit in itself isn’t all that innovative because there’s not much you can do with a traditional white kit but Real Madrid made up for that in how they launched the kit. If you click to […]

MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 13: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final, second leg match between Real Madrid and Juventus at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 13, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo to release film…about himself of course

0 comments by Andrew Coppens on 6/9/2015

There simply isn’t a bigger name in the world of soccer than the reigning FIFA Ballon d’Or (World Player of the Year) Cristiano Ronaldo. He’s everywhere in just about every language and every company wants him to market their latest gear and goods. You don’t even have to say his last name and have people […]

Bayern’s Sad Lexicon: Barcelona Overwhelms in Champions League

0 comments by Josh Howard on 5/12/2015

These are the saddest of possible words: “Messi to Suarez to Neymar.” Trio of bear cubs, and fleeter than birds, Messi and Suarez and Neymar. Ruthlessly popping our cup glory bubble, Matching a Bayern goal with their very own double – Words that are heavy with nothing but trouble: “Messi to Suarez to Neymar.” -A […]

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