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Famous Soccer Players in the Blogosphere - April 12-18, 2009
Declare Your Team Loyalty With A Soccer Jersey | Sports Fan …
Like jerseys in other sports, fans of soccer also like to wear the colors and crest of their favorite teams and favorite players. The unmistakable colors and cuts of the most famous soccer jerseys are clearly identifiable, even from a distance, and wearing them allows fans to make a statement of loyalty to their beloved club.
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Soccer Boots Blog - The 10 Greatest Ever Soccer Players in Mls History
The man who needs no introduction, ‘Goldenballs’ is the most famous soccer player on the planet, who’s brand is more renowned than his free kicks and defence-splitting passes.
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Top 10 Highest Earning Soccer Players | Review Soccer
Ever wondered how much top-flight soccer players are earning? Here’s some answers: … He is a striker who has been playing professional soccer for over 15 years. He became famous when playing for Arsenal FC, where he was a leading goal scorer in every one of his seasons. 2. Ronaldinho - $33 million. Ronaldinho plays for AC Milan and the Brazilian national team, much like Kaka. He is an attacking midfielder known for exemplary ball skills.
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One name, they have only got one name!
There are no hard and fast rules, but naming conventions reflect the Brazilian adoration for goal-scorers and their relatively diminished affection for the players defending their own end.
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Historical Births: Famous Births on 18 Apr
1986 - Maurice Edu, American soccer player
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101 Great Goals - latest football videos and international soccer goals
With both sides banging in the goals in recent games we can surely expect Wembley’s famous wide open spaces to be exploited with some electric attacking football. Amazingly, Arsenal will be gracing the new Wembley for the first time which …. Despite both teams having excellent attacking players, the most important player in the match will be Valencia’s left back.
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Liverpool v. Newcastle United - December 28, 1999
Historical Matches - Liverpool v. Newcastle United
December 28, 1999
Anfield, Liverpool
Pre-game Notes:
Liverpool beat Newcastle United four goals to three in the last two previous meetings.
Paul Ince was out due to suspension.
Steve McManaman returned from injury for Liverpool and was awarded the captaincy in Ince’s absence.
This was only the second time during the season that Shearer had been matched with Ferguson due to injuries. This Shearer-Ferguson match-up was definitely one of the build-ups prior to the match.
Players:
Liverpool
Manager: Gerard Houllier
David James
Vegard Heggem
Jamie Carragher
Phil Babb
Steve Staunton
Stig Inge Bjornebye
Steve McManaman (Captain)
Jamie Redknapp
Patrik Herber
KarlHeinz Reidle
Michael Owen
Substitutes:
Brad Friedel
Jason McAteer
Steve Harkness
David Thompson
Steven Gerrard
Newcastle United
Manager: Ruud Gullit
Shay Given
Aaron Huges
Steve Howey
Laurent Charvet
Stuart Pearce
Nolberto Solano
Dietmar Hamann
Gary Speed
Stephen Glass
Duncan Ferguson
Alan Shearer (Captain)
Substitutes:
Steve Harper
John Barnes
Georgios Georgiadis
Nikos Dabizas
Andreas Anderson
A blistering pacy start to the cold December match. Duncan Ferguson and Stuart Pearce had chances for Newcastle United while Michael Owen threatened on the right hand side of the attack in the early minutes of the match.
Shay Given and David James both had big saves to earn their stripes and keep their sides level during the first half of the first half.
Steve McManaman sustained an injury in the twenty-fifth minute and handed the captaincy to Jamie Redknapp. Steve McManaman was replaced by the up-and-coming, eighteen year old sensation, Steve Gerrard. This was Gerrard’s second first team match of his career.
Nolberto Solano drove the ball in the back of the net past David James in the twenty-ninth minute at the top of the box. A free kick from forty yards out of the box was not properly cleared and Solano finished it. 1-0 Newcastle United.
Dietmar Hamann was given a second yellow card and was dismissed with a red card by referee Steven Lodge right before halftime.
1-0 at halftime.
David Thompson substituted for Steven Gerrard at halftime. The beginning of Gerrard’s illustrious career was definitely rocky.
Andreas Anderson replaced Duncan Ferguson for Newcastle United moments later.
Jamie Carragher, the defensive stalwart for Liverpool, even had a rare shot attempt. The shot followed a poor clearance by Newcastle United.
Andreas Anderson scored within a few minutes of his entry. A wonder substitution by Ruud Gullit. Shay Given drove a long goal kick, Alan Shearer headed the ball on to a running Andreas Anderson who faked past David James and placed it in the back of the old onion bag at the 56th minute. 2-0 Newcastle United.
Just remember, Newcastle United was playing with 10 men at this point in the game.
Michael Owen and David Thompson did not give up without a fight. Shay Given was definitely the Newcastle United MVP after his performance up to this point in the match.
Michael Owen finally deflected in a goal… Shay Given’s resistance broke by a Jamie Carragher shot that was deflected by Owen in the 57th minute. This was Owen’s 14th goal of the season. 2-1 Newcastle United.
Liverpool’s second goal was delivered by KarlHeinz Reidle. KarlHeinz Reidle flicked the ball over his defender as he received a cross and banged the ball in the net. 2-2 tie.
Michael Owen truly demoralized Newcastle United. Jamie Redknapp shot, Owen deflection saved, rebound finished by Michael Owen in the 80th minute. 3-2 Liverpool.
KarlHeinz Reidle dribbled past a valant Shay Given. Reidle had two goals in the 84th minute. 4-2 Liverpool.
Final 4-2 Liverpool. Two goals a piece from Michael Owen and KarlHeinz Riedle.
Liverpool finished 7th in the table and Newcastle United finished 13th that season. The game did not affect the title race as both teams were in transitional periods. However, the game was definitely entertaining nonetheless and a historical soccer match.
Maradona announced as Argentina’s National Team Coach
Is this a bright event in Argentinian football or a let down? Depends on who you ask. The editors at SoccerHistoryNow.com believe this is a terrible decision for Argentina.
Most people in Argentina think the appointment of Maradona as the men’s national team manager is great. After all, Maradona led the Argentinian soccer team to the 1986 FIFA World Cup Championship and returned to the final in the 1990 World Cup. Maradona admits he singlehandedly let the 1986 squad to the title. Thus, why not coach the team?
And therein lies the problem.
Just because a player is great, possibly the greatest Argentinian player of all time, does not equate to leadership capability.
Take for example, the numerous doping charges, health concerns, professional inexperience and other craziness following Maradona’s personal life.
Professionally, Maradona has no business coaching Argentina’s national team. He has no high-level or professional team experience. He will rely strictly on his director of football, Carlos Bilardo. Carlos was the man who singlehandedly led Argentina to the 1986 World Cup title, not Maradona.
If Argentina’s mission is to return the side to the playing spirit of their 1986 team, then give their youth a chance. Argentina’s youth teams are currently dominating the international arena. The Under 23 squad won Olympic gold in August 2008.
Hiring Diego Maradona is synonymous to Northern Ireland hiring George Best as their national team manager.
Domenech: France Manager or Not?
Raymond Domenech, France Manager… for now.
The French Football Federation (FFF) decided to keep Raymond Domenech as manager of the French National team through the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Domenech’s position was in serious jeopardy following France’s terrible result at UEFA Euro 2008. France did not advance pass the first round of UEFA Euro 2008. France was only able to muster two defeats, one draw, six goals against and only one goal for. France was the runner-up at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
Jean-Pierre Escalettes, FFF president, said “The Executive Committee has maintained the manager in his post to prepare for the 2010 World Cup and redefined the terms of his mission and the conditions of management of the national team.”
Domenech kept his position by 18 votes for and one abstention.
Escalettes was clear that “this should be seen as a backing, but under conditions.”
The two conditions the FFF laid down regarded communication and the technical training. As a result, all players must now sign a communications “charter” and the FFF instituted Club France 2010.
The communications charter is pretty self-explanatory. Club France 2010 is what is most enlightening.
Club France 2010 will check on the progress of the national team and report to the FFF.
We definitely wish the best of luck to France in the upcoming 2010 World Cup. France definitely has a massive amount of talent to make a run for the title. The question will be if Domenech can handle the pressure from the FFF and not the pressure of preparing his team on the pitch.
The FFF’s memory is definitely short since Domenech led France to the 2006 World Cup final after only two years on the job. After all, Domenech’s French squad have won 30 of 54 matches with 7 defeats and 17 draws.
The only thing promised to managers these days is movement and instability.
Lippi Returns
Marcello Lippi replaced Roberto Donadoni, June 26, 2008, as manager of the Italian National team.
The Italian Football Federation made the announcement just days following the Azzurri’s departure from Euro 2008.
The shameful thing about this situation is that Italy was knocked out on penalty kicks at Euro 2008. Oh, the dreaded penalty kicks.
True, Italy did not show much heart during the competition… they barely escaped the group stage. But did Donadoni truly have to exit following Euro 2008?
Also, just days before Euro 2008, Donadoni signed a two year contract extension. The catch was that the Italian Football Federation had a 10 day out following Euro 2008. In other words, if the IFA wanted Donadoni out after Euro 2008, they had 10 days to act… and they did.
Lippi was the manager who led the Italians to the 2006 World Cup championship. Lippi returned to the reins after the Italians less-than-impressive Euro 2008 campaign.
Lippi signed a contract that will run through the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
100 caps for Becks?
David Beckham celebrated reaching a century of England caps by insisting that he can keep his international career running all the way to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.