Yardbarker: Soccer

Enjoy Messi, Pato and Kaká while you can… Europe’s only got them on loan

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:37:00 -0500

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Drogba: Son made me change ways

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:37:27 -0500

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba decided to change his on-field behaviour after his son told him his reaction against Barcelona was out of order.

Benitez still counting on Torres for key game

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:35:31 -0500

Rafa Benitez is refusing to rule Fernando Torres out of Liverpool’s match with Birmingham City on Monday – despite telling Spain to forget about playing the striker in next week’s

Benitez expects to call on Torres as Gerrard trains

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:58:10 -0500

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes he can see light at the end of the tunnel as his players return to fitness, with Steven Gerrard back in training on Friday.

Return to top form is child's play for Drogba

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:50:46 -0500

Didier Drogba has revealed a word of warning from his eight-year-old son persuaded him to change his on-field conduct.

Benitez hopeful over Torres fitness

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:45:11 -0500

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes Fernando Torres will be fit to lead the line against Birmingham, but rates Steven Gerrard as doubtful.

Beckham raring to play Champions League

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:34:10 -0500

England midfielder David Beckham is relishing the chance to play Champions League football again once he returns to AC Milan on his second loan spell in January. Milan missed out on

Drogba has United in his sights

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:16:44 -0500

An in-form Didier Drogba is capable of ruffling the feathers of even the most confident defences. So it will be with some trepidation that Manchester United, whose back four has been

VIDEO: Beckham talks playoffs

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:29:04 -0500

David Beckham gets candid about the MLS playoffs, Landon Donovan and his commitment to the Galaxy.

Beckham's off-field revenue soared after L.A. move

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:51:56 -0500

David Beckham earned nearly $16.5 million from personal sponsorship deals during his first full season with the Los Angeles Galaxy. The England midfielder's latest accounts show that his marketability was unaffected by his move from Real Madrid to the United States, where soccer is less popular. Newly released figures from the official British company registry show that Beckham's income from his Footwork Productions company in the year ending Dec.

WOMEN'S SOCCER GETS CATTY…RAWR!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:55:53 -0500

Here comes your women’s soccer post for 2009, courtesy of New Mexico defender Elizabeth Lambert. Lambert played in the Lobos’ WAC semifinal against BYU, and took some time out to go Mormon hunting, as seen in this ESPN clip. It looks to me that she’s spending more time fighting for women’s rights than simply gooning [...]

Torres back after groin consultation

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:20:05 -0500

Fernando Torres is back at Liverpool's Melwood training complex after a whistle-stop trip to Valencia for a second opinion on his groin injury.

Milan CEO Adriano Galliani announces Beckham’s joining date

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:37:07 -0500

Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani has announced the exact date the English midfielder David Beckham would join the club for his second spell at the San Siro. “He will be in

Rooney to follow Ryan Giggs footsteps

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:34:22 -0500

Wayne Rooney has no intentions of following Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madird and insists about staying in Manchester United and try matching the achievements of legend Ryan Giggs. Former team-mate

Angry Vieira hits out over omission from France squad

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:33:14 -0500

Inter midfielder Patrick Vieira has insisted he did not deserve to be left out of the France squad for the upcoming two-legged World Cup play-off with Ireland, claiming he is the best in the country.

Goals Galore: Gerd Müller's Bundesliga and Champions Cup Goals 1973/1974

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:00:12 -0500

With Miroslav Klose and Luca Toni locked at 0 Bundesliga goals this season, some Bayern fans will probably welcome this opportunity to escape into nostalgia for a short while. In 1974 Gerd Müller succeeded where Michael Ballack had failed in 2002 and won the Bundesliga, Champions Cup (Champions League) and the World Cup. On his way to the trophy hattrick Müller ...

Lampard: I'm my own worst critic

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:40:02 -0500

Frank Lampard is determined to continue to take his game up a level as he looks to drive Chelsea on to Premier League and European success.

Rooney: I Used United Success To Taunt Liverpool Fans As A Kid

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:30:33 -0500

Wayne Rooney, who caused a fuss last season by telling a national newspaper he “hated” Liverpool FC, has today confessed that when he was growing up as an Everton fan, he used United’s success to wind up any Liverpool fans he came across. “United won most of the trophies in the 1990s and for me, as [...]

SAfrica can reach WCup quarter-finals, says Parreira

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:35:36 -0500

New coach Carlos Alberto Parreira says struggling 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa can defy the odds and reach the quarter-finals. “The greatest challenge is getting to the second phase. South

Rooney: I Want To End My Career Here… Like Giggsy

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:22:34 -0500

Wayne Rooney has again reiterated his love for our club, claiming he wants to spend the rest of his career here and hopefully get somewhere near Ryan Giggs’ appearance record. “I have always said I would love to end my career at this club,” said Rooney. “If I can get anywhere near what Ryan has done [...]

No H1N1 vaccines, or re-scheduled matches: Platini

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:16:14 -0500

European football chief Michel Platini said Thursday he would not take measures that would force players involved in European competition to be vaccinated against swine flu, or the H1N1 virus. And

No place for Vieira as Domenech names playoff squad

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:16:13 -0500

Patrick Vieira has failed to impress France coach Raymond Domenech, who left the Inter Milan midfielder out of his squad for two World Cup qualifying playoff matches against the Republic

“On fire Drogba can make the difference”

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:16:13 -0500

Chelsea hosts their title rivals Manchester United on Sunday. Florent Malouda believes other teams should fear his teammate Didier Drogba. Rampaging attacker Drogba scored twice on his return to the Champions

Ibrahimovic: “We have no reason to worry”

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:03:11 -0500

Barcelona were held to a goalless draw against Rubin Kazan. Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has no worries about Barca’s unfavourable third position in the Champions League group F. “There are still two

LA Galaxy Bruce Arena relieved over Beckham-Milan resolution

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:45:10 -0500

LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena is glad David Beckham’s return to AC Milan is out in the open as it allows his team to fully concentrate on their approaching fixtures.

Beckenbauer criticizes Van Bommel

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:42:50 -0500

The dramatic loss against Bordeaux (0-2) meant a huge blow to Bayern Munich’s self-confidence. President Franz Beckenbauer was disappointed with the way Bayern played and especially with Mark van Bommel’s

Fergie: I Wanted To Leave Sleep Rooney On The Bench

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:00:10 -0500

Wayne Rooney became a dad to baby Kai this week and was a surprise inclusion on the bench last night. Rooney came on with over half an hour to play with the scoreline at 3-1. Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he didn’t want to bring Rooney on last night but was left with little choice. “Wayne hadn’t had [...]

Mia Hamm... movie producer?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:19:48 -0500

According to Variety, Hamm will produce the film version of the book, Alive and Kicking which is the true story of a bunch of soccer mom's in New Jersey who got sick of watching their kids play and formed their own team. Riveting stuff. I never read the book so I have no idea if this will turn ...

David Beckham now hates his life

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:30:00 -0500

Remember last year how we kept seeing pictures of David Beckham at Lakers' games, sitting there in the front row, scoping out the tight butts of the Laker Girls? (Victoria as well.) Well, those days appear to be over now. I never thought I would feel sorry for a guy with like $500 million in the bank, but as a man, I feel for you, Becks... I feel for you... View this post in its entirety at EpicCarnival.com.

Shady Soccer Match Invents The "Let's All Stand On The Sideline" Defense

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:15:00 -0500

We love when blatant cheating is caught on camera, and this one from Brazil is a doozy. Unless you think nine goals in nine minutes is on the up-and-up. Dirty Tackle tracked this one down, and it's impressive for the sheer ballsiness of it. Two Brazilian second division teams were tied for the lead in the standings going into the final day, both needing a win to keep their hopes alive. One of them, Viana, was up 2-0 in the 35th minute of the 2nd half. With no lead safe when t...