SOCCER RUMORS & GOSSIP

VIDEO: FC Barcelona drunk bus celebration

The footage from the FC Barcelona championship parade might be the best I’ve ever seen. Everyone here in America will argue that their teams was the best, especially Philadelphia thanks to Chase Utley’s “World ******* Champs” comment. But I say this is the best because in America our players celebrate by waving to fans and taking pictures of the crowd. FC Barcelona took...
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Martinez hints at departure from relegated Wigan

Roberto Martinez has hinted he may step down as manager of Wigan following the club's relegation from the Premier League. The Spaniard, who has been heavily linked with a move to Everton, will meet with Wigan chairman Dave Whelan on Monday and promises to make a quick decision about his future. Martinez says Wigan has ''incredible, solid foundations and whoever is going...
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23 hours ago  |  Discuss

Galatsaray fan delivers slide tackle on Didier Drogba at open training session (Video)

During an open training session for Turkish champions Galatsaray on Thursday, an overzealous fan ran out onto the pitch and delivered a slide tackle on forward Didier Drogba. It's unclear whether the fan's actions were deliberate or not, but Drogba walked away hobbling after the fan slid into his lower right leg. Security caught up to the fan shortly afterwards, with...
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Villas-Boas hints at Villa bid

Andre Villas-Boas has hinted he could make a move for David Villa but has dismissed speculation linking Tottenham with the Croatian Ante Rebic. Spurs have been linked with Barcelona forward Villa and RNK Split striker Rebic but the manager insists they are just focusing on the battle for fourth place. "He is one of the world's best strikers," said Villas-Boas when...
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PSG president wants Beckham stay

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi wants David Beckham to carry on working with the club after his retirement and is hopeful of reaching an agreement with Beckham within the next two weeks. The 38-year-old former England captain announced Thursday that he will retire from football after PSG's last game of the season. The big-spending club remains hopeful he will...
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

What might have been for Michael Owen

What might have been for Michael Owen - originally posted on Soccerlens.comThe announcement, made back in March, that Michael Owen will be hanging up his boots at the end of this season ultimately came as little surprise to anybody. The decision was an expected one, but in many respects his retirement at just 33 years of age will be an ignominious conclusion for a player once seemingly...
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Michael Laudrup sets targets for Swansea for next season

Michael Laudrup sets targets for Swansea for next season - originally posted on Soccerlens.comWhen the current Wigan manager, Roberto Martinez, took over Swansea City in 2007, they were plying their trade in League One. He planted a seed in the Swansea-system which was then taken over by former Queens Park Rangers manager and Portugal midfielder Paulo Sousa. Then in 2010, Brendan...
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NOT NEEDED?

Donovan left off U.S. national team

American soccer star Landon Donovan has been left off the United States men’s national soccer team roster for its next five games of qualifiers. 

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Manchester City: Mancini sacked, but are City right to go for Pellegrini?

Perhaps the most startling aspect of Roberto Mancini’s sacking as Manchester City manager on Monday evening was the speed of it, coming just over 48 hours after the Qatari owners watch their side produce a sluggish display in defeat to Wigan in the FA Cup final. Rumours that the Eastlands hierarchy held a lack of faith in Mancini’s reign had been circulating in the build-up to...
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Cristiano Ronaldo is in a commercial for KFC Arabia

Cristiano Ronaldo has been used to sell a wide range of products over the course of his career. From numerous spots for Nike to a memorable stunt where he raced a Bugatti on foot, most of Ronaldo's appearances have at least been logical ones showing off his skills and fitness. Then there's his appearance in an ad for KFC Arabia which defies logic.  Athletes are usually...
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END OF THE ROAD

Beckham makes retirement official

The 38-year-old global sports icon's storied career nears its conclusion as David Beckham officially announced he will retire at season's end.

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Can former Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas be Manchester United’s new Paul Scholes?

Can former Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas be Manchester United’s new Paul Scholes? - originally posted on Soccerlens.comThe British media have been full of rumours as the transfer window’s reopening looms, however one that catches the eye in particular is the future of former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas. The Spain international is thought to be a summer transfer target for Premier...
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John Terry Dons Full Chelsea Uniform to Celebrate Europa League Triumph, Even Though He Didn’t Play (Photo)

John Terry went and did it again. The Chelsea captain missed his team’s UEFA Europa League final against Benfica with an ankle injury, but you’d never know it based on the trophy presentation and victory lap. Terry participated in the post-game celebrations wearing his full Chelsea uniform. The sight wouldn’t be so strange had Terry not spent the entire game wearing a...
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Roberto Mancini: Why City handed him his marching orders

The sacking of Roberto Mancini has raised many an eyebrow these past 24 hours as to why exactly he was sacked. Are we the new Chelsea or Real Madrid? Do our owners know nothing about football? Of course not. The reasoning behind the Mancini departure expressed by the club is that they needed to develop a holistic approach. Mancini certainly has not been holistic at City. He often...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss
SAD STORY

Tragic end to soccer fan's World Cup trek

Richard Swanson, a 43-year-old man planning to dribble a soccer ball from Seattle to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, died on Tuesday after being hit by a car.

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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Dutch football player accidentally takes down referee (Video)

RKC Waalwijk midfielder Jeff Stans accidentally took down a referee with a two-footed tackle during a Dutch Eredivisie soccer match Sunday. It was a strange play as Stans appeared to be attempting to chase down a pass that was behind him, then lost his footing near the referee as he tried to change direction. The referee laughed it off afterwards, but the truth is that Stans...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss
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