Ireland – France When you look at the French national team it is hard to understand how they manage to underachieve so much.
Ya Ya on the Move?
At least three English teams have set their sights on Ya Ya Toure, Barcelona’s lanky Ivorian midfielder and it’s easy to see why. He has fallen out of Barca’s rotation and his physical presence and experience seems ideally fit for…
On Tap
Three excellent matches are on tap for this week-end in Spain, England and Italy.
New York Red Bulls Soccer Club
A few months ago, unexpectedly, I got a call from a guy who opened up by asking how my day was going, like we were friends reconnecting and he really cared to know. Then, with comically farcical intonation, he pitched…
Champions League Match Day 4 Notes
The drama intensified as the picture for knock-out qualification got a little clearer on Champions League Match Day 4.
Roundabout
Italy What a match in Torino! Juventus – Napoli lived up to expectations, electrifying the stadium and even signor De Laurentiis in the VIP section, who revealed emotionally how he has come to enjoy calcio Sundays since the arrival of…