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Tuesday, 1 July 2014

World Cup Soccer Facts

FIFA World Cup is the most popular soccer tournament that is followed by billions of people around the world on their Television so I wanted to take some time and make this web page dedicated to World Cup Soccer Facts only. There are many facts about soccer World Cup and I will try to list the more relevant soccer World Cup facts. Soccer World Cup Facts 1. The first...

Friday, 27 June 2014

Supersubs break records, hearts with late goals galore

SANTO ANDRE Brazil (Reuters) - Substitutes have been lighting up the scoreboards at the World Cup with dazzling performances that have sparked their teams back to life and secured wins or draws that have made their coaches look like geniuses. When Germany fell 2-1 behind to Ghana late in the second half of their Group G match, Miroslav Klose came off the bench to equalise...

Thursday, 26 June 2014

Fifa hands Suarez four-month global ban

The Liverpool striker will not be available until October 26 and will miss the remainder of the World Cup, as well as Uruguay's 2015 Copa America campaign Fifa has issued Luis Suarez with a nine-match international ban and a four-month global suspension for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. The Uruguay striker will miss his side's World Cup second round fixture...

Tuesday, 24 June 2014

The final straw: Disgraceful Suarez must face record ban

The incident had only happened a few minutes earlier when the first jokes emerged. Now he had enjoyed three meals. He liked an Italian for dinner. And so on. There is humour to be found in everything. More than anything, though, Luis Suarez retains the capacity to shock. Even when he has bitten two other players, it is astonishing that a repeat offender should assault...

Monday, 23 June 2014

Cameroon 1-4 Brazil: Neymar double sets up Chile clash

The Barcelona star scored his third and fourth goals of the tournament as the host nation condemned the Africans to their seventh straight World Cup defeat Two goals from Neymar helped Brazil to a 4-1 win over Cameroon and set up a last-16 clash with Chile. The forward exposed a vulnerable defence with glee in Brasilia on Monday, his first-half double sandwiching Joel...

If the World Cup Were a Movie: Christian Bale as Lionel Messi, and 11 Other Casting Ideas (Photos)

Thomas Muller and Andrew Garfield Andrea Pirlo and Javier Bardem Arjen Robben and Jason Statham Cesc Fabregas and Zachary Quinto Christiano Ronaldo and Dave Franco David Luiz and Redfoo Javier Hernandez and Jay Hernandez Jurgen Klinsmann and Kevin Costner Kolo Toure and Idris Elba Lionel Messi and Christian Bale Oliver Giroud and...

Thursday, 19 June 2014

You Won't Believe These Football Stars Have Never Played In The World Cup

It is every footballer's dream to play in the World Cup. However, despite their brilliant talent and skill for their clubs, some never got the chance to participate in the World Cup. Here are 13 football stars who never played in the World Cup 1. Dimitar Berbatov (Bulgaria) Over the last decade, Dimitar Berbatov has shown football fans in Germany and England just how...

Wednesday, 18 June 2014

Spain 0-2 Chile: Aranguiz sends holders crashing out of World Cup

The reigning world and European champions have exited the competition at the group stage after being stunned by their South American opponents World Cup holders Spain crashed out of the tournament after they were stunned 2-0 by a brilliant Chile side on Wednesday night. After a 5-1 hammering against the Netherlands in their opening Group B clash, Vicente del Bosque's...

Monday, 16 June 2014

Germany 4-0 Portugal: Muller hat-trick downs 10-man Seleccao

The forward was ruthless in front of goal as Paulo Bento's side capitulated following the dismissal of Pepe in the first half Thomas Muller scored a hat-trick as Germany thrashed 10-man Portugal 4-0 in their opening World Cup game. Paulo Bento's side's chances of getting out of a tough Group G were placed in serious jeopardy as a Thomas Muller-inspired Germany put them...

Sunday, 15 June 2014

World Cup - France 3 - Honduras 0 All Goals

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Friday, 13 June 2014

Spain 1-5 Netherlands: Robben and Van Persie obliterate world champions

Two goals apiece for the attacking duo and a tap-in from Stefan de Vrij left Vicente del Bosque's men totally torn apart in the first game of their title defence Netherlands left World Cup holders Spain shaken to the core after they recorded a 5-1 thrashing in their opening game on Friday. Andres Iniesta scored in extra-time to give Spain a 1-0 win and the trophy in...

Tuesday, 10 June 2014

Transfer ZOne in Summary

Mascherano agrees new dea - The Argentina international has agreed to an improved four-year deal at Camp Nou which includes a buyout clause of €100 million Barca close to £28m Marquinhos deal - The defender only signed for Paris Saint-Germain less than 11 months ago but looks set to leave for Camp Nou, while Dani Alves could move in the opposite direction Al-Sadd: No...

Monday, 2 June 2014

Falcao to miss World Cup

Coach Jose Peckerman has confirmed that the Monaco striker is not yet fit enough to play competitively, which Amaranto Perea also drops out because of a physical complaint Colombia striker Radamel Falcao has failed to recover from a serious knee injury in time to make Jose Peckerman’s squad for the World Cup. The Monaco striker sustained ligament damage in his knee while...

Wednesday, 28 May 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, Man U Star - From A Boy Become A Legend

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Tuesday, 27 May 2014

See all of Ronaldo's goals in a record-breaking Champions League campaign

The Real Madrid forward scored his 17th goal in this season's tournament as his side sealed a historic 10th European crown, the best ever haul in a single campaign ...

Thursday, 22 May 2014

Paideia's Lagos Kunga - perfect volley in state finals (Hi-Res with Replay)

Goal of the Year contender ignites state title rally for the ages in Georg...

Wednesday, 21 May 2014

England win Under-17 European Championship

John Peacock's men defeated the Netherlands comprehensively in a penalty shootout in Malta to claim the country's second title at this level in the last five years nuffnang_bid = "b6f8961c4bc3cb7149216badce27693f"; document.write( "" ); (function() { var nn = document.createElement('script'); nn.type = 'text/javascript'; ...

Sunday, 18 May 2014

All-Time Premier League Table 1992-93 to 2013-14 (22 Seasons)

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Video - Arsenal 3-2 Hull City FA Cup Final

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Arsenal 3-2 Hull City (AET): Late Ramsey winner seals FA Cup

The Welshman stepped up to the plate in the second half of extra-time, tucking home Olivier Giroud's pass to complete a memorable cup final comeback for the Gunners Arsenal ended their nine-year trophy drought thanks to Aaron Ramsey's extra-time winner as the Gunners came from 2-0 down to defeat Hull and win the FA Cup. The Welshman prodded home a backheel from Olivier...

Friday, 16 May 2014

Manchester City fined €60m by Uefa for breaching FFP regulations

Manuel Pellegrini's squad for next season's Champions League has been restricted to 21 players, while the club have agreed to significantly reduce their transfer spend Manchester City have been fined €60 million [£49m] by Uefa and will see their squad reduced to 21 players for next season’s Champions League for breaching Financial Fair Play regulations. The club's €60m...

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Nasri omitted from France World Cup squad

The 26-year-old has been left out by Didier Deschamps despite playing a key role as Manchester City won the Premier League title and Capital One Cup this season Manchester City playmaker Samir Nasri has been omitted from France’s provisional 30-man squad for the World Cup. The 26-year-old – who scored in Sunday’s Premier League title-winning victory over West Ham – is...

Monday, 12 May 2014

Liverpool: 2013-14 season in statistics

Liverpool seasonal stats Game: 38 won: 26 Drawn: 6 Lost: 6 game win %: 68.4 position: 2 Goals conceded: 50 @ 1.3 per game Clean sheets: 10 Penalties conceded: 4 tackles: 846, tackles won: 640 total shots: 521, 258 on target 101 goals scored 33.9 mnt per goals penalties Scored: 10, 2 missed 13 goals outside box, 6 set pices, 82 inside box 54 yellow card 1 red card ...

Sunday, 11 May 2014

Goal Manchester City 2-0 West Ham United

Goals from Samir Nasri and captain Vincent Kompany either side of half-time saw Manuel Pellegrini's men secure a comprehensive victory that crowed them Premier League champi...

Ronaldo in astonishing gesture as he pays for the operation of 10-month old baby

Cristiano Ronaldo has shown his soft side by offering to pay for the operation of a 10 month old baby born with a neurological disorder. Erik Ortiz Cruz suffers up to 30 epileptic fits a day and surgery is the only solution to his condition. nuffnang_bid = "b6f8961c4bc3cb7149216badce27693f"; document.write( " " ); (function() { ...

Celta 2-0 Real Madrid: Charles double ends Ancelotti's men's title hopes

The Brazilian attacker netted twice to end the Santiago Bernabeu side's hopes of winning the domestic league, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid set to face off in a decider Celta have recorded a 2-0 surprise win over Real Madrid at the Balaidos in Sunday evening's La Liga encounter to end the away side's title dreams. Charles opened the scoring shortly before the break...

MANCHESTER CITY ARE THE 2013/14 PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!

Manchester City 2–0 West Ham: Nasri & Kompany secure Premier League title Manuel Pellegrini's side dominated from the first minute as they conquered any lingering nerves to secure their second league title in three seasons with a fine attacking display Nor 0 - 2 Ars Hul 0 - 2 Eve Sun 1 - 3 Swa Tot 3 - 0 AST Ful 2 - 2 CRY Liv 2 - 1 New Sot 1 - 1 MNU Car 1 - 2 Che WBA...

Friday, 9 May 2014

Forbes names Real Madrid as the most valuable sports club in the world for the second year running

al Madrid continues to be the most valuable sports club in the world, increasing its value to 3.44 billion dollars, according to the prestigious Forbes magazine. As stated on the publication's website, the Whites have held on to the top spot thanks to greater revenue from the world of sport with 675 million dollars and an operating income of 172 million dollars in the 2012-13...

Malaysia drops three spots in the latest FIFA rankings

The two draws from the games against Philippines has put Malaysia further down in the FIFA world rankings Malaysia’s mission to improve their ranking from recent friendly games against the Philippines has proved fruitless as they have dropped another three spots in the latest FIFA rankings. In the latest rankings Malaysia are now in 145th spot, dropping three spots from...