“People have said we’re going because we’re attracted by the Hollywood glitz but I am not sure that, as a family, we actually enjoy that side of it. The perception is we love the red carpets and parties and being in the limelight but the reality is we don’t.” — David Beckham. (Reuters)
Monthly Archives: March 2007
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3. WEEKEND PREVIEW: La Liga leaders face off
This weekend’s marquee game is Barcelona’s trip on Saturday to Seville’s Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, where second-place Sevilla hosts La Liga leaders (TV: GolTV, live, 4 pm ET). A win would give Barcelona a five-point lead — and a game in hand — and allow it to pull away from Sevilla. Sevilla has challenged Barca all […]
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2. HIGHLIGHT & MAGAZINE SHOWS: A Sampling
INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHT/NEWS SHOWS A TODO GOAL (Goals from around the world) Gol TV Monday, 1 pm ET. SKY SPORTS NEWS Fox Soccer Channel Monday-Sunday, 7 pm ET FOX SOCCER SHOW Fox Soccer Channel Monday-Sunday, 10 pm ETFOX SPORTS NOTICIAS Fox Sports en Espanol Monday-Friday, 2 pm ET GOL TV NEWS Gol TV Monday-Friday, 7 pm […]
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2. HIGHLIGHT & MAGAZINE SHOWS: A Sampling
INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHT/NEWS SHOWS A TODO GOAL (Goals from around the world) Gol TV Sunday, 11:30 pm. Monday, 1 pm ET. SKY SPORTS NEWS Fox Soccer Channel Monday-Sunday, 7 pm ET FOX SOCCER SHOW Fox Soccer Channel Monday-Sunday, 10 pm ET FOX SPORTS NOTICIAS Fox Sports en Espanol Monday-Friday, 2 pm ET GOL TV NEWS Gol […]
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NYRB and The Thin Front Line
BigAppleSoccer.com and New York Red Bulls fans everywhere are worried about the Bulls’ decidedly thin-looking forward line. Here’s what they’ve got: 17-year old Jozy Altidore, whose goal-scoring tear last year led the Bulls into the playoffs, 30-year old super-sub John Wolyniec, who scored 3 goals in 11 matches, 24-year old Jerrod Laventure, a Seton Hall […]
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Another Bitter Rivalry Turns Ugly
In the U.S., cross-town rivalries tend to be good-natured fun, but in some places across Europe, these so-called derbies can be downright dangerous. Wednesday night’s Copa del Rey derby clash between FC Sevilla and Real Betis ended in a trip to the hospital for Sevilla coach Juande Ramos, who was knocked out cold by a […]
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Inter Yawning Away with It
The rest of Serie A failed to take advantage as Inter Milan posted its first slip-up in the league since early October. Ironically, then, as now it was Udinese that stole points from the Italian champion, ending Inter’s unbelievable 17-game winning streak in the league. Inter coach Roberto Mancini sounded indifferent after the 1-1 draw. […]
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San Diego Victory Sweet for Sanchez
Hugo Sanchez couldn’t have been happier than to get his first win as Mexico coach in San Diego. After all, the Mexico and Real Madrid legend has something of a love affair with this city. Nearly 30 years ago now, Sanchez almost single-handedly dismantled the famed Russian club Dynamo Moscow in his home debut for […]
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Blatter Warns England of 2018 Snub
FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Wednesday said that if FIFA decides to maintain its policy of World Cup rotation, England and Europe might not be considered for the 2018 tournament. Blatter said the tournament would most likely be awarded to a North American or Asian country, unless FIFA decides to count the Americas as one, […]
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MLS: FC Dallas signs young Colombian
FC Dallas has signed 21-year-old Colombian midfielder Juan Carlos Toja, who has been with Argentine club River Plate on loan from Colombia's Independiente Santa Fe. ''Juan Carlos is an exciting central midfield player who likes to get involved in the attack,'' said FC Dallas coach Steve Morrow. ''He's a player with huge potential and one […]
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CONCACAF CHAMPIONS CUP: MLS teams tackle different tasks at home
By Ridge Mahoney The best team during the 2006 regular season and the defending MLS Cup champion face radically different tasks in the second legs of their CONCACAF Champions' Cup quarterfinals Thursday night. Both are also playing in the Superliga this summer, but could be facing showdowns against Mexican opposition in two weeks. D.C. United, […]
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BECKHAM WATCH: TV show will focus on Victoria
If David Beckham's move to Los Angeles was to help his wife Victoria, formerly Posh of the Spice Girls, revive her career – early returns indicate success. NBC has signed a deal with the Beckhams for a six-episode reality show chronicling the Beckham family move to the U.S. that will focus on Victoria. It will […]
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MEXICO: Sanchez celebrates first Tri; 63,328 watch in San Diego
Coach Hugo Sanchez, whose debut as Mexico coach was a 2-0 loss to the USA in February, celebrated his first win Wednesday as Mexico downed Venezuela, 3-1, in San Diego. The crowd of 63,328 at Qualcomm Stadium marked the largest crowd to watch a soccer game in San Diego history according to the San Diego […]
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10. BECKHAM WATCH: TV show will focus on Victoria
If David Beckham‘s move to Los Angeles was to help his wife Victoria, formerly Posh of the Spice Girls, revive her career – early returns indicate success. NBC has signed a deal with the Beckhams for a six-episode reality show chronicling the Beckham family move to the U.S. that will focus on Victoria. It will […]
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8. MEXICO: Sanchez celebrates first Tri; 63,328 watch in San Diego
Coach Hugo Sanchez, whose debut as Mexico coach was a 2-0 loss to the USA in February, celebrated his first win Wednesday as Mexico downed Venezuela, 3-1, in San Diego. The crowd of 63,328 at Qualcomm Stadium marked the largest crowd to watch a soccer game in San Diego history according to the San Diego […]
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7. MLS: FC Dallas signs young Colombian
FC Dallas has signed 21-year-old Colombian midfielder Juan Carlos Toja, who has been with Argentine club River Plate on loan from Colombia’s Independiente Santa Fe. “Juan Carlos is an exciting central midfield player who likes to get involved in the attack,” said FC Dallas coach Steve Morrow. “He’s a player with huge potential and one […]
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4. CONCACAF CHAMPIONS CUP: MLS teams tackle different tasks at home
By Ridge Mahoney The best team during the 2006 regular season and the defending MLS Cup champion face radically different tasks in the second legs of their CONCACAF Champions’ Cup quarterfinals Thursday night. Both are also playing in the Superliga this summer, but could be facing showdowns against Mexican opposition in two weeks. D.C. United, […]
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1. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
"They were getting their diapers changed, I think." — Toronto FC coach Mo Johnston, who banned A.J. Gray, 18, and Stephen Lumley, 19, from training after they arrived late. (Toronto Star)
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ARGENTINA: Basile recalls Veron
Argentina coach Alfio Basile has called up veteran midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron, who has not played for Argentina since November 2003, for a training camp of domestic-based players to continue preparations for the 2007 Copa America, where Argentina opens against the USA. Veron helped Estudiantes win the 2006 Torneo Apertura after returning home in the […]
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ITALY: Inter's winning streak snapped at 17 games
Inter Milan's record 17-game Serie A winning streak ended Wednesday when it was held to a 1-1 tie by visiting Udinese. Udinese was the last team Inter failed to beat — they played to a 0-0 tie in late October — and took the lead in the return game on an early second-half goal by […]
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WORLD CUP: USA could be in line for '18 finals
Chances of the World Cup returning to the United States any time soon could depend on the outcome of a FIFA executive committee in November, on the eve of the 2010 World Cup qualifying draw in Durban, South Africa. FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Wednesday that the rotation system, by which the World Cup […]
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GOAL WATCH: Romario hits 992
Romario, the 41-year-old Brazilian world champion of 1994 who spent last season with the USL's Miami FC, came edged closer to the 1,000-goal mark when he struck twice for Vasco da Gama in a 6-0 win against semipro Fast Club 6-0 in a Copa Brasil clash on Wednesday.
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AMERICANS ABROAD: Friedel & Blackburn down Arsenal; Cherundolo & Hannover ousted
Four days after losing in the English League Cup final against Chelsea, Arsenal was ousted from the FA Cup with a 1-0 fifth-round replay loss to Blackburn, whose goalkeeper, American Brad Friedel, who denied Brazilian Julio Baptista on a couple of second-half chances. Benni McCarthy's rocket with three minutes left gave Rovers the win. On […]
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9. GOAL WATCH: Romario hits 992
Romario, the 41-year-old Brazilian world champion of 1994 who spent last season with the USL’s Miami FC, came edged closer to the 1,000-goal mark when he struck twice — his 991st and 992nd career goals — for Vasco da Gama in a 6-0 win against semipro Fast Club 6-0 in a Copa Brasil clash on […]