Brazilian players and some of the Seattle Seahawks' players including Matt Hasselbeck, met up as the "Canarinhos" reckoned the pitch before they play Canada tonight at the Qwest Field. Apart from the jersey and pleasantries exchanged, was a moment of classic Brazilianism displayed by Robinho as he impressed the quarterback.
Let me kick off by saying: Great read!!
The book is by Franklin Foer, and in it, he makes an analisys on how the game itself can be seen as globalization and it's effects/results on many different cultures where it encounters corruption, racism, tribalism, nationalism and hooliganism. Don't be thrown off by all these "isms", he travelled the globe and met with many figures who give their own view and experience with the game and life. Among the topics, The Red Star Belgrade's supporters part in the Serbian nationalism is INSANE!! Berlusconi's and the Agnelli's influence over the Italian game and how Inter supporters cope with it... Chelsea's drastic change from working class to the posh style... The never ending corruption in the Brazilian league... Real Madrid x Barcelona's rivalry with focus during Franco's regime... And more including the USA, which he makes and ironic analisys in the end.
Definitely worth getting this!
The book can be found at Amazon with the "Search Inside" feature which allows you to take a peek.
In it's best game since Capello took over, England defeated the US by 2x0. Goals by Terry(named captain) with a header from a DB cross and Stevie G sneaking thru the center like a forward, receiving a pass from Gareth Barry(on his first touch of the game) and again, like a forward with all the coolness in the World, touching it past Brad Guzan. Also, DB received a golden hat as an award for his 100th cap.
If number 14 brings Thierry Henry to mind, then here's a chance to improve your knowledge of the game. To me and many others, the most graceful player to ever play the beautiful game! He is synonymous with Total Football as well as being known for perfecting a skill named The Cruyff Turn, the man was a center forward who would drop deep into his own area confusing his marker or move to the wing where he would cause havoc. Back then, this was unheard of... 'Cruyff(as spelled outside the Netherelands) was known for his technical ability, speed and acceleration, but his greatest quality was vision, based on an acute sense of his team-mates' positions as an attack unfolded. The sports writer David Miller believed Cruyff superior to any previous player in his ability to extract the most from others. He dubbed him "Pythagoras in boots" for the complexity and precision of his angled passes and wrote: "Few have been able to exact, both physically and mentally, such mesmeric control on a match from one penalty area to another."
He is rated by many to be in the same league as Pele and Maradona.
I've decided to post memorable moments until the Special One is back in action. Enjoy!
Usher's new album will be out May 27th and it's definitely hot. The album is more vocal than others and at the same time doesn't fall behind beat wise. Overall, it's lyrically more mature, so no money, cash, hoes songs... Definitely something you can listen to with your girl and if you don't have one, it'll get you closer to achieving that.
It's hard to point out the best songs as most of them are really good, but if I have to highlight a few, here they are:
Love In This Club - Who doesn't know this?
Moving Mountains
Best Thing - All I'm gonna say is: Jay-Z!!
Love In This Club Part 2 with Beyonce and Lil Wayne - Hot!
Anyway... It's good music people!
Street brand with talent and quite a bit of style, I actually ordered the Flamengo Orrie Polo and it's a good looking piece. Talent wise, they sponsor Street Legends such as Vaantje, Djudju, Orry, Wasi, the Pinto bros and Zaid, not to mention their freestylers who are ridiculous with the ball. Edgar Davids is the man behind the scenes, and these guys have already been all over the World with a TV show called Street Legends, where they faced local opponents wherever they landed. From Amsterdam to London, all the way to Rio.
You can check them out here: Monta
More from them coming soon...
DO NOT try this at home boys & girls. Clip from the Cesc Fabregas show.
New Nike 2008 Uniforms Videos. Here's a preview of what you will see your Nike Athletes wearing this summer.
The Blues may get a big gift after losing the CL final this past Wed. According to Spanish papers, the forward's agent, Wagner Ribeiro, is currently in London listening to offers. The price: £23 million. But apparently Chelski have got serious competition. 
One of the four. They are all perfect,"said AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Looks like a missed PK and crying over it does not turn away the Spanish giants. Real Madrid says that Man U cant stop things if Ronaldo wants to leave.
A lot of us are wondering where, oh where will "The Special One" end up? My guess says Inter Milan, since Mancini has already stated he's done with them.... Talks of Lampard becoming a Nerazzuri.... It's all too coincidental and he'll probably bring Drogba, Essien and Carvalho along. I've also heard Man City, Valencia, Bayern Munich... But his ego is too big for any of them. So wherever he goes, I just hope he does it soon... Who doesn't miss this guy??
In the Hands of the Gods is the true story of five young British freestyle footballers journey across the Americas to Argentina in the hope of meeting their hero, Diego Maradona. This coming-of-age road movie tells the story of a group of young men in pursuit of a lifelong dream.
Check this movie out. It's a must see for any lover of the game.
Here's your weekly dosage on the crazy hype that surrounds D. Becks..
Spain's controversial manager Luis Aragonés omitted Raul from the Euro squad this Saturday. And unfairly so if you ask me, the man has been performing and should've been picked. Although Spain has an excellent squad and should be very dangerous, his experience will be certainly missed.
Check out the talent on this team:
Keepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Pepe Reina (Liverpool) and Andrés Palop (Sevilla).
Defenders: Raúl Albiol (Valencia), Álvaro Arbeloa (Liverpool), Joan Capdevila (Villarreal), Juanito (Betis), Carlos Marchena (Valencia), Fernando Navarro (Mallorca), Carlos Puyol (Barcelona) and Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid).
Midfielders: Xabi Alonso (Liverpool), Santiago Cazorla (Villarreal), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Rúben de la Red (Getafe), Andrés Iniesta (Barcelona), Marcos Senna (Villarreal), David Silva (Valencia) and Xavi (Barcelona).
Forwards: Dani Güiza (Mallorca), Sergio García (Zaragoza), Fernando Torres (Liverpool) and David Villa (Valencia)
These kids got a cement ball and tricked other kids into thinking it was a real soccer ball and taking a PK against them. Pretty messed up prank....but its ridiculous how entertaining it is.
Barcelona is going through quite a few of changes this summer.
Turns out Eto'o is interseted in the Premiership and Tottenham is interested in Eto'o.
Sorry about the spanish commentary, but you should learn it and try to understand it anyway. Its a good skill to have.
Chelsea's offer for Torres gets turned away
"Liverpool have rejected a huge £40million (US$78million) bid from Chelsea for striker Fernando Torres"
I know this isn't soccer related. But i think the Jordan brand speaks to all athletes. So to all of you working on your skills this summer, here's some motivation.
Not sure what to wear on game day? Nike just released some soccer inspired dunks. Above are the ones modeled after the samba boys from Brazil. Peep the Italian and Czech Republic ones after the jump.
Is this video for real? if so....those are some useless skills. However..wow.
Nike ad from earlier this year. Ronaldo races the fastest car in the world.
New Fifa rankings came out today. Here's the top 10:
Starting around June 16th. Games will be played under the lights. Live music. 4V4. Unlike anything you've seen or played before. Start working on your moves.
For all you who doubted South American footballers, saying that they could never achieve what europeans like C. Ronaldo, Becks, and Totti achieved in commercial success, check it out.
Cool new nike ad. Any idea who this video represents? The player plays for Arsenal and then Holland... my guess is Van Persie? Correction: Van Persie is left footed, the player in the video is right footed.
I love how they captured Ronaldo's personality after he scored that goal...He's a great player and one of the most entertaining players to watch, but i'd prob two foot him if i ever played against him.
