Monthly Archives: June 2009

England’s Amazing Youngsters

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Ibracadabra

MJ would have loved these youngsters too It’s certainly not the biggest story this month in world football, but the UEFA U-21 Championship is nearing its conclusion in Sweden, and England’s youngsters have really impressed. They’re through to the final … Continue reading →

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Super-Sub Dani Alves’ Strike Sets Up Brazil – USA Final

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Fast forward through the BS to ~ 35 seconds for the goalThe world’s second best right back Dani Alves would start for any other country but he happens to play for Brazil – who have the luxury of starting Inter’s Maicon … Continue reading →

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Cesc Fabregas: "I have no Friends"

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Would you befriend this guy? Didn’t think so. Wtih Spain shockingly eliminated from the Confederations Cup, Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has now switched his focus from his country to his employer – and his words don’t sound like those of … Continue reading →

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Wow. Just Wow.

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Link: Jozy. USA turns football world upside down. Respect.

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He Can’t Be Worse than Bobby Zamora: Altidore to Fulham?

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Jozy Altidore Highlight Reel from The Offside Rules on Vimeo. Just a summer transfer rumor for you to consume alongside your Confederations Cup consumption this week – Fulham are considering bringing in US striker Jozy Altidore on loan.Though I’ve never … Continue reading →

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USA vs Spain: Grudge Match?

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Ibracadabra

USA Basketball celebrates win over Spain (2008) Just last summer the USA dominated Spain to win the Gold Medal at the Beijing Olympics. Unfortunately, the sport played on that August day in China was basketball. Do the Americans have a … Continue reading →

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Sepp Blatter Doesn’t Think South Africa Has Enough Hotels

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Ibracadabra

The wacky Sepp Blatter, FIFA’s President, the same guy who last summer called Cristiano Ronaldo a slave – singlehandedly re-igniting my sportswriting career, is back at it again. This time, Blatter says that a major concern ahead of next year’s … Continue reading →

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It’s Nice to Know that I’m Not the Only One Who Values Florent Malouda Highly

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until at least the summer of 2012.While Chelsea fans, commentators, and bloggers have spent the last year noting the club’s “problem area” on the … Continue reading →

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$6M Will Buy You A Europa League Club

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Who’s down for buying a top flight football club playing in the Europa League next season for $6M US Dollars? No joke. Just six million dollars. The price of an MLS club is $40 million. And that price doesn’t even … Continue reading →

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Manchester City to Play 1-1-8 Formation Next Season

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Ibracadabra

I say “Forward, my friends! Forward!”With the news today that Manchester City have signed star Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz for 30M, I started thinking about the wealth of attacking options at the club.The club literally has ten (yes, ten!) strikers … Continue reading →