In February, FIFA President Sepp Blatter stated that diving would be taken seriously and that FIFA would use video evidence if needed to punish those who did it. Blatter stated: "Video evidence can be used for serious breaches of the principle of fair play such as brawling, spitting at opponents, verbal insults and racist slurs, or […]

Netherlands and Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has found himself once again the center of controversy as he admitted to diving in the first-half of the Netherlands come from behind 2-1 victory over Mexico. The win advanced Robben and his Dutch side into the World Cup Quarterfinals where they will face Costa Rica. Robben has […]

One-on-one with Iker Casillas in the World Cup final, the scores level at 0-0, Arjen Robben had the chance to establish himself as an immortal figure in Dutch soccer history. It was the scenario all players dream of: a golden chance to net the winning goal on the biggest stage of all. But the Bayern Munich winger […]

In the 48th minute against Numancia... the Madrid captain equalled Alfredo DiStefano as the club's all-time scorer with 307 goals. His goal came after a ball was cleared out and he volleyed it into the back of the net to make the score 1-0.  Arjen Robben would make it 2-0 seven minutes later as Madrid […]

 Week 17 was one of returns,debuts, goals, and quite a dose of controversy.

(Note: I had originally written that Emerson had moved to Inter Milan, thanks to Mr. Bobby McMahon of Fox Soccer Channel for pointing out my mistake. Emerson had been rumoured to be moving to Inter but ended up with rivals AC instead. My apologies for the mistake.) Not content with the signings they've already made, […]