Giuseppe Rossi, Fiorentina, Italy, the USA and What Might Have Been
It’s been a good week for Fiorentina striker Giuseppe Rossi. He played in yesterday’s 2-0 away win against AC Milan. And, while his team lost midweek, he scored from …
Author: Alex Baker
Competition from Edinson Cavani Pushes Zlatan Ibrahimovic Towards His Best
Edinson Cavani’s move to from Napoli to Paris St. Germain was one of the surprise moves of last summer’s transfer window. The Parisians, after all, already had a world-class …
Romelu Lukaku: “I Want to Score More Goals Than The Strikers of Chelsea”
Last week, when queried about Romelu Lukaku’s success on loan to Everton this season, Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho replied, “It is one thing to play for Everton, another to …
Manchester United’s Loss is Our Gain: Sir Alex’s Departure Has Delightfully Destabilized the Premier League
It’s now seven rounds into the new Premier League season, and with the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson from his longstanding position as manager, Manchester United are currently experiencing …
With Momentum On Their Side, It’s Time to Start Taking Arsenal More Seriously
It’s been relatively easy for many to discount Arsenal’s excellent start to their Premier League campaign. After all, they lost their first game, the table they currently sit atop …
A Tale Of Two Clubs: How Ajax Are In Decline While Barcelona Continue Their Rise
AFC Ajax and FC Barcelona — has there ever been a pair of clubs, not from the same country, whose legacies and histories are so intertwined? Ajax, the Dutch …
Omar Gonzalez Demonstrates His Worth as a Designated Player at LA Galaxy
Following the departure of David Beckham at the close of last season’s successful MLS Cup run-in, speculation was rife in the U.S. soccer world about who would take the …