Fifteen years ago today, Manchester United took on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in a fixture that received worldwide attention. Well into the match Manchester United forward Eric Cantona and Eagles defender Richard Shaw got into a scuffle. Cantona was surging on for a possible counterattack but was stymied when Shaw held onto his jersey. […]

Can Blackpool achieve the greatest shock of the 2010-2011 season by defeating Manchester United today at Bloomfield Road? On paper it seems practically impossible. But in reality, anything is possible especially for a club such as Blackpool which have become the media darlings of the blogosphere and have attracted tons of devotees in the United […]

Before the introduction into European football of 'registration periods,' more commonly known as 'transfer windows,' you may remember that players could pretty much come and go as they please, right up until the closing weeks of the season. However, times have changed and now, in England specifically, the summer window runs from the last day […]

Video of Andy Gray has been released featuring the Sky Sports presenter making more sexist comments about Sian Massey, the female assistant referee from Saturday's Wolves against Liverpool match. The video segment was a pre-match interview conducted at Molineux. In the video (fast forward to minute 1:00), you can hear Gray being told that a […]

Maybe Florentino Pérez might start to appreciate Gonzalo Higuaín now. The man that Pérez wanted to offload since he returned for his second stint as Real president sits in the stands because he is recovering from surgery that repaired a herniated lumbar disc in his back, and José Mourinho has not developed a successful system […]

As has been reported extensively this morning, Charlie Adam submitted a transfer request to Blackpool management today. The Seasiders in turn denied the request, clinging to the premise that Adam is worth more than the £4 million offer suggested by Liverpool. Now, I've loved Blackpool thus far this season. I've enjoyed watching as they come […]

It's hard to imagine a guy making more than £40,000 running out of money, but it's happened to Brad Friedel. The former U.S. International and Aston Villa keeper owes about £5 million, according to a English court. Apparently, an academy he opened in Ohio a few years ago is the source of his financial woes, […]

Sky Sports announced this morning that they have suspended presenters Richard Keys and Andy Gray due to the sexist comments they made about female assistant referee Sian Massey and West Ham United vice-chairwoman Karren Brady. “I have spoken directly to both Richard Keys and Andy Gray this morning," said Barney Francis, managing director of Sky […]

Sometimes I wonder if there's a forcefield that surrounds the Fantasy Premier League and I Know The Score games available on the Premier League website. Why is it, for example, seemingly impossible to have a good week in both games? With me, it's exceedingly rare when I do well in both games. Either I have […]

When Francesco Guidolin left Parma to manage Udinese, I was disappointed. Guidolin had united a set of strong individuals, managing Parma all the way up to eighth in the table last season. Udinese finished 15th this past season, yet Guidolin saw something in the club and decided to join them. After a disappointing start of […]

As USL Pro is moving forward with its realignment and scheduling, the NASL has taken some huge step backwards. On Wednesday, A.C. St. Louis announced it was ceasing operations, depriving the fledgling NASL of a critical metropolitan area. But even worse news came right before the weekend, as Inside Minnesota Soccer reported the USSF was […]

The first match of the 2011 season for the US Men's National Team was once again at the Home Depot Center as the kids were ready to play against a solid opponent from South America in Chile. You have to say from the first minute until the last, they played with alot of energy and […]

The first match of the 2011 season for the US Men's National Team was once again at the Home Depot Center as the kids were ready to play against a solid opponent from South America in Chile. You have to say from the first minute until the last, they played with alot of energy and […]

Don't be surprised if US soccer fans begin chanting a new soccer song at future USMNT matches. Watch the above video to hear the hilarious commentator celebrating Teal Bunbury's goal as he sings a catchy song in the match that ended 1-1 between the United States and Chile.

Arsenal’s Spanish goalkeeper Manuel Almunia has given a strong indication that he may leave in the winter transfer window. Almunia last played for the Gunners back in September where his errors condemned Arsenal to a 3-2 home defeat to West Bromwich Albion. "Almunia is on standby, that means he is here,” said Wenger at his […]