Group B originally looked like one of the toughest in the World Cup Draw. However in the past few weeks, arguably the most important player for each of the three serious contenders from this group has fallen with a serious injury. This makes prognostication of this group particularly risky, but certain variables will remain the […]

To me, one of the most exciting things about the summer is waiting for the new Premiership kits to be unveiled. These days, the kit launches are a big marketing campaign with press conferences and photographers. But the most interesting story is that of Manchester United. The team has already announced that they're changing the […]

According to Fox Sports Net – Fox Soccer Report, Brazilian striker Ranaldo was offered $120 million over ten years to come play for the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer. Ronaldo has expressed interest in playing in the U.S. later in his career but further stated that he is very happy where he […]

This article can also be found at www.kartiksworld.blogspot.com 22 months ago Former German great Jurgen Klinsmann was called back home from exile in Los Angeles to coach the national team. With Germany hosting the 2006 World Cup and the poor results between 2002 and 2004 incurred by former coach Rudy Voller the choice was obvious […]

Monday 5/29: Group A Wednesday 5/31: Group B Friday 6/2: Group C Saturday 6/3: Group D Sunday 6/4: Group E Monday 6/5: Group F Tuesday 6/6: Group G Wednesday 6/7 : Group H

The performance of the US National Team on Tuesday night in Nashville against Morocco was nothing short of embarrassing. Morocco is without a doubt the best side the US will face in the run up to Germany 2006, but Morocco had brought basically a B team to the match and it was painfully obvious that […]

Starting next season, Premiership referees and assistant referees will be wearing new head-set technology. To me, this is an excellent step in the right direction. The technology won't interfere with the game. Plus, if anything, it's going to speed up the referee's decision making process by allowing assistant referees to speak with referees directly (rather […]

After watching them clobber Crystal Palace in the Championship play-off match a couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that Watford would be a welcome addition to the Premiership. Now, after yesterday's fantastic Championship play-off final win against Leeds, the Hornets from Hertfordshire are now the final third team to make it to the EPL (along […]

Alas, it wasn't Arsenal or England's night tonight as Barcelona won the Champions League Final 2-1 with two late goals. Highlights of the match included Henry's dazzling run down the left wing which left Puyol and Marquez looking like amateurs. At the end of the day, it was Arsenal reserve goalkeeper Almunia who gifted the […]

In just a few hours, the answers will be revealed to these very interesting questions: (1) Can the Premiership or La Liga claim to being the best club league in the world? If Arsenal wins, surely the Premier League is it. (2) Does Arsenal have what it takes to outplay and outwit Barcelona? If so, […]

According to Box Office Mojo, Goal! The Dream Begins ended its first weekend with an estimated $2 million at 1,007 venues. "Soccer movies have never been particularly successful in America, and this one will go down as the least popular among those released nationwide," said the online movie box office site.

I had an interesting conversation with GolTV commentator Phil Schoen this past week (available as episode 7 on the EPL Talk Podcast). We discussed whether it was better for Arsenal to employ the tactics they did in their second leg match versus Villarreal, or if they should come out from the gates blazing to score […]

GOAL: The Movie brought in an estimated $675,000 on its opening day in the United States. The Buena Vista movie tells the story of a Mexican immigrant who's spotted by a football scout in Los Angeles and makes the journey to play for Newcastle United in the Premiership. Despite the fact that GOAL: The Movie […]

Today's guest blog posting is from South Florida resident and Newcastle United fan Bruce Gottesman. While Newcastle will be burned on the retinas of anyone watching "GOAL: The Movie" that debuts across the US on Friday May 12, Bruce has thoughts on other issues important to the Toon: Not sure if it qualifies as a […]