Catania striker Gianvito Plasmati, dropped his shorts at Torino goalkeeper Matteo Sereni, as team-mate Giuseppe Mascara scores on a free-kick during the Southerner's 3-2 win. Dreamed up by former Italian national goalkeeper Walter Zenga, this tactic was employed to great success against the visitors. Chief executive Pietro Lo Monaco speaking yesterday to RAI said, “This is a strategy that (Catania […]

Our, How Long Will Beckham Stay At Milan? Poll is still open for you to place your vote. The Poll will stay open til details on David Beckham's loan from LA Galaxy to AC Milan change or the first official day of the current loan transfer.

Slowly but surely, it's getting easier and easier to subscribe to Setanta Sports via your cable and satellite provider. Just last week, Comcast in Boston, Massachusetts added Setanta Sports to its selection of channels to choose from. Comcast now carries Setanta Sports in Allston, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Brookline, Charlestown, Downtown Financial, East Boston, Fenway, […]

Real Madrid have suffered another major injury blow as striker Ruud van Nistelrooy's season looks to be over after it was announced that he will undergo an operation to correct a problem with his right knee. The reigning Spanish champions already have Arjen Robben and Mahamadou Diarra out of action due to calf and thigh […]

For years I have viewed Eddie Gaven as one of the most talented and potentially successful young players in US Youth National Team setup. Gaven appeared to be the perfect midfield compliment for the budding world superstar Freddy Adu. But something happened along the way to stardom for Gaven. It was called the Metrostars. Like […]

What's your all-time favorite Liverpool shirt? Are you the type of individual who thinks it should be the classic Umbro shirt from the late seventies, or do you prefer one of the Adidas or Reebok designs? Vote now at the excellent Some People Are On The Pitch Blog. Chris Oakley has compiled a selection of […]

Plans are being finalized for the 2009 Premier League Asia Trophy. So far, Chelsea, West Ham United and Hull City have been invited to participate in the tournament which is likely to be held in China, in either Beijing or Shanghai. The 2007 edition of the tournament was hosted in Hong Kong where Portsmouth won […]

I admit it. I have a soft spot for underdogs. Three years ago, I was enamored by Wigan's brilliant beginning to the season where they surprised so many teams and fans by playing attacking football. Two years ago, it was Reading's turn to brighten up the Premier League. Last season there was no underdog, but […]

La Liga Talk interviewed former Rayo Vallecano and Valencia star Fernando Morena about world football. In this second part he talks about his career, his experience in Spain, and how Uruguayan football seems not to be taking off. [display_podcast]

The weekend was a disappointing one for me after seeing Mr. Gomes gifting yet another goal to consign my favorite Spurs to defeat against Fulham. Think Gomes is playing Santa a little too early?? There’s still a month left for Christmas. Well, he wasn’t the only Santa out there. Thomas Sorenson looked even more precarious […]

As Diego Maradona prepares to return to the forefront of international football it is quite fitting that he will make his managerial debut of the Argentine national squad in the cauldron of all English hatred, Hampden Park. Anyone that can somehow contribute to the demise of the England national football team is embraced with great […]

Beckham's international future is in doubt after England manager Fabio Capello confirmed his lack of competitive action was of primary concern and reasoning behind Beck's omission against Germany on Wednesday. One cap short of Bobby Moore's total of 108 the English midfielder hopes to prolong his international career until the 2010 World Cup. Beckham has recently […]

Kaka stalks Ibra – Milan beat Chievo with a penalty, but the foul was outside the area Baptista is a beast – Roma laugh as they put down Lazio Camoranesi: Mourinho only has Ibra Cassano, what a show, Mascara hits a hat-trick Lippi takes D'Agostino to Greece Tuttosport Camoranesi: I would be an […]

For years I have viewed Eddie Gaven as one of the most talented and potentially successful young players in US Youth National Team setup. Gaven appeared to be the perfect midfield compliment for the budding world superstar Freddy Adu. But something happened along the way to stardom for Gaven. It was called the Metrostars. Like […]

Alonso and Kuyt Key To Liverpool Success Despite sitting joint top of the Premier League after 13 games, Liverpool's summer recruit's, Albert Riera apart, have yet to justify Rafa Benitez's decision to bring them to the club. Robbie Keane has struggled to recapture his Tottenham form and has been guilty of some glaring misses, Philip […]