Iraq wins the Asian Cup
Sunday, July 29th, 2007 Posted in Asian Cup | No Comments »Iraq completed one of footballs greatest fairytales by winning the Asian Cup on Sunday against favorites Saudi Arabia. Iraq won the game 1-0. Iraqi captain Younis Mahmoud scored the winner in the 71st minute when he climbed above the defence at ...
Simao moves to Athletico Madrid
Saturday, July 28th, 2007 Posted in Athletico Madrid | 1 Comment »Simao, the portugal midfielder, completed a 4-year contract with Athletico Madrid, leaving Portugal's benefica. Benefica reported that the deal was worth a whopping 27.3 million (2o million euros). Benefica is also holding the option to take 2 players from the ...
Heinze not allowed to leave Old Trafford
Saturday, July 28th, 2007 Posted in Manchester United | No Comments »Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has stated that he will not allow the Argentine defender to leave Old Trafford for Liverpool. He cleary stated, after a 6-0 over Shenzhen, that there has been no change in Heinze's position. There is ...
Roberto Carlos signs with Turkish team Fenerbahce
Friday, July 27th, 2007 Posted in Real Madrid | No Comments »Brazilian superstar, Roberto Carlos, signed a 2-year deal with Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce, the current Turkey champions. Fans gathered to watch the signing in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city. Fenerbahce fans came to greet Roberto Carlos at the airport at midnight. Roberto Carlos ...
Terry signs 5-year contract with Chelsea FC
Friday, July 27th, 2007 Posted in Chelsea FC | 1 Comment »Chelsea captain, John Terry, signed a 5-year contract with Chelsea FC. John Terry, who had 2 years left on his Chelsea contract, is now bound to Chelsea until 2012. John Terry was very happy that he was staying with the ...
DC United and Monarcas Morelia draw 1-1
Friday, July 27th, 2007 Posted in MLS, Game Recaps | 4 Comments »DC United drew with Mexican team, Monarcas Morelia 1-1 in their opening game of the SuperLiga tournament. The inaugural SuperLiga involves four Major League Soccer teams and four from the Mexican first division. Christian Gomez scored for United in the 7th minute, ...
Henry scores goal in first game
Friday, July 27th, 2007 Posted in Game Recaps, Barcelona FC | 6 Comments »Thierry Henry, the former striker for Arsenal, scored in his debut for Barcelona leading them to a win 1 - 0 win over Dundee United. Thierry Henry came in as a substitute for the international star, Samuel Eto'o, at halftime. Henry ...