Zahi Sahli Article Archive

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Humor: We Know What Happened During The France—Ireland Clash

It was a day like any other. Or not so. Thierry Henry handled the ball, crossed a ball that was headed by William Gallas into the back of the net to launch France into the 2010 World Cup and eliminate Ireland from contention...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 9 days ago 248 reads 10 comments
Zahi's Notes: Behavior of Egyptian and Algerian Fans Is Shameful

When I read the articles in the papers of Algeria and Egypt, I wonder whether some nations should have sports competitions on their agendas. Some writers seem to think that the two countries are at war...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 10 days ago 144 reads 0 comments
Ireland Deserved To Progress to the World Cup

I think all those watching on television and live in Paris would love to say in French to a spirited and literally fantastic Republic of Ireland team: chapeau bas. Ireland went into the match against the mighty France in the worst conditions possible...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 11 days ago 333 reads 4 comments
Rumors & Realities: Crocked Arsenal and Broken-Down Liverpool

Rumors & Realities is back with the latest humorous rumors in the world of football. Yes, we are not always funny. But at least we try...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 14 days ago 768 reads 2 comments
Zahi's Notes: Robert Enke Case Shows There's More to a Professional Than We Know

Robert Enke's death has undoubtedly come as a shock to every football fan around the globe. Germany's first-choice goalkeeper committed suicide in a train station after suffering from depression...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 18 days ago 895 reads 3 comments
The Footie's Rooster Call: Everybody Hates Diving

Rise and shine football fanatics, The Rooster has already woken up, checked on his chickens, read the newspapers, flipped all the unnecessary pages, landed his feathery hands on the sports ...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 2 months ago 65 reads 2 comments
Why Zlatan Ibrahimovic Might Turn Out To Be a Barcelona Flop

It's too early in the season to judge any player who has moved clubs over the summer, but there are plenty of reasons, in my own mind, why Zlatan Ibrahimovic might fail to live up to expectations at Barcelona...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 2 months ago 905 reads 9 comments
Have Your Say: What's The Best Summer Transfer Deal?

As it is the case with every summer, a host of players have moved clubs around Europe. However, this transfer season has been one that will go down in the history books as many of the best ...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 2 months ago 373 reads 28 comments
Calcio Chat: Are Milan and Juventus Serious Challengers For Inter?

Hello and welcome to the Serie A version of round table, Calcio Chat. Milan and Juventus have looked upon Inter with envy as the Nerrazzurri cruised to their fourth straight Serie A title...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 3 months ago 452 reads 7 comments
Carlo Ancelotti Undermines The Importance of Winning Trophies

Carlo Ancelotti has surprisingly said that winning trophies is not Chelsea's priority. The Blues, in his point of view, should look to realize their potential...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 3 months ago 73 reads 1 comments
Inter Milan In The Hunt For a Playmaker, Who Should They Sign?

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho has admitted that his squad is not complete yet. Despite strengthening his team by signing Lucio, Samuel Eto'o, Diego Milito and Thiago Motta, Mourinho believes that the Italian champions' squad still needs a playmaker...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 3 months ago 864 reads 24 comments
Zahi's Notes: From a Great Footballer to a Great Man

Dear Diary, In my short journey in this life, I've found a million reasons and more that makes a crowd feel that a certain person is particularly great...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 3 months ago 64 reads 0 comments
Why Manchester City's Revolution Might Benefit Their Rivals

Real Madrid may be the stars of this transfer market, but Manchester City have taken the transfer season by a storm in England with top-quality signings...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 3 months ago 606 reads 7 comments
Rumors & Realities Humor: No, No, It's Beyond "Arsene Knows Best"

Arsenal have not made a signing that has caught the eyes of football spectators. However, they have left a mark in the football transfer market this season by selling top players in what R-R classifies as an "unclear clear-out"...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 3 months ago 203 reads 15 comments
Pep Guardiola May Have Been Right In Selling Samuel Eto'o

Surely the sale of a major striker at Barcelona, who happens to be a top goalscorer, netting 25 goals a season, raises some questions...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 3 months ago 515 reads 7 comments
Manchester City: Perhaps Three Signings Away from the Premier League

Manchester City have had an excellent transfer season so far, signing players of high quality. Their big-name signings include Emmanuel Adebayor, Carlos Tevez, Roque Santa Cruz, and Gareth Barry...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 4 months ago 336 reads 6 comments
The Footie's Rooster Call: A Boxing Lesson with Stevie G

Rise and shine football fanatics, The Rooster has already woken up, checked on his chickens, read the newspapers, flipped all the unnecessary pages, landed his feathery hands on the sports section, ...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 4 months ago 77 reads 3 comments
Rumors & Realities: Marouane Chamakh on Lyon and Arsenal Radars

Marouane Chamakh has been tipped to move to Arsenal after Gunners manager Arsene Wenger sounded out his interest in the Bordeaux striker. However, Adebayor-less Arsenal's plans to sign Chamakh might be jeopardized by Lyon...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 4 months ago 679 reads 0 comments
Xabi Alonso Leaving Liverpool Must Be a Mega-Swap Deal for Reds to Improve

Real Madrid have been chasing Liverpool's Xabi Alonso since the beginning of this summer. A move seems likely, as Real's reputation, "project," and mega-bucks will surely tempt the Reds to sell and Alonso to move to Madrid...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 4 months ago 1,211 reads 17 comments
Zahi's Notes: The Transfer Market in 2020

It's open world we live in... Crazy isn't it? And that's how the transfer market is turning out to be, too. A decade ago, a million Pounds were considered crazy money, but in 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo thinks his £80 million tag is justified...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 4 months ago 189 reads 4 comments
John Terry to Manchester City: That Won't Be Wise At All, Captain

Manchester City have been tracking John Terry for a good time now in the summer and have reportedly made numerous bids for Chelsea. The Blues captain is an icon of the team and an integral part of Chelsea's strong defense...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 4 months ago 216 reads 2 comments
Barcelona-Inter Swap Deal: Best Deal In The History Of Inter?

Inter have always been a "crazy" club in the transfer market, signing more players than all other Italian clubs and yet failing to match Juventus and Milan...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 4 months ago 557 reads 8 comments
Rumors & Realities: Tim Cahill Set To Leave Everton?

Tim Cahill has reportedly told teammates that he's sick of the English weather, and wants to move to Spain or Italy. Cahill is an excellent player, and unlucky not to be playing with a great European club...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 4 months ago 802 reads 5 comments
The Footie's Rooster Call: We're Not Dreaming, Right?

Rise and shine, football fanatics, The Rooster has already woken up, checked on his chickens, read the newspapers, flipped all the unnecessary pages, landed his feathery hands on the sports section, ...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 4 months ago 206 reads 7 comments
The Footie's Rooster Call: The Art of the Middle Finger

Rise and shine football fanatics. The Rooster has already woken up, checked on his chickens, read the newspapers, flipped all the unnecessary pages, landed his feathery hands on the sports section, ...

Written by Zahi Sahli about 5 months ago 177 reads 2 comments

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Zahi Sahli Article Archive

Humor: We Know What Happened During The France—Ireland Clash

Zahi's Notes: Behavior of Egyptian and Algerian Fans Is Shameful

Ireland Deserved To Progress to the World Cup

Rumors & Realities: Crocked Arsenal and Broken-Down Liverpool

Zahi's Notes: Robert Enke Case Shows There's More to a Professional Than We Know

The Footie's Rooster Call: Everybody Hates Diving

Why Zlatan Ibrahimovic Might Turn Out To Be a Barcelona Flop

Have Your Say: What's The Best Summer Transfer Deal?

Calcio Chat: Are Milan and Juventus Serious Challengers For Inter?

Carlo Ancelotti Undermines The Importance of Winning Trophies

Inter Milan In The Hunt For a Playmaker, Who Should They Sign?

Zahi's Notes: From a Great Footballer to a Great Man

Why Manchester City's Revolution Might Benefit Their Rivals

Rumors & Realities Humor: No, No, It's Beyond "Arsene Knows Best"

Pep Guardiola May Have Been Right In Selling Samuel Eto'o

Manchester City: Perhaps Three Signings Away from the Premier League

The Footie's Rooster Call: A Boxing Lesson with Stevie G

Rumors & Realities: Marouane Chamakh on Lyon and Arsenal Radars

Xabi Alonso Leaving Liverpool Must Be a Mega-Swap Deal for Reds to Improve

Zahi's Notes: The Transfer Market in 2020

John Terry to Manchester City: That Won't Be Wise At All, Captain

Barcelona-Inter Swap Deal: Best Deal In The History Of Inter?

Rumors & Realities: Tim Cahill Set To Leave Everton?

The Footie's Rooster Call: We're Not Dreaming, Right?

The Footie's Rooster Call: The Art of the Middle Finger

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