1. USMNT: Fresh Faces Fail to Make Impact in Friendly Against Canada

    HOUSTON—The auditions are in, and the regular cast won’t be looking for work anytime soon. On a night when making a good impression might have meant more than the final ...

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  2. World Football Gossip Roundup: Mario Balotelli, David Villa, David Beckham

    Mario Balotelli is staying. Then he's going. Then he's definitely staying. And now another team is reportedly in the mix. The latest news in the Mario Balotelli transfer saga leads this Tuesday edition of the B/R World Football Gossip Roundup...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 10,350 reads 10 comments

  3. USMNT: Jurgen Klinsmann Tells Players to Make Their Case in Canada Friendly

    HOUSTON, TX —After three weeks of training in the Southern California sun, United States Men's National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann has condensed his message to his 23-player roster with three instructive words: Make your case...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 3,330 reads 22 comments

  4. World Football Gossip Roundup: Didier Drogba, Mario Balotelli, Kaka, David Villa

    Don't look now, but Galatasaray is turning into a destination club in European football. First, the Turkish champs signed Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder from Inter Milan. Now, if the reports are correct, Ivorian striker Didier Drogba is coming too...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 10,983 reads 12 comments

  5. English Premier League Stock Watch: FA Cup 4th-Round Edition

    The English Premier League took a weekend off as the fourth round of the FA Cup took the spotlight in England. But while the matches didn't count toward the league standings, several Premier League clubs saw their stock rise or fall over the weekend...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 3,491 reads 5 comments

  6. Africa Cup of Nations: Gervinho Scores Again as Ivory Coast Win Again (Video)

    What has gotten into Gervinho ? We mean that in the best way possible, of course. Gervinho , famous fluffer of golden chances with Arsenal , can't stop scoring at the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 7,540 reads 3 comments

  7. World Football Gossip Roundup: Nicolas Anelka, Mario Balotelli, Arsene Wenger

    It's almost like Nicolas Anelka was never gone at all. Anelka, the former Arsenal, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain man, is returning to Europe after a short tenure in China...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 4,706 reads 6 comments

  8. Arsenal: Olivier Giroud Keeps Scoring as Gunners Survive Brighton in FA Cup

    For a striker who's supposedly a transfer-market flop, Olivier Giroud is putting together a respectable first season in English football. And for a club with as many headaches as Arsenal , Saturday showed that the season still has promise...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 9,393 reads 64 comments

  9. AC Milan: Moves for Kaka, Mario Balotelli Reportedly Off

    AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi says his club's interest in Kaka and Mario Balotelli is off. The rumor mill says not so fast...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 5,572 reads 20 comments

  10. Real Madrid: Florentino Perez Has Royal Mess After Reported Mourinho Ultimatum

    Someone isn't telling the truth in the case of the Mourinho ultimatum. No matter who it is, Florentino Perez is presiding over a royal mess at Real Madrid ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 8,962 reads 54 comments

  11. World Football Gossip Roundup: Eden Hazard, Jose Mourinho, Wilfried Zaha

    Eden Hazard is in hot water, Jose Mourinho reportedly has a revolt in his dressing room and Manchester United are reportedly close to signing a promising English youngster...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 8,767 reads 15 comments

  12. Swansea City Ballboy Flashes Skills on YouTube (Video)

    Charlie Morgan became an instant celebrity Wednesday. Now his backstory is coming out. If you missed it, Morgan was the ballboy who received a kick to the ribs from Chelsea ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 13,148 reads 61 comments

  13. Ranking Soccer's Strongest Players

    Strength is a trait perhaps more commonly associated with the American version of football, with its bone-crushing hits and superhuman-sized players. But the world’s game also has its share of strong players...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 13,358 reads 59 comments

  14. Arsenal FC: Gunners Turn Back Clock, Turn on Style Against West Ham United

    The danger after days like these is to overreact, or at least to overstate. But for Arsenal , so often these days a bargain-bin knockoff of their formerly invincible selves, this one could have hardly felt much sweeter...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 11,386 reads 73 comments

  15. English Premier League Power Poll, Week 23

    Make room at the top. The B/R English Premier League Power Poll has a new king. With 15 matches left in the season, it's becoming increasingly clear that Manchester United and Manchester City are the teams to beat once again this season...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 5,205 reads 8 comments

  16. World Football Gossip Roundup: Luis Suarez, Paulinho, Didier Drogba

    The Pep Guardiola effect has begun at Bayern Munich. With the former Barcelona manager heading for Bavaria this summer, Bayern are being linked with big names from around the globe...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 4,711 reads 0 comments

  17. Arsenal Forward Gervinho Scores Cracking AFCON Winner for Ivory Coast (Video)

    Oh, sure, now he hits the target. Gervinho , the Ivorian forward normally associated with feats like this in his day job with Arsenal , scored a lovely goal Tuesday at the international level...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 5,732 reads 17 comments

  18. Premier League Stars to Watch at the African Cup of Nations

    This month’s Africa Cup of Nations features players from professional leagues across the world. Some of the best and most famous ply their trade in England’s Premier League...

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  19. David Beckham to Al Nasr? Remain Cautious with Latest Rumor

    Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is now plying his trade in the Middle East. Inevitably, rumors have started flying about the next move for the man who once coached David Beckham ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 4,554 reads 3 comments

  20. Landon Donovan Reportedly Staying with LA Galaxy, but Should He?

    Landon Donovan looks increasingly likely to spend 2013 with the Los Angeles Galaxy . Whether or not you agree with Donovan's decision, he's earned the right to do what he wants...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 4,031 reads 11 comments

  21. Africa Cup of Nations: Ethiopia Keeper Sent off as He's Stretchered off (Video)

    Harald Schumacher , you've got company. Sort of. His name is Jemal Tassew , and he's a 23-year-old keeper for Ethiopia this month at the Africa Cup of Nations ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 5,082 reads 3 comments

  22. World Football Gossip Roundup: Mario Balotelli, Pepe Reina, John Terry

    First he's going, then he's not. Once he was a rotten apple, but now he's reportedly a can't-miss transfer target...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 8,142 reads 10 comments

  23. Clint Dempsey or Jozy Altidore: Which American Star Had Better Weekend? (Poll)

    Clint Dempsey scored a dramatic late equalizer that felt, to paraphrase his words, more like a winner. Not to be outdone, Jozy Altidore bagged a hat-trick in just over 20 minutes...

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  24. Mario Balotelli: Would AC Milan Move Be Right for Manchester City Striker?

    The rotten apple might be heading back to Milan after all. If that happens, the move might bring a welcome change for all involved...

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  25. Africa Cup of Nations: Congo Keeper Celebrates by Bouncing on Backside (Video)

    The Africa Cup of Nations , let's face it, is a lot of fun to watch, sitting defiantly as it does right in the frosty middle of the European club season. You know it. We know it. We all get it...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 4 months ago 1,019 reads 0 comments