According to the Fox Soccer Report a certain section of the LA Galaxy fans have expressed their displeasure that David Beckham is putting his own interests over those of the team. This unease among fans started to surface when it…
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Kamara, Richetti suspensions increased
CBC reports that Houston Dynamo striker Kei Kamara and FC Dallas midfielder Pablo Ricchetti have both received additional fines and suspensions.
Kamara was sent off during his team’s game against San Jose Earthquakes for elbowing while Richetti was dubiously sent-off after…
Bobby Rhine retires
After spending ten seasons with FC Dallas, utility man Bobby Rhine has announced that he will finally retire after his team’s final game of the season against the LA Galaxy, according to the FC Dallas official site.
Bobby Rhine has signaled…
Schalke suspend Uruguayan pair
Gustavo Varela and Carlos Grossmüller have been suspended from first team affairs at Schalke 04, according to Bundesliga.de. New sporting director, Andreas Müller commented on the situation:
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“We were moved to make this decision for disciplinary reasons. As to what exactly…
Beckham to play in Australia
The Los Angeles Galaxy benefit greatly from the presence of David Beckham, it seems. Although the team has not performed particularly well on the pitch and finds itself out of contention for a play-off spot, its global reputation continues to…
Financial troubles not affecting Bundesliga
It has emerged this week that the Bundesliga is less affected by current world-wide financial crisis than the other football leagues across the world, according to The Earth Times.
“The Bundesliga may be a little less glamorous than other leagues, but…
Barcelona to make MLS bid
The MLS has previously received bids from potential teams in various regions in the USA and Canada for the 18th franchise; now Barcelona FC have entered the fray as they have found the perfect means of expanding their brand to…
Revolution goalkeeper sidelined for the season
The New England Revolution were dealt a slight blow yesterday when it emerged that reserve back-up goalkeeper, Doug Warren would be out for the reminder of the season with an elbow injury, according to the Seattle Post Intelligencer.
Warren is the…
Bayern star on his way to MLS
According to The Sports Network, Bayern Munich’s midfield dynamo Ze Roberto could be set for a move to the MLS after his contract with the Bundesliga champions expires this summer.
Ze Roberto has made his intentions to let his contract with…
Moreno’s suspension doubled
DC United’s Jaime Moreno was issued a straight red card in his team’s 3-0 loss to FC Dallas after he struck an opposing player. As a result, he was suspended for one match and fined $250. However, after a disciplinary…
Mertesacker ban increased
Werder Bremen will have to do without the services of lanky defender Per Mertesacker for the next three Bundesliga matches after the German international was sent off during his team’s win over Hoffenheim this past weekend.
The automatic ban for a…
Huckerby claims MLS player of the month
Darren Huckerby only joined the San Jose Earthquakes in July of this year, but he has already started to hit top from. Following his impressive set of performances in September, the striker has now claimed the Player of the Month…
Bayern response delights Klinsmann
Jurgen Klinsmann wanted a response of sorts from his players following his team’s defeat at the hands of Werder Bremen on Saturday and, judging from his comments to ESPN, the players gave him just what he was looking for in…
Morales agrees extension with Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake’s Argentine midfielder Javier Morales has agreed a contract extension which will keep him in Utah until 2012, it emerged this morning on the MLS official site. Morales joined the MLS side in 2007 and has impressed in…
One in, one out for Bayern Munich
The German champions, Bayer Munich, are getting ready for their clash with title rivals Werder Bremen this Saturday and have received a confidence boost ahead of the mouth-watering match.
According to Bundesliga, Bayern Munich will benefit from the services of French…
MLS’ most valued teams: Galaxy tops the list
Forbes magazine took its first look at soccer franchises, according to the Washington Business Journal, as it classified the MLS team in terms of value.
In their study, the most valued team was the LA Galaxy featuring David Beckham. The…
Chelsea sign Clarke replacement
Following Steve Clarke’s move to West Ham United, Chelsea were left without a first-team coach. But, it now seems that they have a found a replacement in Ray Wilkins, according to a report in The Daily Mail.
Wilkins, Chelsea’s youngest ever…
Toronto FC keeping play-off hope
Toronto FC has not had the happiest of times in the latter stages of their second season in the MLS. The Canadian franchise is third from bottom in the league and has notched up only one win the last twelve…
Kuwaiti billionaire in for Newcastle United
The Daily Telegraph reports that Mike Ashley could be close to finding a buyer for his troubled club as Kuwaiti billionaire, Al Kharafi, valued at about $12 billion, has reportedly made contact with the Newcastle United owner.
According to the same…
Schalke in goalkeeper crisis
Schalke 04 boss, Fred Rutten, has been dealt a huge blow ahead of the team’s match against Borussia Dortmund as both of his first choice goalkeepers have been ruled out through injury.
Manuel Neuer has broken his metatarsal in pre-season while…
FC Dallas take positives from Club America friendly
FC Dallas have struggled since beating Toronto FC at the beginning of August, as they have tied one and lost three of their last four games. Now, with seven MLS games to go until play-off time, FC Dallas are in…
Bayern Munich line up Kahn as Klinsmann replacement
Following his high-profile retirement game, German goalkeeping legend Oliver Kahn is now being tipped to replace Jurgen Klinsmann as Bayern Munich boss, Bild reports.
Jurgen Klinsmann took the German national team to the World Cup semi-finals in 2006 and, after…
Everton sign Louis Saha
Everton are set to sign Manchester United striker Louis Saha, subject to the player passing a medical. The Frenchman’s departure has been expected by the Manchester United fans, some of which tired of seeing the player sidelined with one injury…
Downing’s move to Liverpool falls through
Stewart Downing was added to an already lengthy transfer shopping list by Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez. The Spaniard hoped to sign the England winger in a bid to solve his left side problems, but any deal looks to have been…
Man Utd make second Berbatov bid
Manchester United have not been in direct contact with Tottenham over the sale of Dimitar Berbatov since they made the first bid for the Bulgarian striker, according to a report in The Guardian. That same reports now claims that Manchester…
Chelsea close in on Robinho
Real Madrid are set to accept a bid for Brazilian winger Robinho from Chelsea, it is thought, after Peter Kenyon was spotted in Madrid this morning. According to a report The Daily Mail, the purpose of Kenyon’s trip to Madrid…
Sunderland to sign former Liverpool star
Roy Keane continues to impress very early in his career as a football manager. After pulling off some decent deals to bring in Steed Malbranque, Teemu Tainio, Pascal Chimbonda and El Hadji Diouf, he has now swooped for former Liverpool…
Manchester United turn to Huntelaar
After a fruitless, long and painful campaign to sign Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov, Manchester United have turned their attentions to Dutch goal machine, Klass-Jan Huntelaar, according to The Independent.
Tottenham have refused to budge in their £30 million evaluation of Bebrbatov…
Berbatov fears for his Manchester United move
Dimitar Berbatov is afraid that Tottenham might ruin his dream of joining the reigning Premier League champions. According to The Times, the Bulgarian held a crisis meeting with his agent last night to try to force the deal through.
Apparently, Berbatov…
Newcastle United plan Saviola raid
Newcastle United are looking to add to an already impressive attacking line up by signing Real Madrid striker Javier Saviola on loan for this season. Kevin Keegan has Michael Owen, Mark Viduka and Obafemi Martins to choose from, but he…



