Irrespective of region, culture or history, it’s one of football’s constants. The meeting of two teams sharing a common catchment area can act as the ultimate source of pride or shame.
Unforgettable moments of Magico
Posted 2 days ago
When El Salvador’s Jorge Alberto “Magico” Gonzalez arrived in Spain, he became a trailblazer for Central American footballers…
World Soccer Daily: 10 stories you need to read, 17th May, 2013
Posted 3 days ago
In today’s World Soccer Daily, Balotelli told he will be sent off if he leaves the pitch without permission, Brazil employ robots to beef up World Cup security, Jones livid when pigs head left in his locker, Blatter rewarded for services to football, Blatter not sure if will take lap of honour.
Blatter holds court, but Platini never far from his thoughts
Posted 3 days ago
Where words are concerned, politicians insist, context is everything. This applies equally to sports politicians. Sepp Blatter’s latest controlled interview is a prime example.
World Soccer Daily: 10 stories you need to read, 16th May, 2013
Posted 4 days ago
In today’s World Soccer Daily, David Beckham retires from football, Benfica coach considers quitting in wake of latest heartbreaking defeat, Riquelme back in the groove, Blatter admits exco members were influenced by external forces when they chose Qatar for 2022.
World Soccer Daily: 10 stories you need to read, 15th May, 2013
Posted 5 days ago
In today’s World Soccer Daily, Ferdinand announces international retirement but will anyone notice, Ramires’ wife furious after his omission from national squad, AEK bankrupt, Joey Barton’s delusions of grandeur, Werder Bremen stalwart to leave after 40 years.
Ferguson rightly lauded, but even he made mistakes
Posted 5 days ago
Sir Alex Ferguson deserves much of the acclaim he has received since he announced his retirement as Manchester United manager, but a look back at his managerial record shows not an unblemished record of success.
World Soccer Daily: 10 stories you need to read, 14th May, 2013
Posted 6 days ago
In today’s World Soccer Daily, Mancini goes with a flea in his ear, Paris-Saint-Germain title celebrations on hold after fans get too carried away, Blatter appalled by lenient fine handed out over racist fans, Drogba puts fan in his place after banana incident.
Olympic influence wanes as football now fulfils its role
Posted 6 days ago
The blanket coverage accompanying Sir Alex Ferguson’s decision to step down as Manchester United manager, illustrates the scope of football’s reach.
World Soccer Daily: 10 stories you need to read, 13th May, 2013
Posted 7 days ago
In today’s World Soccer Daily, Milan coach warns of backward Italian culture as racist chants stop match, Pellegrini denies he is poised to replace Mancini, amazing injury time scenes as history repeats itself, Fenerbahce fan stabbed to death after Istanbul derby.
ESM Golden Shoe: latest standings
Posted 7 days ago
Lionel Messi’s season may be curtailed by injury, but the Barcelona man is still on course to win this season’s ESM Golden Shoe and, in the process, become the first player to win the trophy on three separate occasions.
Welcome to the Hagdome
Posted 8 days ago
Ask anyone familiar with Dayton, Ohio — even those that live there — what they think of the city, and you’re likely to get a response ranging from indifference to straight up loathing.
Filadelfia story: Torino fans yearn for a return to their former home
Posted 8 days ago
In its heyday it housed ‘Il Grande Torino’, arguably the greatest side calcio has ever witnessed. It presented a wall of noise in an intimate atmosphere. Now, 40 years on, it lies vacant, decrepit, a sad reminder of better times for the Turin-based club…
