And we knew it would:
Goalkeepers: Julio César (Internazionale/ITA), Diego Alves (UD Almería/SPA), Doni (Roma/ITA)
Defenders: Daniel Alves (Sevilla/SPA), Gilberto (Tottenham/ENG), Kleber (Santos/BRA), Maicon (Internazionale/ITA), Alex Costa (Chelsea/ENG), Alex Silva (Sao Paulo/BRA), Juan (Roma/ITA), Lucio (Bayern Munich/GER), Luisão (Benfica/POR), Marcelo (Real Madrid/SPA)
Midfielders: Gilberto Silva (Arsenal/ENG), Josué (Wolfsburg/GER), Diego (Werder Bremen/GER), Kaká (Milán/ITA), Julio Baptista (Real Madrid/SPA), Mineiro (Hertha Berlín/GER), Elano (Manchester City/ENG), Anderson (Manchester United/ENG)
Forwards: Luis Fabiano (Sevilla/SPA), Alexandre Pato (Milan/ITA), Robinho (Real Madrid/SPA), Adriano (Sao Paulo/BRA), Rafael Sobis (Real Betis/SPA).
Go buy tickets!
May 15, 2008
Brazil line-up's got stars galore
VIDEO: Rest of ESPN's Euro '08 ads
The other day I posted a spot of the Portuguese dancing Jason Taylor style. My friend over at EPL Talk found the rest of 'em so enjoy!.
ITALY
GREECE
GERMANY
SPAIN
Redknapp calls rubbish LINKS
Don't by into the silly rumors that the former Seattle Sounders coach is gonna call it quits after this weekend's FA Cup final.
It's being called "an unbelievable load of rubbish, complete and utter make believe."
- Some W.C. qualifying info. [Goff]
- Barca to tour the U.S., a lot. [SI]
- Collective sportscasters apologize for lack of Beckham coverage (wink, wink). [The Offside Rules]
- Some uhhhh, not safe for the eyes, pics of LanDo. [Pies]
VIDEO: Carlsberg don't do goal celebrations...
...but if they did?
Thanks to 101 Great Goals for the find.
Sven Goran Mexico???
That's just the latest offer.
He says he's getting a bunch, including from Benfica.
I think it's cause of the wild success of his puppet show...
VIDEO: MLS ads are so clever!
I saw this punchline coming like yesterday.
Thanks to Goff for the find.
Oliver Kahn retires
The 38 year old will go down as one of the best goalkeepers of my lifetime. He called it quits today after a 21-year career.
It's a shame to see him go, but he's going out on his terms. He could probably play at the highest level for another five years. Well, maybe three.
I leave you with a prank that some of his Bayern Munich teammates played on him. It's almost as funny as the sound of German voiceover.
UEFA Cup violence explained!
This picture leaves no doubt as to what caused the Rangers fans riots. You knew something Celtic was the instigator.
Also, here's some video of the craziness. I do not want to grow up to be a policeman in England.
May 14, 2008
VIDEO: New ESPN ad for Euro '08
Maybe I will dance with the Portuguese... how about that?
Seen over at The Offside.
Nebraska soccer coach is not cool
Apparently this 57-year-old guy named Sanford Kaplan bound and gagged students in his garage for sexual gratification.
These kinda people should be forced to were ant-Celtic gear in the most violent, dangerous Glasgow bar. Then locked up in solitude for the rest of their lives.
Not cool.
With Leather found this one.
VIDEO: Hilarious own goal has returned!
I tried to post this once, but YouTube and the Bundesliga conspired to pull it down.
Here's another shot at it.
Wait for the last replay, it's the best.
Remember this goal essentially relegated the team.
Thanks to Fan IQ for the find and MyVideo for posting.
Soccer ABC's LINKS
In honor of the Zenit v. Rangers match, Goal! brings us the UEFA Cup from A to Z.
- More on the ref attack in the Man U/Wigan match. [ESPN]
- Someone found a preliminary Italian Euro Cup roster. [Offside Italy]
- Benzema expectedly wins French POY. [AFP]
- A Rhain Davis update! He's the former 6-year-old soccer prodigy that signed with the Red Devils. [The Soccer Blog]
- England's long roster list for U.S.A. friendly. [du Nord]
VIDEO: Maradona shines in charity game
Wow, after watching the highlights, Maradona appears to be in vintage form.
1. A trap with the buttocks.
2. Earns a penalty kick with a convincing wince.
3. Finishes with authority.
Good times.
Talk about a retraction
And you thought the Boston Globe messed up. I saw this over at The Offside:
In our article ‘Abramovich snaps after Russia blow it against Israel’ 21 November 2007, we reported that Roman Abramovich had stormed into the Russian players’ dressing room after their defeat to Israel in the Euro 2008 qualifying match to complain about the performance to the players and manager. We also reported that Mr Abramovich had a skirmish with a photographer the following night which was being investigated by the police.Oops.
We now accept that Mr Abramovich did not criticise the Russian players or manager, that he was not involved in the skirmish and the police are no longer investigating the matter. We apologise to him for any upset caused.
With forwards like these...
...who needs Torres?
By finishing fourth in La Liga, Atletico Madrid has qualified for the Champions League for the first time in 12 years!
El Nino, psh!
VIDEO: Fulham's escape!
This video might bring back nationalistic nostalgia comparable to the Miracle on Ice.
What an epic run Fulham USA put on to stay in the Premiership.
Like EPL Talk says, they'd be crazy not to tour the U.S. this summer. It'd be like a celebration parade in a buncha different cities.
Seedorf says 'no dice' to MVB
I just had to post the retro look.
Apparently, Clarence Seedorf has a big enough problem with Coach Marco Van Basten to withdraw from the Euro '08 championships.
That's gutsy for someone on the back end of his career.
He'll be missed and Reuters asks which other recognizable int'l stars might we be without come tourney time.
Drew Carey coming to Kells on Friday
Go see your favorite owner at Kells Irish Pub in downtown Seattle at 4 p.m. Friday.
It's a members season-ticket holders only thing.
He's gonna talk about all that diplomatic voting stuff.
You can also watch online at SoundersFC.com.
Thanks to Goal Seattle for the info.
VIDEO: Adebayor's best dance of all!
Keen-eyed blogging legend Laurie was quick to note that I neglected mention of Manu's best dance of all!
So here you go!
