Jose Mourinho’s obsession with beating Barcelona may have reached Captain Ahab proportions since he took over as coach of Real Madrid two years ago, but — statistically at least — his chances of getting one over his Catalan …
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No, England Did NOT Invent Football (Soccer) As We Know It
A soccer official claims that the game has been “stolen” from England. Here’s why that argument is flawed.
Why Real Madrid Can’t Beat Barca on the Field, But Leads Comfortably in the Market
Real Madrid’s New Theme Park-Resort in the Persian Gulf targets well-heeled, emerging market
Now Is He the Best Ever? Lionel Messi Breaks Barcelona and Spanish Scoring Record
At this point in Lionel Messi’s staggering (and still young) career, it’s probably easiest to ask when he’ll be regarded as the best player of all time, rather than if it will happen.
Messi Wins FIFA’s Ballon d’Or Award
Not only he is the most gifted soccer player of his generation but Argentina and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has once again been recognized as such by his peers and journalists. But was he truly deserving of FIFA’s top award?
Thierry Henry, Meet New York. New York, Meet Thierry Henry
The World Cup might just have finished but soccer hasn’t finished with you. And Major League Soccer is making a major league signing.
Introducing Your World Cup Final: Ajax vs. Barcelona
The build up to World Cup finals always serve as an appropriate time to take stock, reflect on football’s past and generally get excited about the prospect of the crowning of the new world champions. But there’s an inexorable link that provides the basis for this Sunday’s clash between Spain and the Netherlands.