Though England’s Premier League has long relied on new blood–and rising stars–from foreign nations, binge buying by English …
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Is This Spanish Team the Greatest Soccer Squad of All Time?
Wimbledon 2012: Rafael Nadal Crashes Out to Unheralded Czech Player
Lukas Rosol has the match of his life and ousts the two-time Wimbledon champion
Scoring the Goals That Sank Germany, Balotelli Says it Loud: He’s Black, Italian and Proud
As the first black player to represent Italy at a major tournament, ‘Super Mario’ can’t avoid a confrontation with his country’s racial prejudices
Euro 2012: Why Spain Wins, But Fails to Thrill
Spain’s opponents struggle to score because they don’t see much of the ball – not even to retrieve it from the back of their own net
Euro 2012: England-France Clash Reprises an International Soccer Paradox
England’s pro league is far stronger than France’s, yet its national team is far weaker
Could Russia Spring a Surprise at Euro 2012?
Captain Andrei Arshavin leads a dynamic Russian squad.
Racism and Euro 2012: Football’s Ongoing Struggle
The rosters of many Euro 2012 teams are a melting pot – one that modern-day Europe should start getting used to.
Why Pep Guardiola’s Still Got It All To Prove
When the fuss dies down, when FC Barcelona’s legions have dried their tears … What then for Pep Guardiola?
Is Spain’s Soccer Following its Economy Down the Toilet? Don’t Be Daft!
Those prone to see national fates reflected in a country’s performance on the football field may have clucked knowingly, earlier this week, at the improbable demise of both Barcelona and Real Madrid to arguably inferior teams in …
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.
