Ronaldo back in the goals!

After a two month goal drought Ronaldo was back to his old tricks…scoring in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil final against Internacional.
He scored his 11th goal of the season eight minutes into the second half when he took a long pass from Elias, dribbled past Indio and shot low into the [...]

Barcelona vs Chelsea : A victory for Barcelona or for football as a whole?

In 1894 Charles Miller arrived in Brazil with a ball and a set of rules for a game, the intention being to score a goal. Barcelona on Wednesday night demonstrated their intent to play the way that the beautiful game was intended to be played, and to set about a task as only they [...]

Ronaldo watch: Dunga starting to believe?

Every time he scores, Ronaldo changes Brazil coach Dunga’s mind.
Whether Ronaldo’s comeback is successful enough yet to land him back in the national team, Dunga is keeping that to himself. “Every player who is active and dreams of playing in the national team is being observed,” Dunga said Thursday. “We have to wait until May [...]

Corinthians crowned state champions!

Corinthians drew 1-1 with Santos at the Pacaembu stadium on Sunday to become the first unbeaten Paulista State Champions in almost 40 years.
The “Timao” had won the first leg of the decider 3-1 last weekend, with two spectacular goals from Ronaldo, and only needed a point or a narrow defeat to clinch the title.
But Corinthians [...]

How Thierry Henry loves the Bernabeu!

In 3 appearances at the Bernabeu, Thierry has netted 4 times.  A stat that is enviable to even some of the greatest cules!  In the 05/06 season Arsenal went to the Galactico’s when an in form Henry ripped Real Madrids defence to pieces scoring from a driving run and a cool finish.
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Bernabeu Massacre as Barca batter Real Madrid!

Barcelona humiliated Real Madrid at the Bernabeu this evening to move seven points at the top of La Liga with four games to play.
In a frenetic encounter, featuring eight goals, the Catalans outclassed their opponents in a terrific display of attacking football and could easily have had more goals than the six they scored.
After going [...]

Ribery deal almost done?

The European tug-of-war surrounding the transfer of French winger Franck Ribery has been battle between the continent’s hot shots, with clubs such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Barcelona topping the list of potential suitors.
According to a report published by El Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have struck a deal with the player’s agent and the [...]

Barcelona 0 – 0 Chelsea : Anti-football thwarts attack

Chelsea came and parked their bus in the Nou Camp.  Barcelona dominated possession and the chances on the night, but were unlucky not to be awarded a penalty.  Chelsea did have the luck however, as they should have probably had Michael Ballack sent off for two yellow cards in the second half.
Barcelona now find themselves [...]

Ronaldo scores crucial brace in final

The first leg of the Paulista state final against Santos saw Ronaldo net two sublime goals to see Corinthians take a massive stride towards securing a record winning title.
With Pele watching in the stands Corinthians took an early lead courtesy of defender Chicao with a brilliant free kick whispering into the top right hand corner.
Ronie [...]

Barcelona vs Chelsea Preview

The semi-finals of the Champions league have arrived. For the second year in a row both Chelsea and Barcelona find themselves back where they were at the same time last season. The big difference this time, is that Chelsea have already dispatched their old foes Liverpool, and Manchester United now find themselves facing the English [...]