Browsing articles from "June, 2006"

AUDERE EST FACERE: Is Carrick Really Good Enough For Real Madrid?

No doubt we’ve all heard the quotes from Real Madrid presidential candidate Lorenzo Sanz who says that he has secured the agreement for the signature of Michael Carrick from Tottenham Hotspur for a reputed ?20m if he wins the upcoming ...(Read more)

Posted by: on Jun 30, 2006 | Category: Archive | 20 Comments |

Deutschland 2006: Quarterfinals Preview: The Case For Upsets

While each quarterfinal of the World Cup certainly has a favorite, a not so far-fetched and even convincing case can be made in each match for the underdog to pull an upset. ARGENTINA v GERMANY Its commonly believed that the ...(Read more)

Posted by: on Jun 29, 2006 | Category: Archive | 1 Comment |

In The Red Corner: More Rumours, Ronaldo To Real?

In my last article I commented that the transfer rumour mill was in full swing, and sure enough this morning there?s already another big rumour. This time it seems Cristiano Ronaldo could be heading out of the exit door, on ...(Read more)

Posted by: on Jun 28, 2006 | Category: Archive | 4 Comments |

Juve’s Pessotto In Serious Condition After Fall From Window At Club HQ

News reports from Turin are saying that Juventus’ sports director, former Juve and Italy star Gianluca Pessotto, has fallen from a window at the club’s HQ and is in a serious, thought to be life threatening, condition in hospital. ROME ...(Read more)

Posted by: on Jun 27, 2006 | Category: Archive | 4 Comments |

Deutschland 2006: Africa’s Bright Future, CONCACAF Unsure Present

The knockout rounds of the World Cup are featuring just one team from Africa and one team from the CONCACAF region, which is basically North and Latin America. While this is not totally unexpected, it holds completely different meanings for ...(Read more)

Posted by: on Jun 27, 2006 | Category: Archive | Comments Off |