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Liverpool, Man City have a lot to prove
Liverpool needs to reassert itself as a Premier League power vs.
Manchester City.
Gourcuff completes Lyon move
Gourcuff completes Lyon move
Adebayor ready to quit Man City
Adebayor ready to quit Man City
Salcido flies in for talks with Fulham
Salcido flies in for talks with Fulham
Europa League draw
Europa League draw
Neymar still tipped to join Chelsea
Neymar still tipped to join Chelsea
Juventus target Di Natale
Juventus target Di Natale
MLS Soccer Headlines
Germany Reaches Cup Semifinals
Defending champion Germany is too strong for North Korea, winning 3-0 in Wuhan, China, to reach the semifinals of the Women's World Cup.
Braun scores in 13th as Chivas tops DC United 1-0 (AP)
Justin Braun scored in the 13th minute to give Chivas USA a 1-0 victory over D.C. United on Sunday night. Goalkeeper Zach Thornton made three saves for his fourth shutout as Chivas (6-11-4) broke a three-game winless streak. United (4-15-3) has lost six of seven. Braun, who has a team-high eight goals after scoring three in 2009, said he feels more poised this season.
Star-Studded MLS Is an International Player
Major League Soccer opens up its 13th season as a full partner in the worldwide talent market.
Beckham Scores First MLS Goal in Galaxy's Victory
David Beckham scores his first MLS goal and assists on another to help the Galaxy win their home opener, 2-0 over the expansion San Jose Earthquakes.
Columbus Crew Wins MLS Cup, Defeating New York Red Bulls
Guillermo Barros Schelotto leads Columbus to the MLS Cup, capping his MVP season with three assists in the Crew's 3-1 win over the Red Bulls.
Second-Half Surge Leads Fire Past Red Bulls
The Fire break open their match with the Red Bulls with four second-half goals on their way to a 5-1 win.
Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary
Diego Taking a Step Backwards Diego completed a move from Juventus to Wolfsburg earlier this week and scored on his debut against Mainz on Saturday. The Brazilian midfielder is a delightful playmaker when in form and there was always the feeling he would eventually come good for Juve.
What Now For Given? I was at White Hart Lane at the weekend as Tottenham and Manchester City played out an entertaining goalless draw on the opening day.
City boss Roberto Mancini plumped for Joe Hart in goal ahead of Shay Given in what was the biggest selection dilemma of the day for either manager. The 23-year-old England hopeful went on to make six crucial first-half saves, including a hat-trick of stops from Jermain Defoe, to justify his manager's selection and keep City in the game.
Sitting next to the tunnel as the players returned to the dressing room after the pre-match warm-up, the demeanor of the two goalkeepers could not have been more contrasting. Hart bounced down the tunnel, barely able to contain his delight, while Given trudged off the pitch with a face like thunder.
At 34, Given will not want to sit around on the bench, playing the odd Carling Cup game here and there if Hart continues to shine. It would not be the least bit surprising if the Irishman handed in a transfer request in the next week, but what affect will that have?
City with their millions have no necessity to sell, and would hardly want to strengthen a rival like Arsenal by surrendering a goalkeeper who remains one of the best in England.
If a lower Premier League option or indeed a move abroad does not materialize, it could be a frustrating season watching from the sidelines for Given.
Can we just forget this season?
What's more fun than Oliver Kahn and a big stein of beer?
iPods a Soccer Evil? Stoke City striker Dave Kitson suggested earlier this week that iPods are damaging the camaraderie in dressing rooms. This instantly made me think of an article by the excellent Tim Vickery last season. He wrote about the impact of technology on the Brazil World Cup teams in recent years and how important it is that players maintain focus.
When I watch the build-up to TV games and see players getting off the bus, it always strikes me how isolated some look making their way to the dressing rooms with their headphones in.
Kornheiser on the laws of the game
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