European rewind: Man United battles back, Roma tops Inter and more
By JOHN BOSCHINI Manchester United just will not go away as they overcame a 3-0 deficit to draw away to Chelsea and keep pressure on Manchester City. It was shaping up to be a long afternoon at Stamford Bridge as a 1-0 halftime lead for Chelsea from Jonathan Evans' own goal was quickly extended. Fernando...
European Look Ahead: Chelsea-United, German deadlock continues and more
By JOHN BOSCHINI A substantial portion of America will be treated to an extra helping of soccer on the biggest sporting day of the year as Manchester United takes on Chelsea live on Fox on Super Bowl Sunday. This is the second time in less than a month a Premier League game will be seen...
Friday Kickoff: Bradley marches with protesters, Terry loses captaincy & more
By JOHN BOSCHINI As Egypt reels from the tragic deaths in Port Said, national team coach Bob Bradley is taking a role in the rebuilding. The former U.S. manager joined in a non-violent protest march on Thursday as public anger against the interior ministry grows. Protesters feel not enough was done to prevent the deaths...
Wednesday Kickoff: FIFA considers rule changes; United, Spurs close gap & more
By JOHN BOSCHINI FIFA is considering a number of rule changes that could have a major impact on the international game going forward. The major proposal that FIFA's board is facing would allow teams to use a fourth substitute in extra time in an attempt to cut down on player injuries. Several organizations on both...
Tuesday Kickoff: Sudan gets through at ACN, Spurs revamping stadium and more
By JOHN BOSCHINI Sudan entered Monday's African Cup of Nations group finale needing a minor miracle to get through to the next round, trailing Angola by three points for second place in Group B while needing to make up a goal differential of -3 as well. In the end, Sudan got its way. A 2-1...
European Weekend Rewind: Arsenal comes back, Inter loses and more
By JOHN BOSCHINI It looked to be another long afternoon at the Emirates after Arsenal found themselves down two to Aston Villa at halftime and on the verge of going out of the FA Cup. Relief came quickly, however, as the Gunners scored three goals within 10 minutes to move on to the fifth round....
European Look Ahead: Liverpool set for United, top Italian sides meet and more
By JOHN BOSCHINI It's FA Cup weekend again in England, and the field is down to 32 teams. Liverpool are well out of the Premier League title race, and their Champions League hopes are diminishing quickly, but fans will find some solace in the domestic cups, especially after the club reached the Carling Cup final...
Wednesday Kickoff: Stevenage hires Smith, Europe’s financial woes and more
By JOHN BOSCHINI Former Colorado Rapids head coach Gary Smith is headed back to England. The man who took charge of the Rapids' surprising 2010 MLS Cup run has been hired as manager of League One side Stevenage FC. Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace said Smith's ability to produce success despite a low budget with the...
Tuesday Kickoff: Tevez to PSG called off, Pepe escapes punishment and more
And so the roulette wheel continues to spin. Paris St.-Germain have pulled out of talks with Manchester City to sign striker Carlos Tevez. The Ligue 1 leaders were considered the front-runners after talks with AC Milan broke down last week. PSG's sporting director Leonardo and new manager Carlo Ancelotti met with Tevez's advisers but couldn't...
European Rewind: Manchester clubs win, Bundesliga title race tightens and more
By JOHN BOSCHINI Those who woke up early on Sunday morning were treated to one of the best Premier League games of the season. Manchester City used a last-minute penalty from Mario Balotelli to beat Tottenham 3-2 and go six points clear at the top of the table. Balotelli, who came on as a second-half...
European Look Ahead: Gunners seek payback, Bundesliga returns and more
By JOHN BOSCHINI The last time Arsenal and Manchester United faced each other, the end result looked less like an outcome between two of England's heavyweights and more of one between a Premier League side and a League Two outfit. The Red Devils ran rampant at Old Trafford back on Aug. 28 with an 8-2...
Mid-Day Ticker: Pepe faces discipline, Shangai pursuing Drogba and more
It's no wonder why Pepe is nicknamed "The Butcher." The Real Madrid defender, who is either known for physical play or malicious attacks on his opponents depending on who you talk to, could face disciplinary action for deliberately stomping on Lionel Messi's hand during yesterday's Clasico. The Portuguese international had already been booked in the...
