Highest Paid Footballers (and Guess Which MLS Star is #1?)

The numbers are out. Guess who the #1 highest-paid footballer is? You'll never guess. I'll give you a hint. Plays in MLS. Has a "pop-star" wife. Made an estimated $49 million last year, of which only $12 million came from actually playing t ...

It Was Rio!

The reason Manchester United are through is Rio Ferdinand. Titanic performance by all, but without Rio's huge presence Barça surely would have gotten behind the United back four. Barça commanded the midfield -- again! But they were unproductive, ...

How To Stop Messi, Eto'o, Rooney and Ronaldo.

Four Fantastic players on thier day and players whom the opposition will worry about. In fact I imagine if you are a defender for either Barcelona or Manchester United, you would be getting pretty damn worried right about now. With only hours to go t ...

10 Things We Learned in the Premier League

1. Premiership goalkeepers hate Radhi Jaïdi Birmingham's Tunisian defender has been up to no good lately. For Birmingham free kicks he stands in front of the opposition keeper and stares at him. He's in an offside position, but because he makes no ...

Manchester United Vs Barcelona Preview. There Will Be Goals.

The first leg threatened to be more entertaining that it ever was, but as I said in the preview to the last game, the second leg was always, always gonna be the biggie. Excited? You damn well should be. Some of the best players in the world will not ...

Even Chelsea's Groundstaff Were in a Fighting Mood Yesterday

No doubt that Chelsea's players showed a lot of fight yesterday. Just ask Nemanja Vidic, who got a knee to the chin after eight minutes, courtesy of Didier Drogba. And even after Riacrdo Carvalho's absolute gift of a backpass/throughball for Wayn ...

The Mancs are sore losers

Chelsea pummels United 2-1. United pummels groundsmen, stewards. That was the scene at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, when the Red Devils were defeated and decided to take it out on Blues employees. How rude? First it was Rio Ferdinand who not on ...

The Offside Fantasy League: Squeaky Bum Time?

It's the big Premiership game tomorrow: Chelsea vs Manchester United. Chelsea are just three points behind the leaders and welcome Man Utd to Stamford Bridge knowing that a win would put the two teams level on points. Goal difference is another matte ...

Rio's Ankle Unclear

Conditions will be ideal for AS Roma on Wedneday evening if Sir Alex encourages Rio Ferdinand to play in their Champions League 2nd-leg at Old Trafford on a 70-percent ankle. Not only would Rio not be himself but his partnership with whomever substit ...

The Ultimate QF Second Leg Preview

So its nearly upon us. The excitement as 4 more teams dreams of reaching Moscow are cut short and they go home to ponder Rome next season. 4 teams will advance to be one step closer to be being crowned kings of Europe. Will there be any upsets? Maybe ...

A Few More Quick Man Yoo Bits for the Week

*The next penalty given to United will most likely not be taken by Wayne Rooney... *Ferguson believes the title winners will come from the usual four suspects... *The best player currently in the World has been very impressed with Carlos Tevez's Uni

Treatment Table Update: Gary Neville Finally Set to Return; Carrick Trains; While Ferdinand Injury Rumor Quashed

I can't shake the feeling that we've seen the best of Gary Neville. His ankle injury looked bad the day it happened, even worse over seven months later. It seems he's finally about to return this week. I wish him luck. The loss of Paul Scholes means th

Just a Picture: Rio Ferdinand Climbs the Celebratory Pile

A Few Quick Bits of Man Yoo Stuff to End the International Break

Small bites as you ponder David Copperfield's fate... *Paul Scholes isn't quite ready to write off the title hopes of Chelsea... *While Sir Alex himself is convinced about bitter rival Arsenal's title pedigree... *His boss laments Rooney's inabil

Today's Quick Bits of Manchester United Stuff

*Owen Hargreaves provides some slightly better news on the injury front... *Rio Ferdinand wants United to return to the entertaining ways expected by supporters... *Are this season's United (gulp), the old boring Arsenal in disguise... *Louis Sah

Today's Quick Bits of Manchester United Stuff

*Sir Bobby Charlton reflects on his rocky relationship with brother Jack... *United's deep injury list looks set to get a little bit shorter... *Rio states his admiration for the new players at the club... *Heinze takes a swipe at Sir Alex on his

Today's Glimpse: Rio Rues His Glaring Miss During the Recent Friendly Against Inter Milan

Today's Quick Bits of Manchester United Stuff

*Ryan Giggs takes a look into his crystal ball before the upcoming season... *It's unclear whether or not we'll be seeing Carlos Tevez on Sunday... *Those in Dunfermline are in for a treat tomorrow, Carlos Tevez debut or not... *Gerard Pique retu

Anger of Defensive Lapses Against Inter Milan Tempered Slightly

I've been amused by the reaction to what were in reality very poor goals given up to Internazionale. But let's not forget that it's only the pre-season. There's really no need to find the panic button. It hasn't prevented Sir Alex from letting his disa

Today's Quick Bits of Manchester United News

*Sir Alex simply can't wait to unleash his players on the rest of the Premier League... *Gary Neville is confident that this year's Manchester United is an improvement over last years... *The muppets at the Premier League look set to poke their nose

Today's Glimpse: Rio's Reaction After Challenging a Player From Guangzhou Pharmaceutical FC

Today's Quick Bits of United News

*Queiroz hails the title winning style of United as having much broader benefits... *Rio the latest to make the inevitable comparison between Nani and United's number seven... *Nani himself reveals his personal delight at being Sir Alex's player...

A Few Quick Bits of United News for Today

*Echoing how we pretty much all feel, David Gill laments the Tevez complications... *Speaking of complications, Heinze's will to leave has Liverpool waiting in the wings... *Bad news for Ji-Sung Park in his recovery from knee surgery. He'll be out a

Today's Small Bits of United News

*Big Phil Scolari predicts a bright future for Anderson... *Kieran Richardson not amused by cousin's TV stint... *Everton reportedly keen on defender Phil Bardsley... *United alter their cyberspace presence in Asia... *Rio Ferdinand has lof

Today's Small Bits of United News

*Nani has the date of his first United game firmly penciled in his mind... *Rio Ferdinand looks to provide Ugandan football with a healthy boost... *Real Madrid's hunt for Gabriel Heinze is about to get serious... *Henceforth, the Welsh Wizard sh

Numbers United

29.1 -- that's millions of pounds, United's highest transfer outlay for Rio Ferdinand from Leeds United.

Some Premier League Champions Quick Bits for Today

*Rio Ferdinand is a casualty ahead of England's crucial visit to Estonia... *United captain reckons Alan Smith could be the spark for Ingerland... *United keeper looks set to snub loan move to Keano's Black Cats... *Beckham reflects on both stops

Some Man Yoo Quick Bits for Today

* United's injury concerns receive a timely bit of better news... * Amid flickers of criticism, Edwin van der Sar gets the backing of his future competition... * Now is the time when winning ugly is perfectly acceptable... * Sir Alex looks to b

Some Man Yoo Quick Bits for Today

* United have the numbers in the PFA Awards short list... * Trying to pick a winner for Player of the Year... * What price an FA Cup Final ticket? Apparently quite high... * Gimpy Rio has confidence in the those on the edges... * It's neck an

Nothing to do with LFC, but funny

Here's a karaoke version of Yesterday by the Beatles for West Ham United. For Lucas Neill: If Tevez would like to play for a club that's bilingual... hell, if he'd just like to play period, come on up, we'll leave the light on for ya. Here's so