Also, Sun Rises in the East

Real Madrid striker Robinho notes that rumours that he might leave the Bernabeu for Tottenham Hotspur are crazy for a very sound reason: "If I ...

Feeding Beckham's Terrapins

David Beckham's former personal assistant (and former Socceroo) Andy Bernal has decided to spill the beans on what it was like to work for David ...

Beckham to Capello: Neener, Neener, Fabio!

How to you get back at a coach who's done nothing but criticize you while keeping you on the bench? How about equalizing the score with ...

Thierry is Nearly the Handsomest

Always a bridesmaid. Thierry Henry has been voted the second-most handsome footballer going, right behind Real Madrid LA Galaxy star David Beckham. Dead last? ...

A News Roundup to Get Us Back on Our Feet

I don't know about you, but after all this pain and seriousness, I feel like a little gossip. Just a little bit. •The Thierry Henry rumors ...

Ronaldo: It is Accomplished

After 24 hours of delay, during which time an impressive number of rumors -- ranging from Ronaldo going to MLS instead to Cassano heading to ...

Ronaldo is So Close Ancelotti Can Almost Taste Him. So to Speak.

Major press outlets (meaning things like the International Herald Tribune, as opposed to the football gossip rags we all love so much) are reporting this ...

Incensed United Challenge Madrid to a Duel (Err, Perhaps Not)

I'm Really Sick of Real Madrid (Really)

The mere fact that they've inspired the name of a dodgy MLS franchise is reason enough to loath Real Madrid - but for me, ...

Wenger to Real Madrid

...could have happended several times according to the Frenchman himself. A pity for Madrid, who could use him. And it's safe to say ...

Ronaldo to Milan Has Pippo Pouting; In Other News, the Sky is Blue

Sigh. Could someone explain to Pippo Inzaghi, please, that low production combined with copious pouting is not the way to endear yourself to a team? ...

Make Way For the Fat Man, Or: Ronaldo to Milan?

The giant mass of salacious rumors and delicious innuendo that is the Italian press reports this morning that (the fat) Ronaldo has "agreed to terms" ...

Real Madrid President Ramon Calderon Dislikes Everyone

Pity poor Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon. Here we are living in an age of cell phone cameras, YouTube and blogs and yet he ...

Everyone, it Seems, Wants Ronaldo (The Fat One, Not the Pretty One. This Time, Anyway.)

Now that David Beckham and Luis Figo have both left their clubs for greener (read: cash-laden, and nicer for aging footballers) pastures, Ronaldo seems eager ...

Real Madrid Keeper: We Stink but our Breath doesn't

It has been hard to explain Real Madrid's inconsistent play this season. At times they look like the world beaters that their high salaried ...

With Beckham Gone, Ronaldo Searches for a Shock! Move of His Own

Though my newshound, football-ignoring brother assured me last night that Ronaldo will soon be following Real Madrid teammate David Beckham to the US, the Italian ...

The David Beckham Chia Pet

Contrary to what you might have heard the big David Beckham news of the day was not that Real Madrid have decided that they are ...

Cassano to World: Hey! I'm a Moron and a Huge Distraction! Buy Me!

How old do you think Antonio Cassano will be when he finally learns to keep his mouth shut? 30? 60? 140 and in the ground, ...

The Next Ronaldo Ex-Girlfriend Sex Tape will involve a lot of Drilling

Nothing says romance more than fluorescent lighting, a paper bib, a spit straw and novocaine. Just ask Real Madrid and Brazil striker Ronaldo who ...

Not Content to Polish Trophies, Canna Gets into Politics

I don't know how I missed this, but it seems a small group of Italian footballers (meaning: Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli and wor Fabio Cannavaro) ...

Becks to Inter, Or: Beckham's Press Agent Tries Desperately to Make His Client Relevant

So, let me get this straight: David Beckham, a player who can hardly get on the pitch for Real, is going to step into Figo's ...

The Most Boring Transfer Rumors Ever

Don't get me wrong -- you know I'm all about transfer rumors. Today's collection, though, is bland enough to put even the most devoted Serie ...

Cassano Moving Closer to Milan (or Not)

Word from Spain is that, as rumored earlier this week, Antonio Cassano will be fleeing Madrid for the red side of Milan in the next ...

Player Sales Drive South American Football Profits

With their signings of Boca Juniors sensation Fernando Gago, River Plate striker Gonzalo Higuain, and Fluminense fullback Marcelo, Real Madrid has spent 40 million Euros ...

Real Madrid wins the Gonzalo Higuain Lottery

Given the mercurial ways of the French-Argentine teen sensation Gonzalo Higuain, I wanted to wait until it became truly official that he would be joining ...

Breaking News: Berlusconi, Kaka Declare Eternal Love

Not surprisingly, the recent flurry of press reports about Kaka leaving Milan for Real Madrid have led to an explosion of denials from Milan's powers ...

Kaka Going Spanish? For Real (ha-ha) This Time?

It looks like Milan's dismal season is making a certain wildly gifted Brazilian midfielder doubt his commitment to the club -- and, believe it or ...

Osasuna 2005-06 Spanish Champs? That's Kind of Dopey

Attention kids reading this blog. See the picture of the man to the left? That's Barcelona's Tiago Motta. See the expression on ...

Fabio Fallout: The Ballon d'Or Reaction

How did you celebrate the news that Fabio Cannavaro received the Ballon d'Or as Europe's top footballer? I rushed out and bought this little ...

France in the Champs League - Meh, I guess

Some not bad results, but we could've done better... REAL MADRID 2-2 LYON What a game! Lyon guarantees the first place in the group after a wild ...