Blog Profile / Keeping Score: Soccer
| URL : | http://keepingscore.blogs.time.com/category/soccer/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Sports / Football | |
| Posts on Regator: | 75 | |
| Posts / Week: | 1.4 | |
| Archived Since: | May 16, 2012 | |
Blog Post Archive
Why The New York Yankees And Man City Are Buying Into U.S. Soccer
It’s not unusual to see people walking around New York City in replica jerseys of English soccer teams such as Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool. On Saturday mornings in the city, many Irish pubs fill with fans gathered to watch their favorite Premier League teams, and perhaps lift a pint or two for breakfast. Show More Summary
Ferguson’s Managerial Career Ends with 5–5 Draw
(WEST BROMWICH, England) — After 1,500 matches in charge of Manchester United, Alex Ferguson was denied a final victory Sunday to cap the most successful managerial career in British football history. But there was one final landmark for the 71-year-old Scot at West Bromwich Albion — the first 5-5 draw in the Premier League. Show More Summary
Fergie’s Farewell and the Race for the Champions League: The English Premier League Draws to a Close
The story goes that no sooner had Manchester United lost their English Premier League title to local rivals Manchester City in dramatic circumstances at the end of the 2011/12 season, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had a plan. Quite...Show More Summary
David Beckham’s Greatest Bends: Soccer Icon’s Top Five Free Kicks
David Beckham’s greatest soccer achievement: his uncanny ability to score on a free kick. Here’s our list of Beckham’s five finest free kicks; in honor of the 38-year-old’s retirement, let’s Bend It Like Beckham one more time. (MORE: David Beckham Announces His Retirement) 1. Show More Summary
End It Like Beckham: David Beckham Announces His Retirement
The soccer world, still recovering from the news that the legendary Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, is to retire at the end of the season, is suddenly dealing with another United icon calling it a day. At 38, David Beckham, who left Old Trafford back in 2003, confirmed on Thursday that he was hanging up his boots. Show More Summary
Beckham to Retire From Soccer at End of Season
(LONDON) — David Beckham says he is retiring from soccer at the end of the season. The 38-year-old Beckham recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain. He has become a global superstar since starting his career at Manchester United. Show More Summary
What David Moyes Will Bring To Man U.
If you want to understand why Manchester United selected Everton boss David Moyes as the manager to succeed the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson, you might consider the case of an American soccer player, Landon Donovan. The Los Angeles Galaxy and U.S. Show More Summary
Appreciation: How Sir Alex Ferguson Ruled The Game
There’s a great video of clip of Sir Alex Ferguson being interviewed after having won a Scottish cup trophy for Aberdeen early in his coaching career. As his victorious players cavort in the background, Ferguson is telling the interviewer that his team was rubbish but for one or two players. Congratulations lads. Show More Summary
Fergie Time: Alex Ferguson’s Illustrious Career in Photos
From Scottish soccer pro to knighted manager of the world’s most valuable sports team, Alex Ferguson, who announced his retirement on May 7, enjoyed astounding success.
Farewell to Sir Alex Ferguson, the Legend I Hate
I hate Sir Alex Ferguson. I hate him because I’m a hard-bitten, narrow-minded sports fan and that’s what hard-bitten, narrow-minded sports fans do. We hate our enemies. Those who know soccer will know there’s no greater colossus in the game than him. Show More Summary
Manchester United’s Alex Ferguson Retiring at End of Season
(MANCHESTER, England) — Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is retiring at the end of the season, bringing an end to more than 26 trophy-filled years at the club. Ferguson says in a statement Wednesday “the decision to retire is one that I have thought a great deal about and one that I have not taken lightly. Show More Summary
What’s the German for ‘El Clásico’? Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund to Meet in the Champions League Final
German soccer sides are accustomed to success at the home of English soccer, Wembley Stadium. The 1996 European Championships, held across England, ended in heartbreak for the hosts, who were defeated by Germany on penalty kicks in the semi-final. Show More Summary
Manchester United Win the 2012/13 English Premier League: Five Defining Moments
Believe it or not, there was once a time, before the English Premier League (EPL) was created, when the mighty Manchester United struggled to land the top prize in English soccer. In the 1966/67 season, manager Matt Busby’s side, inspired...Show More Summary
The Bite Heard Around the World: Liverpool Striker Luis Suarez Sinks His Teeth into a Fellow Player
This Sunday, in England, Liverpool striker Luis Suarez might win the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year award. And the statistics make a compelling case: in 45 appearances this season, the 26-year-old Uruguayan has scored 30 goals and contributed 11 assists. Show More Summary
Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid: A Preview of the Champions League Semi-Finals
There was a joke doing the rounds on Twitter yesterday, in anticipation of Friday morning’s Champions League semi-final draw. The remaining four sides come from Spain and Germany – Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund...Show More Summary
Is the New Sunderland Soccer Manager Paolo Di Canio a Fascist?
The world of Sunderland football club was in vastly different state on Saturday. Sunderland’s match on March 30, against Manchester United, was designated as Nelson Mandela Day to celebrate the new partnership between the club and the...Show More Summary
How U.S. Soccer Plowed Through a Blizzard To Beat Cost Rica
In World Cup qualifying matches, cheating is allowed. That is, when Ecuador plays its home matches, the venue is Quito, which at 9,350 ft. in altitude often leaves visiting teams gasping for air. When the U.S. plays in plays in places such as Honduras, the atmosphere is a steamy tropical cauldron with fans packed on top of a patchy pitch. Show More Summary
England Soccer Star Michael Owen to Retire: How Good Could He Have Been?
On the night of June 30, 1998, a young English soccer player grew up for good. The venue was St Etienne in France and the occasion was the second round World Cup clash between England and Argentina. The then 18-year-old Michael OwenShow More Summary
Golden Replica of Lionel Messi’s Left Foot to Go on Sale
He’s already been the recipient of the Golden Boot but now Lionel Messi has a golden foot. The 25-year-old soccer phenom, who plies his trade for Barcelona and Argentina, has had a pure gold replica of his left foot unveiled in Tokyo, and it goes on sale this Thursday. Show More Summary
Welsh Wonders: How Gareth Bale and Ryan Giggs Are Having a Soccer Season to Remember
With just under ten minutes to go in the first half of the North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal on Sunday, Arsenal must have been pretty pleased with their performance. The build-up to the game had been dominatedShow More Summary