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Could Germany, Italy and France all get knocked out of Euro 2008?

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:13:00 GMT

Imagine this, the top three sides in the 2006 World Cup all getting knocked out of Euro 2008 at the group stages? Highly unlikely, but at least one team will be flying home early. Germany are set to face Austria and if they lose, they are out. France and Italy sit at the bottom of group C with one point a piece and a goal difference of -3. With the other members of there group Holland and Romania set to play each other we could see a 2-0 Holland win and any tie between France and Italy knock both of '06 World cup finalists out. With Holland running rampant, I'm sure that we'll see a few goals in this one, even though they are already assured of a place in the quarterfinals. My prediction is this, Germany will beat Austria and go through to the finals. Holland and Italy will also go through to the quarters, leaving Romania and France wondering what happened...

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Euro 2008 nearly here, the silly season already is...

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 06:47:00 GMT

With just over a day left before the kick off of Euro 2008, predictions are already being tossed around. Germany have been touted by many as odds on favorites, followed closely by Spain, Italy, Portugal & France. The holders, Greece, are not being given much of a chance, but then again, four years ago not many picked them to win either and they walked away with the cup. Taking a look at the groups, group C will undoubtedly be called the group of death as it includes, France, Italy & Holland, all former winners. There will be some twists and turns before this one ends, look for Russia to be the dark horse and Germany to end up in the finals playing someone from the group of death...

The silly season is here! Will Cristiano Ronaldo leave Man United for Real Madrid? I highly doubt it, even after reports say that he has confirmed that he would entertain a move to the Spanish giants if they matched United's price evaluation. I highly doubt that he's going anywhere, especially after extending his contract last year, leaving him with at least four years remaining at Old Trafford. Franck Ribery, the Bundesliga player of the year is also attracting many suitors. Rumors have it that Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid & Barcelona are all interested in the 25 year old Bayern Munich star. Considering that Ribery was only signed in august, I highly doubt that he is going anywhere.

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3 English Teams in Champions League Semi's again...

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:28:00 GMT

It seems like just yesterday we had three English teams making it through to the UEFA Champions League... Wait, it was yesterday. Two years running, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United have made it through to the semi finals. Chelsea and Liverpool will be playing each other for the 3rd time in 4 years. The blues will be hoping to make it third time lucky against Liverpool. Arsenal were the only English team not to make it this far as Liverpool came back from 2-1 down to win 4-2 on aggregate and knock the Gunners out at the quarter-final stage yet again.
The only difference between this year and last was that Barcelona (it was AC Milan last year) are semi-finalists after knocking Schalke04 out of the competition. One other notable point is that Avram Grant and not Jose Mourinho is at the helm at Stamford Bridge.
People must be asking how Rafa Benitez's Liverpool perform so well in Europe, but underachieve in the Premier League. They will have to win the Champions League if they hope of securing any silverware this season.

England lose for first time under Capello

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:56:00 GMT

Franck Ribery's first half penalty shot past David James was enough to consign England to a 1-0 defeat in Paris on Wednesday and with it brought about Fabio Capello's first defeat as England coach. The night was supposed to be about David Beckham getting his 100th cap for England, but few will want to remember tonights performance. There were very few highlights in this near bore draw. England should have done better with France missing several key members including Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Karim Benzema. Nicolas Anelka played well and England had a hard time containing him. It was a fould on Anelka in the box that lead to Ribery's penalty kick. Beckham did play well, and when he was subsituted half way through the second half he received a standing ovation from the crowd. In the end though, it was Les Bleu's night as they nearly scored a 2nd and 3rd goal. I wonder what the papers will be saying tomorrow about Fabio Capello's first loss.

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The Beckhams are here...

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 02:45:00 GMT

Well the day has finally arrived. David Beckham was unveiled today as the LA Galaxy's latest player. Now I can't remember the last time any player was ever unveiled in MLS before. Maybe Freddie Adu or Beckham's teammate Landon Donovan, but those were nothing like this. American soccer hasn't seen anything like this since the days of the NASL when the likes of Pele, Bobby Moore and Georgie Best played stateside. Will David Beckham's signing open the floodgates for other well known talents from around the world? There were rumors about Zidane and Ronaldo signing for Major League Soccer clubs, but Ronaldo seems happy at AC Milan and Zidane seems happy to be retired. (I think he's retired, he is right?).

Anyway, Beckham has apparently already made the LA Galaxy millions of dollars and all this without even kicking a ball. Value for money, its hard to argue that old Becks is. But will this last? In a year or two years from now, will we be talking about the growing talents in MLS and American football in general, or will be talking about that big waste of money that was the "Beckham deal". I have a feeling that it will be somewhere in the middle. I'm sure that Beckham will draw crowds around the country for a year or two, but at 32, he hasn't got long to shine. He will need support and a lot of it. This will have to come from the youth of America if the beautiful game is to grow to try and compete with the likes of American football, baseball, basektball, etc...

For now, we can all enjoy the arrival of football (soccer's) latest American (English) hope...

SoccerGossip.comShow#12-04-05-06

Thu, 6 Apr 2006 01:22:00 GMT

SoccerGossip.comShow#12 on April 5th, 2006. Yes, we are finally back, again!!! You didn't think we were gone for good did you??? Waaaay too much to talk about.Champions league quarter finals, the EPL, SPL. Added to that, who will be England next manager??? How good are Wengers young guns??? What has happened to Juan Sebastian Veron? Well don't miss this one, lots of good music from some independent artists also. Today the it's from The Spies, two tracks, Domino and Ruby.

SoccerGossip.comShow#11-12-19-05

SoccerGossip@yahoo.com — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:24:00 GMT

SoccerGossip.comShow#11 on December 19th, 2005. Yes, we are finally back!!! Tons to talk about. Paulo Di Canio in the papers again, Ronaldinho winning everything AGAIN and Chelsea pushing Arsenal further down the table. Is Jose Mourinho arrogant or just plain good at his job and confident? Well don't miss this one, lots of good music from some independent artists also. (Samuel Eto'o, Frank Lampard and Ronaldinho pictured above)

SoccerGossip.comShow#10-12-08-05

SoccerGossip@yahoo.com — Thu, 8 Dec 2005 05:02:00 GMT

SoccerGossip.comShow#10 on December 8th, 2005. As usual we have way too much to talk about... The EPL, seems like Liverpool and Manchester United are catch up, but Chelsea just keep winning. Can anyone close the gap? The champions league and Man United is out of Europe, but Rangers are through. The World Cup seeds are in, England and Mexico are seeded, but Holland and the USA miss out. Peter Crouch finally scores for Liverpool. And what about that loverly tackle my Michael Essien!!! Well, tune it, it's a good one...(Michael Essien pictured tackling Dietmar Hamman)

Happy Belated Thanksgiving!!!

SoccerGossip@yahoo.com — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 23:04:00 GMT

Hi guys, I've been gone for a bit, but I'm back now. We'll have a new show up in a few days. I hope all of you celebrating Thanksgiving had a nice long weekend! We've got a ton to talk about, I need to catch up with 2 weeks worth of football now. Barca are back at the top in La Liga. Will Warnock go to Portsmouth after Perrin's firing? The life at times of the late great George Best. Leeds and Liverpool fans seemed to be a little rude this weekend during there moments of silence... Well, I'll leave you to it, and you'll hear from me in a few.

SoccerGossip.comShow#8-11-18-05

SoccerGossip@yahoo.com — Sat, 19 Nov 2005 03:52:00 GMT

SoccerGossip.comShow#8 on November 18th, 2005. More new music this week... This is a mini tribute to Roy Keane, after his shock decision to leave United 6 months early. We've got a preview of this weekends upcoming fixtures in the EPL and La Liga. A wrap up of the weeks World Cup qualifiers and friendlies. Finally a review of some of the top stories in football today. You'll like this one!!! (Roy Keane pictured to the right)

SoccerGossip.comShow#7-11-11-05

SoccerGossip@yahoo.com — Fri, 11 Nov 2005 22:53:00 GMT

SoccerGossip.comShow#7 on November 11th, 2005. We've added a little Brit pop to the musical mix this week, amongst other tunes... Then of course more from the EPL!!! Next its a preview of this weekends friendlies and unfriendlies. Will Australia make it to the World Cup this time??? England vs. Argentina, plus the UEFA WC playoff matches. We don't stop there though, we're going around europe to Spain, Italy, France and Scotland to see who's doing what. So check it out, it's a little late, but worth the wait!!! (Alan Smith pictured holding off Didier Drogba)

Been laggin, but the latest show is on the way!!!

SoccerGossip@yahoo.com — Fri, 11 Nov 2005 03:09:00 GMT

Hi everyone, Well, I've been helping to do a little cleanup on the website, so I haven't quite finished this weeks podcast yet, but it's on the way. And it's going to be the best one yet!!! We've got a lot to talk about. Last weekends fixtures, and I think we'll take a look at this weekends upcoming international matches. Australia vs. Uruguay, will the Aussies make it through this time around??? I've heard they are staying in Argentina and just flying in for the match!!! Okay then, I'll talk to you soon. I'll leave you with a picture of Owen and Crouch, lol...

SoccerGossip.comShow#6-11-02-05

SoccerGossip@yahoo.com — Thu, 3 Nov 2005 03:21:00 GMT

SoccerGossip.comShow#6 on November 2nd, 2005. In our Liverpool themed show we start this one off with the fans singing "You'll Never Walk Alone. Then you know we've gotta cover the EPL!!! The Champions League is back, and we cover all the action that happened on Matchday 4. Then some reflection by BeatleManU on Manchester United's lack of defense and Wigans surge towards the top of the English Premier League table. You won't want to miss this one!!! (Man United coming to grips with a 4-1 drubbing pictured to the right)

SoccerGossip.comShow#5-10-26-05

SoccerGossip@yahoo.com — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 00:49:00 GMT

SoccerGossip.comShow#5 on October 26th, 2005. We start this one off with a little "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" for all you West Ham supporters out there. Then we get into the weekends EPL fixtures. Next it's on to Tuesday and Wednesday's Carling Cup matches and we end it up with more for the West Ham faithful!!! Enjoy!!!

(Paul Jewell pictured celebrating with his team to the right)

SoccerGossip.comShow#4-10-19-05

SoccerGossip@yahoo.com — Thu, 20 Oct 2005 01:21:00 GMT

SoccerGossip.comShow#4 on October 19th, 2005. This one starts off with Chelsea's anthem, "Blue is the Color". Then we get into it as the English Premier League is back, so BeatleManU does his usual roundup of the weekends fixtures. Added to that, Champions League Matchday 3 and a roundup of European World Cup Qualifiers, we have quite a big show!!!

(Thierry Henry pictured in shock to the right)

SoccerGossip.comShow#3-10-11-05

SoccerGossip@yahoo.com — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 23:25:00 GMT

SoccerGossip.comShow#3 on October 11th, 2005. Starting with a tribute to the Republic of Ireland (the national anthem), then since the English Premier League has taken a break, BeatleManU has turned his attentions towards World Cup Qualifying!!! (David Beckham pictured protesting to the right)

SoccerGossip.comShow#2-10-05-05

SoccerGossip@yahoo.com — Thu, 6 Oct 2005 03:19:00 GMT

SoccerGossip.com's 2nd Podcast show (October 5th, 2005). Starting off with the Man United anthem "Always look on the brightside of life" this one includes more of the witty banter BeatleManU is known for... well, not really but anyway, take a listen, because it's really good!!! Be sure to email us at SoccerGossip@yahoo.com if you have any questions or comments.

(Frank Lampard pictured to the right)

SoccerGossip.comShow#1-10-01-05

SoccerGossip@yahoo.com — Sun, 2 Oct 2005 01:52:00 GMT

Our very first full length podcast!!! This contains BeatleManu's nervous ramblings about the world in footy on October 1st, 2005. Boy he needs voice coaching!!! Hope you can understand him... Enjoy!!!
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(West Ham vs. Arsenal pictured to the right)

Jose Mourinho

SoccerGossip@yahoo.com — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 23:22:00 GMT

Jose's Mourinho's post game team talk... courtesy of Steven Cohen of World Soccer Weekly

Drunk Delia Smith

SoccerGossip@yahoo.com — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 23:12:00 GMT

Drunk Delia Smith!!! In her finest hour...

SG Test Podcast

SoccerGossip@yahoo.com — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:44:00 GMT

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SoccerGossip@yahoo.com — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 00:08:00 GMT

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