It’s rare to see players fighting out on the field during a soccer match. In hockey it’s almost expected, but in soccer it’s almost unheard of. That’s why this new video showing a Bringham Young University player elbowing, punching and pulling hair is making it’s way around the internet like wildfire. The match was between BYU and New Mexico’s university women’s soccer teams. In the scene you can see that the violent recipient in pleading at the refs to call some of the violent acts. When it became clear that no one was going to call the infractions the violence got worst until finally she was pulled to the ground by a quick snatch of her pony tail. Not to be all sanctimonious but BYU tries really... [Read more]

Cristiano Ronaldo will be out for at least two more weeks after being off of the field for a month. Doctors confirmed to Real Madrid managers and coaches that Ronaldo should refrain from practices and games until his ankle fully heals. Ronaldo was injured during a Championship League Game last month. It was made worst by the fact that he chose to play for Portugal in the World Cup Qualifiers on October 10th. Cristiano Ronaldo If Ronaldo was having troubles with his ankle, why did he play for Portugal? I know that he wants to be patriotic and all and help his team qualify for the World Cup, but they are not the ones who pay the bills. His loyalty should have been with Real Madrid. Image: TSN.ca [Read more]

Mia Hamm of the United States has been named as ambassador for the 2011 Women’s World Cup Games in Germany. The prestigious honor means that Hamm will be going around the world to represent the games and help promote women’s soccer. She was named world player of the year back in 2001 and has brought home gold medals for the United States for the last two summer Olympic games. Mia Hamm named 2011 Women's World Cup ambassador Mia Hamm was an obvious choice for FIFA as she has single handedly brought more attention to soccer as a professional sport in the United States than David Beckham. Despite what people say about soccer in North America she has shown everyone that they are competitive and are the team to beat in any world competition.... [Read more]

Nike Manchester United Line Up Jacket - White with BlackI gotta say that Manchester United has a some of the best looking jackets and jerseys in the English Premier League, or any league for that matter. I have a Man. United black sweater that I wear all the time and now I just got the new Nike Manchester United Black/White Jacket. The two-toned jacket is made of 100% polyester and is very comfortable to wear. I though that I would have trouble with color bleeding in the washing machine but the jacket held its own and looks great. The contrasting white with black is a bold look for a casual wear jacket but how else could you state your pride in your favorite team? The only sign of color is displayed by the Manchester United Crest with its ‘red... [Read more]

There is a news circulating that South Africa plans on kicking off the 2010 World Cup games by ’sacrificing’ a cow (check out the article at Yahoo.com). This of course is upsetting some people as they seem to care if a cow get’s killed. South Africa is defending their decision by stating that the ceremony needs to be blessed ‘African Style’ for the games to run smoothly. The World Cup Stadium in Capetown, South Africa, 17 February 2009. I personally don’t see what the big deal is about sacrificing a cow for the South African World Cup. No one seems to care about the cow that died to end up in their Big Mac. Why is this such a big deal. For the Muslim people they ’sacrifice’ lambs once a year for... [Read more]