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Which Men's Football Teams Are Olympic-Bound? (Plus: Irrelevant Bonus! Sepp Blatter's Phone Number!)

April 16th, 2008 | By: Laurie | 1 Comment

olympics.jpgWhile I was searching out info for this post, I stumbled on a 56-page document with all of the FIFA regulations for Olympic soccer. Because I know you were dying to know that:

"Each association taking part in the final competition(s) shall ensure, as a condition of its participation, that every player, offi cial or other member of its delegation completes the offi cial entry form provided by FIFA."

Although I found it interesting that it does give us Sepp Blatter's phone number. +41-(0)43-222 7777. Just FYI. (Okay, technically it's FIFA's phone number. But Sepp's name is right there above it.)

You must promise me to use this power only for good.

But back to the topic of this post, which is: Which men's football teams will we be seeing at the Olympics in Beijing this summer?

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In Memoriam: Thierry Gilardi, Voice of French Football, 1958-2008

April 15th, 2008 | By: Laurie | 1 Comment

gilardi.jpgIf you've ever caught any clip of French football commentary (in French), chances are that you're familiar with the rough, enthusiastic voice of Thierry Gilardi.

For more than twenty years he provided commentary for French football and rugby. His voice is inseparable for me from the French game. Whenever I'm searching ... [read]

US Beats Canada on Penalties to Take CONCACAF Championship

April 15th, 2008 | By: Laurie | -1 Comments

us-women-3.jpgIt took seven sets of penalties, but in the end, the US Women finished on top. They beat Canada Saturday night to take home the CONCACAF Championship trophy.

Both teams had already qualified for the Olympics in the semifinals, so this game was just for bragging right and the CONCACAF trophy. But ... [read]

How Romário Convinced Carlos Alberto Parreira

April 15th, 2008 | By: Daryl | 2 Comments

So Romário is finally, officially, retired at the age of 42. You can definitely argue that his career went on a few seasons - and a few clubs - too many, but you can't argue with his 1994 World Cup winners medal.

During qualification for the 1994 World Cup, Romário had been dropped by Carlos Alberto Parreira for his bad attitude. ... [read]

Sepp Blatter Still Fears Olympic Football

April 14th, 2008 | By: Daryl | 2 Comments

Blatter fears OlympicsEver wondered why the Olympic football tournament isn't as good as it should be? Look no further than FIFA. The general consensus is that FIFA don't want any football event rivaling the World Cup, and so Olympic football has been kept on a short leash. When the International Olympic Committee tried to ... [read]

US Women Take on Costa Rica for Olympic Berth

April 8th, 2008 | By: Laurie | 3 Comments

us-women.jpgOne more game and the US Women will be joining the men on the trip to China. All they have to do is beat Costa Rica in the semis on Wednesday and they're qualified for the Olympics.

And, of course, "all they have to do" are the five most dangerous words in ... [read]

Australians Fighting Over 2018 World Cup Final Already

April 4th, 2008 | By: Daryl | 3 Comments

MCG World Cup 2018Uh-oh. This can't be helpful. As Australia prepares its bid to host the 2018 World Cup, there's about to be some infighting over who has the best stadium and who should be hosting the 2018 World Cup Final. The one that isn't even in Australia yet.

It had been semi-assumed that the ... [read]

Daily Dose 04.04.08

April 4th, 2008 | By: Daryl | 0 Comments

Football news form World Cup Blog, The Offside and elsewhere...

Lazy journalists make easy April Fools victims (Tunisia WCB)
The best team in Europe (Netherlands WCB)
Future phenoms (Italy WCB)
Let's play Euroball (Euro 2008 on WCB)
Becks has still got it (LA Galaxy Offside)
Incredible Copa Lib action (Hasta El Gol Siempre)
Super stadium slideshow (Pitch Invasion)
The rise of the middle teams (SoccerLens)
Olympic football: the poor ... [read]

Is World Cup 2010 Insured, or Not?

April 3rd, 2008 | By: Daryl | 1 Comment

Is WC2010 insuredTwo conflicting stories emerged yesterday. On one hand, The Guardian were claiming that FIFA were struggling to find anyone to insure against World Cup 2010 collapsing. They quote a spokesman for insurers Munich Re as saying "The situation is quite difficult and fluid. The problem is they need 10 stadiums and some ... [read]

India's Captain Refuses Olympic Torch in Protest Against China

April 2nd, 2008 | By: Daryl | 1 Comment

It's not often that footballers take a political stance. Do you know how Wayne Rooney feels about the hybrid embryonic stem cell debate in the UK for example? Course you don't. He probably doesn't either.

But Bhaichung Bhutia, captain of the Indian national team, is making his feelings known. He's refused an invitation to carry the Olympic torch on it's journey ... [read]

Daily Dose 04.02.08

April 2nd, 2008 | By: Daryl | 0 Comments

Lovely links from around WCB, The Offside and elsewhere...

Lippi never saying never (Italy WCB)
Polish goalies on the move? (Poland WCB)
Week 12 action in Mexico (Mexico WCB)
Portugueezers of the future (Portugal WCB
A great day for people born in the nineties (The Offside)
What next for Clint Dempsey? (FanHouse)
Argentina fans vs Brazil fans (SI)
Zico: Great name, great footballer (Who Ate All the Pies?) ... [read]

Latest Country News

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Ahly vs. Zamalek: cairo derby preview

Team: Egypt
July 19th, 2008 | By: Tamim | 0 Comments

State of emergency declared in Cairo; all thoughts are red and white; everybody is talking about Sunday's night; tickets sold out. The reason is obvious; it is the " fiercest and spellbinding" Cairo derby between Ahly and Zamalek as described by FIFA.

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Ten Years Ago, 1998

Team: France
July 19th, 2008 | By: Laurie | 1 Comments

First thing. If you haven't seen the get-together of the France 1998 team in the charity match from last weekend, you need to download the game. Now. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=E1XNKRIJ. (Thanks, Sandrahn!!) Up towards the top right, it will give you a three-letter combination to input.

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Warm up to the Olympics: Hedwiges Maduro

Team: Netherlands
July 19th, 2008 | By: Jan | 5 Comments

Summers normally mean football for Hedwiges Maduro. In 2005 he played the WC under 20, in 2006 he was with Oranje at the big WC in Germany and in 2007 he played the EC under 21. This summer, again Maduro defends the Dutch flag, this time at the Olympics. But

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Fun Foto Filler Friday: Oh So Gangsta

Team: Portugal
July 18th, 2008 | By: Greg | 0 Comments

(Photo Credit: www.maisfutebol.iol.pt) Someone needs to buy Crissy a map of the United States. He's walking a red carpet in Hollywood yet it looks as though he and his crew and dressed for a guido-filled club on the Jersey Shore. California is on the opposite side of the country

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10-Nil and Must Win Games: Another Azzurri Day

Team: Italy
July 18th, 2008 | By: Julian | 10 Comments

10-nil was the score by which the Azzurri Olympic team beat Buggiano in a friendly match. Hey, 10-nil is always an impressive score but this game might've been a little too easy.

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Wim Jansen back in the trenches

Team: Netherlands
July 18th, 2008 | By: Jan | 6 Comments

Mr Feyenoord in Oranje... Silent Wim Jansen, or Wimpie, was part of that famous Feyenoord midfield (Van Hanegem - Hasil - Jansen) as he was part of the Oranje 1974 squad (Van Hanegem the creative playmaker with teeth, Johan Neeskens the bull - penetrating, tackling, pressing and smart Wim Jansen, closing

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USA Roster - The U-23's

Team: USA
July 18th, 2008 | By: Carter Daly | 3 Comments

Now let's take a look at the rest of the squad assembled by Peter Nowak... Chris Seitz (GK) - Seitz is a very talented young keeper. This pick amounts to gaining experience for a kid who figures to be the next in the line of great USA keepers.

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Alexander Manninger to Udinese

Team: Austria
July 18th, 2008 | By: j | 0 Comments

Just a quick note to mention we should be receiving a formal announcement of Austria Goalkeeper Alexander Manninger joining Udinese of Serie A with the signing of a three-year contract.

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Salzburg 7-0 FC Banants

Team: Austria
July 18th, 2008 | By: j | 3 Comments

As you can tell by the score the Red Bulls came to play and their fluid passing devastated the Armenian squad, who unfortunately were missing four players due to Visa problems. Equally the turf field in Salzburg definitely caused them problems and was more suited to the Salzburg-style of "total

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Olympic Roster: Over-age Analysis

Team: USA
July 17th, 2008 | By: Carter Daly | 3 Comments

Here she is folks... 2008 U.S. MEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM ROSTER BY POSITION GOALKEEPERS (2): Brad Guzan (Chivas USA), Chris Seitz (Real Salt Lake) DEFENDERS (5): Patrick Ianni (Houston Dynamo), Michael Orozco (San Luis), Michael Parkhurst (New England Revolution), Nathan Sturgis (Real Salt Lake), Marvell Wynne (Toronto FC) MIDFIELDERS (7): Freddy Adu

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