Game winning goals in the final game of recent international cup tournaments.
Benny Feilhaber - 2007 Gold Cup Final - USA v Mexico
Júlio Baptista - 2007 Copa America - Brazil v Argentina
Fernando Torres - Euro 2008 - Spain v Germany
Gedo - 2010 African Cup of Nations - Egypt v Ghana
Andres Iniesta - 2010 World Cup - Spain v Netherlands
Tadanari Lee - 2011 Asian Cup - Japan v Australia
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Supporter Videos: Muangthong United (Thailand) and Club Blooming (Bolivia)
Muangthong United Football Club (Thailand: สโมสรฟุตบอลเมืองทอง ยูไนเต็ด)
Club Blooming (Bolivia)
Club Blooming (Bolivia)
Labels:
Supporter Videos,
Video
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Europe: Top Goal Scoring Midfielders 2010/2011
European-based midfielders with at least 8 goals so far in the 2010/2011 season.
Goals | Player | Club | League |
14 | Ronald Vargas | Club Brugge | Belgium |
13 | Nenê | PSG | France |
12 | Ivan Perišić | Club Brugge | Belgium |
12 | Alex | Fenerbahçe | Turkey |
10 | Kevin Nolan | Newcastle United | England |
10 | Hans Henrik Andreason | Odense BK | Denmark |
9 | Samir Nasri | Arsenal | England |
9 | Rafael van der Vaart | Tottenham Hotspur | England |
9 | Tim Cahill | Everton | England |
9 | Eric de Oliveira | Gaz Metan | Romania |
9 | Josh Simpson | Manisaspor | Turkey |
9 | Burak Yılmaz | Trabzonspor | Turkey |
9 | Ianis Zicu | Politehnica Timisoara | Romania |
9 | Mehdi Carcela-Gonzalez | Standard Liege | Belgium |
9 | Ovidiu Herea | Rapid Bucharest | Romania |
9 | Kevin Mirallas | Olympiacos | Greece |
9 | Mbark Boussoufa | Anderlecht | Belgium |
9 | Hakan Yakin | FC Luzern | Switzerland |
9 | Marquinhos | CSKA Sofia | Bulgaria |
9 | Michael Krohn-Dehli | Brøndby IF | Denmark |
9 | Daniel Kolar | Victoria Plzen | Czech Republic |
8 | Dmitri Payet | Saint-Etienne | France |
8 | Javier Pastore | Palermo | Italy |
8 | Clint Dempsey | Fulham | England |
8 | Shinji Kagawa | Borussia Dortmund | Germany |
8 | Ivica Iliev | Partizan Belgrade | Serbia |
8 | Vasile Olariu | Victoria Brăneşti | Romania |
8 | Denys Oliynyk | Metalist Kharkiv | Ukraine |
Labels:
Europe,
Top Scorers
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Map: Asian Cup Final - Club Teams Represented
A map of the club teams represented in the 2011 Asian Cup Final between Japan and Australia.
View Asian Cup Finalists - Players Club Teams in a larger map
View Asian Cup Finalists - Players Club Teams in a larger map
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Central American Players in Europe
Central American players currently at top division clubs in Europe.
BELIZE
None
COSTA RICA
Austria
Pablo Chinchilla - LASK Linz
Belgium
Júnior Díaz - Club Brugge
Roy Myrie - KAA Gent
Denmark
Christian Bolaños - FC Copenhagen
Bryan Oviedo - FC Copenhagen
Dennis Marshall - Aalborg BK
Italy
Gilberto Martinez - Brescia
Netherlands
Bryan Ruiz - FC Twente
Esteban Alvarado - AZ Alkmaar
Norway
Pablo Herrera - Aalesunds FK
Michael Barrantes - Aalesunds FK
Celso Borges - Fredrikstad FK
Turkey
Randall Azofeifa - Gençlerbirliği
EL SALVADOR
NONE
GUATEMALA
Greece
Carlos Ruiz - Aris Thessaloniki
HONDURAS
Belgium
Víctor Bernárdez - RSC Anderlecht
England
Wilson Palacios - Tottenham Hotspur
Maynor Figueroa - Wigan Athletic
Hendry Thomas - Wigan Athletic
France
Georgie Welcome - AS Monaco
Hungary
Luis Ramos - Debreceni VSC
Italy
Edgar Alvarez - AS Bari
David Suazo - Inter Milan
Poland
Osman Chávez - Wisła Kraków
Scotland
Emilio Izaguirre - Celtic FC
NICARAGUA
None
PANAMA
Cyprus
Gabriel Gomez - Ermis Aradippou
France
Luis Mejia - FC Toulouse
Poland
Luis Henríquez - Lech Poznań
BELIZE
None
COSTA RICA
Austria
Pablo Chinchilla - LASK Linz
Belgium
Júnior Díaz - Club Brugge
Roy Myrie - KAA Gent
Denmark
Christian Bolaños - FC Copenhagen
Bryan Oviedo - FC Copenhagen
Dennis Marshall - Aalborg BK
Italy
Gilberto Martinez - Brescia
Netherlands
Bryan Ruiz - FC Twente
Esteban Alvarado - AZ Alkmaar
Norway
Pablo Herrera - Aalesunds FK
Michael Barrantes - Aalesunds FK
Celso Borges - Fredrikstad FK
Turkey
Randall Azofeifa - Gençlerbirliği
EL SALVADOR
NONE
GUATEMALA
Greece
Carlos Ruiz - Aris Thessaloniki
HONDURAS
Belgium
Víctor Bernárdez - RSC Anderlecht
England
Wilson Palacios - Tottenham Hotspur
Maynor Figueroa - Wigan Athletic
Hendry Thomas - Wigan Athletic
France
Georgie Welcome - AS Monaco
Hungary
Luis Ramos - Debreceni VSC
Italy
Edgar Alvarez - AS Bari
David Suazo - Inter Milan
Poland
Osman Chávez - Wisła Kraków
Scotland
Emilio Izaguirre - Celtic FC
NICARAGUA
None
PANAMA
Cyprus
Gabriel Gomez - Ermis Aradippou
France
Luis Mejia - FC Toulouse
Poland
Luis Henríquez - Lech Poznań
Monday, January 24, 2011
EPL International Record: Blackburn Rovers vs West Bromwich Albion
Sunday's game between Blackburn Rovers and West Bromwich Albion set a record for the most different nationalities taking part in a Premier League game (22) Source: Infostrada Sports.
Here is the list of players who took part in the game, organized by nationality.
EUROPE
Austria
Paul Scharner (W)
Croatia
Nikola Kalinic (B)
Czech Republic
Roman Bednář (W)
England
Paul Robinson (B)
David Dunn (B)
Jerome Thomas (W)
France
Gael Givet (B)
Steven N'Zonzi (B)
Northern Ireland
Chris Brunt (W)
Norway
Morten Gamst Pedersen (B)
Romania
Gabriel Tamaş (W)
Scotland
Grant Hanley (B)
James Morrison (W)
Slovakia
Marek Čech (W)
Sweden
Martin Olsson (B)
Jonas Olsson (W)
Spain
Michel Salgado (B)
Wales
Boaz Myhill (W)
CONCACAF
Canada
David Hoilett (B)
Grenada
Jason Roberts (B)
USA
Jermaine Jones (B)
AFRICA
Cameroon
Somen Tchoyi (W)
Congo
Christopher Samba (B)
DR Congo
Youssuf Mulumbu (W)
Nigeria
Peter Odemwingie (W)
SOUTH AMERICA
Chile
Gonzalo Jara (W)
Paraguay
Roque Santa Cruz (B)
Here is the list of players who took part in the game, organized by nationality.
EUROPE
Austria
Paul Scharner (W)
Croatia
Nikola Kalinic (B)
Czech Republic
Roman Bednář (W)
England
Paul Robinson (B)
David Dunn (B)
Jerome Thomas (W)
France
Gael Givet (B)
Steven N'Zonzi (B)
Northern Ireland
Chris Brunt (W)
Norway
Morten Gamst Pedersen (B)
Romania
Gabriel Tamaş (W)
Scotland
Grant Hanley (B)
James Morrison (W)
Slovakia
Marek Čech (W)
Sweden
Martin Olsson (B)
Jonas Olsson (W)
Spain
Michel Salgado (B)
Wales
Boaz Myhill (W)
CONCACAF
Canada
David Hoilett (B)
Grenada
Jason Roberts (B)
USA
Jermaine Jones (B)
AFRICA
Cameroon
Somen Tchoyi (W)
Congo
Christopher Samba (B)
DR Congo
Youssuf Mulumbu (W)
Nigeria
Peter Odemwingie (W)
SOUTH AMERICA
Chile
Gonzalo Jara (W)
Paraguay
Roque Santa Cruz (B)
Friday, January 21, 2011
Transfers: MLS to England
All-Time transfers from MLS to England, not including loans.
Chicago Fire
Matt Pickens (QPR: 07/08)
Carlos Bocanegra (Fulham: 03/04)
Chivas USA
Brad Guzan (Aston Villa: 08/09)
Colorado Rapids
Marcus Hahnemann (Fulham: 99/00)
Darryl Powell (Nottingham Forest: 04/05)
Jason Bent (Plymouth Argyle: 00/01)
Columbus Crew
Stern John (Nottingham Forest: 99/00)
Brad Friedel (Liverpool: 97/98)
Brian McBride (Fulham: 03/04)
Simon Elliott (Fulham: 05/06)
FC Dallas (Burn)
Mark Wilson (Doncaster Rovers: 06/07)
DC United
Bobby Convey (Reading: 04/05)
Steve Guppy (Stevenage: 06/07)
Ryan Nelsen (Blackburn: 04/05)
Houston Dynamo
Ade Akinbiyi (Notts County: 09/10)
Stuart Holden (Bolton Wanderers: 09/10)
Miami Fusion
Jeff Cassar* (Bolton Wanderers: 01/02)
Ian Woan (Shrewsbury Town: 01/02)
New England Revolution
Clint Dempsey (Fulham: 06/07)
Joe-Max Moore (Everton: 99/00)
Steve Howey (Hartlepool: 05/06)
New York Red Bulls (Metrostars)
Tim Howard (Manchester United: 03/04)
Real Salt Lake
Robbie Findley (Nottingham Forest: 10/11)
Sporting Kansas City (Wizards)
Eddie Johnson (Fulham: 07/08)
San Jose Earthquakes (Clash)
Eddie Lewis (Fulham: 99/00)
Davide Somma (Leeds United: 09/10)
Junior Agogo (QPR: 01/02)
Richard Gough (Everton: 99/00)
*Cassar was technically part of the Dallas Burn after being selected in the 2002 MLS Dispersal Draft following Miami Fusion's contraction but never joined the team.
Source: transfermarkt.co.uk
Chicago Fire
Matt Pickens (QPR: 07/08)
Carlos Bocanegra (Fulham: 03/04)
Chivas USA
Brad Guzan (Aston Villa: 08/09)
Colorado Rapids
Marcus Hahnemann (Fulham: 99/00)
Darryl Powell (Nottingham Forest: 04/05)
Jason Bent (Plymouth Argyle: 00/01)
Columbus Crew
Stern John (Nottingham Forest: 99/00)
Brad Friedel (Liverpool: 97/98)
Brian McBride (Fulham: 03/04)
Simon Elliott (Fulham: 05/06)
FC Dallas (Burn)
Mark Wilson (Doncaster Rovers: 06/07)
DC United
Bobby Convey (Reading: 04/05)
Steve Guppy (Stevenage: 06/07)
Ryan Nelsen (Blackburn: 04/05)
Houston Dynamo
Ade Akinbiyi (Notts County: 09/10)
Stuart Holden (Bolton Wanderers: 09/10)
Miami Fusion
Jeff Cassar* (Bolton Wanderers: 01/02)
Ian Woan (Shrewsbury Town: 01/02)
New England Revolution
Clint Dempsey (Fulham: 06/07)
Joe-Max Moore (Everton: 99/00)
Steve Howey (Hartlepool: 05/06)
New York Red Bulls (Metrostars)
Tim Howard (Manchester United: 03/04)
Real Salt Lake
Robbie Findley (Nottingham Forest: 10/11)
Sporting Kansas City (Wizards)
Eddie Johnson (Fulham: 07/08)
San Jose Earthquakes (Clash)
Eddie Lewis (Fulham: 99/00)
Davide Somma (Leeds United: 09/10)
Junior Agogo (QPR: 01/02)
Richard Gough (Everton: 99/00)
*Cassar was technically part of the Dallas Burn after being selected in the 2002 MLS Dispersal Draft following Miami Fusion's contraction but never joined the team.
Source: transfermarkt.co.uk
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Map: European-based Asian Cup Players
Players on the 2011 Asian Cup squads who are currently at top division clubs in European Leagues. (a handful of AC players are at lower division Euro teams but were not included in this map)
View European-based Asian Cup Players in a larger map
View European-based Asian Cup Players in a larger map
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Iran Club Logos
Club Logos from the Iran Pro League (IPL)
Zob Ahan
Tractor Sazi
Steel Azin
Shahrdari Tabriz
Shahin
Sepahan
Sanat Naft
Sanat Mes
Saba Qom
Rah Ahan
Persepolis
Paykan
Pas Hamedan
Naft Tehran
Malavan
Foolad
Esteghlal
Saipa
Zob Ahan
Tractor Sazi
Steel Azin
Shahrdari Tabriz
Shahin
Sepahan
Sanat Naft
Sanat Mes
Saba Qom
Rah Ahan
Persepolis
Paykan
Pas Hamedan
Naft Tehran
Malavan
Foolad
Esteghlal
Saipa
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Video: 25 Goals - Daniel Passarella (Argentina)
25 Goals (in glorious High Definition....) by former Argentina defender and current River Plate club president, Daniel Passarella. He's known as one of the greatest goal scoring defenders in the history of the game and was given the nickname "El Gran Capitán" Passarella won two world cups with Argentina and spent time with River Plate, Fiorentina, and Inter Milan in his club career.
Labels:
Video,
Videos,
vintage video
Monday, January 17, 2011
Caribbean Players in Top Flight European Leagues
Caribbean players (By birth or national team affiliation) currently playing for teams in top-flight European leagues.
Barbados
Emmerson Boyce (Wigan Athletic - England)
Cayman Islands
Jamie Wood (The New Saints - Wales)
Dominican Republic
Jose Espinal (AS Eupen - Belgium)
Grenada
Jason Roberts (Blackburn Rovers - England)
Guadeloupe
Ronald Zubar (Wolverhampton Wanderers - England)
Alexandre Alphonse (FC Zurich - Switzerland)
Mickael Antoine-Curier (Hamilton Academical - Scotland)
Ulick Lupede (Naval 1º de Maio - Portugal)
Mattheiu Bemba (Ermis Aradippou - Cyprus)
Haiti
Regillio Nooitmeer (FC Haka - Finland)
Jean-Robens Jerome (Olimpia Bălţi - Moldova)
Jamaica
Ricardo Fuller (Stoke City - England)
Ricardo Gardner (Bolton Wanderers - England)
Jason Euell (Blackpool - England)
Luton Shelton (Valerenga IF - Norway)
Rodolph Austin (SK Brann - Norway)
Demar Phillips (Aalesunds FK - Norway)
Jason Morrison (Strømsgodset IF - Norway)
Chris Humphrey (Motherwell - Scotland)
Dwayne Miller (Syrianska FC - Sweden)
Martinique
Bruno Pompiere (CS Fola Esch - Luxembourg)
Netherlands Antilles
Dustley Mulder (Levski Sofia - Bulgaria)
Civard Sprockel (Anorthosis Famagusta - Cyprus)
Tyrone Loran (NAC Breda - Netherlands)
Gerson Sheotahul (Willem II - Netherlands)
Robin Nelisse (Red Bull Salzburg - Austria)
Sendley Bito (Tavria Simferopol - Ukraine)
St. Kitts & Nevis
Matthew Berkeley (The New Saints - Wales)
Trinidad & Tobago
Kenwyne Jones (Stoke City - England)
Jlloyd Samuel (Bolton Wanderers - England)
Khaleem Hyland (SV Zuite-Waregem - Belgium)
Darryl Roberts (Denizlispor - Turkey)
Collin Samuel (St. Johnstone - Scotland)
Barbados
Emmerson Boyce (Wigan Athletic - England)
Cayman Islands
Jamie Wood (The New Saints - Wales)
Dominican Republic
Jose Espinal (AS Eupen - Belgium)
Grenada
Jason Roberts (Blackburn Rovers - England)
Guadeloupe
Ronald Zubar (Wolverhampton Wanderers - England)
Alexandre Alphonse (FC Zurich - Switzerland)
Mickael Antoine-Curier (Hamilton Academical - Scotland)
Ulick Lupede (Naval 1º de Maio - Portugal)
Mattheiu Bemba (Ermis Aradippou - Cyprus)
Haiti
Regillio Nooitmeer (FC Haka - Finland)
Jean-Robens Jerome (Olimpia Bălţi - Moldova)
Jamaica
Ricardo Fuller (Stoke City - England)
Ricardo Gardner (Bolton Wanderers - England)
Jason Euell (Blackpool - England)
Luton Shelton (Valerenga IF - Norway)
Rodolph Austin (SK Brann - Norway)
Demar Phillips (Aalesunds FK - Norway)
Jason Morrison (Strømsgodset IF - Norway)
Chris Humphrey (Motherwell - Scotland)
Dwayne Miller (Syrianska FC - Sweden)
Martinique
Bruno Pompiere (CS Fola Esch - Luxembourg)
Netherlands Antilles
Dustley Mulder (Levski Sofia - Bulgaria)
Civard Sprockel (Anorthosis Famagusta - Cyprus)
Tyrone Loran (NAC Breda - Netherlands)
Gerson Sheotahul (Willem II - Netherlands)
Robin Nelisse (Red Bull Salzburg - Austria)
Sendley Bito (Tavria Simferopol - Ukraine)
St. Kitts & Nevis
Matthew Berkeley (The New Saints - Wales)
Trinidad & Tobago
Kenwyne Jones (Stoke City - England)
Jlloyd Samuel (Bolton Wanderers - England)
Khaleem Hyland (SV Zuite-Waregem - Belgium)
Darryl Roberts (Denizlispor - Turkey)
Collin Samuel (St. Johnstone - Scotland)
Labels:
CONCACAF
Friday, January 14, 2011
FIFA Confederation Ranking Comparison (Jan 2011)
Comparing FIFA Confederations using the average ranking of the top 5 teams from each region.
4.0 - Europe
1 - Spain
2 - Netherlands
3 - Germany
6 - England
8 - Portugal
11.0 - South America
4 - Brazil
5 - Argentina
7 - Uruguay
15 - Chile
24 - Paraguay
23.0 - Africa
10 - Egypt
16 - Ghana
21 - Cote d'Ivoire
32 - Nigeria
36 - Algeria
44.4 - CONCACAF
18 - USA
27 - Mexico
56 - Honduras
59 - Jamaica
62 - Cuba
47.4 - Asia
26 - Australia
29 - Japan
39 - South Korea
65 - Iran
78 - Saudi Arabia
142.6 - Oceania
63 - New Zealand
151 - Fiji
155 - New Caledonia
166 - Vanuatu
178 - Solomon Islands
4.0 - Europe
1 - Spain
2 - Netherlands
3 - Germany
6 - England
8 - Portugal
11.0 - South America
4 - Brazil
5 - Argentina
7 - Uruguay
15 - Chile
24 - Paraguay
23.0 - Africa
10 - Egypt
16 - Ghana
21 - Cote d'Ivoire
32 - Nigeria
36 - Algeria
44.4 - CONCACAF
18 - USA
27 - Mexico
56 - Honduras
59 - Jamaica
62 - Cuba
47.4 - Asia
26 - Australia
29 - Japan
39 - South Korea
65 - Iran
78 - Saudi Arabia
142.6 - Oceania
63 - New Zealand
151 - Fiji
155 - New Caledonia
166 - Vanuatu
178 - Solomon Islands
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Supporter Videos: Vegalta Sendai and Urawa Reds (Japan)
Videos of the excellent supporters from J-League (Japan) clubs Vegalta Sendai and Urawa Red Diamonds.
VEGALTA SENDAI
URAWA REDS
VEGALTA SENDAI
URAWA REDS
Labels:
J-League,
Japan,
Supporter Videos
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Pictures: India I-League Club Logos
ONGC FC - Mumbai
Viva Kerala - Kannur
Salgaocar SC Goa - Vasco
Pune FC - Pune
Mumbai FC - Mumbai
Mohun Bagan - Kolkata
East Bengal Club - Kolkata
JCT FC - Phagwara
AIFF XI - New Delhi
HAL - Bangalore
Dempo Sports Club - Panjim
Chruchill Brothers Sports Club - Goa
Chirag United Sports Club - Kolkata
Air-India - Mumbai
Viva Kerala - Kannur
Salgaocar SC Goa - Vasco
Pune FC - Pune
Mumbai FC - Mumbai
Mohun Bagan - Kolkata
East Bengal Club - Kolkata
JCT FC - Phagwara
AIFF XI - New Delhi
HAL - Bangalore
Dempo Sports Club - Panjim
Chruchill Brothers Sports Club - Goa
Chirag United Sports Club - Kolkata
Air-India - Mumbai
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
England: Record Signings from Foreign Leagues
The most expensive player transfers to England from a variety of leagues around the world. Numbers are rounded up or down to the nearest million.
$ - € - £ - Player (League)
59m - 46m - 38m - Andriy Shevchenko (Italy)
56m - 43m - 36m - Robinho (Spain)
49m - 38m - 32m - Michael Essien (France)
41m - 32m - 27m - Anderson (Portugal)
40m - 31m - 26m - Edin Dzeko (Germany)
37m - 29m - 24m - Ruud van Nistelrooy (Netherlands)
31m - 24m - 20m - Jô (Russia)
31m - 24m - 20m - John Obi Mikel (Norway)
27m - 21m - 17m - Luka Modric (Croatia)
25m - 19m - 16m - Marouane Fellaini (Belgium)
23m - 18m - 15m - Sergiy Rebrov (Ukraine)
19m - 15m - 12m - Javier Mascherano (Brazil)
18m - 14m - 12m - Juan Pablo Angel (Argentina)
18m - 14m - 12m - Craig Gordon (Scotland)
16m - 12m - 10m - Nicolas Anelka (Turkey)
12m - 9m - 7m - Daniel Agger (Denmark)
10m - 8m - 7m - Michael Chopra (Wales)
10m - 8m - 7m - Javier Hernández "Chicharito" (Mexico)
9m - 7m - 6m - Felipe Caicedo (Switzerland)
9m - 7m - 6m - Milan Baros (Czech Republic)
9m - 7m - 6m - Zoran Tosic (Serbia)
9m - 7m - 6m - Szilard Nemeth (Slovakia)
6m - 5m - 4m - Freddie Ljungberg (Sweden)
6m - 5m - 4m - Radostin Kishishev (Bulgaria)
5m - 4m - 3m - Stern John (USA)
5m - 4m - 3m - Lukasz Fabianski (Poland)
5m - 4m - 3m - Georgi Kinkladze (Georgia)
5m - 4m - 3m - Ilie Dumitrescu (Romania)
4m - 3m - 2m - Sotirios Kyrgiakos (Greece)
4m - 3m - 2m - Krisztian Nemeth (Hungary)
4m - 3m - 2m - Somen Tchoyi (Austria)
4m - 3m - 2m - Zhi Zheng and Jihai Sun (China)
4m - 3m - 2m - Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (Japan)
4m - 3m - 2m - Chung-Yong Lee (South Korea)
4m - 3m - 2m - Andrejs Rubins (Latvia)
4m - 3m - 2m - Diego Gavilan (Paraguay)
3m - 2m - 2m - Jhon Viafara (Colombia)
3m - 2m - 2m - Amr Zaki (Egypt)
3m - 2m - 2m - Mbulelo Mabizela (South Africa)
3m - 2m - 2m - John Pantsil and Walid Badir (Israel)
1m - 1m - 1m - Zeljko Kalac (Australia)
1m - 1m - 1m - Wilson Palacios (Honduras)
Source: Transfermarkt.co.uk
Current exchange rates from xe.com
$ - € - £ - Player (League)
59m - 46m - 38m - Andriy Shevchenko (Italy)
56m - 43m - 36m - Robinho (Spain)
49m - 38m - 32m - Michael Essien (France)
41m - 32m - 27m - Anderson (Portugal)
40m - 31m - 26m - Edin Dzeko (Germany)
37m - 29m - 24m - Ruud van Nistelrooy (Netherlands)
31m - 24m - 20m - Jô (Russia)
31m - 24m - 20m - John Obi Mikel (Norway)
27m - 21m - 17m - Luka Modric (Croatia)
25m - 19m - 16m - Marouane Fellaini (Belgium)
23m - 18m - 15m - Sergiy Rebrov (Ukraine)
19m - 15m - 12m - Javier Mascherano (Brazil)
18m - 14m - 12m - Juan Pablo Angel (Argentina)
18m - 14m - 12m - Craig Gordon (Scotland)
16m - 12m - 10m - Nicolas Anelka (Turkey)
12m - 9m - 7m - Daniel Agger (Denmark)
10m - 8m - 7m - Michael Chopra (Wales)
10m - 8m - 7m - Javier Hernández "Chicharito" (Mexico)
9m - 7m - 6m - Felipe Caicedo (Switzerland)
9m - 7m - 6m - Milan Baros (Czech Republic)
9m - 7m - 6m - Zoran Tosic (Serbia)
9m - 7m - 6m - Szilard Nemeth (Slovakia)
6m - 5m - 4m - Freddie Ljungberg (Sweden)
6m - 5m - 4m - Radostin Kishishev (Bulgaria)
5m - 4m - 3m - Stern John (USA)
5m - 4m - 3m - Lukasz Fabianski (Poland)
5m - 4m - 3m - Georgi Kinkladze (Georgia)
5m - 4m - 3m - Ilie Dumitrescu (Romania)
4m - 3m - 2m - Sotirios Kyrgiakos (Greece)
4m - 3m - 2m - Krisztian Nemeth (Hungary)
4m - 3m - 2m - Somen Tchoyi (Austria)
4m - 3m - 2m - Zhi Zheng and Jihai Sun (China)
4m - 3m - 2m - Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (Japan)
4m - 3m - 2m - Chung-Yong Lee (South Korea)
4m - 3m - 2m - Andrejs Rubins (Latvia)
4m - 3m - 2m - Diego Gavilan (Paraguay)
3m - 2m - 2m - Jhon Viafara (Colombia)
3m - 2m - 2m - Amr Zaki (Egypt)
3m - 2m - 2m - Mbulelo Mabizela (South Africa)
3m - 2m - 2m - John Pantsil and Walid Badir (Israel)
1m - 1m - 1m - Zeljko Kalac (Australia)
1m - 1m - 1m - Wilson Palacios (Honduras)
Source: Transfermarkt.co.uk
Current exchange rates from xe.com
Monday, January 10, 2011
Kenny Dalglish's "Last" Liverpool Match in Charge: 1991 FA Cup Classic
Highlights of an all-time classic FA cup match between Liverpool and Everton that turned out to be Kenny Dalglish's last match in charge of Liverpool back in 1991.
Edit: I didn't watch all the way to the very end of the video when I posted it. The highlights do end at 3-3 without showing the extra time goals. Here is another shorter video of the same game with all of the goals.
Edit: I didn't watch all the way to the very end of the video when I posted it. The highlights do end at 3-3 without showing the extra time goals. Here is another shorter video of the same game with all of the goals.
Friday, January 7, 2011
USMNT 2010 Player Pool: Overall Caps
The overall number of International caps for US National Team players that made at least one appearance for the US in 2010.
128 - Landon Donovan
93 - DaMarcus Beasley
85 - Carlos Bocanegra
68 - Clint Dempsey
65 - Steve Cherundolo
58 - Oguchi Onyewu
57 - Tim Howard
50 - Michael Bradley
45 - Ricardo Clark
42 - Eddie Johnson
38 - Benny Feilhaber
36 - Jonathan Bornstein
33 - Heath Pearce
32 - Jozy Altidore
28 - Jimmy Conrad
28 - Jonathan Spector
25 - Sacha Kljestan
23 - Jay DeMerit
19 - Conor Casey
19 - Maurice Edu
19 - Brad Guzan
17 - Clarence Goodson
17 - Stuart Holden
14 - Jeff Cunningham
13 - Robbie Rogers
12 - Kyle Beckerman
11 - Robbie Findley
11 - Chad Marshall
11 - Jose Torres
9 - Michael Parkhurst
8 - Brian Carroll
8 - Eddie Gaven
8 - Herculez Gomez
8 - Marcus Hahnemann
7 - Troy Perkins
6 - Alejandro Bedoya
6 - Edson Buddle
6 - Logan Pause
5 - Brad Davis
4 - Brad Evans
4 - Dax McCarty
4 - Nick Rimando
4 - Marvell Wynne
3 - Nat Borchers
2 - Eric Lichaj
2 - Jermaine Jones
1 - Gale Agbossoumonde
1 - Juan Agudelo
1 - Teal Bunbury
1 - Geoff Cameron
1 - Mikkel Diskerud
1 - Omar Gonzalez
1 - Tim Ream
1 - Brek Shea
Players with at least 8 games played in 2010:
Jozy Altidore, Carlos Bocanegra, Jonathan Bornstein, Michael Bradley, Steve Cherundolo, Clint Dempsey, Landon Donovan, Maurice Edu, Benny Feilhaber, Robbie Findley, Clarence Goodson, Tim Howard
128 - Landon Donovan
93 - DaMarcus Beasley
85 - Carlos Bocanegra
68 - Clint Dempsey
65 - Steve Cherundolo
58 - Oguchi Onyewu
57 - Tim Howard
50 - Michael Bradley
45 - Ricardo Clark
42 - Eddie Johnson
38 - Benny Feilhaber
36 - Jonathan Bornstein
33 - Heath Pearce
32 - Jozy Altidore
28 - Jimmy Conrad
28 - Jonathan Spector
25 - Sacha Kljestan
23 - Jay DeMerit
19 - Conor Casey
19 - Maurice Edu
19 - Brad Guzan
17 - Clarence Goodson
17 - Stuart Holden
14 - Jeff Cunningham
13 - Robbie Rogers
12 - Kyle Beckerman
11 - Robbie Findley
11 - Chad Marshall
11 - Jose Torres
9 - Michael Parkhurst
8 - Brian Carroll
8 - Eddie Gaven
8 - Herculez Gomez
8 - Marcus Hahnemann
7 - Troy Perkins
6 - Alejandro Bedoya
6 - Edson Buddle
6 - Logan Pause
5 - Brad Davis
4 - Brad Evans
4 - Dax McCarty
4 - Nick Rimando
4 - Marvell Wynne
3 - Nat Borchers
2 - Eric Lichaj
2 - Jermaine Jones
1 - Gale Agbossoumonde
1 - Juan Agudelo
1 - Teal Bunbury
1 - Geoff Cameron
1 - Mikkel Diskerud
1 - Omar Gonzalez
1 - Tim Ream
1 - Brek Shea
Players with at least 8 games played in 2010:
Jozy Altidore, Carlos Bocanegra, Jonathan Bornstein, Michael Bradley, Steve Cherundolo, Clint Dempsey, Landon Donovan, Maurice Edu, Benny Feilhaber, Robbie Findley, Clarence Goodson, Tim Howard
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Pictures: Stadiums of Norway
Stadiums in Norway with a capacity of 10,000 or more.
Viking Stadion - 16,300 - Viking FK
Ullevaal Stadion - 25,572 - Vålerenga
Telenor Arena - 15,000 - Stabæk
Sør Arena - 14,000 - IK Start
Skagerak Arena - 13,000 - Odd Grenland
Aker Stadion - 11,167 - Molde
Lerkendal Stadion - 21,166 - Rosenborg BK
Frederikstad Stadion - 12,500 - Frederikstad
Color Line Stadion - 10,733 - Aalesund
Brann Stadion - 17,317 - Brann
Bislett Stadion - 15,400 - Skeid - Photo by: Kjetil Ree
Åråsen Stadion - 12,500 - Lillestrøm
Photo: Marius Lauritsen
Photo: Marius Lauritsen
Labels:
Pictures,
World Stadiums
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Internationals Abroad: from England, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain
A list of full International players (at least one appearance with their senior national team) who are currently playing at clubs outside of their home nations of England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. Players from each nation are listed by highest to lowest market value according to transfermarkt.co.uk.
GERMANY
Mesut Özil - Real Madrid
Sami Khedira - Real Madrid
Jerome Boateng - Manchester City
Kevin Kuranyi - Dinamo Moscow
Fabian Ernst - Besiktas
Thomas Hitzlsperger - West Ham United
Robert Huth - Stoke City
Timo Hildebrand - Sporting
Andreas Hinkel - Celtic
Roberto Hilbert - Besiktas
David Odonkor - Real Betis
Alexander Zickler - LASK Linz
Dietmar Hamann - Milton Keynes Dons
Maro Reich - WAC/St. Andrä
ITALY
Mario Balotelli - Manchester City
Giuseppe Rossi - Villarreal
Salvatore Bocchetti - Rubin Kazan
Andrea Barzagli - VfL Wolfsburg
Matteo Ferrari - Besiktas
Cristian Molinaro - VfB Stuttgart
Alessandro Rosina - Zenit St. Petersburg
Mauro Camoranesi - VfB Stuttgart
Carlo Cudicini - Tottenham Hotspur
SPAIN
Cesc Fabregas - Arsenal
Fernando Torres - Liverpool
David Silva - Manchester City
Pepe Reina - Liverpool
Albert Riera - Olympiacos
Daniel Guiza - Fenerbahce
Raul - Schalke 04
Guti - Besiktas
Raul Bravo - Olympiacos
Luis Garcia - Panathinaikos
Pablo Ibanez - West Bromwich Albion
Mariano Pernia - Nacional Montevideo
Michel Salgado - Blackburn Rovers
Juan Velasco - AE Larisa
ENGLAND
David Beckham - LA Galaxy
Jay Bothroyd - Cardiff City
James Beattie - Rangers FC
Francis Jeffers - Newcastle United Jets
Robbie Fowler - Perth Glory
FRANCE
Franck Ribery - Bayern Munich
Patrice Evra - Manchester United
Karim Benzema - Real Madird
Nicolas Anelka - Chelsea FC
Florent Malouda - Chelsea FC
Samir Nasri - Arsenal FC
Lassana Diarra - Real Madrid
Eric Abidal - FC Barcelona
Sebastien Frey - Fiorentina
Bacary Sagna - Arsenal FC
Gael Clichy - Arsenal
Djibril Cisse - Panathinaikos
Philippe Mexes - AS Roma
Jeremy Menez - AS Roma
Mathieu Flamini - AC Milan
Abou Diaby - Arsenal
William Gallas - Tottenham Hotspur
Thierry Henry - New York Red Bulls
Sidney Govou - Panathinaikos
Louis Saha - Everton
Mattheiu Delpierre - VfB Stuttgart
Charles N'Zogbia - Wigan Athletic
Steed Malbranque - Sunderland
Hatem Ben Arfa - Newcastle United
Sylvain Distin - Everton
David Trezeguiet - Hercules CF
Sebastien Squillaci - Arsneal
Jean-Alain Boumsoung - Panathinaikos
Patrick Vieira - Manchester City
Julien Faubert - West Ham United
Pascal Chimbonda - Blackburn Rovers
Florent Sinama-Pongolle - Real Saragosa
Gael Givet - Blackburn Rovers
Julien Escude - FC Sevilla
Frederic Piquionne - West Ham United
Mickael Silvestre - Werder Bremen
Olivier Kapo - Celtic
Jonathan Zebina - Brescia
Robert Pires - Aston Villa
GERMANY
Mesut Özil - Real Madrid
Sami Khedira - Real Madrid
Jerome Boateng - Manchester City
Kevin Kuranyi - Dinamo Moscow
Fabian Ernst - Besiktas
Thomas Hitzlsperger - West Ham United
Robert Huth - Stoke City
Timo Hildebrand - Sporting
Andreas Hinkel - Celtic
Roberto Hilbert - Besiktas
David Odonkor - Real Betis
Alexander Zickler - LASK Linz
Dietmar Hamann - Milton Keynes Dons
Maro Reich - WAC/St. Andrä
ITALY
Mario Balotelli - Manchester City
Giuseppe Rossi - Villarreal
Salvatore Bocchetti - Rubin Kazan
Andrea Barzagli - VfL Wolfsburg
Matteo Ferrari - Besiktas
Cristian Molinaro - VfB Stuttgart
Alessandro Rosina - Zenit St. Petersburg
Mauro Camoranesi - VfB Stuttgart
Carlo Cudicini - Tottenham Hotspur
SPAIN
Cesc Fabregas - Arsenal
Fernando Torres - Liverpool
David Silva - Manchester City
Pepe Reina - Liverpool
Albert Riera - Olympiacos
Daniel Guiza - Fenerbahce
Raul - Schalke 04
Guti - Besiktas
Raul Bravo - Olympiacos
Luis Garcia - Panathinaikos
Pablo Ibanez - West Bromwich Albion
Mariano Pernia - Nacional Montevideo
Michel Salgado - Blackburn Rovers
Juan Velasco - AE Larisa
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
English Players Abroad
A list of English players currently on teams outside of the UK and Ireland. David Beckham, Robbie Fowler, and Francis Jeffers are the only players from this list who have played for the England National Team.
Albania
Jamie Phoenix - KS Bylis Balish
Australia
Francis Jeffers - Newcastle United Jets
Michael Bridges - Newcastle United Jets
Robbie Fowler - Perth Glory
Andy Todd - Perth Glory
Mark Hughes - North Queensland Fury FC
John Curtis - Gold Coast United
Matt Smith - Brisbane Roar
Geoff Kellaway - Melbourne Victory
Joseph Keenan - Adelaide United
Azerbaijan
Terry Cooke - Gabala FC
Denmark
Mark Howard - Aarhus GF
Adam Eckersley - Aarhus GF
Finland
Chris Cleaver - Turun Palloseura
Germany
George Worcester - SV Darmstadt 98
Greece
Jordan Stewart - Skoda Xanthi
Iceland
Ian David Jeffs - Valur Reykjavik
Joseph Tillen - Fram Reykjavik
Sam Tillen - Fram Reykjavik
Matt Garner - IB Vestmannaeyja
Gary Martin - IA Akranes
Dan Stubbs - KA Akureyri
Dean Martin - KA Akureyri
Italy
Kris Thackray - AS Andria BAT
Luxembourg
Richard Paul - CS Grevenmacher
New Zealand
Chris Greenacre - Wellington Pheonix
Phil Imray - Team Wellington
Jamie O'Connor - Team Wellington
Tom Schwarz - Canterbury United
Dan Terris - Canterbury United
Ryan Tippett - Canterbury United
Bill Robertson - Hawkes Bay United
Phil Doran - Hawkes Bay United
Peter Doran - Hawkes Bay United
Chris McIvor - Hawkes Bay United
Danny Wilson - Hawkes Bay United
Adam Dickinson - FC Auckland City
Paul Gothard - FC Auckland City
Matthew Upton - FC Auckland City
Phil Ruggles - Otago United
Ben Light - Otago United
Andy Ralph - Waitakere United
Neil Sykes - Waitakere United
Neil Emblen - Waitakere United
Norway
Jason St. Juste - Sandnes
Jay Harris - Alta IF
Portugal
Matthew Jones - CD Santa Clara
Singapore
Daniel Hammond - Balestier Khalsa
-- Interview with Hammond about the Singapore S-League (link)
South Africa
Wayne Brown - SuperSport United
Ryan Harrison - Santos FC Cape Town
Sweden
James Keene - IF Elfsborg Boras
Kenny Pavey - AIK Stockholm
Calum Angus - GAIS Goteborg
Switzerland
Anthony Anzévui - FC Martigny-Sports
USA
David Beckham - Los Angeles Galaxy
Ryan Smith - Sporting Kansas City
Olukorede Aiyegbusi - Sporting Kansas City
Andy Iro - Columbus Crew
Jason Griffiths - New England Revolution
In-depth coverage of English players abroad - Les Rosbifs
Main Source: transfermarkt.co.uk
Albania
Jamie Phoenix - KS Bylis Balish
Australia
Francis Jeffers - Newcastle United Jets
Michael Bridges - Newcastle United Jets
Robbie Fowler - Perth Glory
Andy Todd - Perth Glory
Mark Hughes - North Queensland Fury FC
John Curtis - Gold Coast United
Matt Smith - Brisbane Roar
Geoff Kellaway - Melbourne Victory
Joseph Keenan - Adelaide United
Azerbaijan
Terry Cooke - Gabala FC
Denmark
Mark Howard - Aarhus GF
Adam Eckersley - Aarhus GF
Finland
Chris Cleaver - Turun Palloseura
Germany
George Worcester - SV Darmstadt 98
Greece
Jordan Stewart - Skoda Xanthi
Iceland
Ian David Jeffs - Valur Reykjavik
Joseph Tillen - Fram Reykjavik
Sam Tillen - Fram Reykjavik
Matt Garner - IB Vestmannaeyja
Gary Martin - IA Akranes
Dan Stubbs - KA Akureyri
Dean Martin - KA Akureyri
Italy
Kris Thackray - AS Andria BAT
Luxembourg
Richard Paul - CS Grevenmacher
New Zealand
Chris Greenacre - Wellington Pheonix
Phil Imray - Team Wellington
Jamie O'Connor - Team Wellington
Tom Schwarz - Canterbury United
Dan Terris - Canterbury United
Ryan Tippett - Canterbury United
Bill Robertson - Hawkes Bay United
Phil Doran - Hawkes Bay United
Peter Doran - Hawkes Bay United
Chris McIvor - Hawkes Bay United
Danny Wilson - Hawkes Bay United
Adam Dickinson - FC Auckland City
Paul Gothard - FC Auckland City
Matthew Upton - FC Auckland City
Phil Ruggles - Otago United
Ben Light - Otago United
Andy Ralph - Waitakere United
Neil Sykes - Waitakere United
Neil Emblen - Waitakere United
Norway
Jason St. Juste - Sandnes
Jay Harris - Alta IF
Portugal
Matthew Jones - CD Santa Clara
Singapore
Daniel Hammond - Balestier Khalsa
-- Interview with Hammond about the Singapore S-League (link)
South Africa
Wayne Brown - SuperSport United
Ryan Harrison - Santos FC Cape Town
Sweden
James Keene - IF Elfsborg Boras
Kenny Pavey - AIK Stockholm
Calum Angus - GAIS Goteborg
Switzerland
Anthony Anzévui - FC Martigny-Sports
USA
David Beckham - Los Angeles Galaxy
Ryan Smith - Sporting Kansas City
Olukorede Aiyegbusi - Sporting Kansas City
Andy Iro - Columbus Crew
Jason Griffiths - New England Revolution
In-depth coverage of English players abroad - Les Rosbifs
Main Source: transfermarkt.co.uk
Labels:
England
Monday, January 3, 2011
130 Year Old Clubs in England
A list of 130+ year old clubs in the top four leagues in England.
Age - Club (Year Founded)
149 - Notts County (1862)
148 - Preston North End (1863)
148 - Stoke City (1863)
146 - Nottingham Forest (1865)
145 - Chesterfield FC (1866)
144 - Sheffield Wednesday (1867)
141 - Cheltenham Town (1870)
141 - Rotherham United (1870)
140 - Reading FC (1871)
137 - Bolton Wanderers (1874)
137 - Aston Villa (1874)
137 - Macclesfield Town (1874)
136 - Birmingham City (1875)
136 - Blackburn Rovers (1875)
135 - Middlesbrough (1876)
135 - Port Vale (1876)
134 - Wolverhampton Wanderers (1877)
134 - Crewe Alexandra (1877)
133 - Ipswich Town (1878)
133 - Manchester United (1878)
133 - Everton (1878)
133 - West Bromwich Albion (1878)
132 - Doncaster Rovers (1879)
132 - Fulham (1879)
132 - Sunderland (1879)
131 - Manchester City (1880)
130 - Watford (1881)
130 - Leyton Orient (1881)
130 - Swindon Town (1881)
Age - Club (Year Founded)
149 - Notts County (1862)
148 - Preston North End (1863)
148 - Stoke City (1863)
146 - Nottingham Forest (1865)
145 - Chesterfield FC (1866)
144 - Sheffield Wednesday (1867)
141 - Cheltenham Town (1870)
141 - Rotherham United (1870)
140 - Reading FC (1871)
137 - Bolton Wanderers (1874)
137 - Aston Villa (1874)
137 - Macclesfield Town (1874)
136 - Birmingham City (1875)
136 - Blackburn Rovers (1875)
135 - Middlesbrough (1876)
135 - Port Vale (1876)
134 - Wolverhampton Wanderers (1877)
134 - Crewe Alexandra (1877)
133 - Ipswich Town (1878)
133 - Manchester United (1878)
133 - Everton (1878)
133 - West Bromwich Albion (1878)
132 - Doncaster Rovers (1879)
132 - Fulham (1879)
132 - Sunderland (1879)
131 - Manchester City (1880)
130 - Watford (1881)
130 - Leyton Orient (1881)
130 - Swindon Town (1881)
Labels:
Championship,
England,
EPL,
League One,
League Two,
Stats
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