Monday, January 31, 2011

Videos: International Cup Winning Goals (2007-2011)

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

Friday, January 28, 2011

Supporter Videos: Muangthong United (Thailand) and Club Blooming (Bolivia)

Muangthong United Football Club (Thailand: สโมสรฟุตบอลเมืองทอง ยูไนเต็ด)





Club Blooming (Bolivia)


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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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.

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)

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

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





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

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
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