SOCCER NATION!

[Force10]

Those new rankings are interesting...Australia just shot to #16 ....ahead of the likes of Portugal.

England drop a spot....despite winning all of their WC qualifiers in their group so far.

A different ranking table

http://www.eloratings.net/

Indeed, the FIFA rankings sometimes (often?) have some odd placements. Thanks for sharing that other site - I will spend some time exploring it.

 

[Taliwakker]

well in epl news it looks like Tevez will be signing with Man City. Which really sucks for me cause you want your favorite player to be on favorite team not playing for their cross town rivals, but now i have a reason to watch all the ManCity matches as well as the ManU ones, the more the better.

The Man City team is starting to look pretty good on paper....plenty of attacking players
Eto (maybe)
Robinho
Tevez
Santa Cruz
Benjani
Bojinov
Bellamy

a few highly paid bench warmers next season

decent midfield in

Ireland
Elano
Barry
SWP
Kompany
Petrov

will still take them a while to gel though....not expecting them to crack the top 4 for a couple of years.

 

[GoRillaBoy76]

they should have some speed with tevez and robinho up top.

 

[Taliwakker]

i have seen two of the gayest photos in football this week

Catwalk Ronaldo

Traitor Owen

 

[AngraRULES]

I like Owen. Can't stand Ronaldo. I personally think Kaka will make Ronaldo jealous in Madrid. I can see him getting all pissy if he doesn't get more attention than Kaka. It'll be interesting to see it.

As for Owen, I'm sure he could've picked a better team to defend, but oh well..

 

[Taliwakker]

As for Owen, I'm sure he could've picked a better team to defend, but oh well..

I like(d) Owen...but as a Liverpool legend its pretty much sacreligious to go and play at ManU.

 

[AngraRULES]

So last night, the real Ronaldo scored 3 goals. 3 brilliant goals. So glad to see he is still killing the opponents, game after game.

 

[Cheiron]

Is the CONCANAF Cup not that important to the US team? Bradley is coaching, but the regular national team players aren't starting?

 

[Cheiron]

So last night, the real Ronaldo scored 3 goals. 3 brilliant goals. So glad to see he is still killing the opponents, game after game.

Fat Ronaldo?

 

[Force10]

Is the CONCANAF Cup not that important to the US team? Bradley is coaching, but the regular national team players aren't starting?

No, the Gold Cup is not a high priority this year as the focus is on the final round of WC qualifying. While there are a couple of "regulars" playing (Ching, Cherundolo), it's a good time to get the younger players some experience in meaningful matches. I'd bet (though I'm not sure) that Mexico and Costa Rica are probably sending similar "younger" teams.

Also, the winner of this year's tournament does not get the Confederations Cup bid - that goes to the next (2011) Gold Cup champion.

 

[AngraRULES]

Fat Ronaldo?

Yep. The one and only. His scoring average this season (per game) has been impressive.

 

[Cheiron]

Yep. The one and only. His scoring average this season (per game) has been impressive.

Awesome. He's not even on the national team roster though right?

 

[AngraRULES]

Awesome. He's not even on the national team roster though right?

Physically he's still a tad over his weight. I'm sure he will get called again in the nexr few months though. He's definitely got what it takes.

 

[johan68]

Next week baby..........

Gooooooooooooooooooo​

 

[chechu03]

Hey guys!

I'm a proud fan of FC Barcelona. A pretty normal thing considering that I live (so far) in Barcelona.
And Messi owns you all. Period.

 

[johan68]

Hey guys!

I'm a proud fan of FC Barcelona. A pretty normal thing considering that I live (so far) in Barcelona.
And Messi owns you all. Period.

Good luck with Zlatan this season. Possibly the best player in the world.

 

[Taliwakker]

Good luck with Zlatan this season. Possibly the best player in the world.

He's good (top 10 probably)....but still hasn't performed on the big stage yet....in games that matter.

Liverpool get #19 this year...despite losing Xabi Alonso (probably our best player last year)

 

[Force10]

USA 1 Mexico 1 at half time in Mexico City.

Let's go USA!

 

[Force10]

Crap, late goal and we lose 2-1 to Mexico.
Honduras crushes Costa Rica - Hex standings are a little tighter now!

 

[SharkBlack]

We can't beat them in Mexico City... Elevation, Smog, Rabid Fans... Tough gig...