Laola! Soccer http://www.laolasoccer.com/ Fan blog of a left defender en 2007-02-10T02:27:06+00:00 La Liga Preview: Barcelona - Villarreal http://www.laolasoccer.com/la_liga_preview_barcelona_villarreal-archive.html [Free soccer news, player transfer rumours, football scores and more] following back to back defeats to rivals Chelsea in Europe and Real Madrid in La Liga, citing the absence of Samuel Eto’o as the key reason for the Catalan’s demise at home and abroad. That complete over reaction is looking more unwise by the day.

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Entry admin 2007-02-10T02:27:06+00:00
La Liga Preview: Valencia - Real Madrid http://www.laolasoccer.com/la_liga_preview_valencia_real_madrid-archive.html [Free soccer news, player transfer rumours, football scores and more] Struggling Valencia host an improving Real Madrid side on Sunday in a game they need to win to remain in the hunt for the La Liga crown. Valencia have impressed in Europe, comfortably progressing from a tricky group that included Roma and Shakhtar Donetsk, but they have struggled to cope with a crippling injury list in a hugely competitive La Liga this year.

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Entry admin 2007-02-10T02:24:29+00:00
Helton to continue Porto progress http://www.laolasoccer.com/helton_to_continue_porto_progress-archive.html http://www.uefa.com [uefa.com] His progress has been noted by Brazil coach Dunga, who awarded Helton his international debut on 15 November against Switzerland.

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Entry admin 2007-02-07T02:25:00+00:00
Stanković sticking with Inter http://www.laolasoccer.com/stankovi_sticking_with_inter-archive.html http://www.uefa.com [uefa.com] The 28-year-old Stanković, recently voted Serbian Player of 2006, joined Inter in January 2004 from S.S. Lazio after five and a half seasons with the capital side in which he won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and a league and cup double.

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Entry admin 2007-02-07T02:22:55+00:00
Mourinho scoffs at Liverpool threat http://www.laolasoccer.com/mourinho_scoffs_at_liverpool_threat-archive.html [Liverpool FC News] Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists he has no worries about being overhauled by in-form Liverpool, claiming he “looks up, not down”.

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Entry admin 2007-02-04T02:24:46+00:00
Rafa labels Everton ”˜a small team’ http://www.laolasoccer.com/rafa_labels_everton_a_small_team-archive.html [Liverpool FC News] Rafa labels Everton ”˜a small team’ February 3rd, 2007 Frustrated Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez described Everton as a “small team” after seeing his side held to a 0-0 Merseyside derby draw. Liverpool 0 Everton 0 Liverpool 0 Everton 0 Rafa beats clock to snap up Huth Liverpool have revealed they clinched the signing of teenage defender Ronald Huth before the end of January’s transfer window. Eto’o returns to Barcelona squad Samuel Eto’o has been named in the Barcelona squad for Sunday’s match with Osasuna, his first call-up since suffering a knee injury last year. Liverpool, LFC, Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, News, Sport Posted in Fabio Aurelio | No Comments »...

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Entry admin 2007-02-04T02:23:30+00:00
Mascherano Moves To Liverpool http://www.laolasoccer.com/mascherano_moves_to_liverpool-archive.html [Football-INSIDE] The FIFA has given Argentinan player Javier Mascherano special permission to move to Liverpool FC. The 22 year old midfielder, a keyplayer for the Argentinan team, played for West Ham United and Corinthians in the last year.

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FIFA admin 2007-02-01T02:31:51+00:00
Germany latest: Helveg heads home (UEFA News) http://www.laolasoccer.com/germany_latest_helveg_heads_home_uefa_news-archive.html [ FIFA World Cup Updates] Thomas Helveg left VfL Borussia Mönchengladbach to return to Denmark, as Hertha BSC Berlin completed a move for Brazilian FIFA World Cup player Mineiro.

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UEFA admin 2007-02-01T02:30:03+00:00
In Come Watford http://www.laolasoccer.com/in_come_watford-archive.html [Manchester United Football Blog - Manchester United] Quite why Watford have a moose in their badge (when their nickname is the Hornets) is a little beyond me. Perhaps he’s a moose who really believes he’s a hornet.

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Entry admin 2007-01-31T02:30:32+00:00
A Quick Bite for January 30th http://www.laolasoccer.com/a_quick_bite_for_january_30th-archive.html [Manchester United Football Blog - Manchester United] * Another nail in the FA Cup coffin - Reading reserves to play at Old Trafford?

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Entry admin 2007-01-31T02:26:48+00:00
Footyfanatic Compilations, All My Comps on Rapidshare http://www.laolasoccer.com/footyfanatic_compilations_all_my_comps_on_rapidshare-archive.html [World Soccer Video Clips : Source of match Live stream,Goal Clips,Highlights Video] Welcome to World Soccer video clips: To download these video clips, you have to read and agree thatthese video clips are only intended for a 24 hour educational personal preview only.After your 24 hour personal educational use of these video clips you MUST delete them.By downloading the video clips from World Soccer video clips you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

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Soccer admin 2007-01-28T02:26:12+00:00
Sylvinho out of Liverpool showdown http://www.laolasoccer.com/sylvinho_out_of_liverpool_showdown-archive.html http://www.uefa.com [uefa.com] Sylvinho has made two appearances in Europe this season, in addition to his nine Primera División outings. There is better news for Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard with forwards Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi both in the latter stages of rehabilitation following their respective kneecap and metatarsal injuries.

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Entry admin 2007-01-28T02:22:33+00:00
Time For Skilled Play Or A Shift Towards the NHL? http://www.laolasoccer.com/time_for_skilled_play_or_a_shift_towards_the_nhl-archive.html http://onthepitch.org [On The Pitch | Thoughts and Insights on Youth Soccer from a Soccer Dad, Fan, Coach and Administrator] Found via The Far Post Report, Paul Gardner at the New York Sun has a column up talking about how FIFA is allowing violence on the field to the...

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FIFA admin 2007-01-25T02:23:23+00:00
USA Reyna joins MLS’ Red Bulls after City dismissal (FIFA) http://www.laolasoccer.com/usa_reyna_joins_mls_red_bulls_after_city_dismissal_fifa-archive.html [ FIFA World Cup Updates] Claudio Reyna, captain of the US' Germany 2006 FIFA World Cup squad, joined the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday, one day after leaving English Premiership side Manchester City.

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FIFA admin 2007-01-25T02:22:29+00:00
Football: As Gibraltar's decision on UEFA membership approaches we take a brief look at the GFA's recent history http://www.laolasoccer.com/football_as_gibraltars_decision_on_uefa_membership_approaches_we_take_a_brief_look_at_the_gfas_recent_history-archive.html [Gibraltar's first dedicated sports website] It should be highlighted that Gibraltar's application is not primarily concerned in playing internationally, its main focus is on the development of the sport in Gibraltar. This would be achieved through Gibraltar's youngsters participating in junior competitions abroad and at home.

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UEFA admin 2007-01-19T02:29:42+00:00