Soccer Mania

This what we do know at this point about Dwayne DeRosario's visit to Scotland to spend time with Celtic. He went there for the purposes of a trial, only neither Toronto FC or Major League Soccer knew about it. Whether it was simply a miscommunication, or a flagrant act by DeRosario, the whole thing became a mess when it became clear to the public that TFC had no idea hat was going on with its best player. That brought us this statement from Toronto AFTER the club realized DeRosario was training with Celtic (and after making public statements denying that DeRosario was heading to Celtic): "We were unaware of Dwayne's plan to train with Celtic and we will contact them to understand the situation. Obviously, if there is interest in a short term loan arrangement by either him or Celtic, they will need to approach us and the League formally and we will consider based on what is in TFC's best interest." What has followed has been all sorts of blame shifting and story c...

Manchester City Signs Edin Dzeko: Edin Dzeko is set to break the contract from Bundesliga by joining Manchester City from Wolfsburg for a fee in the region of 40 million Euros, according to sources. Edin Dzeko 24-year-old is a Bosnian footballer who plays as a striker for VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga; he was named Bosnian Footballer of the 2009 and 2010 Year. The Bosnian star striker has made no secret of his desire to move the German side for a bigger club, while his dream has always to been join AC Milan club, the truth the Italians have just signed Antonio Cassano from Sampdoria reduces the chances of that move coming off. However, Manchester City have the aspiration to become one of the top Europes clubs and they also have the financial backing, and a transfer of Dzeko next month is looking more likely. Coach Roberto Mancini has also confirmed that he is a fan of the Dzeko. Coach Mancini says: We have the chance to win the league this year and the decisive factor could be Edin ...

Adelaide United 2 Sydney FC 0 (A-League, December 29, 2010) United had lost four of their past five matches but second half goals to Sergio van Dijk and a deflected Cassio cross were enough to return the Reds to the winners list. World Soccer News | Video | Podcast | Gallery | Live Streaming

A youth tournament in Spain was lit up by this incredible goal from the kick-off from Extremaduras Dani Luengo. Football Betting Tips, Odds, Asian Handicap, Oicks, Preview & Prediction

It was suppose to be a friendly tournament to celebrate the 50th year of the Estadio Jalisco the home of Mexican outfit Atlas but instead the exhibition game descended into controversy as Tecos midfielder Rubens Sambueza assaulted the ref after collecting his marching orders. The red mist took over Sambueza when the number 14 was flashed two yellow cards in the space of a minute. Furious at the bookings, which were undoubtedly heavy-handed from referee Roman Rafael Medina, Sambueza immediately lost his cool at set upon the man in black. Then, in an unacceptable act of aggression, Sambueza attacked ref Medina by hitting him in chest/face and forcing the official onto his knees. According to local reports Rubens Sambueza is now set to be sanctioned by the Mexican FA, and the Argentine is set to be banned at the start of the new season. Rubens Sambuezas assault on the ref can be seen here. English & European Football Clubs & Leagues News | Video | Commentary

Even the Special One has his boundaries. Jose Mourinho was filmed getting involved in a fracas with a lone photographer in Barajas airport in Madrid on Tuesday after the Real Madrid coach landed after a short trip with his family to New York. Mourinho, who was accompanied with his wife and children as he returned to Spain, was far from amused when he saw paparazzi aiming their lenses at him and his loved-ones at they tried to get out the airport. And the Special One almost lost his cool with one snapper in particular as the Real coach marched over with a threatening clenched fist, only to regain his composure once the rogue picture-taker had got the message. According to Spanish press, Mourinho hit the photographers bag and confronted him saying These are my children! Footage of the incident can be seen here. Football Betting Tips, Odds, Asian Handicap, Oicks, Preview & Prediction

Comment & analysis round-up Quote of the day : How long have you lot [the Midlands press] known me? Am I going to wallow in some sympathetic fucking syrup like this when Im bottom of the fucking league? If it ends in tears then some of you might say: He was a nice fella and he did a good job. But Im not getting involved in this shit and caramel. We are bottom of the fucking league, we got slapped on Sunday and we were shit. I know it. You lot know it. Thank God Im not 11th or 12th, Id be out of a job We can get out of this. I have confidence because of the players. Theres no question that anyone will be throwing the towel in or packing it in, or thinking that this cant be done. Mick McCarthy. Runner-up : He [Mario Balotelli] is homesick. Hes 20 years old, its the first time he has been away from his family and its normal that he misses his family He is a good guy. He is not like he appears on the pitch. He likes to give this image, this impression, that hes hard, serio...