Honda scores for Japan

I just want to point out the fact of how the goal scorer for Japan, his name is Honda.

Coincidence?




Honda, Japan...hilarious!

Italy playing like Old Men

The defending champions are not what they were in 2006 in Germany.
The Italians were described as "dinosaurs" by the ESPN commentators.
Could it be a lack of confidence? Is it because they are old-er?




They all look like the have lost a step compared to the uptempoed Paraguay team.
New Wigan Signee, Antolín Alcaraz scored off of a set piece in the 39th minute.
After this, the italians lost their 'swagger'.
Did I mention that Italy's Captain (pictured above) Fabio Cannavaro is 37 and definitely on the downward of his career.




After the half, and a switch of keepers due to a hamstring injury of Gianluigi Buffon, hailed as the World's best keeper.
The Italians equalize in the 63 minute due to a poor save by the keeper, Villar for Paraguay. The credit of the goal comes from future captain, De Rossi.

I don't expect Italy to retain their title as champions this year. They are not up to par with the rest of the Worlds soccer powers.

Dempsey shoots, Saved?, GOAL!! The Shot heard 'round the World

After Steven Gerrard's quick goal in the 3rd minute of the first round match between England and the United States of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, many people thought it was over for the US, England has too much power?

Maybe not.

Robert Green thought differently.
The West Ham keeper single handedly let the USA back into the match.
Though Fabio Capello had a difficult choice of who would start in between the pipes. Would it be Veteran David James, Joe Hart and Green.
Obviously Capello picked wrong.




After the shot by Fulham and US star Clint Dempsey, the ball rolled to Green, the Jubalani ball, hit his gloves and moves right past him and crossed the line, a goal for Dempsey.





The Jubulani ball has been criticized by many Keepers in this 2010 World Cup for going 5 more mile per hour in the air, and taking wild bounces.

Green proves that these complaints are real, and the Jubulani ball will stay in the spotlight.





From all USA fans, thanks Robert Green for giving us too mush confidence?

England fans miss Steveie G's goal

Today was a bad day for England soccer fans, especially if they live in England!
First, their Keeper, Robert Green lets the USA back into the game by letting in the Yanks equalizing goal.
But, the didn't even see their teams goal. The British broadcast of the game was interrupted right before Emile Hesky passed to Gerrard for the goal, During the 3rd minute.

What was on? See for yourself...




Yes, they showed a car commercial. What a shame!
Hopefully they'll get it correct for their next game against Algeria.

Spain, 2010 FIFA World Cup Winners

Many believe that the Spanish national team will win the 2010 World Cup, I believe this too. With the powers of the David Villa, Fernando Torres, Xavi, and Cesc Fabregas, I don't think any country can beat the Spaniards. With Casillas in the goal, Spain is going to bring the trophy back to Spain.

Here is a little preview of the Spain 2010 team:

Here come the Lions, England preview

Some say the favorites to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup is England.
Though I don't think they will win, I am definitely rooting for them to make it far in the knock-out rounds. And of course, I love Wayne and Frankie. I expect them to get to the Finals.

Manager, Fabio Capello announced his 23-man roster, here it is:

Barca Unveils New Kits!!!

Aren't they just beautiful?

Today, Barcelona unveils their 2010/11 made by Nike.
At the Nou Camp, New signee David Villa models them for the press.




Nike announced that the jerseys are made of 100% recycled materials, mainly bottles.