Why Zidane isn't Coming

ESPN Soccernet

You can't blame anybody with a vested interest in the soccer business for allowing themselves to believe that former France and Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane might actually come out of retirement to play in MLS alongside David Beckham next season. It wasn't too long ago that we didn't believe ... Read the whole story

FIFA Squashes Bulls Delgado Move

North Jersey Herald

It turns out that New York Red Bulls coach Bruce Arena was talking about Agustin Delgado, the fiery Ecuadorian striker, when he said last week that the team was poised to use its second designated player slot. Unfortunately, FIFA nixed the move, after ruling that it would uphold the striker's ... Read the whole story

Injuries, Ejections Overshadow Carling Final

Telegraph

A cynic might say that predictably, Sunday's fantastic Carling Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea in Cardiff was overshadowed by off-field incidents.However, the first one no one could have predicted. Chelsea's luckless, fearless captain John Terry was once again forced off the field, this time by a horrific, crunching kick ... Read the whole story

In Need of a Win, Sanchez Returns to San Diego

San Diego Union-Tribune

Before his second match in charge of the Mexican national team, Hugo Sanchez and others spoke with Mark Ziegler of the San Diego Union-Tribune about the Tri legend's storied career, which included a pit stop in the American city where his team will play Venezuela on Wednesday.Indeed, prior to becoming ... Read the whole story

USA Could Build Credibility at Copa America

North County Times

If the USA wants to gain respect in the international community, writes Simon Simano of the North County Times, it will have to expand its horizons past continental dominance. While we certainly enjoy our record against Mexico in the last several years, when it comes to earning that respect, besting ... Read the whole story

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