Proof That Man U Gets More Time?

The Guardian

After Manchester United's controversial derby win over Manchester City, in which Michael Owen scored the winning goal 90 ticks past the stoppage time indicted by the fourth official, The Guardian has crunched some numbers to reveal that the league's referees show the legendary club special favor when it is losing ... Read the whole story

Defined Teams Holding Ground in MLS

MLSnet.com

"Players and teams generally require comfort zones," writes MLSnet's Steve Davis. "Teams that haven't settled into them by Week 27 are paying the price." While Davis recognizes the "cause and effect cycle" in which failure causes tactical tacks, he points to this past weekend's games as examples of the way ... Read the whole story

Belgium-Netherlands Bid Eyes Small-Nation Support

AP

As part of a joint World Cup bid, Belgium and the Netherlands will target smaller nations in their campaign to earn the vote for the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. "It should not be a monopoly of big countries. Small countries have a majority.'' said Belgian bid director Alain Courtois. ... Read the whole story

Jaqua's Limited Time Due to Concussion

Seattle Times

Nate Jaqua suffered a concussion on Aug. 29 against Toronto FC. Despite blurry vision and memory loss, he finished the game because Seattle had already used all three of its substitutes. The blow might explain Jaqua's limited action recently for Sounders FC. After missing Seattle US Open Cup final, he ... Read the whole story

MLS Cup to Air on ESPN

http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/63572

The MLS championship game has a new television slot. No longer airing on Sunday afternoon on ABC, the game will air at 8:30 pm ET on Nov. 22 on ESPN. Its first time on cable television, the game will go head-to-head with highly rated "Sunday Night Football" on NBC. League ... Read the whole story

Adidas and Puma Make Peace on Field

BBC

The longstanding feud between Adidas and Puma, companies started by rival brothers 60 years ago, simmered down with friendly soccer game. Employees of both companies shook hands and played a match in the Bavarian town of Herzogenaurach, where both are based. The match represented the first joint activity held by ... Read the whole story

Ronaldinho Denies Retirement Rumor

ESPN SoccerNet

Ronaldinho has denied speculation that he will hang up his cleats at the end of the season. The Brazilian star, twice FIFA World Player of the Year during his time at Barcelona, has fallen from grace while at AC Milan.His absence in the Rossoneri's last two home games started rumors ... Read the whole story

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