Playing in the 3rd round of the Asian Qualifiers for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa, our Singapore Lions put on a tenacious display of football in the Arabian plains, narrowly succumbing to the mighty Saudis by two goals of pure quality. The result was a fair one in the end, but Singapore certainly showed their rapid improvement under the tutelage of Raddy Avramovic, with our defense in particular stifling the Saudis for much of the match.
Click through to read a full recap and analysis of the match
JOSE MOURINHO is back in business — but the Special One has made a surprising career choice.
Instead of taking the opportunity to resurrect English hopes and dreams by taking charge of the English national team, Jose has popped up in… Setanta Sports… as a pundit!
Click through to view a video of Jose’s very first appearance on Setanta Sports!
This past Saturday, Newcastle United Football Club observed a minute’s applause in tribute to Jordan Thompson, a 15-year-old star in the Academy, who sadly passed away after a long fight with cancer.
This represents a welcome departure from the traditional minute’s silence that has been observed globally in memory of those who have left us.
Click through to discover why I think a minute’s applause should replace the traditional minute’s silence, and view a video of the minute’s applause, taken by a Newcastle supporter from the terraces
What ecstasy! What joy! What sorrow! What sadness! Surely, in terms of its sheer, unadulterated intensity and excitement, the heights and depths of emotions fans experience, football is unrivaled.
Football is unpredictable, and therein lies its beauty and thrill. The improbable triumph of the underdog never ceases to fascinate. How many of us have become footie fans overnight after witnessing a fairy-tale run, a glorious triumph, a victory for the underdog against seeming insurmountable odds? Too many to count, probably.
As a remarkable example of both the passion and the beauty of football, look no further than the improbable defeats Scotland dished out to World Cup runners-up France during Euro2008 qualifying.
Click through to experience the unbounded excitement, intensity, and passion of football in the following videos
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