World Cup and European leagues

[Greek Tragedy]

I would have no problem selling Ronaldo to Man. City for 135 million pounds.  That would amuse me.

[Greek Tragedy]

After a tough loss today at Anfield, I heard that Manchester United has officially conceded the championship, now 6 points adrift in the league standings.  I believe they will just "play out" the season with the only modivation being fighting for 1st team playing time! lol 

With the league championship already lost, they will sell Ronaldo to City for 150 million pounds during the January Transfer window to help City avoid relegation!

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If Man City really wants to spend that much money maybe they should just buy all of Newcastle United.  Its for sale.

FSN is showing Everton and Stoke as their replay game this week.    (even though I read it was a dramatic win)

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Saw Chelsea for the first time today, they look really solid.....seem to be playing with more desire to score goals.

[ScotsFan]

Saw Chelsea for the first time today, they look really solid.....seem to be playing with more desire to score goals.

Yeah, I feel that the hiring of Scolari is going to pay HUGE dividends for the Blues!  The Blues have always been solid in the back.  And now if they start scoring to their capabilities, look out... 

I know it's only Sept. but this game between Chelsea and United almost feels like a must win for the Red Devils.  I think United at the very least need to come away with a point. 

[Hoosier Titan]

I know it's only Sept. but this game between Chelsea and United almost feels like a must win for the Red Devils.  I think United at the very least need to come away with a point. 

I agree with that assessment.  Beyond the first three minutes last Saturday, Man U were completely outplayed by Liverpool (minus Torres and Gerrard).  The match wasn't as close as the 2-1 score seems to indicate.  Sir Alex is quoted on the front page of the BBC website as saying he's not concerned--usually a reliable sign that they're really concerned!

[Greek Tragedy]

I'm not concerned yet.

Man U takes a 1-0 lead vs. Chelsea but can't hold it as the Blues come back and level it with 11 minutes to go.

Again, I'm not concerned yet.  I would've liked to get 2 or 3 points out of two away games to Anfield and Stamford Bridge in back to back league games, but there is a long way to go.

[ScotsFan]

I'm not concerned yet.

Man U takes a 1-0 lead vs. Chelsea but can't hold it as the Blues come back and level it with 11 minutes to go.

Again, I'm not concerned yet.  I would've liked to get 2 or 3 points out of two away games to Anfield and Stamford Bridge in back to back league games, but there is a long way to go.

Yeah.  That's why I was wondering if that game really should've been considered a must win for ManU.  So far, ManU has one point in 2 matches involving the big 4.  Granted, they were both road fixtures and their first match with Arsenal will also be on the road leaving them 3 home dates vs. the big 4 later in the season when points will really be crucial. 

I think that ManU will be happy to have gotten out of the Bridge with a point and will probably be happy with a point when they visit the Emirates in early November. 

I will say this.  ManU cannot afford to drop many more points behind Chelsea, because I don't see the Blues losing too many matches if they continue the form they have shown early in the season.  And with their depth, you can't count on injuries setting them back much either.

[Greek Tragedy]

Pretty exciting weekend...Man U. totally dominates Blackburn, though it's discouraging when they can't put away goals.  Probably can't get away with that against top teams.  Liverpool's game was really exciting today.  Man CITY up 2-0 and a fight back from Liverpool makes it 3-2 to the visitors after CITY gets a guy sent off for a two footed tackle.  Arsenal pulls a point out of their butt in injury time to tie 1-1, while Chelsea top Villa.

Bad day in Wisconsin sports as Atlanta upsets the Pack and Suppan sucks it up against Philly, sending the Brewers to the 1st tee. 

Well, at least the Cubs got swept!

[ScotsFan]

Well, at least the Cubs got swept!

Ughh...   

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Oh, those crazy Italians.

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=ap-italy-shortsdown&prov=ap&type=lgns

[Mr. Ypsi]

Oh, those crazy Italians.

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=ap-italy-shortsdown&prov=ap&type=lgns

I'd have to concur with Casarin - I'd say that is at least yellow-card material!

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Oh, those crazy Italians.

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=ap-italy-shortsdown&prov=ap&type=lgns

I'd have to concur with Casarin - I'd say that is at least yellow-card material!

There's an



"I was in the pool, I was in the pool"  joke in there somewhere.

[WLCALUM83]

Mexico lost to Honduras in a World Cup qualifier last night, 1-0. The lone goal came early in the second half, and 2 of Mexico's players were sent off in the last 10 minutes of the contest.

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England beat Germany 2-1 in Berlin.  This was Germany's first loss in Berlin since 1973 according to the BBC.

Both sides played plenty of backups.