Benjamin Massey has provided a look back on the match focusing on the Vancouver perspective, while Richard Whittall has written on the game from a Toronto FC point of view.
The first ever Vancouver Whitecaps starting XI in Major League Soccer.
Beautiful backdrop at Empire Stadium.
Don Garber, Christy Clark and Steve Nash.
James Sharman steps in to host this week’s edition of “Take Your Kick”.
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Hello all,
Brendan is away today, so I’ve compiled a brief list of links for you to peruse. Hope you enjoy. Obviously, the photograph above is the dominant story of the day, so let’s get right into that, shall we?
Gattuso-gate
Uefa will decide next Monday on what action to take against Gennaro Gattuso after the Milan captain’s physical confrontation with Tottenham assistant coach Joe Jordan.
Gattuso has explained his actions: ‘ Jordan was breaking my balls throughout the second half but that doesn’t justify my reaction.’
Gattuso’s agent has claimed Jordan called his client a ‘fucking Italian bastard’.
Other Champions League/Europa League stuff
If you haven’t read the Champions league match observations from Kristian Jack and Richard Whittall, you should check them out: Milan 0 – Tottenham 1, Valencia 1 – Schalke 1.
The Guardian has compiled a symposium of reaction in the Italian press to Milan’s loss.
After a disappointing draw at Aris Thessalonki, Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said he is ‘expect[ing] more’ from new signing Edin Dzeko.
Pete Jenson writes on how Arsenal must capitalize on Carles Puyol’s absence and a distracted Gerard Pique in today’s Champions League first leg against Barcelona.
Arsene Wenger on Barcelona’s youth policy, and their links with Cesc Fabregas.
Paul Hayward profiles the ‘extra-special one’, Pep Guardiola, who says his Barcelona side will attack Arsenal with ‘good movement and quick feet’.
Canada/Concacaf reading
Fifa’s ethics committee is gathered in Zurich, and will be discussing the ticket deal between Jack Warner and Norwegian black market company Euroteam.
A Fifa technicality appears to have spoiled David Edgar’s move from Burnley to Swansea.
Duane Rollins: Things that are predictable — Teal Bunbury’s injury and the Canadian reaction to it.
Toronto FC’s players appear to be very pleased with new boss Aron Winter.
Marc Weber of the Vancouver Province is reporting the Montreal Impact have made an attempt to acquire 21-year old winger/forward Kyle Porter.
From around the globe
Antonio Labbatte takes a closer look at what the future holds for Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino.
Raymond Domenech has spoken for the first time about the events that took place with France at the 2010 World Cup. Quick snippet from him on his players: “with hindsight, I see them mainly as a bunch of foolhardy brats.”
Tim Vickery writes on how Brazil coach Mario Menezes is aiming for a better mentality from his players. Tim was a guest on The Footy Show Podcast yesterday, and discussed the article with James and Kristian.
Just for fun
Want to learn how to do execute an inside out nutmeg so you can impress all of your indoor soccer teammates? Futsal legend Falcao provides the masterclass.
Hey, look who’s a fan of the Raptors! (hat-tip @henrique8)
For the first half of the program, James and Kristian are joined by Paolo Bandini of the Guardian to talk Italian football, while the BBC`s South American football expert Tim Vickery stops by for the second half.
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James, Kristian and Thomas return for their first show of 2011! And as you might expect, the exciting “winter” at Toronto FC (see what I just did there?) is discussed at length.
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Hi there.
I know it’s been a while since I rapped at y’all. I’ve been busy here at theScore.com, you see. You know, doing things, talking about doing things, having things canceled. That type of stuff. I think there’s a good chance I’ll be on Monday’s podcast talking about the MLS Cup Final, so maybe we can catch up more then.
But for now I just wanted to share this Vancouver Whitecaps season ticket ad, which I must say, Teitur Thordarson absolutely NAILS. He reminds me a bit of Werner Herzog here…
“..but don’t look at me straight in the eyeballs.”
Brendan Dunlop, Kristian Jack, Thomas Dobby, James Sharman, Paolo Bandini, Ben Lyttleton, Jerrad Peters, Michael Cox, Ethan Dean-Richards, James Horncastle, Duane Rollins
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