All Entries Tagged With: "Ronaldo"
On the Spot: Great Soccer Writing From Around the Web This Week
In and around the world of great soccer writing as we head into an MLS weekend and the EPL heads toward the second third of its season—(one custodial note/apology, the open link w/a new tab function works better than clicking—wordpress won’t let us do that automatically): First, Steve Stoehr remembers another retiring USMNT legend (seems [...]
Nike: Write The Future
Rather than draw similarities between Nike’s latest offering and my writing style (consistently a near-masterpiece fueled by hyperbole), let’s check the pulse of the masses on Deadspin as the video has attracted a great deal of commentary… The CFL Allstars 08:17 PM If Nike really thinks the Ivory Coast can actually win, than I got [...]
Six Players Who Stole The Show
Over the years, the World Cup has featured an astounding array of legendary players performing extraordinary feats. But occasionally, a player comes along who commands the attention of the entire globe, grabbing the headlines and bringing glory to himself, and quite often, his country. Sometimes it’s a relative unknown who bursts into international superstardom overnight. [...]
Jackleg: Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is a lot of things: elite soccer player, prima donna, lady’s man, jackleg. Many of my colleagues here at The Yanks Are Coming hate Ronaldo and have hated him for years. Blame this on the fact that he was a Man U player and that he takes dives, whines a lot, and has [...]
