Confederations Cup ends with a bang
David MosseIf the Confederations Cup is truly a dress rehearsal for the World Cup, then Brazil used the tournament to cement its status as favorite for the grand prize next year, writes David Mosse.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009A home away from home
David Mosse...Yankees look like penny-pinchers by shelling out 161 million euros on two players, Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo. And with a number of other big stars -- Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Franck Ribery, for example -- probably on...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 12, 2009Andres the Giant
David Mosse...ordinary. As for Messi, he did come out on top in his much-anticipated duel against Cristiano Ronaldo, I'm not even sure Messi played that well, but the Argentine scored and his team won...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 29, 2009Adu should avoid U-20 World Cup
David Mosse...scratchers -- Dunga never fails to disappoint. About the only thing he got right was to leave out Ronaldo, and instead select a domestic-based striker actually deserving of an opportunity in Nilmar. He has also...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 22, 2009One flu over the cuckoo's nest
David MosseEarlier this week, Japan became the latest country to succumb to swine flu hysteria as its women's soccer team canceled a tour of the United States sc...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 15, 2009Barcelona leaves Chelsea singing the Blues
David Mosse...to the final. With Manchester United now fully recovered from a recent dip in form and Cristiano Ronaldo as decisive as ever, the Red Devils must be favored to retain the trophy. This is assuming...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 08, 2009Bradley moving up in the world
David MosseHe may well be the most polarizing player among U.S. fans, but Michael Bradley is starting to win over observers across the pond. Witness his inclusio...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 17, 2009What a crazy year it was
David Mosse...back at what I consider to be the most interesting stories from a pretty remarkable year. 1. Ronaldo turns down Real It was the story that wouldn't go away. Real Madrid's pursuit of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 29, 2008Columbus day and Madrid shenanigans
David Mosse...winger and, would you believe it, another striker. This week also featured the latest round of Cristiano Ronaldo stories, as a Madrid director insinuated the club has already locked up the Portuguese star for next...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 19, 2008Friedel makes history
David Mosse...worry about as next year in this fixture their team will feature a front line of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Kaka, with Gigi Buffon in goal. I think I've just about had my...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2008Ronaldo deserving of the Ballon D'Or
David Mosse...winners over the years. Despite being the overwhelming favorite to capture both honors, Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is apparently feeling a little paranoid because he has done some serious campaigning the past few weeks...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2008Thoughts on U.S.-Cuba and the money game
David MosseHavana Night The U.S. made it two for two on Saturday night, as in two mediocre performances in a row in World Cup qualifying, despite earning the th...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 07, 2008Blatter's pearls of wisdom
David Mosse...players, the least he could do is put a little bit of teeth behind it. Free Cristiano Ronaldo! Blatter also took time out of his busy schedule to offer up one of the most utterly...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 14, 2008Crunch time in Euros
David Mosse...Felipe Scolari more time to plot new signings, and soon-to-be-former Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo more time to shop for homes in Madrid. Germany is likely looking at a rematch with Croatia...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 20, 2008Club versus country
David Mosse...always represented by the best possible players, something that certainly won't be the case in Beijing. Ronaldo answers call Not much left to say about the epic Champions League Final, but I would be...
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