Archive for the ‘Deaths’ Category

Happy 2008

Posted: December 31, 2007 in Deaths, Euro 2008, Happy New Year, Soccer

Last night of 2007, instead of doing what is probably going to be a lame year in review of footy, I will leave you with my best wishes to all in the new year. I’ll see you next year, and non-stop coverage of Euro 2008. Also, RIP to Motherwell player Phil O’ Donnell, who died [...]

Another Tragic Death

Posted: September 4, 2007 in Deaths, Soccer

South African international Gift Leremi was killed yesterday in a car crash at the age of 22. Leremi lost control of his car and it went down an embankment. He scored 4 goals as a member of the South African National team, and was a popular player at his club, Mamelodi Sundowns. However, he apparently [...]

Heck yeah, David Beckham is going to change US soccer in the span of 5 years. Looks like year 1 is off to a wonderful start. Haven’t won an MLS game with him, they lose in the Superliga final, and he gets injured during the final. Beckham strained his knee in the 30th minute as [...]

RIP Antonio Puerta

Posted: August 29, 2007 in Deaths, La Liga, Soccer

So young (22 years old), promising future, and his life came to an end yesterday due to a heart attack. Here is a tribute video made by one Youtube user. Antonio Puerta, Sevilla defender, 1984-2007.