by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Spain wins 2010 World Cup The analysts called it an ugly win and the fouls would suggest so, but they expressed content at the "best team" deservedly winning the 2010 World Cup. Mark it up as two major trophies in the past two years for Spain who also won Euro 2008. Andres Iniesta scored the lone goal in extra time to as Spain defeated the … [Read more...] about Soccer Splinters | July 12, 2010
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Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor Sand Nor Marsh, Soccer Plays On
by Rey The often misquoted and unofficial creed of the U.S. Postal Service on the James Farley Post Office building in New York City reads: Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. The statement encompasses the attitude of not only the postal service, but the American people in general. … [Read more...] about Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor Sand Nor Marsh, Soccer Plays On
Soccer Splinters | July 16, 2009
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Landon Donovan and David Beckham exchange words; MLS could use the publicity Six months away playing for one of Europe's elite teams, David Beckham made his return to the Los Angeles Galaxy for practices earlier this week. His return did not come without media attention thanks to teammate Landon Donvan. Apparently Donovan bashed the beloved … [Read more...] about Soccer Splinters | July 16, 2009