If, as the saying goes, possession is nine tenths of the law, then England's World Cup performances so far have been criminal.

Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the most successful soccer managers in the United Kingdom. However, had it not have been for an enormous slice of luck, his career might have followed a completely different path.

Here we go again... the LA Galaxy squares off against the league champions of Japan, South Korea and China in the 2009 Pan-Pacific Championship. Too bad, I was actually looking forward to a decent tournament.

Some of football's most naturally gifted players suffer from acute difficulties off the park. Why do these brightest of talents find themselves so prone to personal difficulties? Read on to find out.

Can you imagine the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo on the Red Bulls? Ronaldhino on the New England Revolution? Didier Drogba on FC Dallas? This might seem like a pipe dream, but it would be integral in the process of American soccer reaching its full potential.

Man United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, dubbed the top four for the past few years, have done little to suggest that they will relinquish their champions league spots. Despite the best efforts of the fast-improving sides below them, it is likely that their seemingly impervious home form will prove too much for the chasing pack to contend with.

After a year of twists and turns, sticks and stones and a nerve-wracking finale, the Spanish La Liga is over, with Real Madrid crowned Champions. Here's a look back at the title-race that was, and a peek forward at the year to come.

With all of the important pieces either becoming bent out of shape or slowly being removed from the puzzle, Arsenal's future seems to be in limbo. However, a few wise modifications can definitely turn Arsenal's frown upside down. Read on to find out how.

If you live in one of the 13 cities that hosts a Major League Soccer team – brace yourself. The David Beckham Traveling Media Circus is about to roll into your town. Here's a look at the David Beckham brand and how it was built with something called "Promotional Intelligence."

Why do footballers earn such ludicrous sums of money for their talent, while other people's more important talent is nowhere near as highly paid? Good question. Read on to find out why.