Brian Louie is a Bay Area transplant but his heart lies in the world’s top soccer leagues. He talks to anyone about soccer (whether they wish to or not) and counts Bobby Pires and Dennis Bergkamp as two of his all-time favorite players. He has written about international soccer for the last two years on his site soccermadinamerica.blogspot.com.

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November 26, 12:47 AM

by Brian Louie, Soccer Examiner

Photo: AP

We've yet to dip a toe into December, and air is ripe with transfer talk.

So far, the most interesting I've seen is Kolo Toure to Manchester City, who may be looking to splash the cash big in January. At some point anybody who's a member of his national team is likely to be linked to the Blues, including Ashley Cole and Lassana Diarra. Cole may fancy a move, as someone's finally tapped into his experience as a hardman and allowed him and Rio Ferdinand to produce a gangsta movie, set in London and Manchester. [Telegraph, BBC Sport]

Didier Drogba is making his annual flirtation with Serie A, this time with Inter instead of Milan. But this time it's Luiz Felipe Scolari's turn to be angry at the striker for an illicit meal. Nicolas Anelka may be on a hot streak, but unless Drogba's facing some sort of physical deterioration or there's bad blood between Scolari and him, he's still one of the best frontmen in the league and can be relevant when playing alone up front for the Blues. [Daily Mail, Sun]

Another strongman up front is Wayne Rooney, who unfortunately got continental when he took a dive in Manchester United's ugly 0-0 draw with Villareal. At least he apologized, says Fergie. And Ronaldo took quite a lashing, as the Yellow Submarine left the best player in the world with some marks. [Goal, Independent]

Speaking of the continent, Nicolas Sarkozy is out to get Premier League clubs, or at least level the playing field. Hoping to apply EU laws to the way top Prem clubs are accountable for their debt, he must be sick of seeing all of his country's (and Africa's) best talent leave Ligue 1. [Financial Times]

Raul, forgotten by many outside of Madrid, ties Filippo Inzaghi in Champions League goals in the Merengues' victory over FC Bate Borisov. Scoring early certainly helps, and the names on the list are of those past their prime, or at least on the decline. Makes you wonder who's next? Who's the next pure (or lucky) goalscorer to break the top 5? [Goal]

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What's on TV: Champions League Matchday 5

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November 24, 6:58 PM

Champions League Matchday 5 fixtures airing in the US (all times ET; be sure to check your local listings)Tuesday, November 25Villareal v. Manchester United 2:30pm ESPN [UEFA]Arsenal v. Dynamo Kiev 2:30pm Setanta [ESPN Soccernet]FC... Read More
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A new dawn for Arsenal?

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November 24, 6:39 PM

With the league title essentially out of reach (a 10-point gap between the leaders Chelsea and Liverpool, respectively, will do that), Arsenal's focus turns to Europe, where a win against Dynamo Kiev could guarantee progression to the knockout... Read More
Topics: English Premier League , soccer , arsenal , champions league , england

Hearts midfielder heads home out of fear for family

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November 20, 9:55 PM

Can you imagine brave John Terry making the long trip to er, Wembley, to prove his dedication to the England team, despite injury? For a friendly? Why bother if you can't play? First, there's that toll you have to pay to enter London proper,... Read More
Topics: soccer , ghana , friendlies , hearts

Site of the day: The Best Eleven

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November 20, 9:39 PM

Another great soccer blog on the Web is The Best Eleven, which deals in the same pedantry you'll read here or by pretty much anyone with a good satellite package and a basic understanding of the sport. What separates TBE from the rest is... Read More
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Is the Bundesliga the best league for fans?

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November 20, 9:19 PM

Perhaps not the most current of articles, but an interesting read nonetheless. Jeremy Wilson gives us a glimpse into the biggest league in the world. Before you send in your disgruntled opinions on how I can say such a thing, remember... Read More
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Juventus unveils plans for new 40,000-seat stadium

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Not everyone wants a 60,000-seater to watch their favorite teams in. Juventus, for one,unveiled their plans for a new 40,000 seat stadium to be built on the site of the much-hated Stadio delle Alpi, which sat 67,000 at the height of its use,... Read More
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The farce in north London

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November 20, 12:43 PM

Arsenal, with it's erudite continental manager, it's pass and move fluency, and it's cosmopolitan attitude to the direct brutishness of the English game, has become perhaps the most entertaining side to watch. Not for the pretty play nor the arrogant... Read More
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La Liga bleeds Euros, fat Red Devils, Women's soccer and the Liver bird

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November 20, 12:47 AM

La Liga will take a hit because of the current worldwide economic crisis, and it won't be Barcelona or Real Madrid that will reverberate the worst from the crash. With a current tax debt of 507 million GBP (about $760 million), and a combined debt... Read More
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Maradona's grandchild, boozing Pennant, flicks and Albert Pujols

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It looks like Diego Maradona's first match in charge of the Albicelestes will commence without his spiritual son-in-law and the baby-daddy of his daughter. Sergio "Kun" Aguero has left the squad and flown to Madrid to be with Giannina... Read More
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