The talk of an under-spending and underperforming Arsenal was quickly blown out of the water as the Gunners took a six-goal lead away from home at Goodison Park before winning 6–1 on Saturday against Everton, last season’s fifth-place finisher.
The Community Shield match contested this past Sunday at Wembley between defending Premier League champion Manchester United and FA Cup champion Chelsea allowed us to evaluate where the top two English teams currently stand.
Portuguese champions Porto have been cleared to participate in this season's Champions League.
Milan has agreed a deal with Real Madrid to make Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar their first major signing of the close season.
Argentina coach Diego Maradona said he will never abandon the national team after reports he may be prepared to quit Portsmouth.
Mexico stunned their American hosts on Sunday winning the Gold Cup 5–0 in front of nearly 80,000 at Giants Stadium.
Inter Milan's midfielder Patrick Vieira wants to join Tottenham Hotspur and would be a great role model, said manager Harry Redknapp.
GOTHENBURG, Sweden—This past week, Sweden’s second city, Gothenburg, has been filled with soccer-playing youths participating in the Gothia Cup, also known as the World Youth Cup.
Manchester City continued their spending spree with the signing of Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor for an undisclosed fee on Saturday.
SINGAPORE—Manchester United Asia Tour 2009 will mark the club’s fifth tour of Asia in the last decade. The Asia Tour 2009 will include stops in Jakarta, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, and China.