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Ronaldinho to Spurn Galaxy, on Verge of Return to Brazil
By Brian Straus - AOL NewsThe long-running rumors connecting Ronaldinho with the Los Angeles Galaxy apparently are a signature or two away from finally being silenced. The Brazilian icon and 2010 World Cup snub reportedly has agreed to terms with Grêmio, the club from his home town of Porto Alegre with which he began his career a dozen years ago. Grêmio president Paulo Odone told RBS television on Wednesday that the contract terms are "all settled" and that all that remains is for the player to secure his release from AC Milan. "Ronaldinho wants to go back to Grêmio, which is his home -- where he began playing ...
Brazil Leaving Most World Cup Players Behind For US Friendly
By Brian Straus - AOL NewsBrazil is bringing just four members of its recent World Cup team to northern New Jersey for the Aug. 10 exhibition match against the United States at the New Meadowlands Stadium. Following its second consecutive quarterfinal elimination, Brazil is getting a fresh start under new coach Mano Menezes with an eye toward winning its sixth World Cup on home soil in four years. Some players who competed in South Africa may have wanted to stay at their clubs for preseason training, but there's little doubt that Menezes also intends to get a look at some new blood. Fans certainly will recognize ...
Tim Tebow's Real Heel for Being Party to Nike Shoe
By David Whitley - AOL NewsDo you recall the ancient Persian proverb, "I felt sorry because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet until Tim Tebow gave him a pair of Nike Trainer 1.2s." OK, it's not quite like that. But you don't have to be a 3,000-year-old Persian to detect an odor with this Tebow shoe business. Sure, he has a right to wear, endorse and capitalize on anything he chooses. Every other famous jock does. It's just that Tebow isn't every other jock. He's Tim Tebow. We're supposed to name our kids after him, not our footwear. Especially when it comes with a swoosh. Timmy, Timmy, Timmy, why ...
50 Cent, Ronaldinho Share Stage in Brazil
By Michael Katz - AOL NewsHey, want to hear a story about two people that were better and more popular in 2004? Then you'll love this yarn about rapper 50 Cent inviting Brazilian soccer icon Ronaldinho on stage at a concert in Rio de Janeiro. The rapper summoned Ronaldinho with a rendition of "Ole, ole, ole, ole ..." Then the two joined forces for a series of high fives between men wearing the matching white T-shirts. The crowd, of course, went nuts. ...
Ronaldinho Takes the Stage with 50 Cent
By FanHouse Newswire - AOL NewsSAO PAULO (AP) -- Brazilian football star Ronaldinho took to the stage with 50 Cent in a concert in Rio de Janeiro. Ronaldinho was one of the many Brazilian celebrities attending the rapper's show late Saturday and was invited to the stage, prompting a loud ovation from the fans. The rapper sang "Ole, Ole, Ole ..." before introducing Ronaldinho and shaking hands with the two-time FIFA world player of the year. A video released by Brazilian media shows Ronaldinho saluting the public and dancing with the rapper for a few moments, showing some unique moves. The AC Milan player is on vacation ...
Nike's World Cup Ad: Helping Yankees Learn to Love the Game
By Sarah Wildman - Politics DailyOne of the beauties of the World Cup -- which kicked off last Friday -- is its sheer global reach, the millions of tiny stories, the historical narratives known by every 10-year-old in every country, it seems, other than the United States. The stars of today -- Ronaldinho, Drogba, Ronaldo, Robinho -- are revered, of course, but stand on the shoulders of those who came before them. Whole countries embrace the recounting of triumph and dashed hopes. When a team drops out, children sob in the streets. When a team advances, carnival ensues. In 2006, I got a taste of that, reporting from Madrid, ...
Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba Set to Miss World Cup
By Brian Straus - AOL NewsIt looks like the African World Cup will be played without two of the continent's three biggest stars. Ghana's Michael Essien was ruled out last week because of his lingering knee injury. And now Didier Drogba, Essien's Chelsea teammate and the Ivory Coast captain who many believe is the best striker in the world, appears to have been sidelined as well. Drogba reportedly suffered a fractured right elbow during Ivory Coast's friendly with Japan on Friday in Switzerland. He had lifted his team into the lead when his 15th-minute free kick deflected in off Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka, but ...
Monday World Cup Roundup: Gomez and Bocanegra Make News as US Prepares for First Friendly
By Brian Straus - AOL NewsAs the people of earth begin to drop everything they're doing and turn their focus toward South Africa and the World Cup, FanHouse will deliver the news and notes you need as the planet's biggest sporting event approaches. There are just 18 days to go. Herculez Gomez Secures His Future Herculez Gomez will play in the World Cup. The FIFA Club World Cup, that is. The striker already has parlayed his 10-goal spring campaign with Mexico's Puebla into spot on the preliminary U.S. roster for this summer's big tournament. Now he has earned a contract with CONCACAF champion Pachuca, which will sign ...
Ronaldinho Left Off Brazil's Initial World Cup Roster
By Michael Cardillo - AOL NewsA lot can happen in four years of world soccer. Just ask Ronaldinho. Four years ago, on the eve of the 2006 World Cup in Germany the Brazilian ace was on top of the world. He'd just helped Barcelona capture the UEFA Champions League. His distinctive buck-toothed grin adorned the covers of magazines worldwide. Nike even based most of its pre-World Cup marketing campaign (remember "Joga Bonito? with Eric Cantona?) around Ronaldinho. Flash forward to Tuesday and Ronadlinho was left off of the five-time World Cup champion's roster by coach Dunga. The exclusion of Ronaldinho, 30, isn't ...
Rooney Steals Show in Manchester United Win Over AC Milan
By Michael Cardillo - AOL NewsAll the pregame buildup to Tuesday's UEFA Champions League knockout round match between world giants Manchester United and AC Milan centered around David Beckham playing his first game against his former club and ex-manager Sir Alex Ferguson since leaving the English giants in 2003. Turned out the current Red Devils idol ended up stealing Beckham's would-be thunder. Wayne Rooney continued stating his case for the unofficial title of "world's best soccer player" with a blistering second-half performance, which included a pair of headed goals to help Manchester United take a 3-2 lead back to Old ...
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