Oh, crisis schmisis! The economy can wait. This is the Champions League final!
The G8 leaders weren’t all business at Camp David this weekend. Yes they are dealing with important matters of collapsing economies and a European financial structure in ruins. But, well, details, details.
The photo pretty much says it all: That’s British Prime Minister David Cameron with his arms raised in triumph the moment Chelsea’s Didier Drogba tucks home a historic shot, the one that secured Chelsea’s Champions League crown Saturday at Munich’s Allianz Arena.
Meanwhile, you may notice the look on German chancellor Angela Merkel’s face as one that demonstrates something more gloomy and doomy. If you don’t recognize the look, just find your nearest Bayern Munich supporter today; they’ll have the same grimace a day after the storied side’s surprising loss.
President Obama? I’d classify his look as one of “excitement in a wisely neutral way.”
By the way, there’s a little back story here between Cameron and Merkel. Two years ago at World Cup South Africa, the two watched in unison as Germany put a proper pounding on England, opening up a humiliating 4-1 can on the Brits.
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Despite little to play for, Premier League final day provides prize money shifts
May 19, 2013, 4:47 PM EDT
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With Arsenal and Tottenham the only teams battling for any meaningful positioning in the Premier League table, the final day still had implications for many teams in the form of placement prize money.
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Sir Alex Ferguson managed the final match of his career away from Old Trafford, and it looked set to complete on a high note, until the opposition had other ideas late.
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(Video) Gareth Bale’s wonder strike not enough for Tottenham to capture Champions League dreams
May 19, 2013, 4:25 PM EDT
Another game-winning strike from Gareth Bale wasn’t enough to save Tottenham from more Champions League heartache.
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New York took all the points from the L.A. Galaxy on Tim Cahill’s late goal. So let’s talk about that goal.
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Where Landon Donovan’s afternoon takes us in the ongoing U.S. national team debate
May 19, 2013, 3:17 PM EDT
This Landon Donovan debate regarding his place on the national team is not going anywhere. So, did Sunday’s performance move the needle either way?
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Arsenal grabs Champions League spot with victory over Newcastle
May 19, 2013, 2:42 PM EDT
Arsenal secured its 16th consecutive spot on the Champions League with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Newcastle at St. James’ Park on Sunday.
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Sensational news for fans around BMO Field:
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Story-lines: What to watch for on the final day of the Premier League
May 19, 2013, 11:30 AM EDT
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With David Beckham-esque tears streaming down my cheeks, we’re finally here: The final day of the 2012-13 Barclay’s Premier League.
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All eyes on Newcastle v. Arsenal for final Champions League spot
May 19, 2013, 10:19 AM EDT
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Newcastle have nothing to play for and have been a disaster at home of late, losing their last two matches at St. James’ Park by a combined 9-0.
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The timing on this thing in two words: pretty bad:
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Philadelphia’s Jack McInerney would be league’s youngest Golden Boot winner
May 19, 2013, 9:32 AM EDT
Not to get too far ahead of ourselves on the 20-year-old goal-scoring sensation … :
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Seattle overtakes Dallas in a starburst of offensive soccer
May 19, 2013, 12:48 AM EDT
The Sounders exploit Dallas’ young back line in a meeting of two Western Conference teams in top form. Final score: 4-2 for the Sounders:
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Juan Agudelo makes his New England debut as Jay Heaps posts one of the best wins of his young coaching career:
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Highlights and context as “Jack Mac” scores his league-leading 8th goal:
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Cascadia Cup matches are always interesting, and Saturday’s 2-2 draw at BC Place was full of talking points:
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it was a big crowd pleaser on two fronts when the Whitecaps’ forward stroked an unstoppable free kick against Portland:
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A real injury concern for Portland as Darlington Nagbe falls
May 18, 2013, 8:05 PM EDT
The young Timbers’ attacker is having an outstanding season for the Jeld-Wen Field bunch:
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Federico Higuain steals the show for Columbus in a road win over Toronto
May 18, 2013, 7:38 PM EDT
Higuain created the game’s only goal and was masterful in possession at BMO Field:
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PSG president confirms Saturday was likely David Beckham’s farewell match
May 18, 2013, 6:44 PM EDT
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An appearance next week in Paris Saint-Germain’s final match 2012-13 season doesn’t seem to be in the plans for the retiring superstar:
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Video: Reports out of England say today was the former England captain’s final match, rather than next week as expected:
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Video: Highlights: Union outlast Fire
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Video: Sir Alex says goodbye
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Video: Morgan committed to growth of new women's league
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Video: Boy with cancer, 8, scores against major league soccer team
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Video: Red Bulls pull off win on the road
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Video: Highlights: Montreal extinguish Chicago
