Robinho promised he would have an impact on his return to South America, and the Brazilian showed the Premier League what it wll be missing. A passionate clash between two of Brazil's biggest clubs, and with the game tied at 1-1, Robinho flicked home an impudent game-winner to the delight o ...

Never stop believing. Up to the very end, you have to try taking 3 points at home. After almost 90 minutes of perfect defense, it’s time to make the difference. Mirko Vucinic, fighting for every ball until that final whistle blows, finally finds space after a corner kick in the 82nd ...

Tomorrow Landon Donovan and Tim Howard play in the Premiership's oldest Derby when the Toffees take on their cross-town rivals in red. This will be Landon's first Derby since going abroad in January and his most intense challenge yet. Landon will be called upon to continue the form that ev ...

So close, so far. The semi-finals of Europe’s elite club competition are almost here. Barcelona, down 1-0 in southwest London, entered the third minute of stoppage time needing a goal. The ball broke on the left side of the field, and Iniesta calmly took a couple of steps back. As ...

Imagine you are a young forward. Imagine you are part of a team that can win everything. Imagine your team has scored more goals than any other in Europe. Now, stop imagining and rise to the challenge. Make the most of every opportunity. If the team wins competitions you must play a decisi ...

In the biggest game of the Premier League season so far, Wayne Rooney helped Manchester United throw down the baton in the race for this season’s title. In his most prolific campaign to date, the striker started (and finished) off a lightning break to score United’s decisive se ...

Still getting their feet wet in Greece, Eddie Johnson and Freddy Adu jumped onto the scoresheet for the first time on their new team by combining for Johnson's first goal. With nearly every position still up for grabs on the USMNT's South Africa roster, can the two Yanks in Greece make a s ...

Many clubs were rumored to have been chasing the signature of Fernando Torres. But in the summer of 2007, the Madrid-born striker signed for the red half of Merseyside for a club record fee. When he took to the field for his home debut against Essien’s Blues, all eyes on the Kop were ...

Coming into your first English club as your nation's leading scorer, one thing is definitely expected of you: score goals. His fast pace and strong play up the right side for the Toffees is a given. The corner kick assist in his debut was a nice splash, but goals are what could truly define ...

Cristiano Ronaldo set himself an objective some time ago: become history’s best player, or at least one of history’s best players. He can only achieve this by making the ultimate sacrifice – putting all his energy into football and nothing else. Yesterday Cristiano showed ...

Though opponents on the field, many players in Africa's leading international tournament are on the same team off of it. Though the jerseys will cover the entire spectrum, only one color unites them all. Led by global (NIKE)RED ambassador Didier Drogba, players such as John Obi Mikel, Jaco ...

His first four-goal haul. Another world class performance. Wayne Rooney has been in deadly form so far this term. Focused and firing on all cylinders, this is his best season yet. Can he break the 30-goal league barrier? Have your say on the Nike Soccer Facebook page. Don't miss a sing ...

Driving force; inspiration; captain fantastic. Cesc Fabregas is many things to Arsenal. Perhaps the finest exponent of Arsene Wenger’s nurturing approach to the beautiful game, Cesc returned to inspire Arsenal to a hard-fought victory that put the Gunners on the verge of the English s ...

The irrepressible Rossoneri have their playmakers breaking out on simultaneous streaks. On Saturday, Borriello followed up a Ronaldinho PK with a fantastic strike, the goal of the match. But the second half belonged to the Brazilian and his hat trick, as a second goal came from a header an ...

Another week another solid outing for Landon Donovan, who along with Tim Howard helped the Toffees shut out their 4th ranked opponents in Donovan's home debut for the Blues of Liverpool. The American midfielder saw plenty of the ball, proving after only two weeks the he's a vital part of th ...