SUPERCLASICO VIDEO: Chivas USA vs. David Beckham & the L.A. Galaxy

July 10, 2008: Ante Razov scored in the first half for Chivas USA and Edson Buddle equalized for the Galaxy in the second half and there was nothing to separate the two sides in the second SuperClasico of the season, as they finished in a 1-1 draw on MLS Primetime Thursday at The Home Depot Center.
The result leaves both teams in a tie for first place at the top of the Western Conference, pending the results from the upcoming weekend.

Samir Nasri agrees to join Arsenal

French international midfielder Samir Nasri has agreed to join Arsenal from Olympique Marseille on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.

Nasri (21), who made two appearances for France in Euro 2008, was voted as the French Ligue 1 ‘Young Player of the Year’ for 2006/07 and was also Olympique Marseille’s Player of the Year for 2007.

Nasri, has made twelve appearances (scoring twice) for the French national team, making his debut for his country in March 2007 in the 1-0 friendly win over Austria. He was also a French Under-21 international and part of the French Under-17s who won the European Championships in 2004.

Here is a little more information on the player.

- part of the French Under-17s who won the European Championships in 2004, scoring the last minute winning goal in the final against Spain

- has made four France Under-21 appearances

- Uefa Intertoto Cup winner with Marseille in 2005

- French Cup runner-up with Marseille 2006 and 2007

- voted Marseille’s Player of the Year 2007

- voted French Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year for 2006/07

- made two appearances for France in Euro 2008

Wigan Athletic Champion 2008-09 Home Kit / Jersey / Shirt

It’s a new season so Wigan, as is their wont, have changed kit manufacturers again. This year they’re with Champion (who many will remember as a provider of NBA team jerseys back in the 1990s). Nevertheless, the offering is not bad. Here are some pictures of the new kit featuring renowned fashion model and sometimes England international Big Emile Heskey.