The Traditions of Football

Chelsea has a traditional initiation ceremony of making new players stand in front of their new team-mates to sing a song of his choice during the pre-season.

Recently, Deco and Jose Bosingwa were subjected to the Chelsea tradition in Macau. Each new player did so by standing in front of their new teammates.

Even chief executive, Peter Kenyon, has agreed to sing sometime on the Asia pre-season roadshow and yes even World Cup winner Scolari's will make a much anticipated performance in the future

John Terry said "It might sound silly, but it's been a tradition at the club for years and it maybe helps people settle in, when the lads first arrive and hear what they have to do, they're shitting themselves. They can go out there and play in front of 80,000 people and yet they're frightened to get up in front of 24 of their mates. So it's a great test of character for them."

Changes at Chelsea

Chelsea is becoming a global brand and is an EPL soccer powerhouse. Its pre-season tour is about spreading the gospel of the Blues while allowing the new manger to learn the ins and outs of each player. Scolari has to figure out how all the pieces fit together for the EPL campaign and the Champions league run. Scolari had this to say about the pre-season

"Because I am new to Chelsea I need to learn about my players. I have an idea about my players, but I need to work everyday with them to learn more," said the former Portugal coach.

"These games are important for me. If I was able to chose the opposition, I would choose this team at this time in our pre-season."

The biggest is question is who will fill the holding midfielder spot?

News and Rumors in the Transfer Window

Speculation and rumors for the transfer market. Why would Drogba leave Chelsea? Eto to the EPL. Keep your seat belt on there might be a big move this summer.

Man U Tours the World

Soccer Legend Claudio Reyna Retires After 14 Years

NEWARK, N.J. -- Claudio Reyna retired Wednesday. Reyna, who turns 35 on Sunday, had been bothered by various injuries this season which played a role in the decision.

"My mind and body together told me it was time," Reyna said during the announcement at St. Benedict's Academy, the prep school where he was a two-time national player of the year and super star.

"I'm very happy with my decision," he said. "Some people hang on and keep looking for another team. I didn't want to be that guy.There's not going to be any Bret Favre situation here,"

Claudio took American soccer to another level when he burst on to the scene. He will be missed.

SuperClassico Goal Recap

Two nice goals by each team. Chivas takes advantage of the space in the attacking zone for a nice finish. You have to love Beckham putting his arms up well before the goal knowing its going to go in, I guess his crystal ball works just fine.