Higuain’s new WAG, Argentine model Soledad Fandino, likes to pose in her pants. There’s really not much else to say. Words are no use here.

Check out this photo I found over at Pies.  The career that Raul has had has made him one of the all time greats in Madrid history.  He is off to start a new adventure in Germany with Shalke.

Congrats to my boy Steve Cherundolo for being appointed captain of his club side, Hannover 96.  A fitting move for the man who has been at the club for 11 years now.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Diego Maradona is out as Argentina’s soccer coach.

The Argentine Football Association said Tuesday it would not renew his contract. He had spent an erratic 21 months in charge of a national team that was eliminated in the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-0 loss to Germany.

The federation had offered Maradona a four-year contract to continue through the 2014 World Cup. But Maradona said he would stay only if his entire staff remained.

That was unacceptable to Argentine Football Association president Julio Grondona. He had asked for several assistants to be replaced. One of them is Maradona’s close friend Alejandro Mancuso. The federation’s executive committee sided with Grondona.

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is ready to step up his efforts to bring Mexican World Cup star Carlos Salcido to Anfield. The PSV left back or midfielder is high on Liverpool’s wanted list and Hodgson is set to launch a $5 million raid for the 30-year-old defender over the next few days. Liverpool is short of options on the left side of its back line after the departure of Fabio Aurelio and impending sale of Emiliano Insua to Fiorentina.

Newcastle United look set to pip rivals Sunderland to the signing of defender Sol Campbell on a free transfer.
The former England international is out of contract after his deal with Arsenal ran out this summer.
But despite interest from the Black Cats and Scottish giants Celtic, Campbell appears to have plumped for a move to the newly promoted Magpies.
The 35-year-old is due to arrive in the north east on Tuesday morning for a medical before completing the move.
Campbell could become Newcastle manager Chris Hughton’s third summer signing following the arrivals of Dan Gosling and James Perch from Everton and Nottingham Forest respectively. (BBC Sport)

So there you have it. As reported some time ago on CaughtOffside, Sol Campbell has reached an agreement to join Newcastle United. Chris Hughton is quietly bringing in solid signings as opposed to asking Mike Ashley for big money and perhaps this is a wise way to deal with promotion to the top flight.

There seems no need for the club to break the bank as they appear to have a squad more than capable of staying up in the top tier, if however they wished to force a top ten finish in their first season back then of course they would need to fork out more.

Sol Campbell proved last term that he still has a season or two in the tank. He impressed many with his performances at the Emirates and definitely has the fitness and determination to make an impact at St James’ Park.

Little Old Ginger man himself, Paul Scholes, struts his stuff in NYC while Manchester United are on their stateside tour.

Some of these we have already seen before and some are already available at select Nike SB retailers. For August 2010 though, Nike SB fans can expect seven new sneaker models to hit the racks, including the Zoom Paul Rodriguez 2.5 in a lush chocolate suede upper (available now at 21 Mercer), and the Blazer Premium SB in perforated Obsidian suede created specially for Poets NYC. Some other key releases include Dunk High Pro SB in a mix of grey and tan, not to mention a mesh of fabric and leather, and the Dunk Mid in tonal black. Stefan Janoski fans can continue to celebrate the boat-shoe inspired sneaker in a fresh black/mint colorway. Check out the collection and look out for them at your nearest Nike SB retailers.