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Author: Shourin Roy

Video: Chicharito’s nose for goals: Man Utd 3 Chelsea 1

Man Utd won its 18th Community Shield which actually turns out to be a good predictor of who ultimately...
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Arsenal’s defensive let down and Fabianski’s errors

The harbingers for a better season took a familiarly backward turn. All that bright attacking spark count for little...
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Cesc as captain? Lets put it to rest

Arseblog states the characteristic that makes Cesc so special: ” His desire to win football matches is a big...
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Fabregas stays classy

The man in the eye of the storm opens up and says matter of fact: “Firstly I would like...
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Spurs land Young Boys

Spurs will legitimately believe that they have the easiest of draws with their Champions League play off opponents being...
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Video: Liverpool overcome Rabotnicki, 2-0 (Agg: 4-0)

David Ngog continues where he left off from the first leg heading the ball from Gerrard’s cross. He then...
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Video: Chivas de Guadalajara 2 Universidad de Chile 0 (Agg: 3-1)

Mexican invitees, Chivas won overcame U de Chile, 2-0 in their second leg Copa Libertadores semi-final for a winning...
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Altidore and Omar Gonzalez in US squad

Jermaine Jones declined an invitation to play for the US national squad citing his Bundesliga priorities after a protracted...
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Fabregas stays: The longest running summer saga ends

Cesc Fabregas recommitting to Arsenal is worth the business of five transfers. And Wenger deservedly can sit back with...
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A price Spahic: £25million for the defender

24 hours later, the price has gone up almost three fold. Montpellier has strenuously denied any contact with Arsenal...
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Theo Walcott vows to prove himself

Theo was bitter after his England omission. “Not making the World Cup this year and not playing the last...
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Laurent Blanc cleans out the French stables

Deuce resurfaces in a Roma shirt- nah, it’s Jeremy Menez Laurent Blanc announces a 22 man roster against Norway...
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Jermaine Jones named to US squad against Brazil

Bob Bradley names an 18 man squad to face Brazil GOALKEEPERS (2): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton)...
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World Cup: Russia frontrunner for 2018, USA the 2022

Simon Kuper explains why these two Cold War rivals could end up hosting back to back World Cups. Simply,...
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Video: Chicharito’s blazing finish in Man Utd’s, 7-1 win

Within 90 seconds of his introduction in the second half, Javier “Chicharito” Fernandez was on the boards with a...
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A two month injury layoff for Kaka?

Last season was cut short by an adductor strain which was misdiagnosed as pubalgia. This season looks as if...
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Made in China: Liverpool’s takeover

Things/who you will not see in Anfield once the China Investment Corporation takes over Liverpool. 1. Free Tibet T...
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Video: Mesut Özil writes the future in 201Ö

Mmmmm…. will there still be toothbrushes, remotes, and fuel driven airplanes in 2050? Nice ad though and Özil could...
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Emir Spahic claims Arsenal transfer on the cards

Emir Spahic, a central defender at French club Montpellier and the present captain of the Bosnian national team has...
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Maicon edges close to a Real move

According to the player’s agent there has been a resolution in the salary negotiations with Real now set to...
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Roberto Baggio becomes the FIGC’s technical chief

The Divine Ponytail has been appointed as Italy’s chief scouter of football talent after completing his certification course as...
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Robben’s injury: Club vs country once again

Arjen Robben will miss two months after the Bayern medical staff discovered he had a hamstring tear. The Dutch...
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Torres commits to Liverpool

Looks like Roy Hodgson has to take credit for this with a boost from Kenny Dalglish. The new manager...
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Lukasz Fabianksi vs Manuel Almunia

Lukasz Fabianski practising his Blue Steel look that freezes the ball in flight I am serious- these could be...
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Carlos Bilardo: Maradona could be back

Looks like Soccerblog might have made a pretty accurate prediction on July 27th. ” Maradona’s end is full of...
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Are you ready for the New York Cosmos version 2.0?

The NY Cosmos cheerleaders – the 70s! These are heady times for soccer fans especially in the Tri State...
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Video: Rafa Marquez vs Cobi Jones

Rafa Marquez will not have very good memories of the 2002 World Cup when he was sent off for...
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Video: Rafa Marquez joins New York Red Bulls

New DP, Rafa Marquez looking very GQ speaks to fans about joining the Red Bulls. He is already a...
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Video: Landon Donovan’s 100th MLS goal marks Galaxy loss

Freddie Ljungberg ditched the Seattle Sounders to move to the Fire as their most recent DP. He came on...
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Anderson survives a horrific car accident

Anderson, the Man Utd midfielder was involved in a car accident in Portugal which left him unconscious. He was...
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Liverpool could be sold

All huangs in the balance. I know terrible pun and all that. But surely this is very good news...
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Video: Thierry Henry’s MLS debut: Two assists, one absolute sitter

Thierry Henry’s MLS debut for New York Red Bulls as they took on the Dynamo. Pretty good start for...
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Schwarzer wants an Arsenal move, James to Bristol City

Fulham goalie Mark Schawarzer is keen to move to the Emirates if the club can come up with some...
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Video: Hero’s welcome for Chicharito on his homecoming

El Chicharito came back home to Chivas to a hero’s welcome and he suited up in the first half...
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Video: U19 Euro Cup: France 2 Spain 1

French football is not dead. The commentators went delirious with joy as the French team overcame Spain in the...
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Donovan’s departure will be good for the MLS

When asked about his MLS future in a pre-match interview before the All Stars game, Landon Donovan gave a...
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Video: Liverpool 2 FK Rabotnikci 0

Roy Hodgson got off to a winning start in his biggest challenge so far – as Liverpool on the...
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Fabregas expected to miss Liverpool opener

Cesc and his sweetheart Carla attend Julio Baptista’s wedding Both Cesc Fabregas and Robin Van Persie could be unavailable...
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Mesut Özil available for €16 million

Klaus Allofs, Werder Bremen’s general manager has indicated that Mesut Özil’s price tag is €16 million and he is...
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VfB and Real negotiate over Khedira

VfB is asking for €15 million while Real is willing to pay €10million. But a deal is in the...
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Sparky holds the key to Schwarzer arrival at Arsenal

Mark Hughes takes up the Fulham job and is now closer at hand to renew his charges of the...
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Video: MLS All Stars: Man Utd young guns do it cleverly

The MLS All Stars showdown in Houston showed a glimmer of what Man Utd will look like in the...
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Video: Puerto Rico Islanders hammer LA Galaxy, 4-1

Oooof! Hold that thought about the MLS being on the rise. What an embarrassment as the Islanders hammered a...
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MLS All Stars vs Man Utd today!

MLS All-Stars meet Manchester United in the All-Star Game (8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2). There is reason for optimism...
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Video: El Chicharito talks about his dreams

The kid has his head on his shoulders and he knows the game and the club. He talks about...
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Rafa Nadal lashes out at UEFA

Real Mallorca shareholder and tennis numero uno Rafa Nadal hit out at UEFA’s decision to exclude the financially troubled...
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Dolce and Gabbana to make fashionistas of Chelsea

D&G debriefs the Italian team Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, fashion entrepreneurs and hard core AC Milan fans who...
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Arsenal linked with Federico Marchetti

The Sun reports that Arsenal are preparing a £5.5m bid for Cagliari goalie Federico Marchetti last seen in the...
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Video: Chamakh scores his first goal for Arsenal

Marouane Chamakh opened his account for Arsenal converting a spot kick against Austrian third division side SC Neusiedl. The...
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“Chicharito” Hernandez will be a star

The instant “Chicharito” Hernandez put that ball into the net against Argentina in the World Cup, you knew you...
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A series of missteps cost El Diego his job

Lack of self criticism: He did not take responsibility for the Germany defeat. In fact, he did not even...
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Sol Campbell Newcastle bound

Sol Campbell who did quite well as Thomas Vermaelen’s central partner after William Gallas was ruled injured for the...
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The flap over Man Utd shirts reveals ethnic and political divisions

The ulema in Malaysia recently issued a statement banning Man Utd shirts. The target of their wrath: The famed...
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Barca in the red: Club loses money

It appears Joan Laporta, Barca’s former president was using some creative accounting to announce an 11m euro profit. A...
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