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Sunderland frustrate a frustrating Arsenal, 0-0

szólj hozzá: Arsenal vs Sunderland 0:0 HIGHLIGHTS If you wanted to know where the goals were going to come...
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The Melvins: The War on Wisdom

Perfect way to kickstart the Premiership season. Arsenal vs Sunderland. Go Gunners!
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A few thoughts on Rio Ferdinand’s “choc ice” retweet

No retreat, retweet The FA has spoken. Rio Ferdinand is to be fined £45,000 for re-tweeting “choc ice” used...
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Song is on his way to Barcelona

Is that tiki taka on his mind? Arsene Wenger pretty much admits it. The negotiations are in the advanced...
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Robin Van Persie: Lets thank him for not making this a circus

Money, its a gas. Don’t give me that do goody goody BS. There are ways of ending a relationship...
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Spain win 2-1 over Puerto Rico as Cazorla and Fabregas score

One current Arsenal player and a former one contributed to Spain’s 2-1 winning score. Santi Cazorla swung a ball...
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History created! USA beat Mexico in Mexico for the first time, 1-0

In the 79th minute Brek Shea squirting free down the left nutmegs his way through and then crosses the...
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Fabrice Muamba retires from football on medical advice

Fabrice Muamba who was last seen carrying the Olympic torch from Greenwich to Waltham Forest on July 21st announced...
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Arsenal ready themselves with a 4-0 thumping of FC Koln

Lukas Podolksi returned to his former club and scored a brace, the first through a penalty, and then sweeping...
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Barcelona confident of landing Alex Song

Looks like Barca, FIFA’s favourite club have their beady eyes set on Alex Song. Their manager Tito Vilanova has...
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2012 Olympics: Canada get the bronze as they beat France, 1-0

Canada completely outplayed by France in the second half managed to score an extra time goal by Diane Matheson...
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Real Madrid spank AC Milan, 5-1 at Yankee Stadium

Kaka was there and we half expected him to be in a Rossoneri jersey but against his former club...
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2012 Olympics: Tune into USA vs Japan women’s soccer final

As iconic an image: Could the USA top this in the finals? Yes, all you football/ soccer lovers. This...
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Nuri Sahin tutorial: What Arsenal gets if he lands up

Only at Real would some one with the skills of Nuri Sahin go unappreciated. Which of course is topic...
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Arsenal: Just a song and dance? Or behaviour modification

Sahin for Song. Not really. The deal on Robin Van Persie is that Sir Alex went public to pressurize...
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2012 Olympics: Mexico enter men’s final beating Japan, 3-1

szólj hozzá: Mexico vs Japan 3:1 MATCH HIGHLIGHTS Yuki Otsu’s magnificent strike in the 12th minute gave the Japanese...
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2012 Olympics: Japan defeat France, 2-1 in semi-final

Sepp Blatter was around to see his fondest dream of seeing women playing in “tighter shorts”. Yes, he really...
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Usain Bolt’s sensational 100m win deconstructed brick by brick

Arsene Wenger we’ve heard is looking for new talent. Bolt may only be slightly faster (tongue firmly in cheek)...
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2012 Olympics: Alex Morgan’s ET strike as USA pip Canada, 4-3 in thriller

An instant classic. Christine Sinclair was a one woman wrecking crew for Canada as she scored a hat trick...
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2012 Olympics: Sturridge magic as Team GB bests UAE, 3-1

szólj hozzá: GB There are days when Daniel Sturridge could not hit a barn door even if it meant...
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Gareth Bale out: No expected return date

If you watch the video it was a garden variety clip by Charlie Adam. Cynical yes, but not unusually...
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2012 Olympics: Honduras’s MLS connection send Spain crashing out, 1-0

The mighty Rojas are done for. Well, at least their U23 team plus Adrian Lopez and Juan Mata. Los...
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Don’t mess with the Zlatan

szólj hozzá: Ibrahimovic aprít a PSG-nél Are you a zlatan for punishment? Blaise Matuidi, Jeremy Menez, and Nene find...
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Arsenal hold Kitchee FC, 2-2 in pre-season friendly

Gervinho was excellent. So was Theo Walcott and Abou Diaby. But in a familiar refrain, the defense was shambolic....
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Albanian oil consortium bidding for CF Malaga

Rezart Taci could be the new owner of CF Malaga There are now emerging reports in the Spanish media...
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Sweet revenge: US women overpower unlady like Colombians, 3-0

You’re no lady, Lady Andrade. The Colombian forward threw a nasty right hook at Abby Wambach as the US...
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Manchester City beat Arsenal, 2-0 in a pre-season match

Arsenal played quite well. Definitely more the attacking force than City, creating plenty of chances but falling short. Andre...
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We salute Megan Rapinoe

Earlier this month Megan Rapinoe came out and discussed her sexuality in Out Magazine. She has been in a...
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AC Milan offers €13m for Kaka’s return

Adriano Galliani went on the charm offensive talking about Kaka. “Certain love affairs never end. They go a long...
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The Ballad of Dixie and Kenny now in theatre

The Reds and Blues: The Ballad of Dixie and Kenny first captured on celluloid has been adapted for theatre...
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FSG showdown: Roma beat Liverpool, 2-1 as Bradley scores opener

In a showdown between two teams with Fenway Sporting Group connections; Liverpool, the John Henry owned team had to...
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2012 Olympics: Alex Morgan’s brace as USA overcome France, 4-2

Allez, allez, Alex! Vous êtes parfait Looks like the IOC have shut down any official highlights and we can...
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MLS All Stars beat Chelsea on Eddie Johnson’s last minute strike

The MLS All Stars seem to have Chelsea’s number and just like he did six years ago, Dwayne De...
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No Kaka for MLS but Tim Cahill is ready

As per Thierry Henry, all that keeps the Red Bulls from an official announcement is Tim Cahill’s medical examination....
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Memory lane: Dwayne De Rosario’s winner against Chelsea

Today, the MLS All Stars take on Chelsea. And yes, the All Stars beat the Blues, 1-0 in 2006....
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Cazorla, Spain economy, and PSG and Malaga conflict of interest

” Sold to you Mr Al-Thani for the princely sum of €36 million ” The Spanish media has little...
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Arsenal tour: Gunners beat Malaysia XI, 2-1

Mohamed Azmi Muslim made the match interesting when his 30 yard flyer beat Vito Mannone as the defense went...
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Suzanne Vega sings “Luka”

The song is a haunting elegy to child abuse, a very serious matter. But a different Luka is hogging...
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Santi Cazorla to Arsenal

The Guardian is reporting that Malaga winger, Santi Cazorla will be the next transfer arriving at the Emirates for...
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Kaka and Arjen Robben to AC Milan?

This player might see a return to his former club? Kaka’s future in Real Madrid is pretty much over...
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Tim Cahill: Unseen Journey

Excerpts from a very informative and inspiring documentary on Tim Cahill. He is half Samoan from his mother’s side...
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Coming to the Red Bulls: An aerial threat par excellence

Tim Cahill plays much, much larger than his 5′ 8″ frame The Red Bulls get a shot in the...
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Arsenal’s US based interests remain limited despite its management

The USA strangely remains off limits to Arsenal despite the US flavoured management As a US based Gooner, one...
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The world’s top own goal?

Evgen Eliseev of Ukrainian side Goverla tried to stop a Chernomorets attack but his attempt backfired spectacularly. Chernomorets won,...
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Maroaune Chamakh to Besiktas?

After Bordeaux turned down a return for their prodigal son, Fiorentina rejected Chamakh because of his high wages, it...
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Brazil outclass team GB in Olympic warm up, 2-0

About half of the Brazilian Olympic squad on display in today’s warm up have been linked to Premiership sides....
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The Luis Suarez racism case still resonates

Can you hear me now? Luis Suarez injected himself in the racism debate in the football world, polarized by...
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Arsenal should entertain Juve for RVP’s signature

Robin Van Persie has been left out of the Far East squad: Bye-Bye RVP Robin Van Pursey? Arsenal reject...
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Terrence Boyd’s bicycle kick for Rapid Vienna

Terrence Boyd’s got the talent and the attitude. It was all on display for his new club Rapid Vienna...
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Thierry Henry’s fantastic strike against the Chicago Fire

Thierry Henry’s 10th goal of the season and his first since April 28th after which a hamstring injury kept...
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Why this man should be at Arsenal

The Reds are so desperate to get rid of Andy Carroll that Fenway Sporting Group’s cable TV network, NESN...
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Will Francois Hollande target Ibrahimovic for his 75% tax rate?

Francois Hollande’s 75% tax rate on millionaires was a central election platform Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s transfer is complete. He is...
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Carlos Bocanegra and Maurice Edu set to leave Rangers

Rangeramerica no more: Carlos Bocanegra and Maurice Edu seek new homes As anticipated Carlos Bocanegra and Maurice Edu will...
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Robin Van Persie might have overplayed his hand

So RVP apparently slunk back to training camp on the first day, two weeks after dropping that bombshell where...
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