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Dani Alves: Madrid clings to one player

Dani Alves on the showdown between Real and Barca at Camp Nou and the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo will...
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Dubai taking over Liverpool or any club? Forget about it

Remember last summer, when the news was Dubai International Capital (DIC) was so close to buying out Liverpool from...
Soccer Business, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club

Song is Arsenal’s most improved player this season

Richard Williams does not see what is obvious to Arsenal fans. ” and the unconvincing performance of Alexandre Song,...
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Gallas may not be ready for the Chelsea encounter

Apparently William Gallas has problems putting his contact lens on because the left eye is still so swollen from...
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Terry distances himself from armband fiasco

If you got an email with this in it it’s not with John Terry’s permission. This is what he...
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Video: CL: Bordeaux 2 Juventus 0

Fernando and Marouane Chamakh make Juventus pay. Bordeaux’s impressive display gives them as much claim to the CL title...
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Could Bordeaux win the Champions League?

With none of the big clubs looking self assured or dominant in their CL campaign so far, this could...
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Bordeaux loss: Diego deflects blame on to Ciro Ferrara

How in blazes did Diego miss that sure shot equalizer a few yards out of goal in the 64th...
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Maradona and Messi play volleyball…

….or something that looks like volleyball.The heading on the video calls it badminton but that’s taking things too far.
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Ante Sapina: A familiar name resurfaces in the match fixing scandal

On November 19th, 2009 Ante Sapina and his brother, Milan were arrested with three others in Berlin on charges...
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World Cup 2010: Egypt’s contempt for “Africa”

One of the most stark features of the Algeria vs Egypt imbroglio is the undercurrent of contempt that most...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010

Another day, another match, another Fergie tirade

Its getting tres tiresome. Noun, verb, referee’s fault.
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Video: CL: Rodrigo Tello sinks Man Utd

Ben Foster won’t be the one to say, “I tello so.” Besiktas continued the theme of the underdog shocking...
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How does a £20m boot out Rafa campaign sound?

Perish the thought of Rafa going anywhere even as more and more fans have serious doubts whether Liverpool’s future...
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Paul Hart dismissed: Avram Grant to manage Pompey?

Avram Grant was the technical director at Portsmouth when he was hired by Roman Abramovich in 2007 as Chelsea’s...
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Gerrard turns his attention to the Europa Cup

A shockingly early CL exit. Today, Liverpool won against Debrecen, a victory that became moot because Fiorentina beat Lyon,...
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Video: CL: Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Liege proves pyrrhic

Watch More Football Highlights at MySoccerPlace.net Arsenal won against Standard Liege, 2-0 but at tremendous cost. Kieran Gibbs is...
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Another FIFA meeting

Sepp Blatter removing his iPod and looking around at the boardroom. ” We had a flare up in the...
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Wenger: Those who pay your salaries come first

Wenger introduces his club vs country interjection in this World Cup season. For those dreaming of saving themselves for...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, World Cup 2010

Egypt escalates its rhetoric

Egypt’s hissy fit continues. Hosni Mubarak: “I want to say in clear words that the dignity of Egyptians is...
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Philadelphia Union’s big day on Wednesday

Union fans will be waiting in anticipation for Wednesday, 25th November. On that day, the newest member of the...
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MLS Cup 2009: Should Beckham have played all 120 minutes?

We now know that David Beckham suffers from a mild form of asthma since childhood according to his spokesman...
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Fitch Ratings CEO wants a France vs Ireland replay

The president of Fimalac, Marc Ladreit de Lacharriere calls for a replay. Fimalac is better known through its influential...
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Roy Keane: Another sorry figure

Roy Keane has not exactly covered himself with glory either, injecting his bile against the FAI’s demand of a...
Gossip/Trash Talk, Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Politics, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010, World Cup History

Thierry Henry quitting watch

Thierry Henry’s actions after his “Hand of Frog” assist on goal. He regrets celebrating the goal. But not actually...
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Video: MLS Cup 2009: RSL 1 Galaxy 1 AET (5-4 on PKs)

The first time in the MLS, an 8th seed beat the top team. You can see Ricketts react to...
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Real Salt Lake win the 2009 MLS Cup

The better team won even if it went to penalty kicks. Qwest Field was jam packed with 46,000 soccer...
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MLS Cup 2009: Can RSL top the Galaxy?

MLS CUP 2009 LOS ANGELES GALAXY vs REAL SALT LAKE QWEST FIELD, Seattle, Wash. November 22, 2009, 5:30 p.m...
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Lets face it Wigan were bad!

9 goals was a flattering tally of goals. Not to take anything away from Jermain Defoe and Aaron Lennon,...
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The Irish get some good news from the French

The French public overwhelmingly (81%) believe that the French team does not deserve to go to the World Cup....
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A few thoughts on Hiddink’s rumoured return to Chelsea

Amidst all the swirl of Hiddink’s possible moves, the Chelsea rumours seem to carry most credibility. They could soon...
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Defoe scores 5 goals against Wigan

When is the last time a player scored 5 goals in a premier league game?Never is the answer apparently.Jermain...
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Arsenal: A disappointing preamble to the Chelsea match

Sunderland went ahead with a Darren Bent goal in the 71st minute and held on for the win. A...
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Best handball of the week

If Henry’s “hand of gaul” can be described by words like “stealthy” and “covert” this man’s effort can be...
Soccer Players

Bilbao defender uses kung fu on Messi

Bad news for Barca.They were held to a 1 – 1 draw by Athletic Bilbao.Messi received this kung fu...
Soccer Players, Soccer Teams - Club

Players associated with VfL Osnabruck are investigation’s target

The match fixing scandal has tainted 32 matches in the Bundesliga lower divisions. The investigation into it have been...
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The playoff aftermath for Arsenal

A bit of conjecture here. The injury news is looking a bit more positive but that might not be...
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European match fixing scandal erupts

17 arrests for a match fixing scandal which affects 200 matches in nine European countries. The matches include the...
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Thierry Henry’s actions reveal a strange dichotomy

Sports pundits and fans are going full tilt at Thierry Henry calling him a “cheat”, “morally reprehensible”, “unsportsmanlike”, “a...
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Video: Daniele De Rossi admits to a handball

My introduction to Daniele De Rossi was the vicious elbow that he threw at Brian McBride, leaving his face...
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Kieran Gibbs will be ready to face Chelsea

Arsene Wenger had some good news. “After being assessed by the Arsenal medical staff, the club can confirm that...
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Video: Three breakdowns, three goals to Denmark

Amidst all the drama with the Ireland vs France match and earlier the Egypt vs Algeria showdown, the USA...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - Club, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2010

France and Ireland engage in diplomatic arm twisting

Its not just the Egyptian and Algerian governments having a holy go at each other. The replay request is...
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Berbatov brace breaks Bulgaria record.

Berbatov scored twice in a friendly against Malta and went on to become Bulgaria’s leading goalscorer – notching up...
Soccer Players

Egypt recalls its ambassador to Algeria

The Egyptian ambassador to Algeria was recalled by Cairo as the soccer feud between the two countries has now...
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Video: One more time

Thierry Henry’s left forearm makes first contact with the ball but then as the ball bounces off ever so...
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Rule 5 thrown at Ireland

FIFA to Ireland: Thou shall not qualify. Internalize the meme, you will not win a playoff game.
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010

Liam Brady calls for a replay

Seems like a whole lot of past and present Arsenal connections have played or are playing a very influential...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010

Uruguay wins: CONMEBOL comes out on top

Montevideo, Uruguay was the site of raucous celebrations as the Charruas drew the Ticos at the Centenario but thanks...
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, Soccer Videos, World Cup 2010

Georgios Samaras beautiful pass sets up Greece’s winner

Before Adebayor, Robinho and the other eight strikers at City, there used to be Georgios Samaras. Although highly touted...
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Antar Yahia takes Algeria to the World Cup

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Guus Hiddink’s magic ends

Slovenia wins over nine man Russia through Zlatko Dedic’s toe poke goal in the 44th minute.
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The world will get to see Cristiano Ronaldo

Raul Meireles second half strike sink Bosnia’s hopes.
Soccer Coaches & Coaching, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Site Reviews, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010

Algeria wins the battle of Omdurman

Antar Yahia became the hero of Algeria as they beat Egypt. His superb volley off a Ziani cross in...
Soccer Culture, Soccer History, Soccer Players, Soccer Skills, Soccer Teams - National, World Cup 2010
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