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Nasri is dealt a lesser hand

Just thinking aloud. What chances Samir Nasri who broke a metacarpal bone in his hand while playing for France...
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Hango’s resident Brazilians shake to Shakira’s Waka Waka

Remember FC Stjarnan, the Icelandic club that came up with the innovative goal celebrations that went viral last year....
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Paradinha’s gone wild: Amir Sayoud’s disastrous effort

The Arab Spring seems to have have had a liberating effect on penalty taking. This is Amir Sayoud’s PK...
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RIP: Bobby Rhine

The longstanding FC Dallas man for all seasons and play by play announcer passed away on Monday evening. The...
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Arsenal chose to cheapen Arteta deal risking midfield exposure

The news that Jack Wilshere could be out for another 8 weeks started the usual he said she said...
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Frimpong’s Ghana overture means Wenger has to strengthen

Emmanuel Frimpong who has emerged as a very reliable deputy to Alexander Song in anchoring the midfield is seriously...
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Earnshaw’s miss of the ages as uninspired England hold off Wales

This match will always be remembered for Robert Earnshaw’s point blank miss and a blinding fingertip save from Joe...
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Brek Shea provides a spark in Belgium loss

The Belgians have never lacked for individual talent and the present side have a number of names that are...
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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment: Bane or boon for soccer players?

Jonathan Bornstein came back earlier than expected after PRP therapy Jonathan Bornstein was one of the first soccer players...
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Thomas Vermaelen: Victim once again to Arsenal’s dreaded “ankle” problem

The achilles tendon: A vital “push off” that helps change the body’s position When does one go from saying...
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Half line goal from Ireland

Coleraine beat Portadown 4 – 3 recently and the second goal of the 7 goal thriller was this beyond...
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A more patient USA emerges under Klinsmann

Let us not get wedded to the result against Costa Rica which on the face registers a disappointing loss....
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Euro 2012 Qualifiers: Germany crush Austria, 6-2

Joahim Low did not have to dig his nose to strike gold. Mario Gotze serves notice that he might...
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Argentina vs Venezuela: India greets Messi with ooh’s and aah’s

Nicholas Otamendi might have gotten Argentina the win with the match’s only goal. But it was Leo Messi all...
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Euro 2012 Qualifiers: England cruise to a 3-0 win against Bulgaria

Wayne Rooney scores a brace and Gary Cahill opens his national account. The Bulgarian defense was shambolic although they...
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Jorge Valdano predicts Barca and Real will leave La Liga

If football disparity could be measured by economic indicators like the GINI co-efficient, then La Liga would score a...
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Bendtner makes news that does not involve dropping trousers

Nicklas Bendtner: “I will never go back to Arsenal,” he is quoted as saying in The Sun. “If I...
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Fabian Johnson: The buzz grows but formalities slow US switch

Juergen Klinsmann raised a whole lot of eyebrows on August 25th when he announced 23 year old Fabian Johnson...
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An MLS “creep” to Arsenal’s recent signings

Mikel Arteta took a £20,000 per week cut to fill Fabregas’s shoes A few things have shaken out this...
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The best striker in the whole wild world goes to Sunderland

His shorts are packed but are his trousers? NIcklas Bendtner has been shipped to the Black Cats on a...
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Yossi Benayoun confirms Arsenal loan move

The Chelsea midfielder confirms on his Twitter feed that he’s on his way to Arsenal on a loan move....
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Mikel Arteta joins Arsenal!

The Spanish midfielder becomes a £10m signing after he clearly states he does not see a future at Everton....
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Arsenal turns to Yossi Benayoun

Yossi Benayoun is now an Arsenal loan move Looks like the Mikel Arteta link went cold. Its now Yossi...
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Spurs exodus on last day?

Peter Crouch might be on his way to Stoke Peter Crouch might be Stoke bound with only personal terms...
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Mikel Arteta to Arsenal?

Yes, but can he spit like Fabregas? Mikel Arteta is in the news as Arsenal are now strongly rumoured...
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Arsenal: Park Chu Young, Per Mertesacker, and Andre Dos Santos

Andre Dos Santos skills Holy Saint: As per Arsenal, they haven’t exactly decided to park the bus come transfer...
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Arsenal end a myth after being brutalized at Old Trafford

Peter Hill-Wood: Another prick on the wall The saddest part of Arsenal’s annihilation at Old Trafford is not the...
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Arsene Wenger vs Juergen Klopp’s 22 year olds

A canter for Juergen Klopp and his foals The Champions League group stage is set and Arsenal in Group...
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Rennes enter into talks with Arsenal over Yann M’Vila

Eden’s balls might prove a hazard to other clubs Arsene Wenger is making his much awaited push for getting...
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Edinson Cavani: Was this the best ever disallowed goal?

Marek Hamsik was marginally offside when it all happened otherwise this would be in the pantheon of all time...
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Gael Clichy and Samir Nasri: Money it’s a gas

“I really believe if you are a player who thinks only about money then you could end up at...
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Fabregas twitters his appreciation at Arsenal’s win

You know who’s watching. The man who left us with bitter sweet memories. Before the match: ” Tonight ill...
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CL playoffs: Many heroes in Arsenal’s win over Udinese (3-1 on aggregate)

Is this man on his way to becoming a legend? This was a reaffirming and exhilarating win over Udinese....
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Could Mourinho be facing a 15 match ban?

According to The Sun, the Sleazy One could be facing up to a 15 match ban for his organ...
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Steve McMahon and Liverpool to open soccer academies in India

Steve McMahon is heading a private venture bringing Liverpool’s brand to India and opening football academies in five different...
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Secong leg CL playoffs: Arsenal will have to dig deep against Udinese

The dangerous Pablo Armero looks to trouble Arsenal The good part is Arsene Wenger will be on the sidelines...
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Jack Wilshere: Another dreaded Arsenal “ankle” problem

This Guardian picture says a thousand words: Defiant and in denial Something rankles about an Arsenal ankle. The ranks...
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Mexican League: Drug related violence ends Santos vs Monarcas match

Tom Marshall in his blog FMF State of Mind highlights the possible repercussions of the drug cartel related violence...
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It can’t get worse: Jack Wilshere ruled out of Udinese tie

On the heels of the news that Samir Nasri has asked not to be included in the squad comes...
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Veronica Boquete leads Independence into WPS final

If you noticed like I did a pint sized player who took over midfield for the Philadelphia Independence in...
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Spurs delay but cannot avoid a 0-3 defeat by Utd

szólj hozzá: Man Utd 3-0 Tott Spurs came to Old Trafford having not won there since 1989. For about...
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Nasri transfer now in serious doubt

Samir, your manager needs you. Do the right thing. Roberto Mancini has threatened to pull the plug on the...
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Arsenal on the table for Yann M’Vila, Eden Hazard

Rennes midfielder Yann M’Vila has been linked with Arsenal Arsene Wenger might finally bring in a late cavalry charge...
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Manchester City 3 Bolton Wanderers 2

szólj hozzá: Bolton – Manchester City 2:3 Jussi Jaskailanen could have done better with a David Silva shot which...
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Kaka to Arsenal? A loan move in the offing

And Jesus said, go forth and save Arsenal for a recompense of loaves and fish Kaka’s future in Real...
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Robbie Keane’s instant impact in Galaxy’s 2-0 win over San Jose

David Beckham’s launched free kick finds Robbie Keane and the former Spurs man waits for Jon Busch to make...
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FIFA U20 Final: Brazil are champions beating Portugal 3-2 (AET)

Mika, Portugal’s outstanding goalie who had not conceded a goal in 574 minutes found he had feet of clay...
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Arsenal: Born under a bad sign and self inflicted wounds

Emmanuel Frimpong is a unit: Now he needs a bit more control It’s hard to believe we’re just three...
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Arsenal target Juan Mata now arriving at Chelsea

The horror will be if Juan Mata scores the winning goal against Arsenal. At £23.6m, he’s not that expensive....
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Jose Mourinho just damaged his chances of a Premiership return

As Bashar Al Assad looks on Mourinho scoops dirt out of Tito Vilanova’s eye There has been much talk...
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Wenger faces UEFA disciplinary proceedings

Samir Nasri finds a clever way to hide from Arsenal fans Here is news that is further distraction to...
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Carlos Bocanegra joins Rangers

Fulham under Chris Coleman a few years ago was affectionately called Fulhamerica because of the distinct American look to...
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Tony Fernandes flies high as QPR owner

Low budget pioneer Tony Fernandes takes over at QPR Malaysian businessman and Tune Group chairman, Tony Fernandes completed his...
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FIFA U20: Portugal meet Brazil after 2-0 win over France

The colonizers meet their former colony as Portugal take on Brazil in the finals, a repeat of the 1991...
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