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Jose Mourinho looks down the barrel at Liverpool (read Rafa)

Jose Mourinho, the master of mind games has targeted Liverpool and their shiny new acquisitions. He also lets in...
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Video: The Kop in 1964

Amazing footage from the Beeb which shows the rituals of the Kop tribe. A great moment as they go...
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Premiership: Civil courts and uncivil behaviour

So Carlos Tevez costs 30m pounds? And Man Utd is willing to pay that much? Add all the money...
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Freddy Adu to Benfica?

It seems the buzz is that MLS is willing to trade Freddy Adu for $7.5 million to Benfica. Adu...
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Video: 2002 Freddie Ljungberg and his red stripe

2002 was the year of the Freddie, he and his red stripe. Including his brilliant strike against Chelsea that...
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The Guardian continues its breathless Becks coverage

The latest installment. Marina Hyde’s voyeuristic contribution. Seriously, in its Beckham fetish, The Guardian is channeling its inner tabloid...
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Ljungberg to West Ham: Henry’s departure influential

Freddie Ljungberg and his undie clad bod will be seen at Upton Park. Yeah, the nine season Arsenal mainstay...
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The U20 World Cup shows Canada is ready

“It’s gonna be huge” – the official tournament slogan of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2007 – has fulfilled...
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Asian Cup: Iraq continues its fairy tale run: Australia crash out

Iraq beat Vietnam, 2-0 on the strength of two Younis Mahmoud goals. The victory set off celebrations in Iraq...
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Arsenal’s 2007-2008 Premiership prospects

Arsene Wenger has indicated that he is not interested in signing another striker. There was a lot of hoo...
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Chronic ankle instability: Why Beckham’s MLS career is in jeopardy

Beckham’s ankle rolls over in the Estonia match and he limps off in pain. He is diagnosed as having...
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Arsenal denies a takeover bid

Very good news. Peter Hill- Wood to the paparazzi. There has been no contact with Stan Kroenke since June....
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Di Maria and Pekhart: Gunners and Spurs in the U20 finals

Angel Di Maria celebrates his goal against Chile (courtesy: Fotonet) Spurs and Gunners will be following the U20 finals...
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U20 finals: Can Sergio ‘Kun’ Aguero be Czeched?

Tomas Pekhart and Ever Banega go at each other The Czech Republic will meet Argentina this Sunday in the...
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Did Mourinho’s not signing Alex cost Chelsea the title?

Simon Kuper thinks so. Alex would have been a better bet than dud Khalid Bouhalrouz. Anyways, now that Mourinho...
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Ashley Cole: Not the brightest spark

“We’re confident in ourselves that we can get a good run together and get the wins that we need...
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Video: Asian Cup theme: Tata Young’s “I believe”

Probably the hottest singer in Asia right now. See her in Dhoom Machale.
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Giuseppe Rossi and Alan Smith to bid adieu

The striker situation in Man Utd was getting a trifle complicated with Carlos Tevez being courted by Sir Alex....
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The ‘Roos plan to make Japan rue again

The Saturday showdown between these two rivals and clear contenders for the Asian Cup has come too prematurely. But...
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Hollywood welcomes the Beckhams: Mission Impossible: LA Galaxy

For someone with a bum ankle, Beckham sure gets around. OK, its not Becks, its his wife who is...
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The Emirates Cup: Arsenal’s new signings to get a first good look

Good news for those who want to see Eduardo Da Silva aka Dudu and Bacary Sagna, Arsenal’s new signings...
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Copa America: A final to forget for Argentina

Ye Gods! What was that all about? Did I see the worst exposition of poor passing and aimless freekicks....
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2004 Copa America final: Brazil over Argentina by PKs

Argentina had its chances to put away this Copa.
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Copa America final: Argentina claim Jogo Bonito

Copa America final: Brazil vs Argentina Lots of subtexts in this game and a chance to see Lionel Messi...
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Rule U18 should apply to third party contracts

Mihir Bose, BBC’s sports editor tries to explain the Carlos Tevez saga and does a good job except when...
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Is anybody tired of the Beckham hoopla already?

I am. It has not been 72 hours since the man landed up at Carson and it seems the...
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Sepp Blatter shows some Love

According to Sepp Blatter, the best players in the Copa America are Leo Messi and Vagner Love. Vagner Love??...
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Robbie Fowler to Sydney FC?

This is news. Usually it is the Socceroos showing up in the Premiership but Robbie Fowler, the iconic Anfield...
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India provides Australia’s most shocking upset

As per the SMH, the most embarrassing moment in Aussie sporting history was the 4-2 defeat at the hands...
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Joorabchian money laundering: Tevez deal further jeopardized

The Carlos Tevez transfer saga underwent another twist as a Brazilian judge issued arrest warrants to Kia Joorbachian and...
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Video: Copa America semis: Simply Messi-merizing!

Argentina 2 – 0 Mexico – MessiUploaded by FootballHeaven The best little goal. An absolute gem by Leo Messi....
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Bakari Sagna: Onto Arsenal

Bakari Sagna of AJ Auxerre, the only club never to be relegated in Ligue 1 history is set to...
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Liverpool gets Ryan Babel: Wenger will rue this decision

The Independent, a credible source and not Tribal football are reporting that Liverpool’s offer of 13m euros for 20...
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Copa America: Semis: Argentina vs Mexico

If Nery Castillo can’t make it back from injury then El Tri have nary a chance. One of the...
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Dunga’s Chile win should fool no one

The only conclusion that you can draw so far is that Brazil saves its best against Chile. Three matches,...
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Video: Some more Ronaldinho magic

His best 50 goals is not available. But this shorter compilation is a feast enough. Too bad he is...
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Video: Copa America: Nery! Nery! Nery!

Mexico Vs Paraguay 1-0 TvTugaUploaded by simaodcosta This match was all about exploiting connections. Paraguay’s back line is anchored...
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Peter Kenyon’s reasons belied by facts

Peter Kenyon now reveals that all those rumours of tensions Jose Mourinho and Roman Abramovich were all true. Previously...
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Asian Cup: Unsexy Socceroos practise Live Earth tactics

“and the prize for team energy conservation goes to…. the Socceroos” Maybe it was the Sydney Live Earth concert...
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Oye! Man U looks to getting scary with Tevez

With Carlos Tevez in Man Utd as proclaimed, every other club might just as well throw in the towel....
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Shunsuke Nakamura: Ready to stop “Sexy” Socceroos

Brett Emerton is looking to shackle Nakamura The Socceroos are ready to play ‘sexy’ according to Brett Emerton at...
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Five giveaways which show Beckham misses Real

On July 13th, David Beckham will finally show up at the LA Galaxy and begin his career as the...
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Blades are now taking their case to High Court

There is a reason why Carlos Tevez is perceived as a £20m striker. Every time the Blades reinstate and...
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Copa America: Argentina pips Paraguay, 1-0

Argentina VS Paraguay 1-0 TVTUGAUploaded by simaodcosta Lovely bit of approach work by Leo Messi to set up the...
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Copa America: No flash in the pan Paraguay meets Argentina

Today, Roque Santa Cruz, Salvador Cabanas, and Edgar Baretto come up against Argentina. Although both countries are through to...
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Carlos Tevez cool to Man Utd overtures

The media are abuzz that Man Utd is close to signing Carlos Tevez for 20 million pounds. Its not...
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Copa America: Team USA’s wasted opportunity

Good coaches always make adjustments. Bob Bradley has run into a mini crisis of sorts. We can argue that...
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Video: Copa America: Paraguay outclasses USA, 3-1

USA 0 – 1 Paraguay – BarretoUploaded by FootballHeaven Edgar Baretto scores, Paraguay 1-0. Edgar Baretto, Oscar Cardozo, and...
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Video: Arsenal’s new signing: Eduardo Da Silva

The first thing you notice is Da Silva’s talent for being at the right place at the right time....
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Henry’s replacement arrives: Eduardo Da Silva to Arsenal

Eduardo Da Silva aka Dudu is on his way to Arsenal as Wenger makes his move to replace the...
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Copa America: Team USA takes on Roque and Paraguay

The US has a very good record against Paraguay having 2 wins, 2 draws, and no losses. They have...
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Carlos Vela and Dos Santos headline Mexico’s U20 squad

Arsenal fans will be following the progress of Salamanca starlet Carlos Vela set for a return mid 2008. He...
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Video: Copa America: Mexico 2 Ecuador 1

Castillo 1-0Uploaded by Chivas4life100 Nery Castillo scores again from a sweet pass by Rafa Marquez. Omar Bravo heads off...
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Video: Poland resurrects the ghost of Lato and Boniek

Yesterday, Poland beat Brazil, 1-0 in the U20. It was the first time in over 30 years a Polish...
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