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Why Carragher’s Quitting Is Good For England
I think we can all agree that Jamie Carragher making himself unavailable for England selection is a bad thing. He's easily in the top three centre backs in England, he may be in the top two, he may even be…Continue.
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Posted: July 12th, 2007 under World Football News.
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Leo Messi Gets Jumped
This footage of a crazy (I think it's fair to say she's crazy) female fan throwing herself at Leo Messi during the current Copa America is 1) funny and 2) funny. It also got me thinking… does this mean…Continue.
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Posted: July 11th, 2007 under World Football News.
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Tevez Affair Going To Make Premier League Look Silly
This is all getting very complicated, and a little less than dignified. After West Ham were more or less in the clear over their initial signing of Carlos Tevez (give or take a £5.5million pound fine) and then re-registering him…Continue.
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Posted: July 11th, 2007 under World Football News.
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Will Carra Quit England?
Interesting news recently that Jamie Carragher may be about to quit playing for England. Interesting for the following reasons: 1. It reflects the growing trend for players - especially one-club players like Carra and Scholes - to hang up…Continue.
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Posted: July 10th, 2007 under World Football News.
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USA = Watford FC, and not just because of Jay DeMerit
>USA fans are understandably unhappy about the second rate bunch of kids that were sent to compete the Copa America. I can appreciate the difficulties of playing straight after the Gold Cup, but surely a bit of forethought would have…Continue.
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Posted: July 7th, 2007 under World Football News.
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D.I.Y. Goals
Here's the all time top 10 individual goals, as spotted here and put together by someone who loves a good dribble. Maradona's 1986 wondergoal against England comes in at number one, and co-incidentally I spotted this while reading El…Continue.
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Posted: July 4th, 2007 under World Football News.
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City Fans Deserve Better Than Sven
Does Sven Goran-Eriksson have any undestanding of how deeply unpopular he is in England? The man who took England's best generation of players in a long time and turned them into a toothless celebrity sideshow will have a hard time…Continue.
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Posted: June 28th, 2007 under World Football News.
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QuarterBecks Commercial
With Beckham's move to LA getting near everyday, the advertising blitz is gathering pace. This Adidas commercial, titled “Futbol meets Football” pairs Becks with New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush as they trade sports, and it won't be…Continue.
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Posted: June 28th, 2007 under World Football News.
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Caliente!
Mexican footy is an odd beast. Players tend to be fast and skilfull, but not necessarily strong, which makes them fun to watch but probably frustrating to support internationally. There's plenty joy to be had watching the domestic Mexican league…Continue.
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Posted: June 28th, 2007 under World Football News.
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Transfer Tip: Benny Feilhaber
Benny Feilhaber scored this winner for USA in the Gold Cup final vs Mexico (which was a great game by the way, like England vs Scotland only with pace and skill.) The 22 year old Brazilian born but California…Continue.
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Posted: June 27th, 2007 under World Football News.
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