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Cesc and his sweetheart Carla attend Julio Baptista's wedding Both Cesc Fabregas and Robin Van Persie could be unavailable for the Liverpool opener as per Wenger because they are still struggling to be match fit. The duo are rejoining...
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Klaus Allofs, Werder Bremen's general manager has indicated that Mesut Özil's price tag is €16 million and he is open to offers. As per Özil it will have to be a top club in the Liga or Premiership with...
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VfB is asking for €15 million while Real is willing to pay €10million. But a deal is in the works and Khedira's transfer appears imminent. (As per Bild) Next year, Khedira becomes available on a free transfer which is economically...
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Diego Maradona is miffed with Julio Grondona and Carlos Bilardo for "forcing" him out of his job as coach. He said in a voice that was broken with sorrow..."Grondona lied to me. Bilardo betrayed me." Etc .......
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Goalies - unlike other football players in their team- are allowed to dive.The ref has no objection to goalies diving.In fact they are encouraged to do so. Neymar tried a fancy "Panenka" penalty assuming that the goalie would display normal...
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Mark Hughes takes up the Fulham job and is now closer at hand to renew his charges of the "dark arts" that Arsenal practices. Cesc Fabregas should enjoy these encounters a bit more fully and Wenger will be sure...
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The MLS All Stars showdown in Houston showed a glimmer of what Man Utd will look like in the future, and if the game is any indication, it is a very bright one. Federico Macheda with a brace, Darron...
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Marta, Marta, Marta! PUMA's Project Pink will strive to raise awareness -- and funds -- in support of the fight against breast cancer. In conjunction with their partnership with the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS), PUMA will outfit some of the...
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Oooof! Hold that thought about the MLS being on the rise. What an embarrassment as the Islanders hammered a slack jawed, shell shocked Galaxy into pathetic submission in their CONCACAF Champions League encounter. The supposedly watertight Galaxy defense crumbled...
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MLS All-Stars meet Manchester United in the All-Star Game (8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2). There is reason for optimism in the MLS - the clubs are riding a wave of confidence with their performances against the likes of Man...
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The kid has his head on his shoulders and he knows the game and the club. He talks about enjoying the game and not getting caught up in achievements in a refreshing change. Socrates (the player and cultural commentator)...
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Real Mallorca shareholder and tennis numero uno Rafa Nadal hit out at UEFA's decision to exclude the financially troubled club from their rightful Europa Cup representation. Mallorca placed fifth in the Liga after a thrilling see saw battle with...
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D&G debriefs the Italian team Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, fashion entrepreneurs and hard core AC Milan fans who drape the Rossoneri and the Azzurri in their trademark suits and wrap their loins too are bringing their fashion sense...
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The Sun reports that Arsenal are preparing a £5.5m bid for Cagliari goalie Federico Marchetti last seen in the World Cup for the disastrous Azzurri. If this is indeed the case, then it is a disappointing choice. Marchetti is...
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Marouane Chamakh opened his account for Arsenal converting a spot kick against Austrian third division side SC Neusiedl. The other goal scorers were Theo Walcott, Jay Emmanuel Thomas, and Carlos Vela. Thomas, Jack Wilshere, and Samir Nasri combined well....
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The instant "Chicharito" Hernandez put that ball into the net against Argentina in the World Cup, you knew you were looking at a special player. It was brilliant. All he required was a sliver of daylight between the goalie...
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Check out this bit of cheekiness from the Spanish side- a free kick variation that caught the English team completely unawares........
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Lack of self criticism: He did not take responsibility for the Germany defeat. In fact, he did not even want to review the match. Incommunicado: He did not communicate with Julio Grondona since his return two weeks ago from...
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Sol Campbell who did quite well as Thomas Vermaelen's central partner after William Gallas was ruled injured for the rest of the season in April is all set for a Toon move. Which obviously means that Arsenal only has Vermaelen...
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The ulema in Malaysia recently issued a statement banning Man Utd shirts. The target of their wrath: The famed red devil crest emblazoned on every Man Utd shirt was anti- Islamic and satanic. It set of a furor in...
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