http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer Recent articles about Soccer en-us Swiss international Xherdan Shaqiri put pen to paper on a four-year deal to join Bayern Munich from FC Basel of the Swiss Super League. The 20 year-old winger rounds of impressive performance most notably against Manchester United in the Champions League announce his abilities on the big stage of Europe elite competition earlier in the group stages. It wasn’t long before he started gaining interest from a number of clubs which lead to his capture by German giant Bayern Munich. Bayern announce his signing just weeks before the two club meat in the champions League round of 16 tie. A statement on their website that reads: “We’re delighted we’ve secured the signing of Xherdan Shaqiri, one of the most sought-after talents in European football,“ coming from Bayern director of sport Christian Nerlinger. “Xherdan’s intelligent play and dribbling skill will add to our team’s strength next season,” added FCB head coach Jupp Heynckes, “I’ve been observing him for a while ... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:07:14 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/xherdan_shaqiri_sign_four_year_deal_with_bayern_munich_from_fc_basel/9848770 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/xherdan_shaqiri_sign_four_year_deal_with_bayern_munich_from_fc_basel/9848770 Xherdan Shaqiri sign four-year deal with Bayern Munich from FC Basel http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/xherdan_shaqiri_sign_four_year_deal_with_bayern_munich_from_fc_basel/9848770 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Don’t forget about the lovely Alex Morgan now that the women’s World Cup isn’t happening. Morgan’s name became well known as the USWNT made it to the World Cup finals before falling to Japan. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:14:11 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/alex_morgan_worlds_sexiest_soccer_player_32_pics/9847852 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/alex_morgan_worlds_sexiest_soccer_player_32_pics/9847852 Alex Morgan: world’s sexiest soccer player (32 pics) http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/alex_morgan_worlds_sexiest_soccer_player_32_pics/9847852 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti insists he is not thinking of replacing coach Claudio Ranieri with former England manager Fabio Capello. Capello resigned on Wednesday, angry at a decision by the Football Association to strip John Terry of the England captaincy. In an official statement on Thursday, Moratti says reports he is thinking of replacing Ranieri ''now or at the end of the season are without any basis whatsoever'' and that rumors he is considering bringing in Capello are ''as unfounded.'' Capello had a glittering career as a coach in Italy, guiding AC Milan, Roma and Juventus to seven Serie A titles, although the two he won with Juve were both revoked following a match-fixing scandal. Inter lies fifth in the Serie A. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:59:02 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/inter_chief_moratti_denies_capello_reports/9846496 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/inter_chief_moratti_denies_capello_reports/9846496 Inter chief Moratti denies Capello reports http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/inter_chief_moratti_denies_capello_reports/9846496 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f18c4541aa47cba1e831e9d10f78603b51c814d2/mini/PicImg_Soccer_Training_3e8f.jpg Their colonial history notwithstanding, the English often like to think of themselves as being good at doing the right thing. In deciding that John Terry should no longer captain the national team while accused of a racially aggravated crime, the English Football Association did the right thing. Fabio Capello was either incapable or unwilling to accept that, and so said ''ciao!'' to his $9 million-a-year job as England coach. In doing so, the Italian demonstrated how little he learned about the English psyche in four years in charge of the Three Lions. For Capello, the question of whether Terry shouted racial abuse at a black player was a matter for English courts to decide. And, strictly speaking, Capello is right. But there are broader considerations here, too, that Capello seemed to ignore, putting him on a collision course with the FA. By suggesting that the Terry case isn't an issue for football to take a stand on, that the Chelsea defender should remain England captain because he is innocent until proven otherwise, Capello fell out of synch with both the FA and all those in England of various colors and political persuasions for whom the FA did the right thing. It's often wise to be skeptical of politicians who milk the passions and popularity of sport to score easy points. But Prime Minister David Cameron's assessment of how Capello misjudged English moods was bang-on. ''I don't think he was right about the John Terry issue,'' Cameron said Thursday as the nation digested wall-to-wall headlines about Capello's sudden resignation. ''You can't be captain with that question mark that needs to be answered.'' Terry stoutly insists that he didn't racially abuse Anton Ferdinand. If he is cleared at his trial in July, the FA decision to strip him of the captaincy will seem in hindsight to have been unfair, just as Capello suggested. But the FA has a brand - England - and the reputation of English football to protect. It and others have worked hard - and still have work ahead - to rid the English game of racism. A head-in-the-sand, ''not our problem'' approach from the FA to the Terry case would have raised questions about English football's dedication to the anti-racism cause. Capello seemingly didn't grasp that. His argument that it is not for ''sports justice'' to judge whether Terry committed a crime missed the point and took an overly narrow view of the issues. The FA wasn't judging Terry by ending his captaincy now. Instead, it was protecting itself and the image of England should he be found guilty later. Doing so provoked much debate in England about how significant a captain is for a team. Some argued it is merely a ceremonial role no more important than that of a regimental goat. Still, Terry, as captain, would have been the first player to lift the Henri Delaunay Cup above his head if England wins the European Championship final on July 1. So, even if ceremonial, the captain is still the face of a nation. It would reflect abysmally on England if a few weeks after Euro 2012 its captain is found to have shouted ''you xxxxx black xxxxx'' at Ferdinand. The idea that someone should not be punished ''until it becomes official'' was important for Capello, by all accounts a very principled man. For FA executives, the need to protect England, Terry and the captaincy by stripping him of that role ''until the allegations against him are resolved'' was so important that they went over Capello's head and acted without consulting their manager. Both points of view have merit but proved incompatible. In abandoning ship four months before Euro 2012, the Italian bequeathed to his now ex-players the parting gift of a handy excuse. If - or should that be when? - England labors in Group D against France and Sweden and makes Ukraine look like a decent side, expect Capello's ghost to re-enter stage left. ''Not really our fault, mate,'' you'll hear players say. ''Given the mess caused by Capello's departure, what did you expect?'' A change of manager is not overnight going to cure the underlying reasons why England has failed to win a major trophy since the 1966 World Cup, not least of which is the physicality of English football and its lack of a winter break that, together, leave players drained and often broken for major international tournaments. English media, which largely welcomed Capello's appointment on Dec. 14, 2007, started to turn against him after England's poor World Cup in 2010 punctured his winning aura. Much was made of how players supposedly chafed under his strict regime and bored of their Playstations and DVDs while locked away in Camp Capello in South Africa. But shouldn't the honor of playing for England keep them motivated? Why is that too much to ask? The tendency of England players to buckle under, not shoulder, the weight of the England shirt predates Capello and will continue as one of football's riddles after he is gone. That Capello was Italian was cool when he took over, replacing Steve McClaren who was uncool because he was English. Just as exotic meringue Pavlovas once seduced bland English palates, England at the start of the Capello era was hungering to go continental if that would bring success. Capello's broken English was deemed less important than his trophy-studded resume. The hope seemed to be that players would learn from Capello simply by osmosis. Now the clamor is for the football equivalent of eel pie and ale - Tottenham coach and London lad Harry Redknapp. As luck would have it, a jury acquitted Redknapp of tax evasion charges just hours before Capello resigned, clearing him for the England job should he and the FA so desire. ''We need an English manager now,'' tweeted Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand, Anton's older brother. ''We don't need anything else lost in translation.'' Englishness ''should run right through the squad from players to tea lady,'' tweeted his teammate, striker Michael Owen. Ah, dear England. Still insular. Still stuck in the limbo between eternal hope and near-certain disappointment at the next football rendezvous. But still doing the right thing. --- John Leicester is an international sports columnist for The Associated Press. Write to him at jleicester(at)ap.org or follow him at twitter.com/johnleicester Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:40:01 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/column_capello_gives_england_excuse_to_fail_again/9841897 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/column_capello_gives_england_excuse_to_fail_again/9841897 Column: Capello gives England excuse to fail again http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/column_capello_gives_england_excuse_to_fail_again/9841897 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f18c4541aa47cba1e831e9d10f78603b51c814d2/mini/PicImg_Soccer_Training_3e8f.jpg Fabio Capello has wished the England team "every success" in a brief statement following his resignation as manager. The Italian remained tight-lipped on his reasons for leaving the post after four years in charge, instead offering his thanks to all involved during his reign. "I would like to thank all players, staff and Football Association for the professionalism they have shown during my years as manager of the English national team," the Italian said. "A very special thanks to all the supporters: they've always supported the team and me in our job. I wish all of them every success in achieving all their sporting goals." The 65-year-old is widely believed to have quit after feeling undermined by the FA's decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy as he awaits trial on charges of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand. Capello made it clear in comments to the Italian press at the weekend that he was unhappy that the decision had been made without his consultation. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:40:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/capello_wishes_england_team_well/9841891 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/capello_wishes_england_team_well/9841891 Capello wishes England team well http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/capello_wishes_england_team_well/9841891 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f18c4541aa47cba1e831e9d10f78603b51c814d2/mini/PicImg_Soccer_Training_3e8f.jpg Harry Redknapp is already the favorite, and even David Beckham is in the mix. A day after Fabio Capello resigned as coach of England's national team, British bookmakers installed Redknapp as the man most likely to take the job. Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is also among the candidates, along with interim England coach Stuart Pearce, Roy Hodgson, Guus Hiddink, Martin O'Neill and Arsene Wenger. Beckham, who recently signed a contract extension to play with the Los Angeles Galaxy, is a long shot but still among the names being thrown about. Whoever it is, an English or British coach is preferred following the Italian's exit. ''There is a preference for an English person or a British person, but in the end we want the best person,'' Football Association Chairman David Bernstein said Thursday. ''Clearly an English or a British person would have a good start of the matter.'' The FA said it would start drawing up a shortlist of candidates on Friday, and Redknapp is sure to be high up on the list - especially after the Tottenham manager was acquitted of tax evasion charges on Wednesday. Redknapp, however, wasn't ready to jump at the chance just yet. ''I haven't even thought about it,'' Redknapp told Sky Sports News as he arrived at Tottenham's training ground on Thursday. ''We have a big game on Saturday (against Newcastle).'' Redknapp, who coached Portsmouth to the FA Cup title in 2008, has led Tottenham into third place in the Premier League this season and already has the backing of England players Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand. ''Harry redknapp for me,'' Rooney wrote on Twitter. Ferdinand added: ''Harry Redknapp would be my choice by a distance.'' Both Manchester United players also called for the next coach to be an Englishman, a topic on the lips of just about every football fan in the country since Capello's decision to quit. Sven-Goran Eriksson was the first foreigner to take over England's national team, but the Swede left after the 2006 World Cup despite three straight quarterfinal appearances at major tournaments. He was replaced by Steve McClaren, an Englishman who failed to qualify the team for the 2008 European Championship. Despite the talk, one English coach has already ruled himself out. ''As an Englishman, I am proud to be in that sort of frame, but it's not for me and I will make that quite clear,'' Newcastle manager Alan Pardew said. ''I am not even in the running as far as I am concerned.'' Pardew, however, agreed with the push to give the job to Redknapp. ''I do hope it goes to an Englishman, just on a personal level,'' Pardew said. ''I think that's important this time, and I really, really hope that Harry and Spurs and everybody sorts themselves out and can do it in a manner in which it works for everybody.'' Until the FA appoints a permanent coach, Pearce will lead the team for a friendly against the Netherlands at Wembley on Feb. 29. But after that, coaches like Mourinho and Hiddink will be back in the fray. ''Everyone knows that I liked being in England and that England will one day have to be my natural destination,'' Mourinho, who coaches at Real Madrid, said late last year. Mourinho is renowned for dealing with high profile players but, like Capello four years ago, has no previous international experience. Hiddink, however, could make England his sixth national coaching job after spells with the Netherlands, South Korea, Australia, Russia and Turkey. The biggest outsider is Beckham, who would probably rather be playing for the team at Euro 2012 instead of coaching. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:59:46 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/redknapp_favorite_beckham_in_mix_for_england_job/9841090 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/redknapp_favorite_beckham_in_mix_for_england_job/9841090 Redknapp favorite, Beckham in mix for England job http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/redknapp_favorite_beckham_in_mix_for_england_job/9841090 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/3/c3608e54840e633df46e33177e66c65731ed5d58/mini/football-tottenham-hotspur.jpg Fabio Capello thanked his former England players in a note and wished them the best for the future, but did not elaborate on his decision to quit as England coach. Capello resigned Wednesday, angry at a decision by the Football Association to strip John Terry of the England captaincy. In a note reported by Italian news agency ANSA, Capello says, ''I want to thank the players, the staff and the Football Association for the professionalism they have showed me in my years as national coach.'' Capello, who spent four years in charge of England, adds that he wants to say ''a special goodbye to all the fans who always supported the team and my work. I wish they can all attain the highest sporting goals.'' Capello flew back to Italy on Thursday. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:53:35 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/capello_thanks_players_fa_in_goodbye_note/9840160 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/capello_thanks_players_fa_in_goodbye_note/9840160 Capello thanks players, FA in goodbye note http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/capello_thanks_players_fa_in_goodbye_note/9840160 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f18c4541aa47cba1e831e9d10f78603b51c814d2/mini/PicImg_Soccer_Training_3e8f.jpg Harry Redknapp said on Thursday morning he has "not even thought about" becoming the next England manager. The Tottenham boss, who was cleared on Wednesday of tax evasion charges, is the firm favourite to replace Fabio Capello, who resigned after talks with Football Association chairman David Bernstein. Redknapp spoke as he left his home near Poole on Thursday, and played down talk of him stepping in to guide the team at Euro 2012. He said: "I've not even thought about it. I've got a job to do. I've got a big game on Saturday for Tottenham. Tottenham is my focus." Tottenham face Newcastle at the weekend, and Redknapp insists all his attention is on that fixture. Asked whether he could help out England this summer, Redknapp said: "I've never thought about it. "They (the Football Association) will make whatever decision they want to make. Hopefully it'll be the right decision for the country but my focus is all on Tottenham." Capello dramatically resigned over the FA's decision to go over his head and John Terry of the England captaincy. The FA took that action after Terry's trial for allegedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand was scheduled for July, after the Euro 2012 finals. Terry denies the offence. Although Capello was known to be frustrated by the FA's move, the Italian's decision to walk away caught many, including Redknapp, by surprise. Redknapp said: "I was shocked. I was surprised. I didn't expect that to happen. "We knew he was going to leave in the summer. I didn't expect it to happen now." Redknapp has been in charge at Tottenham since October 2008, when he took over a team sitting bottom of the Premier League. He soon lifted the team clear of danger and has since led them to a Champions League quarter-final, while they are involved in the Premier League title battle this season. "Tottenham have been fantastic to me," Redknapp said from his car today, as he stopped for waiting reporters. "The fans last week at the Wigan game...it was incredible the reception they gave me. "It wouldn't be right for them, (for me) to focus on anything else but Tottenham. "That's my only interest, is Tottenham Hotspur." Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:13:11 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/redknapp_has_not_thought_about_england/9839635 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/redknapp_has_not_thought_about_england/9839635 Redknapp has not thought about England http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/redknapp_has_not_thought_about_england/9839635 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/3/c3608e54840e633df46e33177e66c65731ed5d58/mini/football-tottenham-hotspur.jpg Fabio Capello has thanked his former England players in a note and wished them the best for the future, but did not elaborate on his decision to quit as England coach. Capello resigned Wednesday, angry at a decision by the Football Association to strip John Terry of the England captaincy. In a note reported by Italian news agency ANSA, Capello says, ''I want to thank the players, the staff and the Football Association for the professionalism they have showed me in my years as national coach.'' Capello, who spent four years in charge of England, adds that he wants to say ''a special goodbye to all the fans who always supported the team and my work. I wish they can all attain the highest sporting goals.'' Capello flew back to Italy on Thursday. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:35:44 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/capello_thanks_players_and_fa_in_note/9839311 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/capello_thanks_players_and_fa_in_note/9839311 Capello thanks players and FA in note http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/capello_thanks_players_and_fa_in_note/9839311 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f18c4541aa47cba1e831e9d10f78603b51c814d2/mini/PicImg_Soccer_Training_3e8f.jpg Ajax says its board of directors will resign, the latest twist in a long-running struggle for control over the club. In a statement Thursday the club said the directors - including football great Johan Cruyff - will leave ''in the shortest possible term, once suitable replacements have been found that can count on broad support.'' The move follows a Dutch court ruling Tuesday overturning the appointment of Louis van Gaal as CEO of Ajax. Cruyff opposed the appointment, made by the other four board members without his knowledge or consent. Van Gaal coached a talented young Ajax team to the Champions League title in 1995, but fell out with Cruyff during his time at Barcelona. Defending champion Ajax is sixth in the Dutch league standings. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:23:39 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/ajax_board_to_resign_cruyff_saga_rolls_on/9838696 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/ajax_board_to_resign_cruyff_saga_rolls_on/9838696 Ajax board to resign, Cruyff saga rolls on http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/ajax_board_to_resign_cruyff_saga_rolls_on/9838696 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/1/d1f79a8f5f7a0dcd47035e731bc62080274fc7cd/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f51148324.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193B07CCDF00DC06F578968CC95CC15E764F06BF04B24B4128C.jpg England's Football Association will give its version of the events that led to Fabio Capello's resignation as coach when it holds a media conference Thursday. Capello quit Wednesday, angry that he had not been consulted about the FA's decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy. Capello said Terry should have led the side at the upcoming European Championship since his criminal trial for racially abusing an opponent is not scheduled until after the June 8-July 1 tournament. Capello's resignation came on the same day that the man most favored to replace him, Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp, was cleared of tax evasion in a London court. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:22:37 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/english_fa_to_face_media_following_capellos_exit/9837958 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/english_fa_to_face_media_following_capellos_exit/9837958 English FA to face media following Capello's exit http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/english_fa_to_face_media_following_capellos_exit/9837958 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f18c4541aa47cba1e831e9d10f78603b51c814d2/mini/PicImg_Soccer_Training_3e8f.jpg Fabio Capello's decision to quit as England coach might just be another example of the pragmatism that has defined his managerial career. Publicly dismayed by the Football Association's decision to fire John Terry as captain without his agreement, Capello was facing the possibility of taking an unhappy and unsettled squad to this year's European Championship. He had already suffered widespread public criticism following the 2010 World Cup, when his inflexible tactics and the England players' inability or unwillingness to implement them fully contributed toward an embarrassing early exit. Capello's resignation now means there's no chance of another stain upon what was an almost flawless coaching record before he took the England job in 2007. On the assumption that one is innocent until proven otherwise, Capello said Terry should have been allowed to lead the side until the result of his criminal trial for racially abusing an opponent was known. The FA decided on a more cautious approach, leaving Terry available for selection but removing him as the team's figurehead. Having expressed his unease at the FA's decision and riled his employer by doing so, Capello was left with the tricky task of uniting a squad of various club backgrounds and ethnicities under a new captain in time for the June 8-July 1 European Championship. There is no obvious candidate for the job and the question of how to deal with Terry's selection, or non-selection, remains. It's little wonder Capello felt compelled to stand down. The veteran Italian coach won a domestic league title with every club he has led, a roll of honor that includes the Spanish league in each of his two single-season stints with Real Madrid. He also turned the England squad that failed to reach the 2008 European Championship into impressive qualifiers for the subsequent World Cup. But his failure - arguably the first time that word had been prominently attached to his name - at the tournament itself prompted many commentators to suggest that his approach was alien to English players or that it was simply better suited to the daily work of club management. Capello's approach to football has long been described as conservative but might more accurately be called pragmatic, adapting his tactics to the means and players at his disposal. A disciplinarian off the field - as evidenced by his ostracizing of David Beckham at Madrid and treatment of the players at the World Cup in South Africa - Capello has also drawn great beauty from his teams at times. Promoted from within the club to replace Arrigo Sacchi at AC Milan in 1991, Capello followed his predecessor's lead in spurning the defensive football that defined Italian football - the so-called ''Catenaccio'' - and embraced an expansive approach more reminiscent of the great Dutch sides, Anchored by a defense featuring Paolo Maldini and Franco Baresi but boasting attacking flair such as Marco van Basten and Ruud Gullit, Capello's Milan won four Serie A titles in five years. That run included an unprecedented 58-game unbeaten streak that spanned the whole of the 1991-92 season. His tenure also produced arguably the greatest ever performance in a European Cup final, when his injury-hit Milan side demolished Johan Cruyff's heavily favored Barcelona 4-0 in the 1994 Champions League. He won the 1997 Spanish league with Madrid and, after a brief second stint with Milan, moved to AS Roma and won Italy's Serie A title again in 2001. Capello led Juventus to the 2005 and '06 Serie A titles, which were later stripped from the club over a fixing scandal. Capello was not implicated. He returned to Madrid, which was where his reputation as a dour coach was cemented by the howls of protest from fanatical fans demanding constant entertainment as well as success. Capello broke Barcelona's domination to win Madrid's first title in four years, but was fired at the end of a season during which he exiled Beckham from the squad for announcing his agreement to join the Los Angeles Galaxy. Typically, however, Capello's reason triumphed over his anger and he recalled Beckham after seeing the former England captain's continued dedication in training. His pragmatism, his track record and his proven ability to inherit a squad and turn it around with only minor personnel changes all appealed when the FA was searching for a successor to Steve McClaren as England coach. Most likely they will appeal to someone else before too long, probably at a major club seeking an instant return to glory. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:23:11 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/capellos_pragmatism_continues_as_he_quits_england/9831196 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/capellos_pragmatism_continues_as_he_quits_england/9831196 Capello's pragmatism continues as he quits England http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/capellos_pragmatism_continues_as_he_quits_england/9831196 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/4/a453db6339edb19d5351fbd4b01971f94b419e20/mini/PicImg_Soccer_Training_c081.jpg There hasn’t been a bet of the day for a while, so to repay fans of inexpert tipping worldwide, tonight’s feast of football seems like an appropriate time to offer three for the price of one, that price incidentally being nothing. All prices listed are from bwin, and if you bung all three choices into [...] Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:10:24 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/big_call_for_armchair_fans_milan_barcelona_or_middlesbrough/9821242 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/big_call_for_armchair_fans_milan_barcelona_or_middlesbrough/9821242 Big call for armchair fans: Milan, Barcelona or Middlesbrough? http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/big_call_for_armchair_fans_milan_barcelona_or_middlesbrough/9821242 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png While you’ve probably already made plans to watch a certain football game this Sunday, there’s another guaranteed classic being played across the pond. We previewed last month’s... 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