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2010 World Cup Qualifying Playoffs Preview
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The long, two-year road to South Africa has finally come to a conclusion. So far, 23 teams, including host South Africa, have qualified for the World Cup (here’s a list of 2010 world cup teams).
Four will be known after the Nov. 14 matches, while the remaining five will be known...
The Friday Five: World Cup Play-Offs
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As the eyes of the footballing world switch to the glittering international events, no not the friendlies, that are the World Cup Play-offs to see just who will take final spots in the world’s biggest football tournament, so we take a look back over some of the finest play-offs in...
Portsmouth sliding at an alarming rate
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Something is happening behind the scenes that Pompey that is worth a great deal more headscratching than what it’s generating at the moment. The club’s present footballing situation is a nightmare, and after rumours that players and staff have not been paid, the financial situation...
Cudicini’s accident raises questions on player safety and ‘risk management’
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Carlo Cudicini the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper has suffered ‘potentially life-changing injuries’ as the result of crashing his motorbike early this morning.
The crash occurred at 10:30am GMT on Forest Road in Walthamstow – East London. The collision involved a Ford Fiesta...
Episode 28: Premier League expansion and World Cup play-offs
14 days ago by
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Don’t miss Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg debate the beautiful game on Episode 28 of the world famous Soccerlens podcast.
This week’s sprightly show features lively chat on possible Premier League expansion, the next destination for Man City rebel Robinho and a cheeky new way...
Shay’s No. 1? It’s a Given
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Considering some of the astronomical amount of money spent on some players joining Hughes’ new look city side, 6 million for arguably there most important and influential player seems ridiculous
Is Shay Given keeping Manchester City out of relegation zone?
14 days ago by
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Considering some of the astronomical amount of money spent on some players joining Hughes’ new look city side, 6 million for arguably there most important and influential player seems ridiculous
Chelsea could provide England with World Cup inspiration
14 days ago by
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Prior to England’s friendly against Brazil on Saturday I have been thinking about one possible tactical option available to Fabio Capello as he plans England’s World Cup strategy.
There is no doubt that Capello has done a great job of taking an underachieving group of players...
Ronaldo: “I wouldn’t call myself up to the World Cup squad”
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The actual Ronaldo was talking to the Globo television about the Brazil World Cup squad. He said even he wouldn’t call for himself due to the shape he is in. He also announced that he is all set to fight and reclaim the prestigious number nine shirt that he wore and made history...
Kaka interview: England, Brazil, Real Madrid and the World Cup
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Brazilian journalist Fernando Duarte (a future guest on the Soccerlens Podcast, once we can track him down) interviewed Brazil and Real Madrid star Kaka in Doha this week, ahead of Brazil’s friendly against England.
The full interview can be read on the Guardian – here...
Song’s top of the charts for Arsenal
15 days ago by
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Who will replace Alex Song when he leaves for the African Cup of Nations in January? Or should Wenger buy a replacement? He has become an important player for The Arsenal. Could it be Diaby or Denilson?
Robert Enke – A reminder football players are human beings
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Robert Enke's tragic suicide has given the football world some much-needed perspective on the steriotype of footballers.
Soccer fan becomes…Superman?
15 days ago by
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What you’re going to see is something that I just can’t find the words to describe. Just watch it yourself:
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"Soccer fan becomes…Superman?" was originally published at Soccerlens.com - Football News.
‘Big Spending’ Tottenham’s transfers since summer 2008
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Much has been made about Tottenham’s spending (almost £150m on transfers in the last 16 months), which presumably pushes them above the Big Four in spending and leaves them second only to Manchester City.
On the surface, it’s a lot of money for not a lot of success. However...
Lucas Leiva Interview: I’m willing to sweat blood for Liverpool
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It’s been a long, strange trip for young Lucas Leiva since he first stepped foot on the Anfield pitch for the first time in the summer of 2007. The midfielder was a highly publicised signing, after he made his way from Brazilian side Gremio for around £6 million to Merseyside...
12 Youngsters Who Could Dazzle Us At The 2010 World Cup
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The forthcoming season of world football is set to be the most thrilling in recent history – concluding with one man holding aloft that hallowed golden trophy in Jo’berg next summer.
As top-flight action kicks off around the globe, who should we be looking out for? Which...
This is Liverpool’s best chance of lifting the Premier League title this season
16 days ago by
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…but it’ll only be a fan, and that too if the lottery draw works in their favour.
Still, it’s better odds than what they have with current playing staff.
(via Republik of Mancunia)
"This is Liverpool’s best chance of lifting the Premier League title this...
Jonny Evans on Didier Drogba
16 days ago by
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From the United-Chelsea game on Sunday…
and then afterwards:
When I saw this in real-time I missed the first incident and only saw Drogba writhing on the floor. I was worried for a few seconds; regardless of Drogba’s antics you don’t want to see a professional footballer...
Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke, 32, dies after being hit by a train
16 days ago by
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Robert Enke, the Hannover and Germany goalkeeper who was expected to be part of his country’s World Cup squad next summer, was killed after being hit by a train close to a level crossing near his home.
Jörg Neblung, a close friend and adviser of Enke, later said that the 32...
Video Review: Manchester United, Lyon and FC Twente at the title races
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Join celebrated football pundit, author, radio show host and DJ Andy Brassell every Monday on the Soccerlens Show.
This week’s episode focuses on the title races across Europe, with the first stop being the Premier League title race and the United v Chelsea game. Manchester United...
Can Pablo Aimar be Argentina’s trequartista in South Africa?
16 days ago by
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There are many factors that have contributed to Argentina’s poor form throughout World Cup qualification. Some may look to the exclusion of the old guard such as Javier Zanetti and Estaban Cambiasso or to the continued faith in Carlos Tevez; dismissed twice and only scoring one...
The 55 clubs Real Madrid has lost to since October 1999
17 days ago by
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Sid Lowe’s La Liga column in the Guardian shared an interesting statistic this week – over 50 clubs have beaten Real Madrid since October 2009 (last 10 years), but Atletico Madrid isn’t one of them.
Here’s the list in full:
Al Nasr Saudi Club, Al-Ahly, Alavés...
Grenoble finally off the mark
17 days ago by
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What did UE Engordany of Andorra, FK Milano Kumanovo of Macedonia, Ankaraspor of Turkey and Grenoble of France had in common before last Sunday? They were all teams from European top divisions, who hadn’t picked up a single point so far this season. And yes, there actually is...
Arsenal Have Proven They Are the Best Attacking Force in the Premier League
17 days ago by
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It was the Friday before the start of the Premier League season and I was on a plane home. The two gentlemen next to me starting talking and the conversation soon moved to football. One of them was lamenting Southampton’s relegation into League One, he then said to his friend...
The Year of Revolution: the UEFA Wall Has Fallen
17 days ago by
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The timing could never had been better. Precisely ten years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, another barrier in Europe is being taken down: the wall between the strong and the weak of European football; between the Champions League and the Europa League; between the Big Four and...
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