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Podcast: Liverpool’s and Rafa’s short-term future and Manchester United in the 90s

October 22, 2009 by Soccerlens

Tune in for Episode 25 of the world famous Soccerlens Podcast with ex-footballer Adrian Clarke and football journalist Iain Spragg. This week’s humdinger of a show features a fascinating interview on all things Manchester United and Barcelona with respected football writer and author�...

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The Europa League: There’s a New Sheriff in Town

October 22, 2009 by Soccerlens

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- How come nobody ever heard of you? I mean, how come you ain’t got a reputation? (Support Your Local Sheriff!, 1969) With the visibly terrified Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Jadson looking like he’d just been told that one of the small plastic spheres in his hand contained a...

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The Europa League: There’s a New Sheriff in Town

October 22, 2009 by Soccerlens

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Alex Ferguson - the Greatest Football Manager ever

October 22, 2009 by Soccerlens

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Sir Alex Ferguson is assured legendary status in football and his achievements have been recognised by football fans worldwide - even those that prefer spending their days playing Football Manager than playing football. Ferguson topped a poll carried out by Sports Interactive (makers...

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Should we kill off the Europa League?

October 22, 2009 by Soccerlens

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With the UEFA Europa League set to continue this Thursday, do the teams competing really offer the right ingredients to be worth watching?

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Leonardo saves his job (for now) with precious wins

October 22, 2009 by Soccerlens

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After Carlo Ancelotti left to Chelsea in the summer, the AC Milan board took a chance with Leonardo, who played himself to legendary status amongst the Rossoneri fans in mid 90’s. On the pitch, Leonardo was one of the most intelligent players in his era, but he’s still...

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Real Madrid 2-3 AC Milan - Goals - 21 October 2009

October 21, 2009 by Soccerlens

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Real Madrid 1-0 AC Milan (Raul) Real Madrid 1-1 AC Milan Real Madrid 1-2 AC Milan Real Madrid 2-2 AC Milan Real Madrid 2-3 AC Milan "Real Madrid 2-3 AC Milan - Goals - 21 October 2009" was originally published at Soccerlens.com - Football News.

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CSKA Moscow 0-1 Manchester United - Goals - 21 October 2009

October 21, 2009 by Soccerlens

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Manchester United produced an efficient and controlled performance at the Luzhniki Stadium to beak CSKA Moscow 1-0. Injuries, weather and a plastic playing pitch meant that United were always going to play controlled rather than expansive football, but all the players did their jobs...

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What to do with Liverpool FC (and Rafa)?

October 21, 2009 by Soccerlens

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It was the best of times, it is the worst of times now for Liverpool fans - of that there can be no doubt. Looking back briefly to last season when Rafa Benitez’s side lead Manchester United in the Premier League by nearly double digits, this was going to be the year that finally ended [...]

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CSKA Moscow plan to topple injury-hit Manchester United

October 21, 2009 by Soccerlens

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CSKA Moscow v Manchester United Wednesday 21 October 2009, Luzhniki Stadium UEFA Champions League Kick-Off: 19:45 UK (20:45 CET) With Juande Ramos managing CSKA Moscow and United returning to the scene of their last European triumph, you could be forgiven for thinking that it’...

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Real Madrid v AC Milan - Are Milan in for a Real thrashing?

October 21, 2009 by Soccerlens

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Real Madrid v AC Milan Wednesday 21 October 2009, Santiago Bernabeu UEFA Champions League Kick-Off: 19:45 UK (20:45 CET) Real Madrid host AC Milan in the Champions League as the two most successful teams in European cup football play their first of two group games. It’s a sign...

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Chelsea v Atletico Madrid Preview - Chelsea expected to beat struggling Atletico Madrid

October 21, 2009 by Soccerlens

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Chelsea v Atletico Madrid Wednesday 21 October 2009, Stamford Bridge UEFA Champions League Kick-Off: 19:45 UK (20:45 CET) After a night of ‘upsets’ where only 1 out of 8 home teams managed to win their Champions League games (and 5 of them lost), Chelsea fans will be hoping...

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The Morning After - Thoughts on United and Liverpool

October 21, 2009 by Soccerlens

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The bigger they are, the harder they fall. Two of the most hyped teams in Europe after their performances last season - Barcelona and Liverpool - fell to inglorious 1-2 defeats at the hands of Rubin Kazan and Lyon. What’s more - 5 out of 8 home teams lost last night. Only 1 team...

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2009 Ballon d’Or: So what of the Italians?

October 21, 2009 by Soccerlens

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The 30 name shortlist for the 2009 Ballon d’Or nominees has been announced, a formality they may well have dispensed with as we all know Lionel Messi will walk away with the trophy. I did note however, one glaring fact when scrolling down the list of the largely usual suspects �...

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