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It will cost up to £12 a month to watch ESPN’s 46 Premier League games
July 07, 2009 by
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The European Commission’s decision to deny Sky Sports the right to broadcast every televised game will again hit fans in the wallet
The Spoiler hoped that the one good thing that could potentially stem from Setanta’s collapse would be Premier League football being made...
The Spoiler’s Premier League XI v La Liga XI: which is best?
July 07, 2009 by
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Which division would triumph in an MLS All-Stars style match?
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The Spoiler’s Premier League XI v La Liga XI: which is best?
July 07, 2009 by
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Which division would triumph in an MLS All-Stars style match?
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s top ten goals, AC Milan fans protest, Newcastle players plan revolt
July 07, 2009 by
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The ten greatest goals of CR9’s career to date
[101 Great Goals]
AC Milan fans start protesting against Kaka’s sale a month too late
[Fox Sports]
Newcastle’s players are revolting
[Evening Chronicle]
How Nike helped...
Man United and Chelsea plan Real Madrid raid, Barcelona linked with Andrey Arshavin
July 07, 2009 by
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The latest transfer gossip, rumours and damned lies
Klaas Jan Huntelaar to Manchester United
The Spoiler admires Sir Alex Ferguson for being bold enough to take a gamble on Michael Owen but he couldn’t risk placing all his eggs in the 29-year-old’s hole-ridden basket....
WAG No. 368: Raffaella Fico
July 07, 2009 by
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Has C-Ron tempted an untainted beauty?
Another day, another attractive model to have fallen for the advances of Cristiano Ronaldo. His latest victim is said to be 21-year-old Raffaella Fico.
The Spoiler, however, questions the authenticity of the relationship on account of the fact...
Revealed: Ten-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo’s registration card
July 07, 2009 by
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It’s C-Ron in the days before hair gel
When Madeiran side C.F. Andorinha issued a ten-year-old named Cristiano Ronaldo with a registration, little did they know that this fresh-faced afro-sporting youngster would become a football megastar with a penchant for hotpants, body...
Real Madrid have nine days to pay €80m for Franck Ribery
July 07, 2009 by
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Bayern Munich deliver “Das Ribery-Ultimatum”
The folks at Bild, Europe’s best-selling newspaper, are today claiming that Bayern Munich have delivered “Das Ribery Ultimatum” to Real Madrid.
Apparently, if the Spaniards are to secure the services of Franck...
Real Madrid have nine days to pay €80m for Franck Ribery
July 07, 2009 by
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Bayern Munich deliver “Das Ribery-Ultimatum”
The folks at Bild, Europe’s best-selling newspaper, are today claiming that Bayern Munich have delivered “Das Ribery Ultimatum” to Real Madrid.
Apparently, if the Spaniards are to secure the services of Franck...
Cristiano Ronaldo makes his Bernabeu debut
July 07, 2009 by
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Nearly 80,000 fans turn up to greet world’s most expensive player
If you thought the media fanfare surrounding Kaka’s unveiling was excessive, it was nothing compared to the spectacle that saw Cristiano Ronaldo welcomed to Real Madrid.
Just under 80,000 fans piled into...
Colombian footballer surrenders to police after killing an abusive fan
July 06, 2009 by
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Javier Flórez shoots a supporter for calling him “weak”
As Andrés Escobar discovered fifteen years ago, Colombian football and gunpoint murders go together like peas and carrots. The latest victim of this unfortunate harmonious relationship is a fan of Atletico Junior...
Cristiano Ronaldo says La Liga is better than the Premier League - is he right?
July 06, 2009 by
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Tricky winger talks up his new league ahead of official unveiling
After revealing Kaka to 50,000 Real Madrid fans last week, the club will role the red carpet out for Cristiano Ronaldo tonight. Around 80,000 Madridistas are expected to pack out the Bernabeu at 9pm CET, in order to...
Video: Brazilian legend Falcão scores the best indoor football goal of all time
July 06, 2009 by
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Some brilliant skill from the Grand Prix de Futsal
Falcão (the former Roma star regarded as one of the best midfielders ever, not to be confused with this chap) may have retired from the grass version of the game, but he’s still rockin’ the world of Futsal.
At...
Aston Villa’s Amr Zaki bid, Man Utd’s new French target and Ballack’s dodgy wardrobe
July 06, 2009 by
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Michael Ballack competes with the man standing next to him for the ‘Worst dressed man at Wimbledon 2009′ award
[ONTD]
Carlos Tevez is on a mission to wind up Manchester Utd fans
[Pies]
Are Manchester City about to make a move...
WAG No. 367: Nagore Aranburu
July 06, 2009 by
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The lovely lady who is to become Mrs Xabi Alonso
Liverpool midfielder and Jason Bateman-alike Xabi Alonso has been romancing Spanish actress Nagore Aranburu for bloody ages, and they will finally tie the knot next Saturday in the beautiful Basque province of Guipúzcoa. Despite living...
Revealed: Franck Ribery’s music video debut
July 06, 2009 by
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French prankster adds ‘acting’ to his eclectic CV
Suddenly, it is clear why Franck Ribery has been ignoring the advances of Chelsea and Manchester Utd this summer - he’s been far too busy starring in pop music videos.
Francky boy features in the video for...
Man City to bid £45m for John Terry, Tottenham target La Liga striker Fernando Llorente
July 06, 2009 by
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The latest transfer gossip, rumours and damned lies
John Terry to Manchester City
We laughed this one off during the January transfer window, but the Daily Mail are today suggesting that the Citizens are lining up a £45m bid for Chelsea’s captain. This is apparently corroborated...
The Michael Owen Song
July 06, 2009 by
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Click play to have ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ stuck in your head for the rest of the day
We’ve all had a jolly good chuckle at Michael Owen and his ridiculous Hull-baiting 32-page glossy brochure, but now that the injury prone striker will be poiting...
Arsenal willing to sell Cesc Fabregas for £40m
July 06, 2009 by
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Carles Puyol may get to touch his nose a lot more next season
Despite all the talk of Arsenal’s ‘impotence‘ and constant referrals to his desire to return to Barcelona, The Spoiler believed Cesc Fabregas was destined to stay at Arsenal for at least another season...
Vote: Which Real Madrid reject would you most want to sign?
July 03, 2009 by
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While Real Madrid have been busy signing Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka and co, the Big Four have so far captured Thomas Vermaelen, Ross Turnbull, Daniel Sturridge, Glen Johnson, Antonio Valencia and, probably, Michael Owen.
With all the big names heading over to Spain, the Premier League...
Andriy Shevchenko is going home, Bayern Munich still want Jose Bosingwa
July 03, 2009 by
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A further helping of transfer gossip, rumours and damned lies
Andriy Shevchenko to Dynamo Kiev
Shevchenko could be set for a return to Dynamo Kiev, the club where he established himself as one of the best strikers in Europe. President Ihor Surkis claims that the 32-year-old was very...
Will Ross Turnbull prove to be a shrewd signing or another Steve Sidwell?
July 03, 2009 by
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Chelsea’s recent freebies haven’t had much success at the Bridge
Chelsea’s decision to bring in Ross Turnbull on a free transfer makes sense: they get to fill the squad place vacated last January by Carlo Cudicini on the cheap and if a year or two down the line...
Chelsea reject another John Terry bid, Michael Owen appears on Dragon’s Den
July 03, 2009 by
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What if Michael Owen followed up his glossy brochure with an appearance on Dragon’s Den…
[talkSPORT Magazine]
Chelsea have rejected a £30 million bid from Manchester City for John Terry
[The Guardian]
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Manchester United eye a Brazilian striker, Sol Campbell linked with Newcastle
July 03, 2009 by
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The latest transfer gossip, rumours and damned lies
Luis Fabiano to Manchester United
While Michael Owen stories have dominated today’s back pages, The Daily Mirror claim that Manchester United are offering Sevilla £16 million to try to beat AC Milan to the signing of Brazil...
WAG No. 366: Rossana Alva
July 03, 2009 by
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Yet more talent from the Bundesliga
Having just been released by Hertha BSC, Sofian Chahed finds himself searching for a new club. Any prospective employers should bare in mind the fact that the midfielder comes complete with a fantastically attractive WAG, actress Rossanna Alva....
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