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The World’s Most Violent Football Rivalries
7 days ago by
Soccerlens
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Every league in the world has its derby matches, those entrenched local, political or social rivalries which give added fervour to the average game. Some [...]
Bergkamp turns down Arsenal offer
4 hours ago by
Soccer News
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(GSM) – Dennis Bergkamp recently said he won’t become a head coach in the near future but that doesn’t mean that the Arsenal fans will never be able to welcome
Beckenbauer: Toni move from Bayern likely
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(GSM) – Bavarian giants Bayern Munich could be a striker short in their forward department as club president Franz Beckenbauer has reluctantly admitted that Luca Toni is likely to leave
Cech takes blame for Blues defeat
3 hours ago by
Fox Sports
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Petr Cech has taken responsibility for failing to stop Calos Tevez's free kick in Chelsea's defeat to Manchester City.
Ancelotti backs under-fire Lampard and Cech
20 hours ago by
Soccer News
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Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has backed goalkeeper Petr Cech and Frank Lampard to bounce back from being blamed for the club’s defeat to Manchester City at the weekend.
Cech was criticised
Gerrard: I need title to be legend
9 hours ago by
Fox Sports
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Steven Gerrard knows he cannot be considered a Liverpool legend without lifting the Premier League title.
Video: John Terry and Frank Lampard on their ’special’ relationship
1 day ago by
Soccerlens
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This is absolutely brilliant. Frank Lampard kicks things off by saying …wait, wait, we’ll let you see (and hear it) for yourself:
Via Kickette.
Hilarious stuff. Well [...]
Ballack: “City back in title race”
1 day ago by
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(GSM) – Michael Ballack and Chelsea were defeated by Manchester City on Saturday: 2-1. The German midfielder thinks the Citizens are capable of reaching high goals: “We respect every team
Under fire Cech to sit out APOEL tie
11 hours ago by
ESPNsoccernet
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Petr Cech is set to miss Chelsea's final Champions League group game against APOEL on Tuesday - but not because of his free-kick blunder against Manchester City.
FIFA’s European Favortism
5 days ago by
Major League Soccer Talk
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In 2006, an outcry led by certain elements of the British Press was directed towards CONCACAF. The theory stated that the United States and Mexico had been ranked too highly under the FIFA World Ranking formula of the time. Reacting to this public pressure, FIFA changed its formula...
Seedorf Responds: 10 Questions and Answers From Milan's No. 10
14 hours ago by
New York Times Sports
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In his monthly discussion with New York Times readers, Clarence Seedorf discusses the use of technology, including video replay, simulation and fair play, and the 2010 World Cup draw.
FIFA World Player Of The Year Final Nominees
12 hours ago by
All About FC Barcelona
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FIFA has announced the final five nominees for FIFA World Player of the Year. It's a match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. FC Barcelona has three players nominated for the prestigous award. Balon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is nominated along with his team mates Xavi Hernandez...
Hoddle: I'd pick Rooney over Kaka and Messi
7 hours ago by
ESPNsoccernet
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Former England boss Glenn Hoddle says he would pick striker Wayne Rooney above Kaka and Lionel Messi for his team.
LEAVE ELIZABETH LAMBERT ALONE
20 days ago by
With Leather
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Most of us remember that women’s soccer video where that aggressive New Mexico player punched and hair-pulled her way into America’s hearts. Now that player, Elizabeth Lambert, is doing her best to quell the uprising indignation emanating from the media, and not just from...
Donovan-Beckham matchup already sparking interest
3 days ago by
Fox Sports
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Landon Donovan repeated the words, unable to wipe the smile from his face.
"It never ends," he said.
The American midfielder and England star David Beckham may be forever linked by their tumultuous time together with the Los Angeles Galaxy. And just when they seemed...
Desailly: No need for Henry's Ireland apology
1 day ago by
ESPNsoccernet
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Marcel Desailly has told ESPN Soccernet that if he was Thierry Henry, he would not have apologised for the deeply controversial handball that helped to extinguish Republic of Ireland's World Cup dreams.
Italy Named World Cup Top Seed
6 days ago by
Serie A Talk
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In an announcement Wednesday that will not come as much of a surprise to followers of soccer, Italy was named one of the top seeds for the 2010 World Cup, joining host nation South Africa, Brazil, England, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and Argentina. The big news coming out of this...
Essien eager to end Chelsea slump
Michael Essien is eager to finish Group D on a high against APOEL FC after a week in which Chelsea FC exited a domestic cup competition and had their Premier League lead reduced to two points.
Essien 'focusing on club issues'
1 day ago by
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Michael Essien admits he could face a club-versus-country dilemma in January, when he will feature in the African Nations Cup for Ghana.
Deschamps does not want any regrets
Olympique de Marseille could need a 3-0 win against Real Madrid CF to stay in the UEFA Champions League, but coach Didier Deschamps says he remains hopeful even if they have "one chance in a million".
A Big Thank You To Carlos Tevez, Frank Lampard and Manchester City
2 days ago by
Republik of Mancunia
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After thrashing West Ham 4-0 away from home, with two central midfielders making up half of our defence, alongside our second/third choice goalkeeper, we were put within two points of league leaders Chelsea.
After the ball bounced off Emmanuel Adebayor’s back and in to the goal...
Messi hopes Ballon d´Or leads to title rush
1 day ago by
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Lionel Messi expressed his hope on Sunday that his winning of the coveted Ballon d’Or title would be the first of many more honours in his career.
After an exceptional year
Mixed emotions as Gerrard joins 500 club
3 days ago by
Soccer News
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Steven Gerrard will make his 500th Liverpool appearance at Blackburn on Saturday but the England midfielder will be in no mood to celebrate after admitting his side’s Premier League challenge
WOMEN'S SOCCER GETS CATTY…RAWR!
November 06, 2009 by
With Leather
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Here comes your women’s soccer post for 2009, courtesy of New Mexico defender Elizabeth Lambert. Lambert played in the Lobos’ WAC semifinal against BYU, and took some time out to go Mormon hunting, as seen in this ESPN clip. It looks to me that she’s spending more...
Manchester City eye Bayern defender Lahm
8 hours ago by
ESPNsoccernet
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Manchester City are preparing to make a £12 million swoop for Bayern Munich defender Philipp Lahm in January, according to reports in the UK press.
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