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The Derby D’Italia got frisky

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That’s Gianluigi Buffon getting in a shoving match with Inter’s Thiago Motta in the confusion that followed Felipe Melo getting a second yellow card for somehow elbowing Mario Balotelli so hard in the chest that it made his face hurt. Momo Sissoko also tried to get in...
>> www.dirtytackle.net/2009/12...
 

Messi hopes Ballon d´Or leads to title rush

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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
>> www.soccernews.com/messi-h...
 

Juventus keeper Buffon hails Ferrara influence

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Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon hailed the influence of coach Ciro Ferrara after the Old Lady posted a 2-1 win over Inter Milan last night to breathe new life into the Serie A title race.
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Patrick Vieira, A January Target for Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Spurs

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With only a few weeks until the January transfer window opens, the rumours are beginning to surface. But the most surprising of which sees 33 year old Patrick Vieira at the centre of a four-way tug of war between Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Spurs...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Beckham doesn´t fear England axe

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David Beckham does not fear being left in the cold when England boss Fabio Capello picks his World Cup squad next summer. Beckham played a central role in helping steer England’s
>> www.soccernews.com/beckham...
 

Beckham: I'm prepared for England finals snub

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David Beckham has admitted "nothing is guaranteed" when it comes to his hopes of playing for England at the 2010 World Cup finals. The former Three Lions captain will join AC Milan in January to prove his form and fitness to boss Fabio Capello but Beckham is prepared to be...
>> rss.soccernet.com/c/668/f...
 

Terry Defends Chelsea Team-Mates After Mascot Is Hospitalised

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***This story is a spoof*** Chelsea FC Captain John Terry leapt to the defence of his team mates after they brutally beat a 12 year old team mascot...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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Messi’s Great Week Continues

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Barcelona’s star Lionel Messi has capped his great week with two goals to lead the Catalan side to a 3-1 victory over Deportivo La Coruna. Several days ago he was named the Ballon d’Or winner after a stunning year during which he led Barca to three titles- Champions League...
>> www.laligatalk.com/messis-...
 

Messi Shines, But Henry Continues To Struggle in Barcelona Victory

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Lionel Messi was at the heart of Barcelona's difficult victory over Deportivo La Caruna at the Riazor today. The 2009 European Footballer of the Year, scored a brilliant opener following a swift ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Congratulation Steven Gerrard On 500 Liverpool Appearances

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It was on 29 November 1998, in the final minute of a game against Blackburn Rovers, that an 18 year old Steven Gerrard made his debut for Liverpool Football Club...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Steven Gerrard Not Able To Inspire Liverpool On His 500th Appearance

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Once again, following a morale boosting victory, Liverpool have failed to capitalize in their next game. This time around the Reds were held to a disappointing scoreless draw by Blackburn Rovers this afternoon...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

A Big Thank You To Carlos Tevez, Frank Lampard and Manchester City

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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...
>> therepublikofmancunia.com/a-big-t...
 

Gerrard´s landmark day falls flat as Liverpool draw

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Steven Gerrard’s hopes of celebrating his 500th Liverpool appearance with three points ended in disappointment as his side were held to a 0-0 draw here by Blackburn Rovers. Although this was
>> www.soccernews.com/gerrard...
 

United States grouped with England; Mexico gets France at World Cup draw

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Los Angeles Galaxy teammates Landon Donovan and David Beckham will face off in the first round of the World Cup, as the United States and England were drawn together in Group C at Friday’s ceremony. The Americans also will play Algeria and Slovenia, while Mexico was placed...
>> www.footballcupleague.com/2009/12...
 

Mixed emotions as Gerrard joins 500 club

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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
>> www.soccernews.com/mixed-e...
 

Beckham-Donovan matchup just adds to the hype

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Landon Donovan and England star David Beckham may be forever linked by their tumultuous time together with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
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Donovan vs. Beckham already sparking interest

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American midfielder Landon Donovan and England star David Beckham may be forever linked by their tumultuous time together with the Los Angeles Galaxy. And just when they seemed to have fully embraced the idea of playing for the same MLS team, Friday’s World Cup draw put the United...
>> nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3428...
 

Donovan-Beckham matchup already sparking interest

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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...
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Donovan, No Longer a 'Punk Kid'

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Landon Donovan was on edge watching the World Cup draw. He had no control over which plastic balls would be plucked from the glass bowls in Cape Town, but he had so much riding on each one.
>> goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12...
 

REPORT: MLS Commish Garber Outraged at Figo and Fernando Hierro for Disrupting USA World Cup Bid Vid

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It appears the US World Cup bid video was interrupted by Portugal legend and oft mentioned MLS transfer target, Luis Figo and The Don was none too happy…. Courtesy of Sportinglife UK: The event at Leeuwenhof, a fabulously-situated Government mansion on the lower slopes of Table...
>> www.mls-rumors.net/4933/20...
 

S.Africa are not afraid, says Parreira

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South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira said the host nation was not afraid of any of the teams it drew in Group A of the 2010 World Cup. “We are going
>> www.soccernews.com/s-afric...
 

Formidable challenge for Parreira and South Africa

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Carlos Alberto Parreira will make a fourth attempt to lead a country other than his native Brazil into the second round of the World Cup when he guides hosts South
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Drogba´s worst World Cup nightmare comes true

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Didier Drogba had a wish not to face England in the first round of the 2010 World Cup granted here on Friday, but that is where his happiness ended. Ivory Coast,
>> www.soccernews.com/drogba%...
 

Maradona should be calm, says Bilardo

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Carlos Bilardo, General Manager of the Argentinian national team, says that coach Diego Maradona has a reason to be calm ahead of next June’s World Cup group phase. Argentina has little
>> www.soccernews.com/maradon...
 

Gullit toasts "lovely" draw for the Netherlands

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Former Dutch player Ruud Gullit has toasted Holland's "lovely" World Cup draw.
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