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Inter Milan No Match For Liverpool
2008-03-13 01:42:05
Rafael Benitez finally put a finger on why his team is overachieving in Europe but not doing well domestically. In 2005, his team clinched the Champions League, were runners-up last year, and have, this season, embarked on a remarkable comeback. Yet they struggled to win against weaklings and top guns in the Premier League. It is [...] ...

Manchester United Undone By the Referee?
2008-03-11 02:45:44
The annihilation of Manchester United and Chelsea in the FA Cup last week leaves the Big Four unrepresented in the semi-finals, a phenomenon not seen since 1987. All four are still in the Champions League but the domestic competition which prides itself on producing spectacular drama and upsets are raising doubts on their superiority. The 1-0 [...] ...

Mourinho Keen To Kill Chelsea
2008-03-07 16:06:19
Jose Mourinho, unemployed since leaving Stamford Bridge, barged into our consciousness on Friday when he remarked that he is keen to “kill” his old club if he meets them in next season’s Champions League. Apparently, he was still on speaking terms with Roman Abramovich and Peter Kenyon, dispelling rumors of a fallout since he was given [...] ...

Torres Second Hat-trick Destroys West Ham
2008-03-07 01:34:07
A week in football can promise much. Arsenal defeated AC Milan famously at San Siro, swept aside their gloom and got their season back on track. For Liverpool, the season just seems to get better. Last week, some semblance of peace descended on Anfield after Benitez and Hicks called for ceasefire. The manager was offered a [...] ...

Cristiano Ronaldo Propels United Into Last Eight
2008-03-05 14:48:19
Ninety minutes of decent football, if you can call it that. Manchester United remain conservative in Europe rather than adopting a swashbuckling style, but this bland performance hardly justifies the money spent on amassing the plethora of attacking talents. The 1-0 victory for the Red Devils came from Cristiano Ronaldo in the first half, and it [...] ...

Celtic Ready To Upset Barcelona
2008-03-04 14:29:21
Despite drawing a metaphor for the conquest of Barcelona to climbing Mount Everest, an apt description given the Catalans’ abundance of talents and illustrious track record, I believe Celtic is quietly confident of plotting a major upset. A 3-2 first leg deficit in the Champions League last 16 has to be overturned first. Though Celtic’s away [...] ...

AS Roma Edge Out Real Madrid
2008-02-20 16:23:57
AS Roma came from behind to take a 2-1 advantage over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Stadio Olimpico. David Pizarro and Alessandro Mancini were the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Madrid  Real Madrid 

Chelsea Aims for Quadruple After Huddersfield
2008-02-19 14:15:23
I do not know if Jose Mourinho and Avram Grant ever see eye to eye on team issues but one thing is for sure, both are loathe to see Frank Lampard leave Chelsea. Indeed, the Blues will be keen to get... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Chelsea 

Mighty Liverpool Crash Out of FA Cup
2008-02-17 12:51:14
There is simply no end to Liverpool’s dismal season. Barnsley advanced into the last eight of the FA Cup in dramatic fashion after coming from behind to beat Liverpool 2-1 with virtually the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Crash  Liverpool  Mighty 

Wenger’s Selection Problems Ahead of FA Cup clash
2008-02-16 14:38:06
So near and yet so far… a few more steps on the tightrope and the coveted prizes will be in their grasp. Arsenal are peaking at the right time but an Achilles’ heel which can derail hopes... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Ahead  Clash 

Whistleblowers Needed To Expose Fishy Transfer Deals
2008-02-15 15:58:04
No more shady transfers. The Football Association had appointed Quest, a forensic intelligence company helmed by former London police chief Lord Stevens, to conduct an audit of league transfers,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Fishy 

“Whistleblowers Line” To Expose Fishy Transfer Deals
2008-02-15 15:58:04
No more shady transfers. The Football Association had appointed Quest, a forensic intelligence company helmed by former London police chief Lord Stevens, to conduct an audit of league transfers,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Fishy 

Di Stefano - A Real Madrid Legend
2008-02-14 14:30:39
Alfredo Di Stefano will be honored by Real Madrid on Sunday in a tribute at the Bernabeu Stadium. His statue will be unveiled at Real’s training ground Valdebebas, graced by FIFA president Sepp... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Legend  Madrid  Real Madrid 

Arsenal Cautious About Title Challenge After Defeating Blackburn
2008-02-12 17:18:17
After dispatching Blackburn Rovers with a 2-0 victory, Arsenal hold a substantial lead of five points over Manchester United in the Premier League title race. Arsene Wenger is keeping his composure... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Arsenal  Challenge 

City Show Manchester United No Respect
2008-02-11 17:55:36
The “best” Manchester United team failed to carry the torch of the Busby Babes, despite wearing a replica of the 1958 kits. In fact, this was one of United’s worst performances in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
City  Manchester  Manchester United  Respect 

Carew’s Hat Trick Leave Newcastle In Dire Straits
2008-02-10 17:38:38
What better way for Aston Villa to recover from a demoralizing defeat to Fulham last week than hammering their next opponent. Newcastle were caught in a 4-1 backlash and are now in dire straits,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Newcastle 

Premier League Revolutionize With Overseas Games
2008-02-09 06:17:10
The ultimate salesman of the Premier League, Richard Scudamore, has taken the term “globalisation” to new heights. Under an audacious proposal, Premier League clubs could be playing... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Games  League  Premier  Premier League 

Busby Babes Munich Disaster 50 Years Anniversary
2008-02-08 06:37:56
The 50th anniversary of the Munich disaster which decimated the Busby Babes has drawn to a close… after days of build-up in newspapers, magazines and the television. A period of silence was... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Anniversary  Babes 

Barcelona Doesn’t Need Mourinho
2008-02-06 18:19:03
Mourinho’s unemployment status will stay for a while longer. After snubbing the England job, it is presumed that his next destination, Barcelona, will be falling over themselves to get his... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Barcelona 

Steven Gerrard Appointed England Captain
2008-02-05 18:25:04
Steven Gerrard has been appointed England captain by Fabio Capello. Just the kind of uplifting news to sweep away the gloom as he saw the Premier League title slipping away from his embattled club.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
England  Steven 

Arsenal Go Top As United Held At Spurs
2008-02-04 11:01:12
Arsenal handed Manchester City their first home defeat in the Premier League and leapfrogged over Manchester United to the league summit. The 3-1 victory gave Arsenal a two-point lead as the Red... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Arsenal  Spurs 

English January Transfer Window Breaks Record
2008-02-03 02:55:41
The Premier League is awash with cash, based on the latest compilation of the January transfer window figures. Premier League clubs spent 150 million pounds on new players in the January transfer... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
English  January  Record  Window 

Capello Names First England Squad For Switzerland Friendly
2008-02-01 15:17:50
Fabio Capello named a 30-man England squad - his first for next week’s friendly against Switzerland but David Beckham, the media’s obsession, was a notable absence. Golden Balls has since... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
England  Switzerland 

Liverpool Fans To Buy Out Beleageured Club
2008-01-31 15:32:39
Hicks and Gillet watch out. There is a new takeover bid on the horizon - no Dubai, Russian or Thai sugar daddies in the picture, it is coming from the fans themselves. Liverpool supporters cannot... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Club  Fans  Liverpool 

Scholes Will Be Instrumental In Treble Chase
2008-01-30 16:02:24
Paul Scholes will play an instrumental role for Manchester United as they aim to repeat their treble achievement of 1999. Out for three months following a knee operation, his return is good news as... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...

Will Keegan Enjoy A Successful Third Spell At Newcastle?
2008-01-30 01:26:12
The initial exuberance about Kevin Keegan’s arrival as Newcastle manager has cooled off but the soccer circus is well underway. Shocker of a news is the confirmation that Dennis Wise is now... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Keegan  Newcastle 

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Brace Eliminates Tottenham
2008-01-29 02:11:31
Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace helped Manchester United to a 3-1 victory against 10-man Tottenham in an entertaining FA Cup fourth round tie at Old Trafford on Sunday. With Manchester City bidding... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Tottenham 

Liverpool Stage A Late Comeback Against Havant & Waterlooville
2008-01-28 02:37:06
On paper, this is the easiest of all the FA Cup Fourth Round matches but how the hearts of Liverpool fans’ flutter as the semi-professional side took the lead twice. Liverpool flirted with... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Comeback  Liverpool  Stage 

Who Will Be Next England Captain?
2008-01-26 01:29:37
Who shall be the next England captain? Steven Gerrard wants the armband. He said: “Every England player wants to captain his country. It’s every player’s dream from a young age.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
England 

Ferguson Rallies Behind Benitez But Dismisses Liverpool’s Title Hopes
2008-01-25 01:38:12
You will not catch Alex Ferguson dead in his tracks waxing lyrical about his great rival, Liverpool. Nevertheless, he is weighing in with his support of Liverpool’s beleaguered manager, Rafael... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...
Liverpool