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Liver”pull” It Back

The match looked like it was headed for a draw until the former Blues' full-back Glen Johnson mastered an 87th minute winner. Liverpool took the lead through Maxi in the 33rd minute after the visitors started off brightly. Chelsea tried their best but luck did not seem to favour them as ...
Chelsea Facing the Blues

The Prenier League champions are facing a downward spiral. The Blues were comfortably beaten by Arsenal, 1-3. Arsenal's Alex Song, Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott scored the goals for the Gunners. Carlo Ancelotti's team have managed just six points from the last 24! [caption id="attachment_2311" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Theo Walcott and Cesc Fabregas celebrate ...
Dimitar Berbatov On Top

According to Reuters - Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov told reporters to stop voting for him after being named Bulgaria's Footballer of the Year for a seventh time on Monday. "I prefer to see some of the younger lads winning the award," the 29-year-old said after coming top in the poll of ...
Sam Allardyce Sacked!

The former Blackburn manager was let go because apparently his vision did not fit in with that of new owners. The Indian owners believe the club should be fourth or fifth in the Premier League. more_link_text

World Cup 2010 – 22nd June Roundup

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Trouble In French Paradise

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France may not play their final Group A match against hosts South Africa. French Coach Domenech told a Monday news conference that he backed the French Football Federation's decision to expel Anelka after the player insulted him and attacked the "imbecility" of the squad for boycotting training on Sunday. He added it ...

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Spain, Portugal On Track, Chile Have A Swiss Roll

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2-0 Spain get their World Cup campaign back on track with David Villa's two goals. After last week's shock 1-0 defeat to Switzerland in their opening match, coach Vicente del Bosque fielded a more ambitious 4-4-2 formation at Ellis Park, with Fernando Torres joining strike partner Villa in a two-pronged ...

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Kiwis Hold Italian Mafia, Brazil & Paraguay Victorious

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1-1 A dream start put New Zealand in the lead in the seventh minute! Shane Smeltz scored the opener for the Kiwis, they then soaked in all the mafia's attacks. Italy managed to score in the 29th minute through Vincenzo Iaquinta, from the penalty spot after Tommy Smith was judged to ...

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World Cup 2010 – 19th June Roundup

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World Cup 2010 – 18th June Roundup

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0-0 England squander their chance to top Group C. The Englishmen were booed for the draw against Algeria. England performed astonishlingly well in their qualifier matches, but haven't been able to perform in the World Cup finals. They put up an even worse performance than USA match. [caption id="1" align="aligncenter" ...

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Argentina Shine, France Embarrassed

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V World Footballer of the Year- Lionel Messi, setup the match at the World Cup, against South Korea.The South Americans who faced a tough time in the qualification to the World Cup, showed no signs of that poor form. They sparkled in the midfield led by Messi, supported well ...

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Swiss Roll Out Spain!

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Spain having one of the best teams in the on going World Cup in South Africa, lost to Switzerland 0-1. This proves that the World Cup is all about team players and not big star players that make up a team. Gelson Fernandes scored the scrappy winner in the 52nd minute. [caption id="1" ...

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