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Copa America 2011: Uruguay’s Serie A Seven

by Paul McKinnon at Tuesday, Jun 14 2011 10:37
As Uruguay continue their preparations for next month’s Copa America, last week’s squad for an unofficial friendly against Plaza Colonia shows a distinctly Italian feel to coach Óscar Tabárez’s squad, with as many as seven of the twenty-one players plying their trade ...
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Copa America 2011: Five Argentina Dribblers Not Called Messi

by Paul McKinnon at Monday, Jun 13 2011 10:48
With Copa America 2011 kicking off in Argentina on July 1st, the hopes of the host nation will undoubtedly rely on the shoulders of Lionel Messi. The Barcelona man’s trickery and clinical finishing will definitely be key to unlocking defences if Sergio Bataista’s side are to lift the cup...
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Spain U-21 Players to Look Out For

by Chris Davie at Sunday, Jun 12 2011 12:18
Spain enter the Under-21 European Championships as favourites with Luis Milla’s side hoping to emulate the success of the full side in Denmark this month.The Spanish kick off their campaign against Stuart Pearce’s England, who reached the final in 2009 but lost heavily to a German side w...
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What Yohan Cabaye’s Game will Give to Newcastle United

by Paul McKinnon at Sunday, Jun 12 2011 11:40
What Yohan Cabaye’s Game will Give to Newcastle United Lille’s hopes for a successful defence of Ligue 1 and Champions League run next season were dealt a significant blow with the news that Yohan Cabaye has agreed terms with Premier League Newcastle United. Cabaye was an integral part of Rudi Garcia’s side last term and his loss will undoub...
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Key Striking Departures that Will Leave a Large Void in Atletico’s Attack

by Chris Davie at Saturday, Jun 11 2011 11:19
It was a season salvaged at the death for Atletico, as Quique Sanches Flores’ side overturned their stuttering form to finish fifth in La Liga.At the turn of the year, Atletico had recorded just two wins in 11 outings and were rapidly looking a shoe-in for mid-table obscurity. A late run secur...
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Where Will Ashley Young Fit in Manchester United?

by Paul McKinnon at Saturday, Jun 11 2011 10:50
Where Will Ashley Young Fit in Manchester United? It seems Man United are wasting little time in lining up their prime targets early this transfer window, with the news that Ashley Young is on the verge of a move to Old Trafford from Aston Villa. With Nani, Antonio Valencia and Ji Sung-Park the main three wingers for the champions, and with Ryan Gi...
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Phil Jones- What Will His Game Give Man United?

by Paul McKinnon at Friday, Jun 10 2011 10:22
Phil Jones- What Will His Game Give Man United? The imminent transfer of Phil Jones from Blackburn Rovers to Man United looks to be the start of a summer squad restructuring process by Sir Alex Ferguson, with the likes of Wes Brown and Darren Gibson reported to be following Owen Hargreaves through the Old Trafford exit door any time soon. It&rsqu...
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Didier Drogba vs Karim Benzema - Who Suits Ronaldo better?

by Chris Davie at Thursday, Jun 9 2011 16:16
With Jorge Valdano sacked from Real Madrid, a rarity has occurred at the club as the manager now has a significant influence on transfer signings.The onus is now on Jose Mourinho to display his astuteness in the transfer market in order to catch Barcelona next season, and already, a host of names ha...
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Jordan Henderson- What Will His Game Give Liverpool?

by Paul McKinnon at Thursday, Jun 9 2011 14:25
Jordan Henderson- What Will His Game Give Liverpool? The Premier League transfer window looks like kicking into action early this summer, with Liverpool and Man United on the verge of deals for Jordan Henderson and Phil Jones respectively. Liverpool’s £16m deal for Henderson follows on from last season’s investment in young English t...

Giuseppe Rossi to Barcelona – Statistically, can he oust David Villa?

by Chris Davie at Wednesday, Jun 8 2011 16:22
Champions League and domestic success is typically a sign of a squad bursting with competitiveness but with Barcelona that’s far from the case.Pep Guardiola did not have the luxury of having three world-class centre-backs in his ranks last season, in fact, Barcelona on several occasions resort...
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