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Alexis Sanchez – A comparison with Manchester City’s talisman David Silva

by Chris Davie at Friday, Jun 17 2011 10:49
As the race for Alexis Sanchez enters another furlong, it has emerged Manchester City are set to pip Barcelona to the forward’s signature.The Chile international is one of Europe’s hottest properties thanks, largely, to a successful season at Udinese, although having secured the prospect...
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Europe’s 20 Most Clinical Finishers, Season 2010/11

by Paul McKinnon at Thursday, Jun 16 2011 09:31
Europe’s 20 Most Clinical Finishers, Season 2010/11 With 40 goals for Real Madrid last season, Cristiano Ronaldo finished the campaign as Europe’s top scorer and runaway winner of the Golden Boot, leaving the likes of Lionel Messi trailing in his wake. A closer look at his stats, however, show Ronaldo averaged an incredible 5.6 Shots per game o...
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How to Spot a Show-Pony: Further Analysis on Successful Dribblers

by Paul McKinnon at Wednesday, Jun 15 2011 10:24
How to Spot a Show-Pony: Further Analysis on Successful Dribblers To football fans around the globe, there’s nothing more infuriating than the so-called “show pony”; a player full of tricks and the ability to beat an opponent but with little end product to show for his skills. Yesterday’s article on Dribblers highlighted, quite surprisingly...
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Dribbling Masters of Europe

by Cristiano Acconci at Tuesday, Jun 14 2011 11:08
Dribbling Masters of Europe One of the most attractive aspects of football in the modern game is witnessing great players dribble past opponents while leaving them embarrassed. It brings joy to us fans, and ultimately makes that team or player popular; considering they don't lose the ball half the time. If this is the case, it...
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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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