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Copa America 2011: Uruguay’s Serie A Seven

by Paul McKinnon at Jumanne, 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 Jumatatu, 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 Jumapili, 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 Jumapili, 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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Where Will Ashley Young Fit in Manchester United?

by Paul McKinnon at Jumamosi, 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 Ijumaa, 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 Alhamisi, 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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Giuseppe Rossi to Barcelona – Statistically, can he oust David Villa?

by Chris Davie at Jumatano, 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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Clean Sheets: Analysing Top Defences Around Europe

by Paul McKinnon at Jumatano, Jun 8 2011 10:35
While the likes of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Inter Milan may have bagged more goals than any team in their divisions last season, all failed to capture their respective leagues. A look at each of the top five divisions in Europe shows that, in three instances, the team with the highest number o...
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Scott Parker – The Man to End Arsenal’s Trophy Drought?

by Chris Davie at Jumapili, Jun 5 2011 12:18
Scott Parker – The Man to End Arsenal’s Trophy Drought? Another trophy less campaign has persuaded Arsene Wenger to bolster his Arsenal squad ahead of next season.A fourth-placed Premier League finish means the Frenchman’s charge have to run the tricky gauntlet of the Champions League qualifying stages – and as Tottenham can testify, there ar...
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