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October 8th, 2008 | By:
Chris |
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Dogs in Paraguay, cows in Switzerland..is this the latest in spy tactics?
If that were, say, Bolton, there would be a full-on investigation as to Arsene's whereabouts at the time this photo was taken. ... [read]
October 8th, 2008 | By:
Laurie |
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The new FIFA rankings are out, and guess what? Spain's still #1 with a gain of 78 points, which allows them to extend their lead over #2 Italy and #3 Germany.
From FIFA:
Things are far more exciting in the next few spots in the ranking. Brazil (4th, up ... [read]
October 6th, 2008 | By:
Chris |
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Because of corruption, the Polish government came in to take over matters in the Polish FA last week. FIFA doesn't like that so much, they'd prefer football associations be self-governed, and thus refused to recognize the FA while threatening to suspend the national team and turn Polkraine 2012 into TBA-kraine 2012. But ... [read]
October 2nd, 2008 | By:
Laurie |
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In June, France exited Euro 2008 in the group stages with two losses and one draw. The scoreline totals? A disastrous one goal scored for France, six scored against.
In the aftermath, coach Raymond Domenech was widely expected to get the sack. It didn't happen. In July, ... [read]
October 2nd, 2008 | By:
Daryl |
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Not sure if this is shocking or sadly predictable. But former English FA chief executive David Davies has claimed that in the course of bidding to host World Cup 2006, the FA was offered the chance to "buy" votes:
"The FA was offered votes for cash during the bidding to host the 2006 ... [read]
October 1st, 2008 | By:
Chris |
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The gestures of the Guatemalan pair at the Futsal World Cup are just dripping with emotion. What do you think they're saying? (FIFA/Foto-net) ... [read]
October 1st, 2008 | By:
Daryl |
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All kinds of problems in Polish football this week, both in the stands and in the offices.
There was the above insanity where Wisla Plock fans went mental while visiting Flota Swinoujscie and attacked the home fans. All because Wisla lost 4-1. Seriously, it's not Flota Swinoujscie's fans' fault that Wisla Plock are useless.
Of more concern to FIFA and UEFA, ... [read]
September 30th, 2008 | By:
Daryl |
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The 2008 FIFA (yep, them again) Futsal World Cup kicks off in Brazil today, running from September 30th to October 19th.
If you're not familiar with futsal, then all you need to know is this: it's brilliant. It's basically five a side football, on a small, hard-surface court with a smaller, heavier ball ... [read]
September 29th, 2008 | By:
Laurie |
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Before we get started, let's take a look at FIFA's Article 55 of its disciplinary code, shall we?
"if a player takes part in an official match despite being ineligible, his team will be sanctioned by forfeiting the match."
This is true unless you're Qatar, apparently.
Back in March, Qatar beat Iraq, 1-0, ... [read]
September 27th, 2008 | By:
Daryl |
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So the latest Brazil squad has been announced, and Ronaldinho's name is nowhere to be seen. Maybe not a huge Shock after the Milan man was booed during the 0-0 draw at home to Bolivia, but this isn't how the big comeback was supposed to go.
First he was supposed to win the ... [read]
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December 4th, 2008 | By:
Harun
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0 CommentsNo - I'm not dead. Unfortunately, college exams really cut into the time I have to work on this blog. My schedule is looking a little better now, so here's the second (of... four?) squad overview post. This time I'll summarize the situation in Bosnia's back line, which is by
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December 3rd, 2008 | By:
Jan
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Goose & Finnster having a laugh...
I wanted to post this many moons ago, already... But I didn't... Didn't want to rub it in too much (others are lurking here, you know). And I didn't want to blow my own trumpet too much...
But...
Fair is Fair...
The Netherlands Blog rules for months already.
I
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December 3rd, 2008 | By:
Julian
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2 CommentsAC Milan were knocked out of the Coppa Italia today by Lazio. Sheva scored first for Milan (Yeah, I had to read that twice, too. It isn't a typo), but Zarate and Pandev both scored towards the end to win it for Lazio. Milan played with 10 men for the last 20 minutes or so as Emerson was sent off, which didn't help their chances either.
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December 3rd, 2008 | By:
Daryl
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0 CommentsSo happy days are here again. We're top of World Cup Qualifying UEFA Group Four by five points and we just beat Germany in Berlin. Even better, the WAG culture appears to be disappearing and the team is now selected on form not fame, so big name players are no longer automatic picks (sorry Michael Owen.) And I couldn't be happier.
But it's worth remembering that the Fabio Capello revolution only came about because earlier this year we failed to qualify for Euro 2008. Remember how much that hurt? Part of me still wishes we'd gone to Swissaustria, but part of me is glad we failed because it led to the end of Steve McClaren.
But what if we'd qualified?
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December 3rd, 2008 | By:
j
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0 CommentsThe Scottish Football Association revealed today that it is considering opening talks with Wales about co-hosting Euro 2016. The Republic of Ireland and Scotland were unsuccessful in their attempt to attract the Euro 2008 which were co-hosted by Switzerland and Austria. Please note this is in the earliest stages and
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December 3rd, 2008 | By:
Peter Katsiris
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0 CommentsPAOK manager Fernando Santos admitted his desires to one day takeover the reigns of the Greek National Team. With the job not in any question whatsoever, it appears Santos is looking to line himself up as a future boss of the Greek national team.
"I would want to take over at
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December 3rd, 2008 | By:
Peter Katsiris
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0 CommentsWith the likes of David Villa and Fernando Torres occupying the striker roles with the Spanish national team, Sergio Koke has shifted his international sights to the country of which he now resides: Greece. The Aris FC striker has voiced his intentions to one day play for the Greek national
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December 3rd, 2008 | By:
j
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0 CommentsTo no-one's surprise Red Bull Salzburg's Marc Janko was awarded Austrian Player of the Year honours. The Austrian capped striker has scored a stunning twenty nine goals in nineteen matches this season. Congratulations on a great season!
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December 3rd, 2008 | By:
j
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0 CommentsWith John Toshack's contract expiring at the end of the World Cup qualifying run, he sounds interested in returning to the club side. In a BBC interview when asked if he would rule out returning to management of a club the fifty-nine year-old Welsh leader responded:
"Certainly not. People say this
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December 3rd, 2008 | By:
Tamim
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9 CommentsReally, this issue became very ugly; this weekend, Mido was a target for racial chants against Islam from Newcastle visiting fans during their match against Middlesbrough calling him a terrorist.
The English FA said that they would start an investigation on the issue using the latest technology to identify those fans who started it and that they will not get away with it.
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I like defense and tactics as much as the next fan, maybe even a bit more, but I also like it when somebody unlatches the back door and it turns into Who's In Paris Hilton's Bedroom? on the pitch. So the Futsal World Cup is quite cool, because everyone pretty much adheres to The Kevin Keegan Philosophy of Football: What defense? And at the moment, the futsal equivalent of the Selecao are absolutely running the show at home in Brazil (as was the case in the past, winning the first three FWC's before Spain won the last two).
