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Germany: Five Coaches Since Reunification

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 18 2013

Today’s announcement that Joachim Low has signed a two-year contract extension to remain Germany manager through until Euro 2016 means he could become the country’s longest-serving coach since the fall…

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The crazy reason that England are not seeded at the World Cup

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 18 2013

The ludicrous Fifa ranking system and the sheer pointless nature of international friendlies are summed up in one sweeping, but true, statement: Had England not played against Sweden and Republic…

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Brazil 2014 suddenly looks far away for the land way under

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 18 2013

The All Whites celebrating their historic draw against defending champions Italy in South Africa 2012 As the titans of world football played out the final chapters in their seemingly never-ending…

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Three things England can expect from Chile friendly

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 19 2013

England have lined up November friendlies with Chile and Germany after qualifying for the World Cup finals earlier this week. Anyone who watched the Wembley Champions League final between Bayern…

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Three Managerial Casualties From World Cup Qualifying

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 18 2013

Every manager in the world knows that the price of failure is losing your job. At international level, the margins for error are thin, especially in World Cup qualifying. As…

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Possible Chelsea Starting XI Against Cardiff City

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 18 2013

Chelsea will entertain the newly promoted side Cardiff City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday where Jose Mourinho would be looking for nothing less than full three points. The gaffer has…

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Man Utd close to signing Brazilian wonderkid Bruno Gomes: Round-Up

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 17 2013

Brazilian wonder kid Bruno Gomes has been linked with Manchester United for some time now. And the player himself hinted on Twitter that he could sign for the Premier League…

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Liverpool’s Summer Signing Tiago Illori to Leave in January?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 17 2013

Liverpool defender Tiago Illori has been once again a transfer target after joining the Reds from Sporting Lisbon this summer as the La Liga side Valencia are preparing a loan…

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Wenger Outlines Arsenal’s Plan to End Trophy Drought

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 17 2013

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has outlined his side’s desire to win the Premier League title this season to finally end their eight year long trophy drought. The Gunners have failed…

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Juventus preparing a January loan move for Man Utd’s Wilfried Zaha

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 17 2013

Juventus are planning to raid on Manchester United once again in January as the Italian champions are preparing a loan move for Wilfried Zaha. The 20-year-old was Sir Alex Ferguson’s last…

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The Murky World of Political Correctness Enters England’s Dressing Room

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 17 2013

The story should have been about England reaching the World Cup Finals after winning both of their final qualification matches. Fans rejoiced at how smoothly England progressed in the end…

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Latest FIFA World Ranking – Five Winners And Losers

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 14 2021

The release of today’s updated FIFA World Rankings following the end of normal World Cup qualifying saw England miss out on a spot as one of the seeds for the…

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Confident Wenger Outlines His Philosophy in the Arsenal AGM

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 17 2013

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger spoke about his philosophy in the latest AGM held today at the Emirates, where he expects good things to come at the end of the season…

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Chelsea Target Barcelona Right Back Martin Montoya

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 17 2013

Chelsea are keen to bring Barcelona’s highly talented right-back, Martin Montoya, who is also a reported target of Arsenal and Liverpool. Montoya has struggled to secure regular starting berth at…

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Liverpool Lose All Hopes Of Getting Back Xabi Alonso Again

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 17 2013

Liverpool have suffered a blow in re-signing their former midfielder Xabi Alonso next summer after Spanish journalist Pipi Estrada revealed that the Real Madrid midfielder is likely to sign a…

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