Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31339)

Jesus Navas admits his interest in Manchester City

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 3 2013

Sevilla winger Jesus Navas has issued a subtle come and get me plea to Manchester City by admitting his admiration for the club.

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Why keeping David Luiz should be Mourinho’s top priority

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 3 2013

Jose Mourinho will have several priorities when he’s confirmed as Chelsea’s next manager and the main one should be trying to keep David Luiz at the club.

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David Villa has a pre-contract agreement with Arsenal – claims Spanish journalist

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 7 2023

A Spanish football expert, has claimed Barcelona striker David Villa has reached a pre-contract agreement with Arsenal ahead of a summer move.

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‘Raiders’ Bayern Munich in no mind to stop rolling

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 30 2013

Although an odd metaphor, Bayern Munich’s journey over the past year reminds me of the opening scene of Steven Spielberg’s ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’.

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Robben’s redemption arc has a glorious finish

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

Saturday night saw not just saw Bayern Munich dismiss their tag as ‘chokers’, it also did the same for the Man of the Match on the night, Arjen Robben.

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What now for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 27 2013

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund contested the Champions League final on Saturday – however the teams look to have contrasting futures in store.

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Barcelona sign Neymar – who’s next for the La Liga champions?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 27 2013

Barcelona have announced the signing of Brazilian superstar Neymar, who chose to move to Camp Nou ahead of a switch to Clasico rivals Real Madrid.

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Marco Reus interview: It will be a special Champions League final

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 24 2013

The 23-year-old Marco Reus talked to Puma about the Champions League final, Bayern being the last hurdle and how he feels to be competing against the best.

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The numbers behind Tottenham’s transfer plans

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 25 2013

After the disappointment of missing out on the Champions League once more, Tottenham have a busy summer in the transfer window ahead. Andre Villas-Boas has the core of a side…

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UEFA introduces long-overdue changes to European football

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 24 2013

Tottenham missed out on Champions League qualification in 2011, despite finishing fourth in the Premier League, due to sixth-placed Chelsea winning the tournament. However, this will be a thing of…

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Jurgen Klopp interview: Champions League final, Bayern, why he became a coach & more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 24 2013

Jurgen Klopp talks exclusively with Puma about Dortmund’s preparation for the Champions League final, why he became a coach and a lot more.

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Guardiola v Mourinho on the horizon once more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 23 2013

The predicted lull to wash over the footballing world come the close season has altogether failed to materialise. Instead of drab, end of season reminiscing, the airwaves have been flooded…

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Manchester United and Real Madrid legends to clash in June game at Old Trafford

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 23 2013

Manchester United and Real Madrid players from yesteryear will do battle on June 2 in a charity game for the Manchester United Foundation.

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New York City FC: A bold move by Manchester City and NY Yankees

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

In what has to be one of the most colossal evil empire mergers in major modern sports history, Manchester City and the New York Yankees have joined super-villainous forces to…

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An expensive weekend expected for all those travelling to the Champions League final

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 23 2013

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund play the Champions League final this weekend, but it will be an expensive outing for the fans.

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