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Champions League exits could have huge impact on big sides

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 4 2012

Several teams have their Champions League dreams hanging by a thread as the competition prepares for the final round of group games. An exit from the Champions League will have…

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The best way to approach European bonuses

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 4 2012

The recent proposals from Arsenal to directly penalise their players for poor performances in the Champions League has opened up the debate on the best way for clubs to approach qualification and non-qualification around the Champions League.

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WBA: The darlings of the Premier League

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

WBA have become a model for all that is good about the Premier League.

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Liverpool’s January Choices: Bent, Sturridge or Long?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 3 2012

Brendan Rodgers has made it clear that he wants to bring in a striker this January. Darren Bent of Aston Villa, Daniel Sturridge of Chelsea and Shane Long have all…

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Alex Ferguson: Mourinho could replace me

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 3 2012

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he thinks Jose Mourinho is capable of succeeding him as Manchester United manager. Ferguson has been in charge of the Old Trafford club for…

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Lucas Leiva: From hate figure to saviour

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

The return of Lucas Leiva on Saturday was a huge positive for Liverpool, with many claiming it will be the catalyst in igniting Liverpool’s stuttering season. Despite his universal popularity…

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Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal on a downward spiral

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 3 2012

Arsenal are on the decline under Arsene Wenger, Daniel Storey argues that the time has come for serious questions to be asked…

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Six teams battle for three places in the Champions League

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 3 2012

Chelsea, Juve, Benfica, Celtic, Galatasaray and Cluj competing for the final three places of the knockout round of the Champions League.

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Arsenal fans protest against Ivan Gazidis and Arsene Wenger

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 2 2012

Arsenal fans protested against the board and Arsene Wenger before the match against Swansea. The defeat at the hands of the visiting team only made matter worse.

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Sterling’s advisors unhappy with Rodgers’ comments

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 1 2012

Raheem Sterling’s advisors are reportedly unhappy with Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers’ comments regarding the youngsters’ contract negotiation.

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Vidic could make shock comeback from injury

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 30 2012

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic could make a shock comeback from injury next week in the club’s Champions League match against FC Cluj. Vidic was expected to be out of…

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic

Juventus’ sudden vulnerability throws Serie A open

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 30 2012

Winning is a habit, we’re told. Juventus are finding that losing is too.

Andrea Pirlo in action.

Ballon d’Or: The link between wealth & talent

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 30 2012

The Ballon d’Or shortlist has been announced and it’s a familiar story with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta in contention to win the highly prestigious award.

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Rafael Benitez is underrated

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 30 2012

Champions of Europea, FA Cup holders, 3rd in the league… and Chelsea fans still hate their interim manager, Rafael Benitez.

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FIFPro Questions ‘Blackmailing’ of Key Players

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 29 2012

FIFPro, the Trade Union, for global professional football players says clubs need to stop blackmailing key players who refuse to sign new contracts. FIFPro has suggested that Inter Milan midfielder…

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