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Official Premier League stats reveal the best England squad for Euro 2012

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 15 2012

Roy Hodgson unveils his Euro 2012 squad tomorrow, and official data released today by the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index reveals that Norwich City stars, John Ruddy and Grant Holt…

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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Online Football Fans: A Live Football Skills Challenge

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 15 2012

Last year Castrol EDGE presented Ronaldo Tested to the Limit, an award-winning documentary that showed the Portugal and Real Madrid forward showcase his strengths in a series of captivating challenges…

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The link between rest and Champions League success (or why United failed in Europe)

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 15 2012

Players should be guaranteed three full days’ rest between matches, the world players’ union FIFPro said on Tuesday, adding that the idea could bolster the much-criticised Europa League. FIFPro fully…

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Will Gareth Bale and Luka Modric leave Tottenham?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 15 2012

It is widely accepted that most rumoured transfer rumours are made up. They’re made up by newspaper journalists under pressure from tetchy impatient editors who want new, fresh stories that…

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Five reasons underdogs Chelsea can beat Bayern at the Allianz Arena

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 13 2012

It has been quite the Champions League campaign this season, with a number of shocks, surprises and upsets, none more so than the fact that Chelsea ousted Barcelona in the…

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Barcelona’s Summer 2012 Transfer Targets: Who’s coming in and who’s going out?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 8 2021

Depending upon the outcome of Copa del Rey Final on May 25th against Athletic Bilbao, FC Barcelona can finish the 2011/2012 campaign on a (relative) high. Winning the domestic Cup…

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Another Year of Scholesy!

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 15 2012

Yesterday evening, at Manchester United’s player of the year dinner, Sir Alex Ferguson announced that Paul Scholes will be staying on as a player at the club for another season….

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England’s Latest Recruit

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 15 2012

New England coach Roy Hodgson has sprung a major surprise by appointing Gary Neville to his coaching team. The former Manchester United defender has signed a four-year contract, which allows…

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The Biggest Losers of 2011/12: Liverpool, Manchester United and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 14 2012

Despite a fantastically entertaining season with a raft of Premier League winners this term, it has been a campaign to forget for some teams and individuals. Euro 2012, the Olympics…

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The Biggest Winners Of 2011/12: Manchester City, Newcastle and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 14 2012

A fantastic last day of the season capped off one of the most memorable Premier League seasons in the recent memory. 2011/12 has had it all; a topsy-turvy title race…

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A Dramatic End to a Crazy Season

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 14 2012

Yesterday, this year’s roller-coaster Barclay’s Premier League season came to a dramatic end following an astonishing afternoon of football. Below is a round-up of how the points were shared and the significance…

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Pep Guardiola Over-Reliance On Lionel Messi Hurt Barcelona

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 15 2012

What is there left to say, or write? Though I won’t be as harsh as Jose I will also refrain from championing Pep Guardiola the best in the business. He…

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Gracias Pep? Tactical Mistakes Meant Guardiola’s Exit Can Only Benefit Barcelona

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 15 2012

Days have passed since FC Barcelona were eliminated from the Champions League by Chelsea FC. In that time this writer has come full circle in his impression of a man…

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United looking to seal title by using their heads

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 13 2012

If Manchester United are to snatch the title away from their local rivals on Sunday then they are first going to have to overcome Sunderland at the Stadium of Light….

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Cisse can down City and keep QPR in the Premier League

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 13 2012

Queens Park Rangers find themselves two points clear of the drop-zone ahead of their trip to Manchester City on Sunday. With five goals in seven games, Castrol EDGE Performance Data…

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