Articles By Charlie Rhodes (31329)

Where Is This Relationship Going?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 28 2012

This article is a submission for the Soccerlens Football Writing Competition; to participate, please read the details here. Definitely the second most hated question a true man might be asked…

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Italy-Georgia: A Bleak Azzurri Team Wins 2-0 at Home

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

In soccer, there are two kind of supporters: the first type watches the sport because of love for the beautiful game, and thus doesn’t care who wins or loses for…

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Transfer Rumours: Arsenal, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Manchester City

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 28 2012

Everyone loves transfers, even if the majority of them are a load of bollocks; it’s hard not to get somewhat excited when the likes of Kaka, Ronaldinho or Samuel Eto’o…

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England 3-0 Estonia, 13 Oct 2007, Euro 2008 Qualifier, Live Blog

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 23 2012

England has won an important Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia, with 3-0. We covered the game live. Find the complete live coverage after the jump.

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A Goal or Not a Goal: Official Assisted Technology Systems

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 28 2012

This article is a submission for the Soccerlens Football Writing Competition; to participate, please read the details here. Written by Wesley Rasdorf. Editor’s Note: This is a 2000-word article, but…

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Italian Hooliganism: the State Takes the Offensive

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 5 2023

It may very well be an unique feature, but we might have reached a point in which the State powers are getting the upper hand on organized hooliganism in Italy….

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Finger Flickin’ Fun: The Brief History of Subbuteo

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 23 2012

This article is a submission for the Soccerlens Football Writing Competition; to participate, please read the details here. Written by By Kyle (AKA KyleAusGooner). It was an awesome feeling, Waking…

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Abandon it like Beckham

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 5 2023

This article is a submission for the Soccerlens Football Writing Competition; to participate, please read the details here. This article was first published at World Football Commentaries. Recently, David Beckham…

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It’s A Fickle Old Game

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 20 2021

This article is a submission for the Soccerlens Football Writing Competition; to participate, please read the details here. I think Sami Hyypia summed everything up brilliantly the other week. ‘When…

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England absence from Euro 2008 will be disastrous

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

This article is a submission for the Soccerlens Football Writing Competition; to participate, please read the details here. Ever imagine England not qualifying for 2008? Yeah, I am sure the…

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FC Sevilla: A Club Under Crisis

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

7 matchdays have passed in La Liga. While Real Madrid is perched at 1st spot with 19 points, the two Seville teams (Real Betis and FC Sevilla) have 12… if…

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Alves the Magician awaits Big Move

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 28 2012

On a normal Sunday, the 7th of October 2007 to be precise, something extraordinary happened. No, I’m not referring to the unprecedented 8 Premier League games played on the Lord’s…

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Are Chelsea preparing for the arrival of Frank Rijkaard?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 7 2023

This article is a submission for the Soccerlens Football Writing Competition; to participate, please read the details here. Written by Franky. When Roman Abrahamovich months ago already, in May decided…

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Five Weeks In Prison: Stoke City’s Vincent Pericard’s Experience

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 5 2023

Let that be a lesson to all footballers who think can escape the clutches of justice: playing the beautiful game is sometimes not enough to mellow the heart of a…

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Saving American Soccer vs. Selling Brand Beckham: Yes, There Is a Conflict

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 28 2012

This article is a submission for the Soccerlens Football Writing Competition; to participate, please read the details here. Written by Laurie. Question: What do soft-core photos, star-studded parties and a…

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