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Scotland claim historic win.
All this time I was deceiving myself, Scotland are going to Brazil after all. Tonight’s historic 1-0 win against Estonia signifies a seismic change in our fortunes. To be fair we had a couple of...
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Fine strike for Barcelona
Damian Diaz hits a fine shot for Barcelona in the Copa Libertadores. But extra plaudits must go to the designer of Barcelona’s new kit who managed to fit at least 5,000 advertisements onto one shirt.
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Brazil 2014 official poster hhmmmm
What excitement . The release of the official poster and logo. But look closer ahhh it has strange, tribal designs and indigenous type stuff. And look even closer the middle, white bit is in the shape...
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Strachan welcomes new faces but not in defence
Brighton midfielder, Liam Bridcutt and Hull striker, George Boyd were the only surprise additions to Gordon Strachan’s first competitive squad today. Strachan will open his competitive account against...
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All hail, Bale
Unconfirmed reports have suggested that a sniper on the roof of Hampden Park will do what the Scottish -and EPL and Europa League- defences have failed to do this season: stop Gareth Bale. (Disclaimer...
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CONMEBOL qualifiers 22/03/2013
Colombia v Bolivia Uruguay v Paraguay Argentina v Venezuela Peru v Chile
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Lost in Translation
Luis Suarez has become the latest player to be caught out with loose chat to journalists. I’m not sure why players constantly make this same mistake. Especially in these days of 24 hour news...
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5 best games of this International double-header.
Croatia vs Serbia (Friday 5pm) Away supporters have been banned from this Group A grudge match but it shouldn’t lessen the atmosphere.This will be the first Balkan derby since the bitter conflict from...
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Bees halt Brazilian match
I’m not sure what is more surprising the bees or the fact that Rivaldo is still on the go (35 seconds). I saw this once before in Mexican friendly match. That time the stadium officials chose to douse...
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Champions League last 8.
The elimination of Manchester United and Arsenal may have provoked much introspection and wailing from the English media but the lack of English (or British) involvement does not lessen it’s quality or...
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CONMEBOL Qualifier results.
Colombia 5 Bolivia 0 “El Cafeteros” were the first to start on Friday afternoon and they wasted no time in slapping aside Bolivia in Barranquilla. Torres, Valdes, Gutierrez, Falcoa and Armero each...
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Argentina’s goals vs Venezuela
A brace by Real Madrid’s Higuain sandwiching a Messi penalty was enough to overcome Venezuela.
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CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers
USA 1 0 Costa Rica The USA picked up their first win of the campaign in snowy Denver on Friday night. Clint Dempsey latched on to a loose ball and then grabbed the eventual match winner on 16 minutes....
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Honours even in La Paz
The Albicelestes would have been mindful of their last visit to La Paz during World Cup qualification. 4 years ago they were hammered 6 – 1 in the thin air of the Bolivian capital. It wasn’t quite as...
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Montero shines in Quito.
Ecuador 4 Paraguay 1 Ecuador took a huge step towards qualification with a comfortable win over Paraguay. The win puts “La Tri” on 20 points thanks mainly to their home form in the Atahaulpa stadium....
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Suarez hits out while “La Vinotinto” hit back.
As a Liverpool fan I tend to see the best in Luis Suarez and forgive him for his indiscretions. There is no doubt he has been vilified by a calumniatory, English press but he doesn’t do himself any...
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USA claim historic draw in the Azteca.
MEXICO 0 USA 0 Undefeated but without a win, Mexico lie 5th in the CONCACAF qualification table after three games and three draws. Although they are only 2 points from surprise leaders, Panama, two of...
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Out before everybody. Scotland have reached the bottom.
It’s impossible for Scotland to make Brazil. In truth we have known for a long time, maybe as soon as the draw was made, but we didn’t think it would end so poorly. Winless and gutless the Scottish...
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Wonder goal for the Ecuadorian Barcelona
Holger Matamoros lashes home a 40 yard screamer against Universidad Catolica. The current champs from Guayaquil have made am erratic start to this year’s campaign but kept up their winning streak...
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3 Millones Documentary trailer
“3 Millones” (3 million) is a documentary about a father and son that follow the Uruguayan national football team during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. It’s a refreshing look at the football...
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