Articles By Ahmed Bilal (1014)

Footbo Blogging Contest

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Aug 12 2009

Our friends over at Footbo have teamed up with Sony Ericsson (South Africa 2010 sponsors) to bring you a very lucrative offer: Write an article on any topic in football,…

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United pull an Arsenal, Gerrard case shines light on Liverpool fans and lots more

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Apr 11 2023

As we amble through the ‘most amazing transfer season ever’, drunk on the memories of the ‘closest title race ever’ from last season and looking forward to what surely must…

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Are today’s football boots ‘too safe’?

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Jan 14 2022

Our friends over at Footy Boots are holding their annual football boots awards – and if you’re keen on football shoes then take out a few minutes, vote on the…

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Fiorentina want Arsenal’s Eboue plus cash for 21m rated Felipe Melo

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Jul 4 2009

Fiorentina have asked for Emmanuel Eboue plus cash for Arsenal to bring Confederations Cup winner Felipe Melo to the Emirates. Felipe Melo recently signed a one-year contract extension at Fiorentina…

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Manchester United sign Michael Owen – the good, the bad and the insane

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Jul 3 2009

It’s official – Manchester United have signed the 29 year old, former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker and free agent Michael Owen on a two year contract. The whole world…

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Fifa 2010 Preview – Gameplay Video

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Jul 3 2009

Here’s a look at a teaser video made for Fifa 10:

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Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 Trailer

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Jul 2 2009

Messi and Torres feature heavily in the trailer for PES 2010:

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This July on Soccerlens…

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Jan 6 2022

Modern football is a relentless beast – it’s literally on 365 days an year, there’s no break even during the summer (thank you transfer window, pre-season tournaments and weird international…

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Of Aon, Manchester United and Global Branding

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Jan 14 2022

The global success of the English Premier League coupled with the Manchester United’s success in the last two decades has helped propel the English football club into pole position as…

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Setanta loses 09-10 Premier League matches as ESPN and Sky prepare bids

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Jun 19 2009

The Premier League has terminated its license agreement with Setanta Sports for 09-10 Premier League matches after Setanta failed to meet the Friday deadline for making payments due to the…

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Real Madrid Firesale: Sneijder, Huntelaar, Robben, Diarra, Van der Vaart and Ruud for sale

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Jun 16 2009

The other shoe has finally dropped. Real Madrid have put up nine players for sale, including their whole Dutch contingent. Joining Heinze, Saviola and Mahamadou Diarra on the transfer list…

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The 2009 U-21 European Championship in Sweden

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Jun 19 2009

Watch the U21 Euro 2009 live here. The 2009 European Under-21 Championship will take place in Sweden from 15 June to 29 June. While it’s expected to be overshadowed in…

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The 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Oct 11 2021

Watch the 2009 Confederations Cup live here. The 2010 World Cup promises to be the biggest World Cup ever in terms of Internet coverage – live or otherwise. It may…

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Manchester United accept £80m Ronaldo bid from Real Madrid

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Jun 13 2009

Manchester United have accepted a world record transfer bid of £80m from Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo. The decision was taken after Cristiano Ronaldo again requested the move and after…

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Ancelotti leaves Milan for Chelsea job

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Jun 2 2009

Update: Chelsea have announced that Carlo Ancelotti will take over as manager in a 3-year deal. Carlo Ancelotti’s contract at AC Milan has been terminated by mutual consent and technical…

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