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David Beckham To Take World Cup Coaching Role With England?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 16 2010

Veteran midfielder David Beckham has confirmed that he hopes to be playing a much more active role in England’s World Cup campaign than just travelling to South Africa in a…

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Cesc Fabregas Leaves His Arsenal Future In Doubt

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 14 2010

After a fresh wave of speculation linking him with a summer move to Barcelona, Arsenal captain ‘Cesc Fabregas has muddied the waters regarding his Emirates future, by admitting that he…

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Carlo Ancelotti on winning the league, Mourinho, Milan and the FA Cup final

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 5 2023

In an interview with SkySport 24 that was republished in the Milan sports daily, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Carlo Ancelotti discussed winning the Premiership, a conversation between him and Jose’…

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World Cup 2010 Coverage on Soccerlens

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 11 2022

The 2010 World Cup is the first FIFA World Cup to be played in Africa – and the second World Cup being covered by Soccerlens. We’ve come a long way…

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United and County in Cup Final Showdown

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 14 2010

The Active Nation Scottish Cup Final will have a different feel to it this weekend, and one that is most welcome. Dundee United will take on Ross County on Saturday…

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Just Who Will Buy Rangers?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 13 2010

The proposed takeover of one of Scotland’s great institutions has been a long drawn out affair, but appears no end is in sight. The owner Sir David Murray announced his…

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Heartbreak for Fulham in Europa League final

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 13 2010

Fulham 1-2 Atletico Madrid Fulham FC were left heartbroken as they lost the Europa League final to a late, unfortunate goal from Diego Forlan five minutes from time, in extra…

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09/10 Europa League Review

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 24 2010

It is easy to forget that this season’s Europa League was in its inaugural year. After picking up an undesirable yet understandable reputation as the Champions League ‘sinferior little brother,…

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Who is Spain’s backup for Torres and Villa?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 1 2012

Vicente Del Bosque probably had the easiest job in the world when choosing his initial strike force. Torres and Villa are two of the best on the planet, and make…

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Random Facts About The 2009/2010 Premier League Season

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 3 2022

A belated congratulations to Chelsea for winning the Premier League, but I’ve been a bit under the weather recently so I haven’t had a chance to come up with one…

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09/10 Bundesliga Review

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 24 2010

For a long time, European football fans regarded the Bundesliga as the backwater home of poor defending and psychotic goalkeepers.  It was a league that lived in the shadow of…

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“I have to think about my team, not myself” – Mourinho

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 12 2010

Internazionale manager Jose Mourinho has insisted that he will make no decisions regarding his future until after the Champions League final in Madrid. The “Special One” has reiterated a number…

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Fabio Capello Names His Provisional England World Cup Squad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 11 2010

England coach Fabio Capello has named his 30-man provisional squad for this summer’s World Cup. There are some slightly surprising inclusions, namely that of midfield pair Scott Parker and Tom…

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Atletico Madrid v Fulham Live Blog

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 11 2010

The real surprise of the 2009/10 season has been Fulham FC’s European form. Somehow manager Roy Hodgson has carved his way through the likes of Juventus and Wolfsburg to leave Fulham facing the biggest game in their history.

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Marco van Basten rules out Milan hot seat

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 11 2010

Marco van Basten has ruled out any possibility of him becoming the next AC Milan manager as speculation mounts over current boss Leonardo stepping down at the end of the…

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