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Cristiano Ronaldo is 2008 Ballon D’Or Winner

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 14 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the 2008 Ballon D’Or award by an overwhelming margin. Ronaldo comfortably beat his main rivals Messi and is now the fourth Manchester United player (after Law,…

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The Gilded Sport: A Look at Elite American High-School Soccer

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 2 2008

Note: for privacy reasons I won’t my high school’s name or any players on my team, but we finished the season ranked in the Top 15 in the country, according…

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What Can Be Done To Save (F)Ailing Clubs?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 3 2009

A week in football, the saying goes, is a long time. On the pitch that may be true but off the pitch the problems facing troubled clubs aren’t much different…

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West Ham Manager Interested In Juventus’ Giovinco

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 1 2008

West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola has admitted that he would be interested in signing the highly rated Juventus striker Sebastian Giovinco. The 21-year old is said to be one…

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08-09 FA Cup Third Round Draw

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 1 2008

The 08/09 FA Cup 3rd Round Draw was made yesterday with a number of juicy ties popping up such as Hull City v Newcastle, Southampton v Manchester United, Leicester v…

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Spurs Spending Spree, Podolski to Arsenal, Everton or Manchester City, Owen to Liverpool and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2012

Tottenham are linked with more reinforcements (no central midfielders though), Podolski is linked with a move to England, the Owen to Liverpool and Arshavin to England rumours will never die,…

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Bayern Fallout Boy To Manchester City?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2012

According to latest reports emanating from the British press, Bayern Munich’s fallen angel Lukas Podolski could be drafted in at cash-packed Manchester City as early as January. The Polish-born German…

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Manchester United closing in on Serbian star Tosic

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 30 2008

Manchester United are edging ever closer to sealing the signing of Partizan Belgrade star Zoran Tosic. The 21-year old Serbian winger was granted his work permit on Friday, and according…

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Cavenaghi wants Spurs – for double his money

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 30 2008

Tottenham target Fernando Cavenaghi has admitted his interest in making a move to the Premier League, but it’ll come at a price.

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Arsenal in disarray and out of title race, Shearer rejects Newcastle, Tevez not leaving Manchester United, Aston Villa Birmingham and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2012

Today’s news briefs are brought to you by the most popular footballer in the world, Mr David Beckham:

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Manchester City 0-1 Manchester United – English Premier League – 30 November 2008 – Live Blog

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 10 2011

The following article refers to a previous United v City game. Read the LATEST Manchester United v Manchester City match preview here. Manchester City 0-1 Manchester United (Rooney 42′) Stadium:…

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Five Great FA Cup Second Round Upsets

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 1 2008

This weekend sees the second round of the FA Cup take place, and with the big sides entering the draw at the next stage, the chances of a dream money-spinning…

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UEFA Cup 08-09 Matchday 3 Review

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 1 2008

The UEFA Cup group stages are beginning to take shape with some interesting clashes on matchday 3 last night. Group A In Group A Manchester City, minus Robinho, Elano and…

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Arsenal’s captaincy gaffe, free Manchester United tickets, the next Real Madrid striker and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

Today’s report is brought to you by Alessandra Ambrosio and Cristiano Ronaldo and because we’ve been away for a while, by the lovely Adriana Karembeu. Before we kick off with…

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The Metatarsal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2012

A few words didn’t exist in April 2002. Bouncebackability. Celubatante. Crunk. Hoody. Metatarsal is slightly different from these words in the respect that it did exist, but it was just…

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