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Donovan gets shot at German redemption with Bayern deal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 21 2008

Landon Donovan is headed back to Europe. Well, for a few months, at the least. Donovan has inked a loan deal that will see him join Bayern in January and…

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Transfer Rumors (19 Nov 08): Van Persie to AC Milan, Benayoun to quit Liverpool, Newcastle want Warnock

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2012

So what if you’re about to get a new deal? That doesn’t stop you from being one of many mentioned in Wednesday’s transfer roundup.

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Maradona vs. Pele: the Hand of God vs. the Right Hand of God

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 7 2023

Tonight, Diego Maradona makes his bow as Argentina manager as his new charges take on Scotland at Hampden Park. This momentous occasion gives us a wonderful chance to tackle one…

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“Hi Fritz” – “Hallo Tommy”- England v Germany, the fan’s view

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 26 2010

Get all the updates on the latest England-Germany match here. So it is that time again, Germany v England in Berlin on Wednesday night. And what better way to get…

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Scotland v Argentina – 19 November – Hampden Park

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 6 2023

Wednesday night sees the famous Argentina side arriving at Hampden Park for a ‘friendly’ (if either side could actually have such a thing) against Scotland. I think I read somewhere…

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Australian A-League Clubs

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 12 2023

Want to keep up with all of the latest news and info on your favorite Australian A-League club? Want to read up on your club’s opponent ahead of a big league…

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Can Aston Villa catch Arsenal? Can Manchester United catch Chelsea and Liverpool?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 28 2021

Today’s news roundup is brought to you by Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice) and her please-bend-me-over skirt. Sorry for the lack of a roundup yesterday, we were a bit busy trying…

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I’m a former professional footballer who is now dragging my good name and the game through the mud by being a piss poor pundit – Get me out of here!

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 1 2009

For a long time now I’ve been disillusioned by the overt and glittery presentation of our beautiful game on the nations TV channels. From the brash appearance to the distinctly…

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Arsenal v Manchester United: Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 3 2022

Get the latest Manchester United vs Arsenal news. It was Benjamin Disraeli, the former British Prime Minister, who was credited with saying: “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned…

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Tottenham, Newcastle and Manchester City to lose, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United to win

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

Today’s roundup is brought to you by Gemma Atkinson:

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Axel Witsel – A Kid to Keep An Eye On

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 12 2021

Young Axel Witsel has certainly got a lot of courtship at the moment: he’s being closely monitored by top European clubs (Man Utd, Man City, Arsenal and Inter MIlan), and…

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Witsel to Arsenal, Xavi to Manchester United, Dunne to Tottenham, latest on Newcastle, Everton and Liverpool takeovers and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2012

Today’s big game is Tottenham v Liverpool at White Hart Lane and we’re blogging it live. Of course, if you don’t care for Liverpool’s reserve team thrashing the Carling Cup…

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Earning it: why patience is a virtue for football fans

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

As we sports fans know, the best drama is unscripted. (Of course, a lot of the worst drama is unscripted too, but bear with me.) The finale to the Formula…

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AIG needs another bailout – Manchester United need another sponsor

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 15 2011

AIG recently posted a third-quarter of $24.5 billion, prompting the US government to rework the terms of it’s aid to the insurance giant in order to a) extend more money…

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La Liga Clubs

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 26 2024

Want to keep up with all of the latest news and info on your favorite La Liga club? Want to read up on your club’s opponent ahead of a big…

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