Articles By Charlie Rhodes (38036)

Brazil’s awesome record in the last 15 years

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 2 2009

Brazil’s third Confederations Cup title was their ninth major competition victory in a streak which began with their 1994 World Cup win. In that 15 year period, Brazil have won…

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Dry-humping goal celebration – wrong or just funny?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 2 2009

My only question is – is this a yellow card offense or is this OK because there’s no skin showing? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8Pa0iYRYb0

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Official Cristiano Ronaldo Tribute from Manchester United / MUTV

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 2 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo has polarised opinions like few others before him – as a global icon his popularity is matched by few other footballers (David Beckham comes to mind) and on…

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Transfer Rumors (1 July 09): Real Madrid sign Lyon’s Benzema, Barcelona in 25m bid for Liverpool’s Mascherano, Manchester United after Gignac and Kacar, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 2 2009

Well how’s that for starting July with a bang? The start of a new month and the official first day of the summer transfer window brought another big-money signing for…

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Guess who’s back, back again, Freddy’s back, Newcastle to get f***** again?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 1 2009

The soap opera saga of Newcastle United has taken yet another turn as it has emerged that former Chairman Freddy Shephard has made a £60 million bid to regain control…

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Transfer Rumors (30 June 09): Man United sign Wigan’s Valencia, Liverpool to decide on Alonso’s Real move soon, Tottenham to renew interest in Man City’s Bellamy, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 30 2009

Well that was quite a month, wasn’t it? We’re already at the end of June, believe it or not, and it was quite the busy month in the transfers world….

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The Evolution of Brazilian Football

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 13 2009

Brazilian football, unlike any other cultural interpretation of a particular sport, has the ability to conjure up in one’s mind an essence of mystery, of carnival, of rhythm, of unadulterated…

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Transfer Rumors (29 June 09): Tottenham chase Roma’s Vucinic, Aston Villa to move for Middlesbrough’s Tuncay, Wolves sign Reading’s Doyle in record deal, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 30 2009

Monday came and went without all that much big news (certainly not what was expected to filter through the presses during the day), but there is still plenty to report…

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When the King of Pop met Exeter City

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 30 2009

When it comes to discussing Michael Jackson’s legacy, it’s fair to say the King of Pop had much more influence on music than he did on football, unless you count…

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A Bridge too far for Carlo?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 16 2012

Taking the Chelsea job was never going to be easy for Carlo Ancelotti. He still doesn’t speak much English and he is going to have to adapt to the pace…

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Eleven La Liga Kids Ready For The Big Time

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 28 2009

Spain’s La Liga is littered with impressive youngsters. Youngsters who are superstars in the making. Youngsters who have shown that their future clearly lies at one of Spain’s, or Europe’s,…

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The Real deal – Adios Manchester, Hola Madrid!

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 22 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo will finally complete his world record £80m move from Manchester United to Real Madrid on 1 July after agreeing a six-year deal with the Spanish side. Ronaldo joined…

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Transfer Rumors (28 June 09): Arsenal enter hunt for French stars Ribery and Benzema, Manchester City offer to make Barcelona’s Eto’o world’s highest-paid player, Man United interested in Sunderland keeper Gordon, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 29 2009

Sunday may have been a rest day for many, but in case you didn’t know already, there’s never a break when it comes to transfer news and rumors, especially in…

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2009 VIVA World Cup Final – Padania vs. Iraqi Kurdistan – Live Blog Courtesy of Non-FIFA News Agency

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 28 2009

This live report was completely compiled by the Non-FIFA news agency (http://non-fifa-news-agency.netau.net/). I give all redit to them, I am maerely bringing it over to soccerlens and making some grammatical…

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Summer Transfer Frenzy: Are Strikers Worth Their Weight in Goals?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 27 2009

The summer transfer market just went off with a couple of high powered Exocet missiles from central Spain, leaving some of us thinking that nothing will ever be the same…

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