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Transfer Rumors (11 Jun 09): Valencia reject Chelsea bid for Madrid-bound Villa, Manchester United interested in former target Robben, Barcelona inquire about Liverpool’s Benayoun, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 11 2009

Obviously the biggest transfer news of the day is Manchester United accepting an £80m offer from Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo, and justifiably so. However, there’s a lot more going…

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England Cruise To A Respectable Win?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

Dan Mobbs writes at ThreeMatchBan.com. The result was never in doubt against part-timers Andorra, but Fabio Cappello’s England fielded a strong side and cruised to a 6-0 victory, demonstrating the…

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The Call for Video Refereeing

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 4 2022

Sports have evolved over time. They’ve morphed from local clubs into global obsessions. Whether we like it or not, they’ve become businesses involving 20-something millionaires, multi-million dollar sponsorships, foreign investors,…

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Transfer Rumors (10 Jun 09): Liverpool and Real Madrid in Xabi Alonso swap deal, Arsenal battle Juventus for Lazio star Pandev, Everton to land Leeds star Delph, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 11 2009

There’s not a lot to report in the way of signings in this morning’s transfer news and rumors roundup, but we could have some major signings to report in the…

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Vidic v Rio v EVDS v Evans – who was the best for Manchester United this season?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 10 2009

After a record-equaling 18th league title and a season which saw several domestic and European records tumble, Manchester United have further cemented their place in history as the most successful…

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England v Andorra Preview

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 10 2009

Match: England v Andorra Venue: Wembley, London Date: Wednesday 10th June Kickoff: 20:15 GMT Competition: World Cup Qualifying If you aren’t able to make it to Wembley tonight on “Tube…

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England 2018 & 2022: Let’s Not Get Ahead Of Ourselves

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 10 2009

England’s World Cup bid for 2018/2022 certainly looks impressive on the surface – but is it impressive enough? The other countries in the running also have a good pedigree, with…

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2009 Confederations Cup Fixtures

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 19 2009

Watch the 2009 Confederations Cup Live here. The South Africa 2009 Confederations Cup will take place across 4 venues from 14 June to 28 June, and will act as a…

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Transfer Rumors (9 Jun 09): Chelsea to battle Real Madrid for Valencia’s Villa and Roma’s Juan, Wolfsburg’s Dzeko to replace Chelsea-bound Pato at AC Milan, Tottenham chase Atletico Madrid star Rodriguez, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 10 2009

You knew it was only a matter of time before it would happen, even with the world’s current economical state. Real Madrid have broken the world transfer record that they…

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Watch Confederations Cup Live | 2009 Confederations Cup TV Schedules

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 10 2021

The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup (the eighth Confederations Cup) will be held in South Africa from 14 June to 28 June 2009 as a prelude to the 2010 FIFA World…

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2009 Confederations Cup Squads

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 14 2009

The 23-man squads for the 09 Confederations Cup are listed below for all 8 participating teams. Group A Iraq Confederation Cup Squad Head coach:  Bora Milutinović No. Pos. Player DoB…

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Loyalty in football is over-rated

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 10 2009

I woke up this morning with a headache. Not for the first time, not for the last. My alarm seemed to ring about ten minutes after I had clambered into…

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Confederations Cup 2009: What can South Africa expect from Iraq on Sunday?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 5 2023

I was watching Bafana Coach Joel Santana speaking at a press conference on Thursday after he had announced his 23 man squad for next week’s Fifa Confederations Cup and it…

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Is Yaya Toure still part of Barecelona’s plans?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 16 2012

Yaya Toure’s agent has stoked the rumour mill regarding his client. Dmitri Seluk reckons Barca don’t ‘respect’ his client and has suggested the powerful midfielder might be playing his football…

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Beckham aims for South Africa 2010 and Shilton’s record

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 4 2022

David Beckham is in contention for a starting place for England’s qualifier against Andorra on Wednesday. In doing so, he will reach 112 caps for England, cementing his spot as…

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