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Republic of Ireland v France – World Cup Qualifying Playoff

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 21 2012

Ireland v France Saturday 14 November 2009 and Wednesday 18 November 2009 2010 World Cup Qualifying The last time that the Republic of Ireland qualified for the World Cup, in…

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Portugal v Bosnia – World Cup Qualifying Playoff

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 17 2009

Portugal v Bosnia Saturday 14 November 2009 and Wednesday 18 November 2009 2010 World Cup Qualifying If a third straight World Cup is to be in Portugal’s future, Carlos Queiroz’s…

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2010 World Cup Qualifying Playoffs Preview

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 17 2009

The long, two-year road to South Africa has finally come to a conclusion. So far, 23 teams, including host South Africa, have qualified for the World Cup (here’s a list…

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The Friday Five: World Cup Play-Offs

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 21 2012

As the eyes of the footballing world switch to the glittering international events, no not the friendlies, that are the World Cup Play-offs to see just who will take final…

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Portsmouth sliding at an alarming rate

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 13 2009

Something is happening behind the scenes that Pompey that is worth a great deal more headscratching than what it’s generating at the moment. The club’s present footballing situation is a…

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Cudicini’s accident raises questions on player safety and ‘risk management’

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 13 2009

Carlo Cudicini the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper has suffered ‘potentially life-changing injuries’ as the result of crashing his motorbike early this morning. The crash occurred at 10:30am GMT on Forest Road in…

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Podcast: Premier League expansion and World Cup play-offs

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 13 2009

Don’t miss Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg debate the beautiful game on Episode 28 of the world famous Soccerlens podcast.  This week’s sprightly show features lively chat on possible Premier…

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Shay’s No. 1? It’s a Given

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 13 2009

Considering some of the astronomical amount of money spent on some players joining Hughes’ new look city side, 6 million for arguably there most important and influential player seems ridiculous

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Chelsea could provide England with World Cup inspiration

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 12 2009

Prior to England’s friendly against Brazil on Saturday I have been thinking about one possible tactical option available to Fabio Capello as he plans England’s World Cup strategy. There is…

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Song’s top of the charts for Arsenal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 14 2009

Who will replace Alex Song when he leaves for the African Cup of Nations in January? Or should Wenger buy a replacement? He has become an important player for The Arsenal. Could it be Diaby or Denilson?

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Robert Enke – A reminder football players are human beings

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 12 2009

Robert Enke’s tragic suicide has given the football world some much-needed perspective on the steriotype of footballers.

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Lucas Leiva Interview: I’m willing to sweat blood for Liverpool

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 21 2012

It’s been a long, strange trip for young Lucas Leiva since he first stepped foot on the Anfield pitch for the first time in the summer of 2007. The midfielder…

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England v Brazil friendly – is another draw on the cards?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 29 2012

You can earn a free £200 bet by joining Sporting Index and placing 5 bets risking £20. To learn more about Sporting Index and to claim your free £200 bet,…

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12 Youngsters Who Could Dazzle Us At The 2010 World Cup

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Nov 11 2009

The forthcoming season of world football is set to be the most thrilling in recent history – concluding with one man holding aloft that hallowed golden trophy in Jo’berg next…

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This is Liverpool’s best chance of lifting the Premier League title this season

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 8 2021

…but it’ll only be a fan, and that too if the lottery draw works in their favour. Still, it’s better odds than what they have with current playing staff. (via…

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