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Fabio Capello, his Future Mountains of Cash, and Possible Additions to His Backroom Staff

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 16 2021

The official appoitment of Fabio Capello as England manager is making a lot of ink flow in the British press these days (especially the official “unveiling” & associated press conference,…

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La Liga Week 16: Barcelona win away but lose Messi for Real Madrid game

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2023

Barcelona earned only their second away win of the season by beating Valencia 0-3 thanks to an inspired Samuel Eto’o, scorer of two goals. Barça’s joy was diminished by an…

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Liverpool 0—1 Manchester United; Arsenal 1—0 Chelsea — Grand Slam Sunday Review

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 11 2021

Not since Neville Chamberlain stood on that plane back in the 30s waving the white paper has someone been more wrong than I was when I wrote my preview article….

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AC Milan on Top of the World, Boca Juniors is Defeated (Club World Cup 2007 FINAL)

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

All hail AC Milan!! For the 4th time in their club history, the Rossoneri have climbed on top of the world. And it doesn’t matter if the cup is called…

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Weekend Preview: Bow Down To Happy Gilmore

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Sep 9 2015

I’m all for good-natured banter at a football match, but supporters are beginning to overstep the line. Harry Redknapp commands respect from all the major players in the game, such…

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The Sad State Of English Football

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 9 2023

Ironic. It is so ironic that England have to turn to an Italian to coach their national team. Did they not proclaim themselves to have the best league in the…

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Fabio Capello’s Backroom Staff for England

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 7 2023

Fabio Capello has a quartet to assist him in his new role as England manager. Let’s take a look at his team: .

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Fabio Capello: New England Manager

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

On Thursday, 13 December, Fabio Capello, 61, was appointed by the FA as the next manager of England. Terms of his contract will be £4m a year after taxes for…

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AC Milan Defeat Urawa Reds, and Qualify for the Final vs. Boca Juniors (FIFA Club World Cup 2007)

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 11 2023

“Boca here we come”. Kaká’s indirect message to the Argentine rivals of Boca Juniors should be quite clear, after a night of top-class performance from the Brazilian AC milan star….

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Liverpool vs. Manchester United; Arsenal vs. Chelsea – 3 Days to Grand Slam Sunday

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 19 2021

It’s a big moment once again for the EPL ‘Big 4’ this week-end. Quick summary then…

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Champions League Matchday 6, Serie A Teams: Man Utd Tie Roma to 1-1 Draw, the Milan Teams Finish with Wins, Lazio Eliminated

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 10 2023

Matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League wrapped up this week, in an atmosphere of semi-indifference for 3 of the 4 Serie A teams still in contention. Indeed, with AC…

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Liverpool v Manchester United, Arsenal v Chelsea – 6 days to Grand Slam Sunday

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 19 2021

So next Sunday sees 2 pivotal games played in the EPL, Liverpool host Manchester United — which is always a little bit tasty — and Chelsea travel to the Emirates…

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Jose Mourinho For AC Milan?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 28 2012

The footballing merry-go-round appears to be in full swing and all the circus seems to have one man at the centre: one Jose Mourinho. Since his departure by mutual assent…

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La Liga week 15: Narrow wins for Real Madrid and Barçelona

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 8 2023

Real Madrid maintain their four point advantage at the top of the Spanish league thanks to a Ruud van Nistlerooy cracker which was enough to earn them three points against…

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Pompey’s Miracle “Ionized Shirt” Technology: Scientific Breakthrough or Futuristic Doping?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 7 2023

Steroids, miracle remedies and performance pills begone! The latest innovation in the doping technology (even though it remains perfectly legal, for now) are “ionized shirts”. Developed by New Zealand kit…

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