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Analysis: Does the presence of Joe Cole in Anfield actually make Liverpool a contender for the Premier League crown?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 26 2010

The speculation may have gone on for months but just recently it was all settled. Liverpool were the team that ultimately signed Joe Cole on a four-year deal contract after…

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Guti: Adios Los Blancos

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 20 2012

Real Madrid icon Guti has officially announced that he is putting his Real Madrid career to an end after 25 years of service – 15 of which as a first-team player. The…

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Sir Alex Ferguson ecstatic now that Nemanja Vidic has agreed personal terms to a new contract

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 26 2010

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson expresses his delight after Nemanja Vidic commited his future to the club. The Scot has revealed that the Serbian has agreed to extend his…

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Andres Inesta: Cesc Fabregas is staying at Arsenal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 25 2010

Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas is set to stay at the Emirates this season according to his Spanish team-mate Andres Iniesta. La Liga champions Barcelona have been linked with the tenacious…

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Northern Exposure: The People’s Team Abroad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 15 2022

Football teams wishing to be taken seriously at a World Cup should probably avoid losing all of their group games, especially if they concede twelve goals and score just one…

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Will Arsene change the habit of a lifetime and buy big?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 25 2010

In the five years since Arsenal last won major silverware I haven’t once called for Arsene Wenger’s head. You’re more likely to find me hanging with the “Arsene Knows Best”…

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Man City’s summer spree hits £80m as Lazio star Kolarov signs on

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 24 2010

It took longer than expected, but Manchester City have finally completed the signing of Lazio left back Aleksandar Kolarov. City had been expected to wrap up a deal for the…

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Transfer Rumors: Chelsea to sign Benfica and Brazil star Ramires for £20m?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 2 2012

England Chelsea To Sign Benfica Star? As reported here earlier, Chelsea will sign Benfica midfielder Ramires next week for £20m, according to ESPN Soccernet sources. Analysis: If you need to…

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France Suspend Their Entire 23-Man World Cup Squad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 24 2010

The French Football Federation (FFF) have suspended all 23 members of France’s World Cup squad for their next game, at the behest of their newly-appointed coach Laurent Blanc – who…

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Dzeko and Misimovic are going nowhere, says Wolfsburg director Hoeness

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 24 2010

VfL Wolfsburg sporting director Dieter Hoeness has set the record straight once again, and perhaps for the final time this summer, about the futures of star striker Edin Dzeko and…

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Manchester United AON Presentation Video

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 8 2021

We covered the big event in Chicago, announcing the new partnership of Manchester United with AON, the Chicago-based American company in quite heavy detail. They presented the new Manchester United…

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Man United exec Gill confirms Real Madrid target Vidic to pen new deal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 23 2010

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has confirmed that center back Nemanja Vidic will put pen-to-paper on a contract extension once he returns from his holiday, according to Manchester United’s…

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Chelsea to snap up Benfica midfielder Ramires in £20m swoop?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 24 2010

According to ESPN Soccernet, highly-rated Benfica midfielder Ramires has snubbed Manchester City and other suitors and will sign for Chelsea next week in a £20m deal. As per their sources,…

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Manchester United to offer Real target Vidic £90k per week extension

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 23 2010

It remains to be seen whether Rio Ferdinand will be fit for Manchester United’s Premier League curtain raiser against Newcastle on 16 August, but the club are set to ward…

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Liverpool Consider ‘Sacrificing’ The Europa League Next Season – Is It The Right Thing To Do?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 23 2010

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has revealed today that he is, in so many words, considering ‘ditching’ next season’s Europa League campaign in order to help stabilise his squad ahead of…

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