Articles By Charlie Rhodes (38139)

Emile Heskey Retires From International Football, A Nation Remains Apathetic

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 16 2010

And lo, yesterday came the inevitable news that every right-minded man, woman and child had been dreading ever since that glorious day in Budapest on the 28th April 1999. After…

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What’s in Dimitar Berbatov’s bag?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jan 6 2022

This reporter was surprised to turn around and find two of Manchester United’s most cherished players behind her as she chatted with a friendly Nike representative, but pressing her as…

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Samba No More!

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 16 2010

One overwhelming question has stuck with me since the completion of the World Cup. Is it possible to do it “samba style” anymore? Not since ’86, when Maradona dazzled the…

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Tottenham to beat out Arsenal for Ipswich wonderkid Wickham?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 15 2010

Arsenal and Tottenham are set to be a part of the battle at the top of the Premier League this coming season, but right now, they’re facing off for one…

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Manchester United set to move for longtime target Lahm?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 15 2010

It’s been a quiet summer thus far for Manchester United, but it looks like the dominoes will soon start falling. United have already strengthened their defense with the future in…

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FA Plan To Ditch Cup Replays In Favour Of A Winter Break, But Who Would It Benefit?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 15 2010

News is filtering through today that the English Football Association (FA) are to consider scrapping FA Cup replays, with the view of freeing up space in the already-congested domestic fixture…

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Are Barcelona’s Spanish contingent set to continue their winning mentality for their club?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 15 2010

Off the back of Spain’s heroics in South Africa the feel good factor is certainly going to last in the Mediterranean for the next four years at least as their…

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Andres Iniesta – A Tribute to El Illusionista

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 15 2010

Shortly before midnight last Sunday, the man they called El Illusionista (The Dreamer), El Anti-Galactico (The Anti-Galactico) and Cerebro (The Brain) was the greatest man on Earth, deciding the greatest…

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Bullsh*t Ahoy! Thierry Henry Signs For New York Red Bulls

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 14 2010

Thierry Henry has officially made his first tentative steps into semi-retirement after finalising his protracted move from Barcelona to the New York Red Bulls this afternoon. After three largely underwhelming…

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How Do You Solve A Problem Like Mario Balotelli?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 14 2010

Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli is a child of our footballing times. Like so many of the new breed of brattish ‘starlets’, he is self-entitled, egotistical, petulant, immature, head-strong and…

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The Social World Cup

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 14 2010

Here’s a look at the online buzz and social media activities surrounding the recently-concluded 2010 World Cup. The infographic below was provided by the good folk at Simply Zesty:

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Ronaldinho set for a return home?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jul 14 2010

Ronaldinho looks set for a sensational return home to his native Brazil according to reports. The GloboEsporte.com website claims that the two time ‘FIFA World Player of the Year’ has verbally…

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