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Is Ibrahimovic the Man for Real Madrid?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

If you believe the Spanish press or Roysten Drenthe (I know, that’s foolish at the best of times, but humor me), then Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s rumored move from Internazionale to Real…

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Il Grande Torino: The Superga Tragedy 60 Years On

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 9 2009

May 4th 2009 witnessed the 60th anniversary of the Superga air disaster. It is a day remembered throughout Italy, with a sense of tragedy and mysticism, but ultimately fondness. Il…

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Chelsea vs Barcelona: The Best Argument for Video Replay This Side of Vicarage Road

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 16 2012

This article refers to a previous game. Get the latest Chelsea v Barcelona news here. “Football defeated anti-football,” raved the Catalan press on Wednesday night.  “Pain and recrimination,” cried the…

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Chelsea v Barcelona – Goals and Videos

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 16 2012

This article refers to a previous game. Get the latest Chelsea v Barcelona news here. A freak goal from Essien’s left foot that even had the neutrals out of their…

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Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona – Live Blog – UEFA Champions League – 6 May 2009

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Apr 16 2012

This article refers to a previous game. Get the latest Chelsea v Barcelona news here. Chelsea (Essien 9′) 1-1 Barcelona (Iniesta 90′ + 3) (Barcelona win 1-1 on Aggregate on…

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Barton Should Learn From Fletcher Example

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 4 2022

The past few days have seen the headlines, perhaps not dominated, but certainly bothered by two tackles. Both resulted in straight reds, both came when the game was already dead and buried,…

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Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United – Goals

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 11 2011

Get the latest Manchester United vs Arsenal news. Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United – end of season party for Wenger? The build-up to the game was dominated by Wenger confidently boasting…

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Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United – Live Blog – UEFA Champions League – 5 May 2009

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Mar 11 2011

Get the latest Manchester United vs Arsenal news. Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United – Manchester United win 4-1 on aggregate Stadium: Emirates Stadium, England Competition: UEFA Champions League, Semifinals, Leg #2…

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Transfer Rumors (05 May 09): Real promised Prem stars, Manchester United want Ribery, Tottenham want Chamakh and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 5 2009

There are a lot of big names in today’s transfer news and rumors, so keep on reading for tidbits from England, Spain, and Italy.

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Joey Barton – How do you defend the indefensible?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 5 2009

This must be a first. A story comes out of Newcastle United that ISN’T a shock. Joey Barton suspended by the club “until further notice”, in addition to his three…

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Can Super Depor Rejoin Europe’s Big Guns?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 5 2009

In response to Deportivo la Coruna’s game against Valladolid on the weekend, the Spanish press were unanimous – average. “Depor accelerated toward Europe with the handbrake on” read La Voz…

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Arsenal beat Sunderland in Ladies FA Cup Final

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Feb 20 2010

This article refers to the Arsenal v Sunderland Ladies FA Cup Final. For the men’s game, visit the most recent Arsenal v Sunderland match page. Yesterday was the women’s FA…

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Transfer Rumors (04 May 09): Ronaldo to stay at Manchester United, two in, one out at Liverpool, Real Madrid after Evra, and more

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 5 2009

It’s a new week, and to kickstart the new week, we’ve got plenty of transfer news and rumors involving some of the game’s top names to get your brain stirring…

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What is happening to Real Madrid?

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 16 2012

Real Madrid are historically the most successful club in Spain, Europe and probably the world, as well as one of the richest if not the richest club in the world….

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Devon-sent promotion for Exeter to League One

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  May 4 2009

Writing about Exeter City gaining promotion is starting to become an annual occurrence. This, perhaps, isn’t a sentence that I expected to write for Soccerlens. Not that you’ll get many…

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