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Currently Soccerlens runs the following columns: football headlines, football videos, help football, off the record and football transfer news & rumours. In addition, we regularly post match reports, feature articles (must read) and site news in this section.

All-Time Premier League Top Scorers

By Soccerlens on May 25th, 2012. 56 Comments

Who are the all-time top goalscorers in the Premier League? Which Premier League players have scored 100 goals or more? Who has scored the most goals in each Premier League season? And who is the top Premier League scorer this season? Below we’ve answered all of the above questions – all players in the Premier…

Longest football bans: Joey Barton the latest in a conspicious list

By garethmcknight on May 25th, 2012.

The FA have slapped QPR midfielder Joey Barton with a 12-match ban following the temperamental midfielder’s sending off against Manchester City on the last day of the Premier League season. The Loftus Road captain is the latest in a long line of players to feel the wrath of the authorities; here are the top football…

Beckham plays musical balls with Samsung Galaxy Note in new Olympics Ad

By Soccerlens on May 22nd, 2012.

The Samsung Galaxy Note is a powerful smartphone that doubles as a tablet – and when it comes to the London 2012 Olympics, it even has David Beckham using (and composing music with) the device. The video, which demonstrates the unique features of the Samsung GALAXY Note, showcases Beckham’s incredible soccer skills as he reproduces…

Drogba says goodbye to Chelsea as Torres grows impatient

By Chris Linnell on May 22nd, 2012. 2 Comments

Despite leading Chelsea to Champions League glory on Saturday it appears Didier Drogba has played his last game for the club. France Football magazine has reported that the Ivory Coast star has confirmed he is leaving Stamford Bridge. The striker has been quoted saying he informed his team-mates of his decision during the club’s open-top…

Drogba Completes Roman’s dream

By Chris Linnell on May 20th, 2012. 5 Comments

Chelsea found redemption for the misery of Moscow and ended their long quest to win the Champions League by beating Bayern Munich on penalties in the Allianz Arena. Di Matteo delivered a surprise in his starting line-up, with youngster Ryan Bertrand handed a role on the left flank in front of Cole in an attempt…

Bayern Munich v Chelsea Preview: The Complete 2012 Champions League Final Guide

By Marco Pantanella on May 19th, 2012.

The 2011/2012 Champions League Final, to be played between Chelsea and Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday, 19th May 2012, is going to be a classic. Both finalists were unfancied going into their respective semi-finals and they overcame unlikely odds to beat Real Madrid and Barcelona. While Bayern came through their…

“Fans Without Borders” Spend €35bn Playing Away Each Season

By Soccerlens on May 18th, 2012. 1 Comment

To celebrate the 2012 UEFA Champions League final between Bayern Munich and CHelsea FC, UEFA sponsor Mastercard has conducted research into football fan behavior and unearthed some very interesting statistics on team following, spend and the increasing globalisation of football brands. Football fans in Europe are collectively spending a staggering €35bn each season supporting clubs…

Nike: “My Time Is Now” Ad

By Soccerlens on May 18th, 2012.

Nike Football “My Time is Now” campaign features a global roster of the world’s best players, and celebrates the hunger and impatience of young players ready to tear up the rule book to make their mark in football’s elite ranks. The film will also be on TV on May 19th during the European Club Final…

Top Five Bayern Munich v Chelsea Betting Tips

By garethmcknight on May 17th, 2012. 2 Comments

Chelsea and Bayern Munich go head-to-head in this season’s Champions League final on Saturday at the Allianz Arena, in what should be a mouth-watering clash. The Germans are favourites due to playing at home, however the Blues have upset Barcelona and are in great form in Europe. With two-evenly-matched sides taking centre stage it is…

Euro 2012 Odds Suggest Spain team to beat at Euro 2012

By Soccerlens on May 17th, 2012. 2 Comments

If the incredible drama of the Premier League has made you wonder how you are going to cope without football until August fear not football fans – Euro 2012 is just around the corner, and of course, there are plenty of Euro 2012 odds to study, as punters across Europe decide on which team to…