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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.

7 Spectacular Non-Football Chokes

By Eddie Griffin on April 27th, 2012.

It isn’t often that you’ll see a team throw away a three-goal lead in the second half as Chelsea did earlier this season in their 3-3 draw with Manchester United. But as wild as this English Premier League season has been, from 8-2, 1-6, 3-5, and beyond. But as disheartening as it has to be…

Allianz Arena

By Soccerlens on April 27th, 2012.

The Allianz Arena has held pride of place as a landmark in the north of the Bavarian capital, Munich, since 2005. The first match was played in June 02, 2005 between the two local clubs FC Bayern München and TSV 1860 München in the Allianz Arena. From August 2005 onwards, the Allianz Arena has hosted…

No Ticket, No Problem: Stadiums Where You Can Watch Football for Free

By Eddie Griffin on April 27th, 2012.

If you’re a fan of a team in a reputable league, seeing your team in person likely doesn’t come cheap, at least in relation to the average person’s income and budget. If only it could be free, right? It’s often said that the best things in life aren’t for free, but it’s also said that…

Top Five Football Bloopers – Videos

By Guest Authors on April 26th, 2012.

World Sport Bloopers has brought you every blooper from the world of football (or for US fans, soccer). We decided to compile a list of top 5 football bloopers to help get you through your weekend! 5). Mario Balotelli Italy Shirt Blooper Italy recently unveiled their new strip in a friendly match against Uruguay. The…

England Euro 2012 Betting Odds

By garethmcknight on April 26th, 2012. 1 Comment

England interim manager Stuart Pearce has this week revealed that the England squad for Euro 2012 will be named before the end of the Premier League campaign, whether a new permanent boss is in place or not. With the last game of the season on Sunday 13th May, it is reasonable to expect the successful…

Manchester United: The Next Steps for Ferguson’s Side

By Chris Linnell on April 25th, 2012. 6 Comments

After a poor season by Manchester United’s standards, many fans will be calling for dramatic change when the transfer window re-opens in July. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side undeniably came up short in Europe this year. First, they crashed out of the Champions League group stages, and then in the same month, they lost in the…

10 of the best Dutch footballers in recent years

By garethmcknight on April 23rd, 2012.

The Netherlands international team go into this summer’s Euro 2012 tournament as one of the favourites and frontrunners, with quality throughout Bert van Marwijk’s side. However, unfortunately the Eredivisie has lost its ability to keep the best homegrown players in the country and Ajax’s UEFA Champions League glory of 1995 seems like an eternity ago….

Chelsea Must Dig Deep To Repel Barcelona

By Soccerlens on April 23rd, 2012.

Ahead of Barcelona v Chelsea in the Champions League tomorrow night, we look at the importance of Petr Cech and the Chelsea defence in keeping out Barcelona and Lionel Messi. Chelsea Must Dig Deep to Repel Barcelona According to Castrol EDGE Performance analysis, Petr Cech could be the key if Chelsea are to spring a…

Weekend Betting Odds: Arsenal v Chelsea and Manchester United v Everton

By Soccerlens on April 21st, 2012.

Two cracking games on Sky this weekend, and first up is the lunchtime clash between Arsenal and Chelsea on Saturday (12.45pm Ko, SS2). Arsenal v Chelsea The Gunners have been chalked up as even money (2) favourites with Boylesports and Betfred to come out on top and they are expected to do just that. The Wenger boys have won…

10 Possible Football Stoners

By Chris Wright on April 20th, 2012.

3. David Beckham - Now don't go getting me wrong here, Becks is about as virtuous and dedicated as professional footballers come (if you ignore all that pesky 'mistress' business from a few years ago) BUT the guy has confessed to having a 'weird friendship' with devout Buddist Snoop Dogg. Two words: 'Contact' and 'High.'

Today, as you may or mayn’t be aware, is 4/20 – The International Day of the Stoner. With that in mind, we thought we’d turn a wry (or should that be ‘red’?) eye on the footballing sphere and pick out a few candidates in need of the meditative, healing powers of marijuana and also finger…