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The curious incident of the Frenchman in the transfer market
As Carlos Vela’s exquisite chip gave Arsenal a 4-0 win against Fulham and a third place finish on May the 9th, their supporters thoughts turned immediately to the 2010-2011 campaign. At the top of the rather lengthy agenda was the number 1, something that has plagued the club ever since the departure of David Seaman…
The Renaissance of German Football
Brazil, Spain, Argentina, England and Holland. These were the five nations who were most people’s favourites to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Only Spain and Holland are left as Germany accompany the Spaniards in the eagerly-anticipated semi-final. But it is not the guile of Spain which has left the world drooling or the classy Dutch. It…
French Legend Lilian Thuram Calls For Patrice Evra Ban
French legend Lilian Thuram has insisted that current captain Patrice Evra must never play for France again, as punishment for his role in the national team’s implosion in South Africa. Evra was a central figure in the player’s revolt that followed Nicolas Anelka‘s expulsion from the squad, and Thuram believes that the Manchester United man…
Soccerlens’ official song for the 2010 World Cup
I know it’s a bit late but we just couldn’t resist it after we have been crazy about this song around the same time that the 2010 version of the World Cup kicked off. It’s a rather unknown band – the kind of bands who only have one good song and that’s it – Clutch…
World Cup News: North Korea Struggling With Ball Control
Afternoon everybody, and welcome to the daily Soccerlens World Cup column. Here’s the best of what the tournament, way down yonder in South Africa, has to offer up today… (If you would like to subscribe to this column – and others like it on Soccerlens – then please feel free to follow this link, or…
World Cup News: It’s Not That Easy Being Green
Roll up, roll up and welcome to today’s World Cup column on Soccerlens. The tournament in South Africa is now in full swing and I was really enjoying being immersed in football all day, every day- that was until about 8:10pm yesterday evening. Thank you Mr Robert Paul Green of Chertsey. Here’s the best (and…
World Cup News: ‘Swear List? What F**king Swear List?’
Welcome, one and all, to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. And may I be the first to remind you: One day. One single day. One single sodding tortuous day left to go! (If you would like to subscribe to this column – and others like it on Soccerlens – then please feel free…
Transfer Rumours: Ballack Out, Schweinsteiger In At Chelsea?
Chelsea are featuring heavily in the gossip columns this morning, with the news that a couple of their highest-profile players are almost certain to be ushered out of Stamford Bridge this summer after failing to sway owner Roman Abramovich with their hard-ball contract demands. Here’s the best of today’s rumour-tism… Premier League Chelsea have decided…
World Cup News: Vuvuzelas Will Deafen Us All!
Not long to go now. I don’t know about you, but with the World Cup is now within spitting distance I can barely contain myself. In fact I think I might have to invest in some adult daipers just to be on the safe side. 2 days: 11 hours: 56 mins and counting. Here’s the…
Transfer Rumours: Man City To Swap Robinho For Zlatan?
Manchester City have apparently spent the down-time since the end of the domestic season concocting an ingenious plan to swap their lazy, expensive waster for Barcelona’s lazy, expensive waster. Zlatan for Robinho? I’m not quite sure which club would be inheriting the most baggage in that particular deal. Oh well, good luck to the pair…
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