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2010/2011 League Champions
Note: It is ‘League Champions’ and not Champions League. Professional Football Players Observatory (PFPO) and RunningBall developed a new statistics model for football and the model helped predict the probable national champions in Europe’s top five leagues in 2011. Leagues under question are the Spanish La Liga, English Premier League, German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A…
Can underdogs Lille beat Lyon and Marseille to Ligue 1 title?
The Ligue 1 or Ligue Un is more competitive than a few years ago, and that can only be good for the game. But is it open enough for an unfancied team like Lille to win it all? Professional Football Players Observatory (PFPO) and RunningBall developed a new statistics model for football and the model…
Newcastle land French winger Ben Arfa on loan from Marseille
Newcastle have completed the signing of French winger Hatem Ben Arfa from Marseille on a season-long loan. Newcastle have been linked with Ben Arfa for the last month, and the deal initially broke down earlier this month over the fee that they would pay Marseille to loan the 23-year-old. That led to a complete breakdown…
Transfer Rumors: Arseanl seal Squillaci signing
England Arsenal Wrap Up Squillaci Signing Arsenal have completed a £5m deal for Sevilla center back Sebastien Squillaci. (The Guardian) Analysis: Squillaci won’t have any problems settling in with his new team, given the French influence and the presence of his several of his international teammates, and he’ll add a wealth of experience to a…
Transfer Rumors: Manchester United to move for Belgian star Defour?
England United Debate Defour Move According to Sky Sports, Manchester United are considering a move for Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour. Analysis: For the sake of timing, it’d be best for United to make this one happen this summer, but we’ll see. Liverpool Close On Konchesky? Early Wednesday, Sky Sports reported that Liverpool were closing…
Transfer Rumors: Tottenham in talks for Lassana Diarra
England Tottenham In Diarra Talks As reported here, Tottenham have been in talks over a move to land former Chelsea, Arsenal, and Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra, who could be surplus to requirements at Real Madrid. (The Guardian) Analysis: Diarra’s wages could perhaps hinder this one, but could there be a ‘hey, I helped you get…
Lyon agree deal for Bordeaux star Gourcuff
Lyon have agreed a deal to sign playmaker Yoann Gourcuff from Ligue 1 rivals Bordeaux. The seven-time champions have agreed to pay 22m (18m) in three installments by the end of December 2012, and Bordeaux could receive up to 4.5m (3.7m) more if or when Lyon sell the France international at some point. The 24-year-old…
Transfer Rumors: Real playmaker Van der Vaart open to Manchester United move
England Van der Vaart Open To United Switch Real Madrid playmaker Rafael Van der Vaart said that if he were to leave Real, he would be open to a switch to Manchester United, who he views as the only club who wouldn‘t be a step down from Real. (Sky Sports) Analysis: United have been linked…
Transfer Rumors: Arsenal move for Sevilla stopper Squillaci
England Arsenal Make Squillaci Bid Sevilla have confirmed that Arsenal have made a bid for center back Sebastien Squillaci. Sevilla sporting director Ramon Rodriguez said, however, that the offer is inadequate. (Daily Mail) Analysis: Squillaci didn’t play in Sevilla’s Champions League defeat away to Braga last night, so that maintains his value for the time…
Transfer Rumors: Could Tottenham star Crouch return to Liverpool?
England City Close On Double Swoop BBC Sport says that Manchester City hope to complete deals for Aston Villa’s James Milner and Inter Milan’s Mario Balotelli by Thursday. Analysis: It would have been ideal to have both signed up by the end of this weekend so that they could already be well acclimated and integrated…
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