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Villa ruled out as Spain look to Torres to provide Euro 2012 spark

Villa ruled out as Spain look to Torres to provide Euro 2012 spark

David Villa has been ruled out of Spain’s Euro 2012 campaign, leaving Spain without their all-time record goalscorer. The onus will now fall on the likes of Llorente and of course Torres to step up to the plate and help Spain defend their European Championship crown. The Barcelona forward has failed to prove his fitness…

Roy Keane pays Gary Neville a compliment

Roy Keane pays Gary Neville a compliment

Roy Keane was a team-mate and captain to Gary Neville for many years at Manchester United – at the same time that Ferguson brought Keane to Old Trafford, the young crop of players that included Gary Neville were making their mark in the youth team. So when Keane was asked to comment on Neville’s appointment…

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

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

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…

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Online Football Fans: A Live Football Skills Challenge

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Online Football Fans: A Live Football Skills Challenge

Last year Castrol EDGE presented Ronaldo Tested to the Limit, an award-winning documentary that showed the Portugal and Real Madrid forward showcase his strengths in a series of captivating challenges in the most scientific examination of a player ever undertaken. Now, to celebrate the release of the documentary for free on iTunes, Castrol EDGE, Castrol’s…

Barcelona’s Summer 2012 Transfer Targets: Who’s coming in and who’s going out?

FC Barcelona, FC Barcelona Crest

Depending upon the outcome of Copa del Rey Final on May 25th against Athletic Bilbao, FC Barcelona can finish the 2011/2012 campaign on a (relative) high. Winning the domestic Cup competition is nothing to sniff at but it pales to the accomplishments achieved in previous seasons. FC Barcelona finished the season with 91 points; in…

Pep Guardiola Over-Reliance On Lionel Messi Hurt Barcelona

Pep Guardiola Over-Reliance On Lionel Messi Hurt Barcelona

What is there left to say, or write? Though I won’t be as harsh as Jose I will also refrain from championing Pep Guardiola the best in the business. He did exceptionally well but let me ask you a question: How is it possible to not win a title when you can call upon the…

Gracias Pep? Tactical Mistakes Meant Guardiola’s Exit Can Only Benefit Barcelona

Gracias Pep? Tactical Mistakes Meant Guardiola’s Exit Can Only Benefit Barcelona

Days have passed since FC Barcelona were eliminated from the Champions League by Chelsea FC. In that time this writer has come full circle in his impression of a man whose tenure has also, come full circle at Barcelona. Pep Guardiola announced this past week that he will no longer be Barcelona’s manager in the…

Sneijder, Kagawa or Martinez? The Solution to United’s Midfield problems

Sneijder, Kagawa or Martinez? The Solution to United’s Midfield problems

Manchester United are on the brink of having one of their worst seasons in the last decade, and their first trophy-less season since the 2004-05 season. United need improvements this summer to get back to their winning ways under Sir Alex Ferguson. Ferguson is a fantastic manager, but managerial talent can only go so far…

Real Madrid’s Summer 2012 Transfer Targets

Real Madrid’s Summer 2012 Transfer Targets

Jose Mourinho has a successful season in charge of Real Madrid. The Spanish side have become the deserved winners of the La Liga and fell just short in the Champions League. Despite this, the Portuguese manager will look to strengthen his squad even further going into next season, as Madrid seek European glory. Especially with…

Eden Hazard: United or City?

Eden Hazard: United or City?

Eden Hazard is arguably the most sought after player in Europe at the moment. It  now looks like the Belgian dazzler has made his decision on where he’ll be playing next season – and Fergie’s not going to like it at all! Recently the Lille midfielder has dropped his biggest hint yet that he will…