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Batigoal: The Career Of Argentina’s Most Prolific Goal-Scorer, Gabriel Batistuta

Batigoal: The Career Of Argentina’s Most Prolific Goal-Scorer, Gabriel Batistuta

In the words of arguably football’s greatest, Diego Maradona once said; “He was the best striker we ever had here and were never going to see his like again – we’re not going to see anything like him from anyone, no matter what they’re called. For me he was the greatest goal-scorer that I saw…

Cristano Ronaldo v Lionel Messi, Head 2 Head

As Argentina and Portugal line up to face each other in a battle to decide who’s got the better player / fine-tune tactics for more important games / make some money, we look at a head-to-head comparison between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi (Part #439571291). Oh, and if you’re interested in the game, you can…

Football Scholarly Of The World

Football Scholarly Of The World

Since the World Cup there has been one major debate amongst England fans. Youth. Every one of our 60 million football experts has the idea of how we should bring through swarms of talented players to annihilate competition. Who should the FA be looking at to find the blueprint to dispel a 50 year enigma….

Do you want to get into Maradona’s underpants?

Do you want to get into Maradona’s underpants?

If you’re one of his mistresses then I suppose you already have. If you’re one of those potential Diego Maradona mistresses, then I suppose you’re in the wrong place. Everyone else, pay attention: So you’ve secretly wanted to get into the Diego Maradona’s underpants? Well, today’s your lucky day! Our friends over at Subside Sports…

Ballon d’Or: Who should win it?

Ballon d’Or: Who should win it?

Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta are the the final three shortlisted for the award. If it wasn’t for the women’s award, the ceremony will probably be held at Nou Camp to save the traveling cost. The last time a non-World Cup winning player to win the Ballon d’Or in a World Cup year was…

Fergie Time: Didier Drogba’s Malaria Proves That Nobody Knows Anything

Fergie Time: Didier Drogba’s Malaria Proves That Nobody Knows Anything

Welcome to Fergie Time, a roundup/newsletter type deal that delivers news, opinion and links directly to your screen. As the name suggests, there will be some exaggeration, nsfw moments, canceled press conferences (oh, who are we kidding) and late, late, late scoring of points. You’ll like it, trust me. NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING: Screenwriter William Goldman…

Batista secures permanent role as Argentinean coach

Sergio Batista, the new Argentina manager

Sergio Batista, the man who has filled in for Diego Maradona since his contract expired as Argentina manager, has been given the role on a permanent basis. Batista has signed a contract keeping him at the South American country until after the 2014 World Cup, held in Brazil. The 1986 World Cup winner said: “I’m…

How on earth has Diego Milito failed to make the cut for the Ballon d’Or?

How on earth has Diego Milito failed to make the cut for the Ballon d’Or?

What a year it has been for Diego Milito. He finally achieved a big money move to one of Europe’s elite after impressive spells at Real Zaragoza and Genoa. Not only that he embarked on a campaign that will be forever etched into Inter’s history where he gave a vast contribution that was subsequently littered…

The FIFA Ballon d’Or’s probable contenders

The FIFA Ballon d’Or’s probable contenders

The inaugural FIFA Ballon d’Or list has been announced with pretty much the household names of 2010 who we would have expected. There are however names who are in with a far greater chance of winning the title than most. Asamoah Gyan had a marvellous World Cup during a tremendous adventure for the African outfit…

Tevez: “I am not enjoying the life of a footballer.”

Tevez: “I am not enjoying the life of a footballer.”

Manchester City striker has again indicated the possibility of quitting the game, but admits that he refused to put an end to his career in the past. Tevez, at the age of 26, had stated in August that he seriously considered ending his career and as it appears, his thoughts have not changed over the…


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