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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…
Fifa 11 Shirts/Kits/Boots – Most realistic ever
The release of FIFA11 is getting closer, and the excitement is really starting to build up around the game. Besides some sick tutorials being posted online from the game, the new features seem very exciting, including even goalkeeper control. While the features are always a big talking point of a new EA Sports Fifa release,…
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…
Stoke City in driver’s seat for Liverpool and West Ham target Remy?
Stoke City could be set to win the race for Nice striker Loic Remy, as the highly-rated Frenchman has flown in to have talks with the Potters, according to reports. The 23-year-old has been linked with West Ham, Liverpool, and Tottenham this summer, and speculation about a return to former club Lyon or a move…
2010 Emirates Cup Preview
The fourth version of the Emirates Cup kicks off this Saturday, 31st July 2010. The tournament is hosted by the Premier League club Arsenal and the format of the tournament is based on Amsterdam Tournament held by Ajax and much like the Amsterdam Tournament, each team plays two matches with three points for the winner,…
Emirates Cup: Celtic vs Lyon – Match Preview
Celtic vs Lyon Emirates Cup Emirates Stadium, London Saturday, July 31st 2010 14:00 (BST) The opener of the Emirates Cup will be played between the Scottish giants Celtic and the French outfit Lyon at the Emirates. Finishing second last season behind rivals Rangers, Celtic only managed to win one of their four pre-season friendlies by…
Transfer Rumors: Inter target Mascherano wants to leave Liverpool
England Mascherano Wants Milan Move Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson stated at a press conference today that midfielder Javier Mascherano has indicated to him that he wants to leave the club, but he also stated that just because the Argentina captain wants to leave doesn’t mean that he’ll be allowed to. Sky Sports Analysis: Can’t fault…
Transfer Rumors: Chelsea up bid for Liverpool star Torres to 50m
England Chelsea Go To 50m For Torres? According to the Mirror, Chelsea have made a £50m bid for Fernando Torres, after having an initial bid of 40m knocked back by Liverpool. Analysis: If I said £40m was something that Liverpool should consider, I’m going to say the same thing about £50m. As valuable as Torres…
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