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New AC Milan Home Jersey 2012/2013 – Videos

By Soccerlens on April 25th, 2012.

Adidas and AC Milan have released two teaser videos showcasing the new AC Milan home shirt for the 2012 / 2013 season. Here they are: Source: AC Milan on YouTube.

Manchester United: The Next Steps for Ferguson’s Side

By Chris Linnell on April 25th, 2012. 6 Comments

After a poor season by Manchester United’s standards, many fans will be calling for dramatic change when the transfer window re-opens in July. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side undeniably came up short in Europe this year. First, they crashed out of the Champions League group stages, and then in the same month, they lost in the…

Manchester City v Manchester United: Premier League Set for Thrilling Finish

By Chris Linnell on April 24th, 2012. 3 Comments

Manchester United’s 4-4 draw against Everton may have cost them dearly in the race for the Premier League this season. Following Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Wolves, Mancini’s side are now perfectly poised to overtake their city rivals in next Monday evening’s derby. The title is now seemingly in City’s hands. Now, just three points…

10 of the best Dutch footballers in recent years

By garethmcknight on April 23rd, 2012.

The Netherlands international team go into this summer’s Euro 2012 tournament as one of the favourites and frontrunners, with quality throughout Bert van Marwijk’s side. However, unfortunately the Eredivisie has lost its ability to keep the best homegrown players in the country and Ajax’s UEFA Champions League glory of 1995 seems like an eternity ago….

Chelsea Must Dig Deep To Repel Barcelona

By Soccerlens on April 23rd, 2012.

Ahead of Barcelona v Chelsea in the Champions League tomorrow night, we look at the importance of Petr Cech and the Chelsea defence in keeping out Barcelona and Lionel Messi. Chelsea Must Dig Deep to Repel Barcelona According to Castrol EDGE Performance analysis, Petr Cech could be the key if Chelsea are to spring a…

Weekend Betting Odds: Arsenal v Chelsea and Manchester United v Everton

By Soccerlens on April 21st, 2012.

Two cracking games on Sky this weekend, and first up is the lunchtime clash between Arsenal and Chelsea on Saturday (12.45pm Ko, SS2). Arsenal v Chelsea The Gunners have been chalked up as even money (2) favourites with Boylesports and Betfred to come out on top and they are expected to do just that. The Wenger boys have won…

Italy Euro 2012 Puma Home Football Shirt

By simon on April 20th, 2012.

The Italian National Team are one of the favourites to win the Euro 2012 tournament. The Azzuri last tasted success at the 2006 World Cup and are always one of the main contenders for every major tournament. The “old guard” of Maldini, Totti, Del Piero and Cannavaro may no longer be in place, but a…

Was Brian Clough the best manager England never had?

By garethmcknight on April 20th, 2012.

With the England manager’s position currently available, and a recent track record of over-paid and under performing foreign managers, the nation is crying out for a talisman to lead the side to Euro 2012. However, despite Harry Redknapp being the favourite to land the role, less distinguished names such as Roy Hodgson, Nigel Adkins and…

Chelsea – The Rocky Balboa factor

By Gianni Sawyer on April 20th, 2012.

Lionel Messi feels the strain at Stamford Bridge

After watching the Chelsea – Barcelona game on Wednesday night, I couldn’t help thinking that I’d seen this somewhere before. Now where was it? I can’t quite put my finger on it. We saw an epic battle between an underdog and a champion which seemed to last forever. The champ was battering the underdog to…

El Clasico Stats: Messi v Ronaldo, Valdes v Casillas and Mesut Ozil

By Soccerlens on April 20th, 2012.

Ahead of Barcelona v Real Madrid this Saturday, we look at key stats and performers that will feature in El Clasico. The analysis looks at Messi v Ronaldo, Valdés v Casillas and Mesut Özil. MESSI EDGES RONALDO Ahead of this weekend’s decisive Clásico, we compare Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, the only…