Can Brazil rise from the World Cup Ashes to Regain its Lost Soccer Glory

Whether a football season or not in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach outside the iconic Maracana Stadium is meant to be fun, but last Saturday evening it wasn’t. A mammoth crowd – following the 2014 World Cup’s third-place play-off between the Netherlands and Brazil – witnessed the Dutch add to the hosts’ humiliation with a 3-0 beating to raise ...

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Luis Suarez to wear the Number 9 shirt at Barcelona

Uruguay international Luis Suarez has been handed the Number 9 shirt at Barcelona following his 88-million-euro summer switch from Anfield. His transfer move from Liverpool – which had been a subject of rumors and speculation – was finally confirmed on Friday. Suarez is familiar with this number; but only at international level with Uruguay. Barcelona becomes the first place where ...

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Germany vs Argentina: Three things we learned

Germany, perennial World Cup semi-finalist have won their first World Cup title in twenty four years with a 1-0 win over Argentina. This is the first time a unified German team has win the World Cup having won their previous tiles as West Germany in 1990. The match went to extra time after neither team was able to break the ...

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Atletico Madrid: Beginning of a dynasty or a one off season

Under the guidance of manager Diego Simeone, Atlético Madrid have not only threatened to intervene in the La Liga duopoly but have arguably broken the grip that Real Madrid and Barcelona have on the league. Over the past three seasons Atlético have finished in fifth, third and first place. This shows a gradual progression and building of the team. This ...

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Angel Di Maria to snub Manchester United in favour of Champions League football

Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria has indicated his readiness to snub advances from Manchester United citing his intent to play Champions League football in the coming season. In the past few weeks, speculation has been rife over Di Maria’s potential transfer move to Old Trafford, especially after the Spanish giants had indicated to be preparing a move for James ...

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Real Madrid’s Shock Move for Manchester United’s Danny Welbeck

Though it may sound like one of the most improbable transfer tales of the summer, reports from both Spain’s El Mundo Deportivo and England’s Daily Star have indicated that Danny Welbeck could be on the verge of signing for 2013–2014 European Champions Real Madrid. With striker Alvaro Morata and winger Angel Di Maria rumoured to be on their way out ...

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Lionel Messi ready to Give Up all Personal Records for World Cup Glory

Argentina’s World Cup captain Lionel Messi has declared he would give up all his personal records if only it would help Argentina lift the World Cup this year. Argentina meet Germany in the final on Sunday at the iconic Maracana – Messi – whose side reached the final courtesy of a 4-2 post-match penalty win over the Dutch on Wednesday ...

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Andy Murray slips to Number 10 in Latest ATP Rankings

British Number One Andy Murray is now at a shocking Number 10 in the latest world tennis rankings – his lowest position in six years – following his exit from the Wimbledon at the quarter-finals. The 27-year old Scot – who had been placed at Number 5 before the onset of Wimbledon – had his defense of the men’s singles’ ...

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Germany vs Argentina Preview, Lineups & Betting Odds: World Cup Final

Match info: Germany vs Argentina Competition – FIFA World Cup Final Stadium – Estadio do Maracana Date:  13th July 2014 Kick-off time – 20:00 GMT+1 Live in-play betting –  It’s finally here – after a full month is magnificent sport, Germany meet Argentina at the wonderful Estadio do Maracana this Sunday evening to battle it out for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. ...

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Four reasons Alexis Sanchez can succeed at Arsenal

After spending three seasons at Barcelona, Alexis Sánchez has made the switch to Arsenal for a reported fee of around £30 million. Although his talent was there for all to see, Sánchez was always a peripheral player with the likes of Messi, Neymar and co in front of him in the Barcelona pecking order. Here are four reasons he can ...

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James Rodríguez: Class act or World Cup flash in the pan

Following his excellent performances at the World Cup in Brazil, James Rodríguez has skyrocketed in popularity and transfer value. Monaco paid €45 million to bring him in from Porto last season and reports indicate that they are willing to part ways with their young star for €80 million. That is quite a rise in value. Is he worth it? Six ...

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Vacancy: Chelsea in need of Forwards

Love him or loathe him, José Mourinho is a very good manager, one the best in the world. But for all his experience, domestic and continental triumphs; he’s no miracle worker. He cannot turn water into wine, nor can he take an average football player and turn him into a world class forward. The 2013 to 2014 season saw a ...

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Three reasons Manchester United can win the 2014-15 Premier League Title

One year after the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United, the most successful club in England have slipped from champions to a disappointing seventh place. Their lowest finish in the Premier League era. Now that the ill fated reign of David Moyes is over, it is left to new manager Louis van Gaal and the players to get the ...

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Brazil vs Holland Netherlands Match Preview, Lineups & Betting Odds

Match info: Brazil vs Holland Competition – FIFA World Cup (last 4) Stadium – Estadio Nacional de Brasilia Date:  12th July 2014 Kick-off time – 21:00 GMT+1 Live in-play betting –  Brazil meet Netherlands at the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia this Saturday evening to fight it out for third place in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Netherlands lost to Argentina on penalties ...

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