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The Monday Miscellany

Written on 23 Nov, 2009 at 13:44 in African Cup of Nations, Global, Headline, Monday Miscellany, Tottenham, World Cup 2010 | viewed 563 views times | Comments

Some of the stories you may have missed on Wednesday. Plus, a look at the little known North Riding FA Senior Cup and a big week ahead in Barcelona.... (Continue reading)

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The Monday Miscellany – World Cup Special

Written on 16 Nov, 2009 at 19:21 in Featured, Global, Headline, Monday Miscellany, World Cup 2010 | viewed 680 views times | Comments

European and African play-offs remain in the balance while Cameroon and Nigeria make a long-awaited return to the world's biggest tournament. Also, whatever happened to Leo Bertos? (He once played for Scarborough).... (Continue reading)

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Scolari’s reputation plummets and England breathe a sigh of relief

Written on 11 Feb, 2009 at 23:11 in Chelsea, England, Global, South America | viewed 1,786 views times | Comments

Matthew Day analyses Luiz Felipe Scolari's Chelsea record and considers the gamble of Guus.... (Continue reading)

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Zenit: Next stop, Champions League glory

Written on 30 Aug, 2008 at 14:01 in Champions League, Global, Manchester United, Uefa Cup | viewed 622 views times | Comments

Russian football is developing at a frightening pace, as Zenit demonstrated with victory over Man Utd in the Super Cup. Now, it seems, the country is ready to put forward a team capable of triumphing in Champions League, argues Matthew... (Continue reading)

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Euro 2008: The Review

Written on 16 Jul, 2008 at 19:39 in Euro 2008 | viewed 1,073 views times | Comments
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Tim Wigmore offers a final reflection on an epic three weeks in Austria and Switzerland as Spain emerged as champions, Turkey stole the hearts of all and Russia proved their weight.... (Continue reading)

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Euro 2008 Team Review: Russia

Written on 15 Jul, 2008 at 0:00 in Euro 2008 | viewed 1,547 views times | Comments

Russia's Euro 2008 campaign started and ended badly, but progress to the last four was unexpected as Guud Hiddink created yet another miracle. Matthew Day looks back at an excellent summer for the Russian underdogs.... (Continue reading)

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¡Claro que podemos!

Written on 27 Jun, 2008 at 15:50 in Euro 2008 | viewed 575 views times | Comments

Such was the headline of Spanish newspaper AS as Spain lived up to their favourites tag against Russia with a virtuoso performance, outclassing the opposition and sending shivers down the spine of every German player.... (Continue reading)

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Anyone For a Spot of Patriotism?

Written on 24 Jun, 2008 at 17:36 in Euro 2008 | viewed 370 views times | Comments

How many times of late have you heard English fans say they’re enjoying Euro 2008 all the more because England didn’t qualify? They continue, with a relaxed, almost smug certainty, that this is because they can observe the beautiful game... (Continue reading)

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