Free kick taking is considered a fine art. Sizing it up, calculating the trajectory, weight and speed needed to find the sweet spot that lies just a few short yards away. When it all goes off without a hitch it can leave you breathlessly staring in awe at the ball …
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When we look overseas to see examples of our compatriots flourishing in other leagues we tend to be disappointed. With the exception of a handful of players such as Gary Lineker, Paul Gascoigne or David Beckham our players have left little impact on the minds of our continental brothers and …
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With the death of former Brazilian captain Socrates, full name Socrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira, the football world is left wondering not just what they have lost but whether the likes of Socrates will ever be seen again. Socrates was unique in almost all aspects of his …
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The likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are not likely to be seen in the Premier League in the near future but the rest of Europe is certainly open to trading for the big guns in the English game and whether it be in January or the summer, there …
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In the Premier League era, players from every corner of the globe have travelled to England to play in the greatest league in the world – from Canada to New Zealand, from Japan to Argentina, from Iceland to Oman. A lot of these international imports have been massive successes, and …
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The transfer window has barely slammed shut and already the rumour mill is churning out stories about the business of clubs in the January window. One name that is set to see clubs battle it out for his signature is Leandro Damiao, but just who is this Brazilian that the …
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Great footballers have the ability to step up to the plate and produce moments of absolute brilliance that come to define them and their careers. Whether they produce a few seconds of magic that kick starts their career, or a passage of play so glorious that it is what they …
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Sao Paulo goalkeeper, Rogerio Ceni, last Sunday became the first goalkeeper to score 100 career goals. The veteran shot-stopper had long been the most prolific goalkeeper in history, with Paraguayan Jose Chilavert, having retired in 2004, sitting in second place on 62.
The feat achieved by Ceni – the third-choice goalkeeper …
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Brazil were once a class apart, they delighted us with their stunning finishes and beautiful free flowing passing, but gone are the days of the Ronaldo’s, Ronaldinho’s and Rivaldo’s of the world. Brazilian football today is a shadow of the past, going through a transitional period, with new stars who …
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With the Copa America under way and many rumours gathering about an imminent move to a European giant for yet another Brazilian star who wears the number 10 shirt, we answer the question on a lot of lips…just who is Ganso?
Yes, he is yet another Brazilian tipped to be a …
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