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Is Sven simply bored of being a manager?

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Sven-Goran Eriksson is one of the most decorated manages in European football. With over 30 years of experience at fourteen different clubs and countries, he has amassed 17 major trophies across the continent and was the first person to win the league-and-cup double in three different countries.

As early as the …

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The effect of foreign coaches on African national sides in international competition

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It could be assumed, that the majority of those living outside of central Africa would name Muhammad Ali and George Foreman’s heavyweight title fight as the most significant sports news to emanate from Zaire in 1974. The now legendary bout, mostly referred to as the ‘Rumble in the Jungle,’ was …

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The Role of youth academies in the exportation of african footballers to Europe

Stamford Bridge in March last year offered its regular exhibition of Champions’ League knockout football as Chelsea welcomed back Jose Mourinho, who slipped away at the end of an expertly masterminded Inter victory without celebrating, as promised, in view of the fans who once worshipped him and would undoubtedly love …

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How good would Africa be if they played as a continent?

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The 2010 World Cup was a historic one for all of football as Africa hosted their first ever World Cup. Not only did the host nation South Africa embrace the tournament but so did the whole continent and it was truly a remarkable day for football when the first game …

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The Top TEN biggest World Cup 2010 disappointments so far

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Here are the top 10 biggest World Cup 2010 disappointments so far:

10. Vuvuzelas

It is apart of the culture in African football but they are very annoying to hear throughout 90 minutes. To be fair it has died down a bit since the departure of the host nation but still manage …

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Should FIFA make referees more accountable?

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Despite the more intriguing nature of second and third-round group stage games, it seems as though bad refereeing decisions have unfortunately marred several World Cup games. The decision of Koman Coulibaly to puzzlingly disallow a seemingly legitimate winning goal for the USA against Slovenia, and the even more baffling decisions …

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10 things we learnt from the World Cup this weekend

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The second week of the World Cup seems have to greatly picked up after a slow and disappointing start to the tournament, but what was noticeable about this weekend’s action? Here are the Top 10 things we learnt:

10. The Slovenian goalkeeper is a coward

When Landon Donovan’s rocket early in the …

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Emmanuel EBOUE’s unoffical World Cup Diary – PART II

Date: 17th June 2010 at 7:12 pm | Filed under: Arsenal,Football Blogs,Ivory Coast,World Cup 2010 | Author: | Tags: , , , , , , , | image © Action Images

Dear Diary,

I’m sad today. The match against Portugal didn’t solve anything. We’ve tied Sven up and Didier is in charge in the meantime. But something occurred in the changing room that I didn’t anticipate – and I haven’t mentioned it to anyone since. I found a note addressed to me …

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5 Things I learnt from Tuesday’s World Cup matches

Date: 16th June 2010 at 5:46 pm | Filed under: Brazil,Football Blogs,Ivory Coast,Korea DPR,Portugal,World Cup 2010 | Author: | Tags: , , | image © Action Images
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1. Brazilian luck will always be called Brazilian design

Maicon’s goal was met by commentators as a moment of ‘Brazilian magic’. No doubt a smashing finish but more Brazilian luck than intentional magic and reminiscent of Roberto Carlos’ ridiculously acute angled stunner against Tenerife (also unintentional).

2. Robinho is still a baller

We seem to …

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World Cup Pretenders and Dark Horses

Date: 13th June 2010 at 5:24 pm | Filed under: England,Football Blogs,Ivory Coast,Portugal,World Cup 2010 | Author: | Tags: , | image © Action Images
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Primary Pretenders: Ivory Coast

With Didier Drogba’s injury comes an added blow to the Ivory Coast’s hopes. I was surprised to hear how many people had tipped Sven-Goran Eriksson’s side to go far in the tournament considering their awful outing at the African Cup of Nations (recording a 0-0 draw with …

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