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2014 FIFA World Cup Preview: Brazil
(Over the next month or so, we’re going to be doing previews for all 32 teams participating in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Yes, all 32 teams. We’ll make you laugh, cry, get mad and perhaps question why you read us in the first place. We hope you enjoy the product nonetheless) Samba, carnival and…
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The Evolution Of Pep Guardiola
Last night, Real Madrid vanquished Bayern Munich 4-0 to grab their place in the Champions League final in Lisbon, which is going to be played on May 17 of this year. It wasn’t supposed to be this way for Bayern Munich, if the pundits were to be believed. You see, Bayern was the defending champions of…
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David Moyes’ Great Calamity
Manchester United finally sacked embattled boss David Moyes Tuesday morning. Months of pressure on Sir Alex Ferguson’s hand-picked successor culminated in the decision, which was announced after a media firestorm on Monday, and it was a decision reached by the Glazers and the board after United’s dismal display at Goodison Park on Sunday. That 2-0…
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Nothing Was The Same (Only It Really Was)
“We live at the moment in a permanent assessment from everybody, and definite judgement. We find plenty of people can [criticise]. I don’t do that too much. Let people assess and judge. They know much better than I do. We get on with it.” – Arsene Wenger It’s fair to say that Arsenal haven’t had the…
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Chelsea’s Campaign Kicks Into Gear
Jose Mourinho’s second stint as Chelsea manager didn’t start out so well. He was alienating his “star”, he was dropping points left and right, and Chelsea’s style of football was quite boring. Fast forward to February, and lo and behold, Chelsea are top of the table. How did this happen? Michael Davies, a Chelsea fan…
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Liverpool 5 Arsenal 1: Meet The New Generation of Liverpool FC
(Note: I apologize for not being able to keep up my previous share of posts on EDIZD. I’ve been writing on an intermediate basis for Back Page Football in the last month or so and I write on a weekly basis on Baller Mind Frame about the NBA. Plus I’ve been swamped with school so…
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Falcao’s Injury and Monaco’s Options
Wednesday’s Coupe de France tie between fourth-tier side Monts d’Or Azergues and AS Monaco resulted in a 3-0 win for the Monégasque, but it was most definitely a Pyrrhic victory for the visitors. Star striker Radamel Falcao was dealt a severe knee injury late in the first half of the win, and the torn ACL he…