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On Cristiano Ronaldo, Intentional Booking & Fair Play
Three things Cristiano Ronaldo did wrong in the Portugal draw with Israell: He had a terrible match, hardly being a threat at goal; he tried to kick an Israeli player in the head, lucky not to be sent off; and he managed to get booked on purpose in order to miss the match against Luxembourg, so he’ll be available with a clean slate for the two playoff matches.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Tries to Kick Eran Zehavi
In a frustrating performance Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will probably try to forget, the Real Madrid star had a moment he won’t be too proud of, as early in the match he tried to kick Israel’s Eran Zehavi after not feeling too happy about being closely marked.
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World Cup – 14 Teams Already Qualified
After the latest round of qualifying matches, four more teams clinched their place in the 2014 World Cup, as Belgium, Switzerland and Germany joined two more European teams on the trip to Brazil, while Colombia became the third team from South America to ensure their place in the competition.
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Cristiano Ronaldo in the Worst Game of his Career
After over 600 matches for club & country, Cristiano Ronaldo managed to put up what is probably the most ineffective performance of his career, as Portugal failed to beat Israel in a World Cup qualifying match for the second straight time, and Ronaldo himself couldn’t even get to take one shot at goal.
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2014 World Cup Qualifying – UEFA Results & Tables
With only one match left in the European qualifiers, Belgium, Switzerland and Germany clinched their place in the world cup with wins over Croatia, Albania and Ireland. England took a huge step towards securing their spot in Brazil with a big win at Wembley over Montenegro, needing one more win to finish the job and […]
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Fernando Torres Knows He Isn’t Scoring Enough
With 0 league goals so far this season, Fernando Torres that his scoring record since becoming a Chelsea player is a constant source of disappointment, and that as a striker his production levels are simply unacceptable.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Has a New Reason to be Unhappy
It’s very important for Cristiano Ronaldo to be recognized as the best footballer in the world, especially by his own teammates and other levels of Real Madrid management. Zinedine Zidane backing Franck Ribery to win the Ballon d’Or has the potential to create another mini-drama, or possibly something bigger.
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2014 World Cup Qualifiers – Matchday 9 Predictions
The final two matches of the World Cup qualification process are upon us, with some huge matches across the globe, including the mess England are in, playing at home against Montenegro, with Poland and the Ukraine also keeping their eyes on the ball, although the biggest matches are in South America between Colombia and Chile and Ecuador and Uruguay, or in North America, with Mexico hosting Panama in a must win situation.
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AC Milan – Mario Balotelli Isn’t the Future
Love him or hate him, there’s no doubt that Mario Balotelli is an exceptional striker, but also a person with a volatile temper and childish behavior showcased quite often. The best player AC Milan have, there is no doubt, but far too important in his role if the club is to regain its status as one of the top teams in Europe.
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Real Madrid – Xabi Alonso Can Fix Everything
Some thought he was on his way out of the club this summer, but even while he’s injured, Xabi Alonso is proving to be a vital piece of the Real Madrid gameplan, which doesn’t seem to be working as efficiently without him playing in the deep playmaker position.