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  • The Rio Ferdinand – England – John Terry Needless Drama

    Rio Ferdinand out. Despite being in good form all season long. Despite the fact that England’s injuries keep piling up, most recently Martin Kelly. What does Roy Hodgson do? Call up Martin Kelly from Liverpool, who is mostly a right back, without beginning to speak about the ability and experience factor.

  • Ronaldinho and Flamengo Are No Longer an Item

    Surprised by the fact that Ronaldinho didn’t last more than 18 months with Flamengo? Considering his partying ways and tendencies; head coach changes and the always ominous third-party economic involvement, some could say the writing was on the wall.

  • Gylfi Sigurdsson as Liverpool’s First Summer Signing?

    Liverpool’s first signing this summer, manager Brendan Rodgers, can’t sign players from his previous clubs, Swansea City, for the next 12 months. That isn’t preventing him from trying and get Gylfi Sigurdsson, who scored 7 goals for the Swans last season.

  • Greatest Euro Moments in Lego

    Using Lego to recreate magic and memorable moments in any sport is always a good idea. It’s executed brilliantly again while showing England’s failures through years when playing in the Euro, Michel Platini’s incredible 1984 tournament and Greece stunning everyone in 2004.

  • Lionel Messi Doesn’t Slow Down in Argentina Uniform

    Ecuador of recent years aren’t the toughest foe in South America, but Lionel Messi picking up the pace on the road to the 2014 World Cup with such an impressive performance, leading Argentina to a 4-0 win, does call for some sort of celebration.

  • Nani and His Unknown Manchester United Future

    Nani took a step backwards this passing season. From being Manchester United’s best player in their last title season, Nani seemed to fall behind both Ashley Young and Antonio Valencia for wing supremacy. Maybe the success went straight to his head, or maybe he just isn’t as talented as many, including himself, believe.

  • Manchester City Targeting Robin Van Persie

    Everything good that Arsenal have is up for grabs, and with Robin Van Persie being the best player on the side, don’t be surprised to see Manchester City move in this summer, trying to add another piece to their all-star roster while weakening Arsene Wenger’s.

  • Gianluigi Buffon Just Another Pre-Euro Italy Problem

    What’s worst? The way Italy looked again Russia in preparation friendly heading into the 2012 Euro, losing 3-0? Or the scandal at home which is mostly involved with Serie B matches but has now taken another turn, possibly involving Gianluigi Buffon?

  • Ajax Losing Captain Jan Vertonghen to Tottenham

    The allure of the Premier League doesn’t skip the Dutch Champions Ajax, who secured their second consecutive league title this season, but as usual, will be forced to sell Jan Vertonghen, with the captain looking to join Tottenham in the next couple of weeks.

  • Hulk Will Be Chelsea’s Second Big Signing of the Summer

    Brazilian striker Givanildo Vieira de Souza, known to most simply as Hulk, will be switching the blue & white stripes of FC Porto for the all-blue of Chelsea, apparently the only club willing to bid anything even remotely close to the £80 million release clause the Portuguese champions are asking for.