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  • Biggest Transfer What If’s in Football History

    A lot of missed opportunities over the course of history, recent and from way back. Alex Ferguson, despite all of his success has had a few slip away from his fingers during his time with Manchester United; Arsene Wenger with Arsenal as well. And where would have European football gone if Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Zinedine Zidane and Diego Maradona wouldn’t have landed where they have?

  • Roberto Mancini Gets to Choose Whether Nasri Plays or Not?

    It’s all Arsene Wenger’s fault. What a mess. Waiting all summer long to somehow convince Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri to stay while not showing any sign of really making a push in the transfer market for some well known and proven name. Roberto Mancini does have more resources to make such moves, and the Nasri deal, on the verge of being signed, has him in a position to suggest Wenger with who to play against Udinese.

  • Samuel Eto’o to Russia?!

    Samuel Eto’o might be joining Anzhi Makhachkala of Russia. For how much you say? €20 Million a year. Making him the highest paid footballer in the world. Heck, besides Alex Rodriguez, he might be the highest paid athlete in the world in team sports. He’ll have famous company there, for example Roberto Carlos, who’s earning peanuts compared to what Eto’o has coming.

  • The Cost of Building the Current Liverpool Squad

    Liverpool haven’t been exactly overwhelming critics and fans during their preseason matches. That might hide the fact that plenty of money has been spent this summer and over the years to assemble to group of players under Kenny Dalglish’s capable hands.

  • Sergio Aguero and Manchester City on Verge of Taking the Next Step

    Sergio Aguero is the latest and most precious jewel added to the Manchester City collection. Is he the right man to help Roberto Mancini to guide the Citizens to glory in the Premier League and the Champions League?

  • The Growing Madness of Soccer Transfers

    Jordan Henderson for 20 million pounds. Phil Jones for 25? As usual, there’s no limit to the madness and money spent when it comes to European football. At least there’s no lockout.

  • Life After Edwin van der Sar – Who Will be the Next Manchester United Goalkeeper?

    With Edwin van der Sar determined to leave Manchester United and soccer for that matter when the season ends, here are the most likely replacements for the 40 year old legend.

  • Summer Transfer Rumors Part II

    More of the summer transfer gossip with Torres and Joe Cole plus more news about Fabregas, Ashley Cole, Patrice Evra, Guti and a new Arsenal keeper (Handanovic?).

  • 2010 Summer Transfer Rumors Part I

    The World Cup is over, and finally there’s time to delve into the European transfer market, checking the latest rumors about Torres, Balotelli, Dzeko, Joe Cole and yes, even Liverpool’s Lucas.

  • Adebayor Completes 25 Million Pounds Transfer to Manchester City

    Image: Source After a few days of rumors, the deal is done. The Togolese striker, Emmanuel Adebayor, completed his move from Arsenal to Manchester City for 25 million pounds, joining strikers Carlos Teves and Roque Santa Cruz as the City’s new strikers and Gareth Barry who was purchased from Aston Villa earlier this off-season. Manchester […]