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Liverpool FC – Luis Suarez & Steven Gerrard Deserve Better Tactics
When you’re facing a team that utterly panics each time Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturrdige come at their defenders, it’s a wise choice to keep attacking with a few players, even if you’re naturally trying to hold on to a lead in an away match. Brendan Rodgers wasn’t too far away from his biggest win as Liverpool manager, but his conservatism blew it once again.
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Arsenal FC – Olivier Giroud & Theo Walcott in Promising Partnership
Once again, the defense looked terrible whenever it was pressed. Not for the first time, Arsenal hardly showed up for the first half. Yet there were enough positives to take from a match which could have ended as another disaster, instead finishing with a positive note, thanks to the improving partnership of Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud.
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FC Barcelona – Lionel Messi Brings His Lazy Performance to Clasico
Not every match can be a Lionel Messi masterpiece, and in a match against an opponent that has the ability to make life very hard for him while still gain some control in the midfield, the world’s best player didn’t do anything out of the ordinary to himself be felt.
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Real Madrid – Cristiano Ronaldo Backed by Raphael Varane
All the focus, as in any match and especially in a Clasico, was on Cristiano Ronaldo. Instead, another Real Madrid player rose to the challenge – Raphael Varane, scoring the late equalizer and saving his team a couple of times from conceding.
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Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi Leave Scoring to Others (Real Madrid vs Barcelona)
In a match that could have gone either way, Real Madrid probably enjoyed the better chances but it always felt like Barcelona weren’t giving it their all most of the time. Cristiano Ronaldo worked and missed, Lionel Messi walked around saving his energy, in a semifinal first leg that should and did end in a 1-1 draw.
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Best Perimeter Defenders in the NBA
Stats don’t do players justice when it comes to defense; blocks and steals don’t usually tell the whole story. Everyone knows LeBron James is a great defender anywhere on the court, and so are guys like Josh Smith and Andrei Kirilenko. There are more numbers and figures that help shine a light over those who don’t usually get recognized for their defensive work on the perimeter.
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NBA Rumors – Greg Oden Getting Closer to the Miami Heat
It’s been over three years since Greg Oden played a basketball game in the NBA. Still, he hasn’t given up his dream of making it without another injury getting in his way, and it looks like the Miami Heat are the team most willing to offer him possibly one last shot at succeeding in pro-basketball.
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Los Angeles Lakers – Kobe Bryant Clears Way For Dwight Howard
You rub your eyes and you don’t believe it, but Kobe Bryant continues his streak of unselfishness and with it, the Los Angeles Lakers keep winning. Dwight Howard is suddenly the go to guy, everyone is happy and despite not having the kind of defense to make you feel proud, they seem to be on the right path.
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Where to Watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona Live
The last time these two teams met in a Clasico, Real Madrid managed to come out of the Nou Camp with a 2-2 draw against Barcelona. This time, it’s a first leg of the Copa Del Rey semifinal, and the match will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu, and if you don’t know where to watch this game live, we’re here to help.
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NFL Trades – Philadelphia Eagles Interested in Alex Smith
When you have a good backup quarterback, it’s always a hard decision. The San Francisco 49ers don’t want to pay Alex Smith so much money (two years, $16 million) just for sitting on the bench, and it looks like the Philadelphia Eagles, not pleased with their QB situation, might try and make a move.