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In World Cup 2010

Group H Review: 2nd Group Matches

 

Sam Parker rounds up the second round of group matches in Group H, as Spain get off the mark at last.


 

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In World Cup 2010

Portugal 7 - 0 North Korea

Seven was the magic number as Portugal spectacularly crushed North Korea 7-0 in a second half performance that saw the Koreans concede six.

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In World Cup 2010

Group H Review: 1st Group Matches

 

The World Cup finally comes alive with an exciting pair of group fixtures as Sam Parker rounds up the action from Group H.


 

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In World Cup 2010

North Korea: The Enigma Lands In The Rainbow Nation

North Korea’s appearance at the World Cup finals has sparked the interest of the world’s media into a country that usually plays behind closed doors.

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In Reviews

Review: Capello - Portrait Of A Winner

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Is Capello the man to bring home the World Cup? Marcotti will have you believing that Capello has already got one hand on the trophy with this well-researched and attractively written book.

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In World Cup 2010

Can Capello's Men Relive ’66?

Claire Gibson ask's the question we all hope Capello has the answer for

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In World Cup 2010

Why Spain Will Fail

Sam Parker analyses the fortunes of Spain at the World Cup and tells you why they will yet again fall short.

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In World Cup 2010

World Cup 2010: Preview

Four years of waiting is almost over, the most prestigious football tournament in the World as all but here. 

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In World Cup 2010

Nervous Navas Overcomes Himself To Make South Africa

Sevilla winger Jesus Navas has beaten a crippling anxiety issue to book his place in Spain’s World Cup squad. He deserves it.

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In La Liga

The La Liga Awards 2009/10

With the season over, Sam Parker picks out his movers and shakers, victors and failures for the latest exciting La Liga campaign.

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In La Liga

Copa del Rey: Sevilla Celebrations Prove Cup Magic Still Exists

The Nou Camp bore witness to a second set of raucous celebrations in a matter of days, as Sevilla clinched the Copa del Rey trophy after a 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

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In Russian Premier League

RPL Review: Match Week 11

The suits at the Russian Football Union have organised a 7-week summer break for the RPL, so that consternation is not caused by trying to follow the domestic fixtures and keep tabs on the World Cup –…

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In Russian Premier League

RPL Review: Match Week 10

This RPL round was certainly one to remember for the league’s new boys as none of the three promoted clubs lost – and two registered simply phenomenal results, scalping two of Russia’s best known team…

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In La Liga

La Liga Round Up: Barca Sink Valladolid to Clinch Title

Sam Parker rounds up the final weekend’s action as Barcelona thrash Valladolid to give them back-to-back titles.

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In Russian Premier League

Russian Cup Final 2010: Zenit Win Amid Ugly Scenes

Que sera, sera, sera! Whatever will be, will be. We’re going to Luzhniki – actually, no. Everyone was off to Rostov in Russia’s deep south instead to witness a football match very nearly break-out ami…

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In La Liga

La Liga Round Up: Penultimate Fixtures Set Up Exciting Final Round

La Liga is on tenterhooks this weekend with the penultimate round of fixtures setting us up for a Barca – Real final game showdown...

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