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Confederation Cup Live Blog

June 15th, 2013 | by admin

Welcome to CricketSoccer’s live blog of the Confederation Cup with our hosts, Pranjal and Dyutiman

Slippery slope for the English side in the World Cup 2014

June 14th, 2013 | by Pranjal Bhawal

“Overrated or not but right from the late nineties, never have I seen an English side which actually looked capable of winning any major trophies. Sure the English people deluded themselves into thinking that they have a world class side but never have we seen the so called superstars actually perform for their national side.”

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World Cup 2014 is still a possibility for Uruguay

June 12th, 2013 | by Martin Fernandez

“Uruguay were the winners in Brazil in 1950 and the land of Samba will miss the Uruguayan flavour if they fail to qualify for the World Cup 2014. World soccer can’t bear the absence of Uruguay in next year’s World Cup and for the fans and followers of Uruguayan football they must make themselves available

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Blimey! The Seleção have won a game!

June 11th, 2013 | by Fernando Duarte

“Albeit all the caveats surrounding this result, Brazil at least got some breathing space before their Confederations Cup opening game against Japan. The team still needs to address some important issues such as the lack of proper protection at the defence – Sunday’s match was the first in five where Scolari’s A-Team kept a clean

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Is Arsenal on their way to building another invincible team?

June 10th, 2013 | by Pranjal Bhawal

“However, will the team he is currently putting together match the dizzy heights of the 2003-04 team? I will leave you to be the judge of that. One thing is for certain though and that is that after eight long years in the wilderness almost for the Arsenal fans it is time to bask in

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The insanity of Monaco

May 31st, 2013 | by Philippe Auclair

“Some L1 clubs, a majority of which only just manage to survive in perilous circumstances, are keeping quiet in the hope that the manna descending from monégasque heavens will reach them somehow. Others think of the additional receipts they will bank when Moutinho, Falcao et al bring extra punters to their deserted turnstiles. Sixty-one years

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No future for the Uruguayan giants!

May 31st, 2013 | by Martin Fernandez

“The great stars of the Uruguayan national team didn’t become idols until playing in Europe. Cavani, Suarez, Forlan and many others left Uruguay before doing something relevant at the local levels. At this point, Peñarol is negotiating Guillermo Varela, 20 years old, with Manchester United.” Writes Martin Fernandez

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Neymar – Shine on you crazy diamond!

May 30th, 2013 | by Fernando Duarte

“In Catalonia things won’t be a Zen Monastery, of course. But no other club could be more appropriate for Neymar now. Tactically, the Catalan tika-taka fits his style, but it’s the club system of nurturing that will suit him well. The striker will also be partially removed from the whole atmosphere of World Cup expectations

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UEFA Champions League final 2013 – Matter over mind!

May 26th, 2013 | by Uli Hesse

“And with the benefit of hindsight, it’s some kind of poetic justice that it was Robben, of all people, who exorcised the demons. At almost exactly the same moment in the game in which Didier Drogba’s goal a year ago very nearly broke Bayern’s spirits.” Writes Uli Hesse

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Back from the brink, Dortmund celebrate success and survival

May 25th, 2013 | by Kristan Heneage

“Jurgen Klopp could easily have been Bayern Munich’s manager this evening. Interviewed for the position, his relaxed dress code and designer stubble were appreciated by the hierarchy at the Alianz Arena. Opting for Jurgen Klinnsman instead, Dortmund were able to secure their man, and earn their highest points total in seven years during his first