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Where Now for Italian Football?
Bleacher Report, CA

One only has to look at the squads of the top teams in England and Spain to see that the best of the world game are plying their trade in these leagues. Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney etc etc. They all play outside the …

Millions of reasons why Real Madrid have a lot to learn from …
Sportingo, Israel

The man who delivered Luis Figo, Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane now has his sights apparently set on Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Franck Ribery, although those in positions of power at AC Milan, Manchester United and Bayern Munich may not share Perez's …

Barcelona Dethrones Manchester United
Extra Newspaper, IL

Many questioned Barcelona when they sold their high price talent in Ronaldinho and Deco. No one will question them now after winning La Liga and the Champions League. The Ronaldo and Lionel Messi match up didn't disappoint. Both players are easily the …

Lionel Messi: The Next Fifa Player of the Year?
Bleacher Report, CA

by Isaac Asante (Member) At the age of 22, Lionel Messi has already held the La Liga trophy, the Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League title. Moreover, Leo also knows how it feels like to be the world's second best player. …
Player Of The Season 2008/9 OleOle
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Dempsey a rare American soccer attacker
The Canadian Press

Following the retirement of Brian McBride from the US national team, Dempsey has become a key forward for the Americans, who play a World Cup qualifier at Costa Rica on Wednesday night. The 26-year-old Texan was the only US player to score at the 2006 …
Fulham's Player of the Season: Clint Dempsey Bleacher Report
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Evolution of a tournament
CBC.ca, Canada

World Soccer magazine editor Gavin Hamilton is not a fan. "The Confederations Cup is an unloved competition whose saving grace is that it acts as a useful warm-up act for the World Cup finals," Hamilton recently wrote. A macabre shroud cloaked the 2003 …
South Africa Tourism Industry Gears Up for Football Cups Voice of America
Dr Danny Jordaan Promoting The 2010 World Cup in America Goal.com
Confed Cup far more than just a kick-about before the match Dispatch Online
Joburg - CBC.ca
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FIFA holds draw for World Cup prelims
The Associated Press

18, with the winner qualifying for the 32-nation World Cup field in South Africa next year. It's the first time those two federations will meet in a World Cup playoff since 1962, according to soccer's worldwide governing body. …

World Cup Soccer: US Men's National Team Gets Injection of Youth
Bleacher Report, CA

by Joe Guarr (Senior Writer) The head coach of the US Men's National Team, Bob Bradley, recently named his 24-man squad for the two upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Some familiar faces will be going up against Costa Rica and Honduras, but Bradley has …
US Men's Soccer team begins grueling stretch The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
Spector ready to help USA in qualifier Chicago Daily Herald
US needs to settle fullback spots Sports Network
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Euro Team of the Season
Soccer365, AL

His crucial goal in the Champions League final epitomized the player: power, agility, and deadly accuracy. The 28-year netted 39 times in 49 matches this past season, and confirmed his place as the most potent striker in world football. …