Archive | June, 2010
Arsenal losing Fabregas may not be as bad as people think
Let me just me one thing clear before I discuss what many people may consider a ludicrous thought. Cesc Fabregas is a brilliant footballer and I am in no way questioning or doubting his ability. That comment may lead to a contradiction, but if Fabregas gets his wish and decides to return to Catalan giants Barcelona, [...]
Continue reading...World Cup Contest – Win a pair of Nike Superfly II
30. June 2010
The World Cup, like Christmas, is a time for giving. With that in mind, it’s our pleasure at Soccelens to introduce a brand new contest, with the sweetest football prize possible, a free pair of Nike Superfly II’s. Not only is the Nike Superfly II boot the most advanced football boot ever made, but it [...]
Continue reading...Movie star footballers
30. June 2010
A life of a footballers is not much inferior than that of a rockstar. From awfully huge wages to their sexual activities getting closer to hypersexuality (a.k.a. nymphomania). And just like rockstars, footballers too have shown the desire to become movie stars. But unfortunately, rockstars usually don’t have problem with fluent speech unless they have [...]
Continue reading...World Cup Podcast: What’s your Team of the tournament (so far)?
30. June 2010
Join Adrian Clarke & Iain Spragg on the latest episode of the pint size Soccerlens World Cup Podcast as they argue over which players should feature in the team of the tournament so far. Should Mesut Ozil be a shoe-in? Has Lionel Messi done enough to make the XI? And who would you choose as best [...]
Continue reading...Transfer Rumors: Man City land Valencia’s Silva, Real Madrid to step up efforts for England pair, Man United close on Ninis, and more
30. June 2010
David Silva is busy helping Spain attempt to win the World Cup for the first time, but whether he returns from South Africa after this weekend or the following one, it won’t be as a Valencia player. While Silva is making the switch from La Liga to the Premier League, Ashley Cole [...]
Continue reading...World Cup News: Cristiano Ronaldo Spits His Dummy Out!
30. June 2010
Morning all, and welcome to the daily World Cup column on Soccerlens. There’s a bit of a strange hush falling across the planet today, as we face the first football-less day in nearly three weeks – and I tell ya, it just don’t feel right. However the good news is, although the action itself is taking a [...]
Continue reading...TFT Episode 56: Did England and USA deserve better?
30. June 2010
World Cup 2010 is down to its last eight teams and it’s time for a period of reflection for the national team set-ups in both England and the USA. No such trouble for Brazil, Germany and Argentina, all of whom strolled through their second round ties with comfortable and emphatic victories. England’s exit was as predictable [...]
Continue reading...Diego Maradona: There is a method to his madness
30. June 2010
Diego Maradona has been the headline maker at this World Cup. From his elegant suits, to his animated gestures in the technical area, to his controversial quotes and his genuine hugs of appreciation for his players, el Diego has deflected pressure away from his side. The Milan spots daily, La Gazzetta dello Sport, outlined a [...]
Continue reading...Diego Maradona has been a breath of fresh air in this World Cup
29. June 2010
It is pretty evident for all to see that Diego Maradona’s presence at this FIFA World Cup has been a real breath of fresh air. The 49 year old had been in World Cup exile for sixteen years since his shameful eviction from the 1994 finals in the USA after failing a drugs test was [...]
Continue reading...Premier League football doesn’t cut it at this level
29. June 2010
The past few days has seen players, managers, coaches, journalists, reporters and almost anybody with a television set give their views on why England produced such a disappointing World Cup campaign. This has normally brought negative views regarding previously worshipped manager Fabio Capello and complaints over over-paid lacklustre performances from England’s supposed star players. I am [...]
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30. June 2010
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