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In this pigskin-obsessed state, Orlando soccer scholars inform and entertain those who know that not every football is shaped like Stewie Griffin’s head....

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July 20, 2008 00:12 EDT
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April 2, 2007

July 19, 2008

SuperLiga: Houston eliminates D.C. United

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What a night in the Sports department here at the Sentinel. Two TVs have had the beautiful game on - which breaks the old record by 1. Got to catch a little of Houston's dominating performance over D.C. United. A... Click to continue reading...
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Tags: DC United, SuperLiga, beautiful game

Updated TV schedule

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With a ton of Premier League matches now set, along with Setanta's pre-season schedule, I figured it was time to update this thing. There are no Olympic matches listed as I haven't quite been able to figure it out. But... Click to continue reading...
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Tags: English Premier League, Olympic, TV listings, setanta

Arsenal boss comes to United's defense

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Arsene Wenger doesn't like how Real Madrid has handled their chase of Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. The Arsenal manager, who is known for conducting his business out of the press, took time to criticize the Spanish club in light... Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Arsenal, Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Ronaldo, Transfers, chase, superstar

Third Arsenal signing is a teen - surprised?

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Arsenal have completed the signing Francis Coquelin. The 17-year-old French midfielder was playing at third division side Laval. Coquelin was allowed to leave his club as a free agent, so the move is believed to have cost Arsenal nothing. The... Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Arsenal, midfielder

Arsenal legend shows his class again

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Thierry Henry was named this week as the best player in Arsenal history in a series revealed on the club's website. The striker, who now plays at Barcelona, sounded humbled when asked about the award by the website. Thanks to... Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Arsenal, Barcelona, Thierry Henry, best player, striker

Future Arsenal star may already be in North London

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Arsene Wenger has some big plans for Aaron Ramsey, who is expected to make his Arsenal debut today against Barnet. The 17-year-old signing from Cardiff City can play a variety of positions but Wenger thinks the youngster has a future... Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Arsenal, Barnet, Ramsey, cardiff city, wenger

Transfer rumors: Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, West Ham, Everton, Wigan, Hull City, Middlesbrough, Bolton, Sunde

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Cristiano Ronaldo will play for Manchester United this season, that's what Sir Alex Ferguson has said about the winger after meeting with him earlier this week in Portugal. Chelsea could be ready to stun the transfer world with a rumored... Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Alex Ferguson, Chelsea, Manchester United, Portugal, Ronaldo, Rumors and stuff, Sir Alex Ferguson, winger

Aston Villa lead way for American

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Blackburn keeper Brad Friedel is said to be close to joining Aston Villa though the two sides still need to come to terms on a fee. The 37-year-old American is also being chased by Manchester City. The Rovers are reportedly... Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Brad Friedel, Manchester City, Rumors and stuff

Blackburn laugh at offer for their £17m man

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Tottenham have reportedly opened their bidding for Blackburn winger David Bentley with a laughable offer of £9m. The Spurs could try to sweeten the deal by including Paul Robinson in an offer but right now, the two clubs are quite... Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Bentley, Blackburn Rovers, David Bentley, Paul Robinson, Rumors and stuff, Spurs, winger

Arsenal were lucky on this one

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If you want a good tennis player that wins, you would want Serena Williams or Jelena Jankovic - if you want to sell magazines, you put Ashley Harkleroad naked in Playboy. Essentially, that's what AC Milan did when they picked... Click to continue reading...
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Tags: AC Milan, Arsenal, Playboy

Disappointing Liverpool striker to be sold

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The Andriy Voronin era at Liverpool looks likely to last just one season. The Ukraine striker was brought to Anfield on a free last summer and after impressing in the early part of the season, he struggled to keep his... Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Liverpool, Rumors and stuff, Ukraine, striker

Friday's signings: West Brom, Stoke City

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In the end, it was West Brom who beat out Stoke City and others for the signature of Liverpool keeper Scott Carson. The 22-year-old Carson spent last season on loan at Aston Villa. Stoke City may have missed out on... Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Liverpool, Scott Carson, Transfers, West Brom

Boro boss: I'd like to tell Liverpool no to their face

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Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate says that Stewart Downing is not for sale. In fact, he'd like to tell that to Liverpool and Tottenham - if only they would approach him. Downing has been linked with the two clubs plenty this... Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Liverpool, Rumors and stuff, Southgate, boss, stewart downing, tottenham hotspur

Chelsea star about to become disgruntled star

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After remaining relatively quiet for most of the summer, it appears that Didier Drogba is ready to rock the boat at Stamford Bridge. Reports have Drogba upset following the club's decision to turn down a swap with Barcelona of Drogba... Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Barcelona, Rumors and stuff, Stamford Bridge, drogba

SAF: Ronaldo will be a Manchester United player next season

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Cristiano Ronaldo won't get his wish of a move to Real Madrid this summer, at least that's what I'm taking from the latest comments from Sir Alex Ferguson. Speaking after meeting with the world-class midfielder, SAF made a definitive statement... Click to continue reading...
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Tags: Alex Ferguson, Real Madrid, Ronaldo, Rumors and stuff, Sir Alex Ferguson