It's quite simple to recognize the players who will consistently garner points for your team
week-in-week-out. The likes of Landon Donovan, Juan Pablo Angel, and Guillermo Barros Schelotto
will be on most rosters. The key to gaining an edge however, is identifying under-the-radar players
who are both affordable and productive.
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The latest UEFA rankings are in. Click to see which clubs climbed the furthest and which clubs have
struggled for form.
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In a shocking press release, UEFA have booted out the two-time European champions after concluding
that the Portuguese club illegally altered the outcome of matches during its 2003-04 campaign (The
season in which Jose Mourinho majestically led Porto to European glory). UEFA brought a heavy claim
against the current Portuguese champions; they've alleged that Porto [.
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We've got a fresh batch of rumors to chew on today, so let's get right into them: Manchester United
in Hot Pursuit of Cardiff's Aaron Ramsey UPDATE: It has been made official today. United will sign
17-year old Wales International Aaron Ramsey for, as of now, an undisclosed fee. (Last reports had
his valuation up to five [.
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Credit to EPA / Patrick Seeger for Photos Although Euro 2008 doesn't officially kick off until
Saturday, the 'beautiful' action is already well underway. Sixteen beautiful women - each
representing a nation in the tournament - gathered in Europe to compete for the crown of "Miss
Euro 2008." Although I'd like to say we're all winners [.
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After months of speculation, Jose Mourinho has officially been named as the new Inter Milan
manager. The former FC Porto and Chelsea FC top man replaces Mancini and takes over a squad that
cruised to the Serie A crown but once again put in a sub-par performance in Champions League.
Despite winning three straight Serie [.
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The news out of Fulham today is that 34-year old captain Brian McBride has left the club to, in all
likelihood, pursue a final opportunity with MLS. The former American international striker was a
fan favorite at the club, making over 150 appearances and bagging 40 goals during his four-year
stay at the club.
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Since there was so much popular demand, we've decided to add a new weekly feature to The Cruz
Pitch. Each week we'll be bringing you a particularly hot wife (or girlfriend) from the world of
soccer (After all, this is "where soccer happens.") The inaugural WAG is none other than
Cheryl Tweedy, a 24-year old [.
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If you were wondering whether Becks was having an impact on MLS, wonder no more. After missing most
of the campaign last year with injuries, Beckham has played in every MLS game the Galaxy have had
this season and has easily been the most consistent player on the squad. (Landon Donovan has been
more spectacular, [.
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In the aftermath of this past week's UEFA Champions League final, general opinion has painted John
Terry as a saint who was unfortunate to have missed the game-clinching penalty. 'Mr. Chelsea', as
he is lovingly referred to, battled valiantly for the club he has given so much to and didn't
deserve that ignominious ending.
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(Credit to Totten Photography) Although the Seattle Sounders Football Club has scheduled May 28th
as the official date of their new jersey revealing, some pictures have already been leaked over the
internet. SSFC, Major League Soccer's newest club, begin play in 2009 and are heavily rumored to
have Microsoft as their shirt logo.
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Well all you've got to do is beat the team who eliminates Real Madrid from Champions League. What
am I talking about you ask? Take a look at Real Madrid's curious recent history in Champions
league: 2003: Juventus defeat Real Madrid. AC Milan defeat Juventus. AC Milan are crowned Champions
of Europe.
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