Soccerblog 20 November @ 09:37 AM EST
17 arrests for a match fixing scandal which affects 200 matches in nine European countries.
The matches include the Bundesliga second division, and the leagues in Belgium, Switzerland,
Croatia, Slovenia, Turkey, Hungary, Bosnia and Austria. 12 Europa matches and 3 CL matches are said
to be manipulated this year, and it is unclear as to whether it is the group stage or qualifying
rounds.
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There are a few international friendlies on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 as most countries have
completed 2010 World Cup Qualifying matches. The matches on Tuesday include Slovakia v Chile, South
Africa v Jamaica, and Qatar v Belgium. All three will be covered live on our other site, Free Live
Sports TV, at the links below.
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Seriously if he keeps this up Arsene Wenger may well have to consider adapting Thomas Vermaelen
into an out and out striker! He he scores the second in a friendly against Hungary.
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The UEFA region has several qualifying matches in the next few days for the 2011 U-21 European
Championships. This tournament is a chance for the future stars of each country to get experience
on an international stage. On Friday, November 13, 2009, there are several matches including
Hungary v Italy, Belgium v Ukraine, Â Spain v Finland, Northern Ireland v Germany, and Netherlands
v Liechtenstein.
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These are all from the Champions League and Europa League, and they are all of superb
quality...Let's begin with a thunderbolt from Liverpool's Ryan Babel. I'm tellin' ya, Rafa... don't
sell this one away on the cheap.Atlético Madrid's Sergio Aguero rescues his side a point against
Chelsea with a choice free kick.
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goalpost.tv 05 November @ 07:53 AM EST
Image via Wikipedia Although many have called it unfair, the seeding system adopted for the play
off matches to decide the final four European teams that will make it to the 2010 World Cup Finals
in South Africa, has produced four potentially exciting match ups. The two leg matches will be
played on November 14th [.
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With Rangers getting closer and closer to almost becoming Leeds United, maybe its time for both
Celtic and Rangers to run away from the Scottish Premier League and head for greener pastures.
Rangers 's club's bankers Lloyds are owed ÂŁ30million by the end of the campaign. With a TV
contract that is nothing to celebrate the only way that they maybe be able to meet the payment is
to sell half of the first team.
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This week, our new tifo video series has shown displays from supporters in Australia, Northern
Ireland and Sweden.
Now we make a short hop to Belgium to take a look at supporters of KV Mechelen, a team who have
historically been close to becoming a dominant force in the Belgian league, but who have somehow
often fallen short.
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The NFL has their iconic logo, the NBA has Jerry West, but its easy to see why the top soccer
league in Belgium has the best logo in the world. The Jupiler League logo (above) features a beer
can playing the trumpet, can it get any better than that. Can you imagine the NFL logo featuring a
Budweiser can playing an electric guitar, now that would be priceless.
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Arsenal and Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen was left bitterly disappointed after the Gunners
failed to get all three points from last Sunday's game away at West Ham. Speaking to Arsenal TV
Online, the 23-year old declared ...
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Arsenal and Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen was left bitterly disappointed after the Gunners
failed to get all three points from last Sunday's game away at West Ham. Speaking to Arsenal TV
Online, the 23-year old declared ...
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Anfield Talk 21 October @ 12:34 PM EST
A host of Premier League clubs are said to be chasing Standard Liege striker Dieumerci M'Bokani,
according to reports in Belgium.
The Congo international has been linked with a move to Manchester United in the past while
Blackburn, Liverpool and Arsenal are all said to be monitoring his progress.
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During the summer Arsenal made one purchase, Thomas Vermaelen. Â A relatively unknown defender
from Ajax, who according to most "experts", was too short to make it in the Premier League. Â Many
Arsenal fans were rightly concerned that instead of a burly centre half in the mould of Hangeland,
instead of a speedy defender we acquired someone who is as fast as Senderos and we let Toure
leave.
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Arsene eying up next big thing.
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Arsenal sent Tony Adams on Saturday to the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium to Romulu
Lukaku to scout. The former England international would not confirm that he was specifically there
for an Anderlecht player, but his neighbors in the stands saw him diligently take notes each time
the ball came to Lukaku.
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Same names, similar stories:
- Beckham deal to Milan is done, they say.
- Portsmouth rules out Zaki move.
- Robinho set for Jan. move to Barcelona.
- Birmingham promises to spend 40m pounds.
- Fergie wishes Belgium midfielder a speedy recovery. Hmmmmm.
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I think I've found someone who can solve the country's fiscal woes. Just one primary question: are
you at all concerned about an uprising?#1 - Get this. Well, maybe sit down first. You aren't ready
for it, no matter how tough you think you are. Please table any glass ewers you may be holding.
Your knees will wobble.
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Brazil's Under-20 team take on Ghana in the World Cup final in Cairo on Friday.
Rogério Lourenço's side are unbeaten in the tournament and will be at full-strength. Giuliano,
Paulo Henrique Ganso, Alex Teixeira and Alan Kardec have impressed for Brazil and the presence of
these four makes the South Americans favourites to take the trophy.
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The Offside 15 October @ 01:00 PM EST
Days previous the news on the Sir Alex parchment front was his apology, which was never really an
apology, for calling Alan Wiley fat. Or unfit. Or bulbous. Something. Seems this letter writing
business was such a pleasant experience that Fergie has taken to it again, this time penning a few
words to a young [.
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Interesting new tactic adopted by Ferguson. Writing letters to potential targets wishing them
all the best?
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Sir Alex Ferguson has conceded Manchester United's interest in Steven Defour after
sending a letter to the Standard Liege captain reassuring him that he remains in his
thoughts.
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The Offside 14 October @ 07:00 PM EST
Something to read while reminiscing about the Danish team of the mid-80s. Here's a quick vid of
them in action, overturning a two goal deficit to beat Belgium at Euro '84... TV is the spiritual
home of football, says Jim Lovetoy (Football Ramble) Collected footballers tweets (FootballFilter)
Sven in turning down payday shock!
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Estonia comfortably beat Belgium in this meaningless Group 5 encounter.
1-0 Piiroja
2-0 Vassiljev
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Karl Dhont, head of UEFA's anti-corruption agency, is claiming that football's "biggest scandal
ever" is going to be revealed in November and that it will rock the world of football.
IMScouting is reporting that UEFA has unearthed 40 games that had "irregularities,"
throwing both domestic and Champions League games into disrepute.
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In yet another club versus country debate, Belgium have come down hard on midfielder Marouane
Fellaini. Unlike most other club versus country dilemmas, though, Fellaini is coming under fire
simply for choosing to receive long overdue surgery to get his wisdom teeth removed. Belgium,
meanwhile, has reacted angrily to his decision as they are clamoring for the Everton player to be
banned from club football this coming weekend.
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A lot of wild stories on the wire the other day involving international soccer.
And why not? It's international week.
First off, Belgium and Everton star Marouane Fellaini is having an interesting spat with his
national team. Apparently that wisdom teeth surgery he had a while back was not given with the good
graces of his country.
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Club vs Country row officially just got SILLY! (Hence obligatory use of Mr Silly Image
below)
Belgium have asked Fifa to prevent Marouane Fellaini from playing for Everton this
weekend.
After playing in Belgium's win over Turkey at the weekend, the midfielder has pulled out of
their clash with Estonia on Wednesday because of surgery he needed on his wisdom teeth.
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Some news slipped past us, while we were on our Orange Crusade... Most of the other relevant
international results were posted here by you guys, holding the fort. Belgium finally won again,
led by the Little General... Germany does what Germany normally does, they won. Italy does what
Italy normally
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Turkey's World Cup dream ended as they were easily beaten by a Belgian side with nothing to play
for.
1-0 Mpenza
2-0 Mpenza
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In the world of football Armenia is not exactly considered an awesome team with an unbelievable
history. In fact you could compare them to the MLB's Kansas City Royals for you Yanks out
there. Armenia's biggest career matches have been in World Cup qualifiers if you get my drift.Â
In other words Armenia has never been good enough to make the Cup in the first place, so their
World Cup history is as limited as it can get.
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FootieDB 10 October @ 04:59 AM EST
Uefa World Cup 2010 Qualifying Belgium vs Turkey : Live Stream here Belgium - Turkey : Highlights
here Pre-register at the NEW football site 11Ă2 today
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Arsenal's Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen has been given the captain's armband by new national
coach Dick Advocaat, according to press reports here on Thursday. He takes over from Timmy Simons
who is no longer in the national side. Vermaelen has 23 caps for Belgium and has made an excellent
start to the .
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Turkey hope to sustain their World Cup qualifying hopes in Belgium, but the hosts will just want to
avoid another fiasco.
"But the mentality of some of the players is deplorable ... we got fed up with the many intolerable
things that made it impossible for us to do our jobs .
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Crazy story this.
Apparently the fluffy-haired Everton star had been having pain in his teeth for a while as was
going to get his wisdom teeth removed.
Then the EPL team had a rash of injuries, so he decided to play with the pain.
"It has been painful. I got an infection in my throat which made it worse, but you get
on with it for the team," the Belgium international explained.
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