Alright well I promised it so here it is: Manchester United vs Everton preview (fancy pictures included):

This match marks the return of the EPL after one hell of an international break. We saw Russia fail to qualify for the World Cup in 2010, and Ireland being cheated defeated out of a birth.

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Benfica's left-winger Angel Di Maria revealed he was very close to join Arsenal and was looking forward to learn from Arsene Wenger, only that the transfer never took place. The 21-year old Argentinian is quoted as ... Click to continue reading...

Benfica's left-winger Angel Di Maria revealed he was very close to join Arsenal and was looking forward to learn from Arsene Wenger, only that the transfer never took place. The 21-year old Argentinian is quoted as ...

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(Note: Sorry that this is later than usual for the week, but the wifi in my current apartment in Buenos Aires is hit-and-miss and this week, mostly miss. I move this weekend and hopefully, this will improve.)

In 1991, for the seventh consecutive year, the club that won the Champions League did not finish on top of the World Club Rankings annual charts.

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Argentine youngster Angel di Maria has quashed speculation linking him with a move to England, saying that he has never spoken to the English press and has never "dreamed of" a move to English shores.

The Benfica midfielder was linked with potential moves to some of the Premiership's top clubs including Manchester United, Manchester City, and Arsenal, but the Europa League standout now insists that the reports are all fabricated.

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Benfica midfielder Angel di Maria has been the subject of much transfer speculation recently, with Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool all linked with the Argentine international. A ridiculous fee of £36million has been mentioned for the 21 year old, although somewhere around £10-15million is more likely.

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Benfica winger Angel di Maria has revealed he should already be an Arsenal player.
Manchester City are now prepared to pay Di Maria's £36 million buyout clause to sign him from Benfica.
But it could have been all so different, as the Argentine reveals: "I don't know exactly what happened with my proposed transfer to Arsenal. Click to continue reading...

Jeter is breaking down the left flank, and he sends a beautiful cross to Johnny Damon.
Damon dribbles passed the defender and finds a wide open A-Rod!
A-Rod with a chipper to Matsui . . .
Matsui lines it up and hits a glancing head . . .
GOOOOOLLLLL MATSUI!

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The Portuguese Superliga (Liga Sagres) has reached it's one-third mark after ten of the thirty games have been completed and we at PSNL have our one third season reviews. The surprising Sporting Braga and the offensive juggernaut Benfica sit a top the league tied in points with both teams suffering one defeat each, while last seasons defending Champions, FC Porto sit in third spot trailing Click to continue reading...

We may be gradually getting closer and closer to the January transfer window but don't expect too much. Man United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said that he will not spend over inflated prices during the window.
Speaking to The Mail On Sunday, Sir Alex said: "I would like to do business, but only if the prices are right - and that can be a problem in January". Click to continue reading...

Benfica traveled to the Azores to take on Santa Clara for the Taca de Pauleta at the Estadio Joao Paulo II in Sao Miguel Island. Benfica with a water downed roster due to International duties for many players jumped to an early lead when Keirrison scored at the 35th minute mark but Santa Clara were up to the task and Leandro Tatu scored to bring the game even at the 51st minute mark. Click to continue reading...

It has been a year filled with unfortunate events so far this football season and I am sad to report that� La Liga� has lost another former player.� Robert Enke who was currently with German� squad� Hannover 96 has died from an apparent suicide.� Enke, well known for� his role as� Germany's starting keeper as of January 2009, played for two different� La Liga squads over the course of his career and� was considered by many football critics one of the most dependable keepers not only in Germany, but in the entire world.

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It is believed that Man United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to add to his attacking options this January. One of the players being linked with a move to Old Trafford is 21-year old Angel Fabian di Maria.
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Happier days: With Louis Van Gaal at Barca

From what one can gather, Robert Enke kept a terrible secret.

He hid his depression to himself, fearful if it became public, his adopted daughter would be taken away, he would lose his sport, and his family destroyed.

As his widow, Teresa says, "I tried to be there for him.

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Benfica's central defender Luisao had an emergency operation on Tuesday in Portugal due to acute appendicitus. Luisao will remain in hospital until at least the end of the week and will miss the upcoming international friendlies for Brazil over the next week. Benfica at this time is unsure of the time line that Luisao will be out of the lineup. Click to continue reading...

Por falar em sujeitos capazes de nos trazer infortúnios, toca o telefone no fim da tarde dessa quinta. É o Pereirão, ainda inconformado com a derrota de quarta. Ao tentar se distrair assistindo � Liga Europa, o susto.

Júlio César, aquele de 2007, estava como goleiro titular do Benfica!

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Mark Hughes has eye on Angel Di Maria.

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Robinho heading for the exit as Manchester City dream sours

Manchester City's attempts to placate Robinho and keep the most expensive footballer in England happy have failed, with the Brazilian desperate to leave in the January transfer window.

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Former Benfica keeper and German Robert Enke has passed away at the tender age of 32. Enke who played for Benfica from the 1999-2000 season until 2001-02 before being sold to Barcelona was the current starting keeper for Hannover 96 in the German Bundesliga and is said to have commited suicide after throwing himself in front of a train in the small town of Neustadt. Click to continue reading...

Robert Enke (32) the Hannover and Germany goalkeeper who was expected to be part of his country's 2010 World Cup squad, was killed after being hit by a train close to a level crossing near his home.

According to the Guardian, Jörg Neblung, a close friend and adviser of Enke, later said that the 32-year-old goalkeeper had killed himself.

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Sad news today. Robert Enke, Hannover and Germany's goalkeeper has been found dead in an underground train passage in Neustadt am Rübenberge, Germany. According to police, it appears the 32 year-old has committed suicide by train.

Enke hadn't been playing a lot due to a mysterious infection.

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This week's Bundesbag was all set to go when we heard of the sudden death of the German international Goalkeeper Robert Enke. The Hannover 96 goalkeeper took over as Germany's Number 1 after Jens Lehmann retired last year.
The circumstances surrounding his death are not confirmed at the time of writing but it is quite clear that they are of the most tragic kind. Click to continue reading...

Hannover 96 goalkeeper Robert Enke died on Wednesday after being hit by a train. The 32-yer-old Enke had eight caps for the German National Team and played with Benfica and Barcelona. He was a teammate of United States internationals Steve Cherundolo and Sal Zizzo. He was in goal for Hannover's 2-2 draw with Hamburg on Sunday. Click to continue reading...

Benfica got a late marker by Javi Garcia in extra time to break a scoreless draw against Naval and lead Benfica to a 1-0 win. Benfica now moves back into a tie for top spot with Braga, as both teams sit with 25 points at the one third mark of the season. Click to continue reading...

There's a light schedule on Monday, November 9, 2009 in the European leagues. In the English Championship, Barnsley faces Sheffield United while Millwall plays AFC Wimbledon in the English FA Cup. In the Portugese Liga, Benfica plays Naval. All these matches can be seen at our other site, Free Live Sports TV, where they will be covered live.

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Sporting Braga have suffered their first defeat of the Portuguese League at the 1/3rd mark of the season. Braga had gained big victories over Portugal's more powerful teams in FC Porto, Benfica and Sporting but fell this week in Guimaraes to their Local Derby rivals 1-0 on a 30th minute goal by Desmarets. Click to continue reading...

Thought some of the tackles made by male defenders were rough and nasty? Here is a video of New Mexico defender Elizabeth Lambert, who yanked BYU Cougars Kassidy Shumwa to the ground by pulling her ponytail. It took place in a Mountain West Conference Semifinal which was won by the Cougars 1-0. That is not the [. Click to continue reading...

The UEFA Europa League had another full set of matches on Thursday, November 5, 2009. There were a few Americans involved including Clint Dempsey for EPL club Fulham and Tim Howard with EPL club Everton. Both loss as the teams struggled. Here's a recap of Americans Abroad in the Europa League in the Europa League.

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This season has not started the best for Everton, so far they have been unable to recapture the form they showed last season in the league and � sit a lowly 13th. Couple this with two heavy defeats and the hands of Benfica in the Europa league and things aren't looking so rosy for David Moyes and his men.

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Last night was pretty depressing but loved this quote from Eusebio

Eusebio on Goodison Park: "Sorry, I don't speak good English. But today for me, for my family, it's a good day, for Benfica to play here. This stadium for me is the best stadium in my playing life.

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Benfica and Nacional were in action today along with Sporting in the Europa League. Benfica scored two goals in the second half to defeat Everton on the road 2-0 on goals by Javier Saviola and Oscar Cardozo. Nacional took the lead once again against Athletic Bilbao on a goal by Edgar before Athletic tied it with eight minutes to draw Nacional 1-1. Click to continue reading...

Everton were unable to turnaround their 5-0 away loss to Benfica, losing again to the Portuguese club 2-0 at Goodison Park on Thursday. Javier Saviola scored in the 63rd and Oscar Rene Cardozo followed in the 76th for the win. Tim Howard made nine saves for Everton, three more than his opposite number Jacobi Julio Cesar who picked up the shutout. Click to continue reading...

Video goal highlights from the Everton vs Benfica Europa League game on November 5, 2009, Thursday. Game KO time- 21.05 CET from Goodison Park. Final score :- Everton 0-2 Benfica ( Javier Saviola 63′, Oscar Cardozo 76′) Benfica inflict another defeat upon Everton after thrashing the Toffees 5-0 a fortnight ago in Portugal. Click to continue reading...

The UEFA Europa League had a full set of group stage matches on Thursday, November 5, 2009 including Everton v Benfica. Here's a recap along with video highlights of the match.

Benfica beats Everton 2-0 Video Highlights

Everton hosted Benfica looking to avenge a 5-0 defeat in the last matchday.

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The resumption of the Europa League after a short hiatus meant another important round of games for Everton and Fulham. With those clubs in action, both Clint Dempsey and Tim Howard were in action Thursday afternoon.

Dempsey's Fulham traveled to Rome, and after getting out to a 1-0 lead, were reduced to 10 men early in the second half.

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The resumption of the Europa League after a short hiatus meant another important round of games for Everton and Fulham. With those clubs in action, both Clint Dempsey and Tim Howard were in action Thursday afternoon.

Dempsey's Fulham traveled to Rome, and after getting out to a 1-0 lead, were reduced to 10 men early in the second half.

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