Comenzo la Eurocopa, el mundial de elite, o el mundial sin Brasil ni Argentina (ni Mexico...) con
una ceremonia de apenas 13 minutos, cosa que, en lo personal deberia de acortarse todavia mas. El
primer partido de la jornada lo protagonizaron Suiza vs Republica checa, el primero de los
coanfitriones (se juega en Suiza y Austria) [.
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EPL Talk 07 June @ 03:21 PM EST
Real Madrid striker Pepe scored his first goal for Portugal today in their game against Turkey.
While the goal was impressive, the interplay between Pepe and captain Nuno Gomes was exceptional.
There are few aspects of soccer that are a better example of teamwork than a well executed one-two.
Watch this perfect example: If you're new [.
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EPL Talk 07 June @ 02:50 PM EST
The opening match of Euro 2008 has finished with Czech Republic winning one-nil against Switzerland
in Basel. Here are some statistics from the match: Czech Republic 1. Petr Cech
11.26 (top speed; kph) 3840 (distance; metres) 2. Zdenek Grygera
22.68 9674 3. Jan Polak 22.
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EPL Talk 07 June @ 09:49 AM EST
So this afternoon sees the opening two matches in Euro 2008 and it will one of the co-hosts,
Switzerland will open proceedings for us against the Czech Republic in Basel. Whilst I
appreciate that no host nation has failed to qualify from a group in championship history, I feel
that Switzerland are easily the weakest [.
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EPL Talk 07 June @ 09:30 AM EST
So, here are my two final choices as my two favourite games from the European Championships and
both may seem suprising. Number 2: Spain Vs Yugoslavia Euro 00 Group C June 21 2000 So this was one
of these games were both sides could qualify or be eliminated depending on other results.
Sometimes, that can lead to [.
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EPL Talk 07 June @ 09:29 AM EST
Newark isn't the first place that comes to mind when you picture Euro 2008, but EPL Talk's Euro '08
Adventure has to begin somewhere. After being jarred by my 4:45am wake-up call today, I kissed the
wife and kids goodbye and jumped on the plane from Palm Beach International Airport in Florida
heading to New [.
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Hi all I'm going on holiday this week. We'll be in Spain, in Cadaquez, north of
Barcelona. Should be great. One of these posts should appear every day. If we get
news, feel free to add a comment to that day's post. So if we sign Ronaldinho on Monday morning,
please click in the Monday post and add [.
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Sky Sports in on the Gera story. Bouazza to Osasuna? Osasuna are not the only Primera Liga side
casting an eye over Bouazza with Espanyol also thought to be keen. Espanyol could lose
international winger Albert Riera this summer and Bouazza could be a ready made replacement.
Bouazza could also have options to remain in England with Wigan thought [.
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EPL Talk 06 June @ 06:22 AM EST
Euro 2008 hasn't even started yet, but that hasn't stopped so many pundits who have been writing
off Holland's chances of success in the tournament. The critics keep on pointing at the Dutch
defense as a weakness, but what they're forgetting is the Oranje's power in midfield and up front.
An integral part of that attack [.
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EPL Talk 06 June @ 06:22 AM EST
Euro 2008 hasn't even started yet, but that hasn't stopped so many pundits who have been writing
off Holland's chances of success in the tournament. The critics keep on pointing at the Dutch
defense as a weakness, but what they're forgetting is the Oranje's power in midfield and up front.
An integral part of that attack [.
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R-I-V-E-R 05 June @ 11:14 PM EST
I apologize for the lack of updates on the blog recently, but due to school, work, and a 3-day trip
down to San Diego, it's been hard to keep up with the site lately. Here are the latest updates:
- Thanks to two victories (1-0 over Huracan and 2-1 over Colon) in the last two rounds of the
Clausura, River are now above the other 19 Argentine teams participating in this year's Primera
Division.
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La siguiente vez que nos enfrentemos a Estados Unidos y seamos incapaces de lograr la victoria, o
por lo menos de lograr un gol, no nos preguntemos porque. No busquemos culpables en los banquillos
ni hablemos de que si el lenguaje, el conocimiento del medio, del futbolista mexicano y de la
concacaf son factores para culpar [.
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EPL Talk 05 June @ 01:33 PM EST
It takes a very brave man to risk his managerial credibility being diminished and take on the lead
role at Manchester City, and Mark Hughes has proved he has the heart of a lion by agreeing to work
with ruthless owner Thaksin Shinawatra. Just days after Sven Goran Eriksson's controversial
sacking, Hughes takes the manager's position [.
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EPL Talk 05 June @ 07:01 AM EST
Members of the 20 Premier League clubs will convene in Leicester today and tomorrow for their
annual meeting. At the top of the agenda will be a topic that could have a profound impact on the
future of the game determining the league's global expansion plans. According to The Press
Association, a watered down version [.
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EPL Talk 05 June @ 06:44 AM EST
After my initial choice for 5th, Here are my next two favourite matches from the European
Championships. Number 4: Holland Vs Yugoslavia Euro 00 Quarter Finals June 25th 2000 Occasionally,
when you're as obsessed with football as much as me, you sit through some dire games. This
wasn't a game that I had that bad a feeling for [.
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Maybe so. WEST Bromwich Albion were today preparing for life without Zoltan Gera
with the Hungarian set to make a surprise move to Fulham after rejecting Portsmouth. The
29-year-old was expected to complete a free transfer to Fratton Park but he has apparently
turned it down after being enticed by the prospect of a move to west London.
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EPL Talk 05 June @ 02:05 AM EST
Panini is making a comeback this summer (although they never really left us) with their series of
Euro 2008 stickers and its de rigueur sticker album. But they're also trying something brand new.
The Italian sticker company has entered the world of, gasp, digital stickers. Surely Panini doesn't
get the point, you wonder?
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Sky Sports says we're looking at Roland Linz of Austria. So if you happen to be watching Austria,
look out for him. TiFF rumours from 'Surbiton White': From a non playing sauce @ Motspur. Bairds
agreed move (season loan) to Soton definitely off after their change of manager, but a new
destination is likely to [.
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You should all be reading With A Plum by now, and here are a couple of examples why: on Paul
Scharner on Djibril Cisse Quality.
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The Daily Mail says that David McNally might be going to Arsenal. Sky Sports have the departure
story in their Arsenal section. So.... Not much else. Here's a link saying that we're
in for Paul Scharner, but I don't know about this. It seems to me that Roy's not telling
anyone anything about his transfer targets, many of [.
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hoy hay junta de dueños de nuestro futbol y hay muchos puntos para reflexionar a lo largo del
dia, sobre todo conforme se vayan aclarando las dudas. Si hoy presentaban a los posibles candidatos
a la seleccion, que hace Eriksson en mexico? Esta aqui para ser presentado como seleccionador? Hay
realmente un comun acuerdo entre los dueños?
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We've now made 1,000 blog posts here. Blimey. The picture below is still my favourite since I
started the blog, and as best I recall was taken on my mobile phone. It's Clint Dempsey's debut at
home to Spurs, I think. I haven't got the original - it was on my old [...]
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EPL Talk 03 June @ 06:56 AM EST
The Everton manager, David Moyes has been awarded compensation in his writ against Wayne
Rooney for damaging his professional reputation. The case was brought over allegations
made in Wayne Rooney's 2006 Autobiography " My Story So Far" regarding how Rooney came to
leave Everton and sign for Manchester United.
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The official site is down (isn't it always?) but it looks like David McNally is moving on. More
details when we get them. McNally off: David McNally, Managing Director of Fulham Football Club,
has today commenced six months notice of termination of employment, and will meanwhile cease all
his duties and responsibilities with immediate effect.
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EPL Talk 03 June @ 04:43 AM EST
As we build up to the impending start of the 13th European Championships, I thought I'd take a walk
down memory lane and share my five favourite games that this tournament has thrown up over the
years with you and I'll start with the match that hooked me in to become the football obsessive
that [...
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EPL Talk 02 June @ 01:46 PM EST
The Italian squad has suffered a major scare today with the news that talismanic defender,
Fabio Cannavaro, is having to seek hospital treatment on ankle injury received in training.
Cannavaro was injured in an accidental clash with the full back Giorgio Chiellini. Reportedly,
Italy's doctor, Paolo Zeppilli said "We have to do tests but it does not [.
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EPL Talk 02 June @ 08:59 AM EST
Less than a week after being cut from the French 23 for the European Championships, the
AC Milan midfielder Matthieu Flamini has been recalled as cover for Patrick Vieira. Squads can
be changed anytime until midnight on June 8th and Domenech has serious concerns that Vieira may not
recover from a thigh injury in time to play [.
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EPL Talk 02 June @ 08:36 AM EST
England's performances against USA and Trinidad and Tobago can hardly be described as spectacular,
but Fabio Capello has learnt some extremely valuable lessons for when the real business begins in
September. Of course, supporters will expect a much more vibrant and cohesive display of football
against Andorra and Croatia in the opening two World Cup qualifiers, [.
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EPL Talk 02 June @ 05:22 AM EST
Blackburn Rovers fans will be stunned to discover this morning that the club have allowed
Manchester City permission to discuss the vacant manager's position with Mark Hughes. A brief
statement has been placed on Blackburn's website and reads as follows: "Blackburn Rovers
can confirm that they have received a request an approach from Manchester City to talk to
manager [.
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EPL Talk 02 June @ 04:55 AM EST
Fulham has unveiled the design of their new home shirt for the 2008/2009 season. Manufactured by
Nike, here's a picture of the design: The simplistic design features a black v-neck. The back of
the collar does feature a unique design feature, though: The shirts will go on sale on July 15. If
you're new here, you may want [.
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Jack Warner's generally agreed to be a bit shifty, but this is a very good insight into World Cup
bidding and England's problems therein. Meanwhile, Chris Waddle talks sense: Lampard must miss out.
I agree. Barry, Hargreaves and Gerrard make the team better; Lampard seems to take something away.
Good player, [.
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EPL Talk 02 June @ 03:49 AM EST
In a move that has surprised no-one, Manchester City chairman Thaksin Shinawatra has sacked Sven
Goran Eriksson. The only thing that has surprised everyone is how long this crazy situation has
dragged on for. In my honest opinion, it is a disgrace, one based purely on ego and delusion on the
part of the owner's [.
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Link here. All the pictures are really small so it's quite hard to scrutinise in necessary detail,
but this looks alright. I quite like the extra black trim on the sleeves. If you look here you can
see the full Nike range for this year, including the new shirt (less stitching, trim, branding,
etc).
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