That's an expression I really dislike!

Being the sufferer of bad bones as I am, in the days when I lived with my Mother and would be in dreadful pain and discomfort, she would often say, well think youself lucky, look at so and so up in the village, she's in a wheelchair with her Arthritis!

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Last weekend and midweek action involved another round of international games. Some matches were important like the playoffs for the right to feature in the 2010 South Africa World Cup Finals but all too many were unimportant games that counted for absolutely nothing. The question that pops to mind was should the top players be excluded from playing in them to avoid injury? Click to continue reading...

There are a number of international friendlies on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Many of the top countries who have qualified for next summer's World Cup Final include Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, and the United States. Our other site, Free Live Sports TV, will be providing live coverage of the matches at the links below.

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This weekend saw another round of international games, some important like the playoffs for the final positions at the World Cup, but all too many were unimportant games that counted for absolutely nothing t should the top players be excluded form playing in them to avoid injury?

I know that this brings up loads of potential problem like who do you classify as a top player etc.

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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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There are a few international friendlies on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 including #1 ranked Brazil traveling to face Oman. The match will be covered live at our other site, Free Live Sports TV, at the following link. The match starts at 14:30 GMT or 09:30 USA EST.

Oman v Brazil LIVE International Friendly Tuesday, November 17, 2009 14:30 GMT, 09:30 EST

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U.S. defender Jonathan Spector ... Did well in Saturday's friendly at center back, but let's not get carried away

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If we equate soccer to real life, international friendlies are a little like on-line dating – good for an initial weeding out, but maybe not for a whole lot more.

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While a few countries still have World Cup Qualification matches left, most are playing international friendlies during this week. These include some of the favorites for next summer's world cup such as Brazil who face Oman, Italy v Sweden, Austria v Spain, Denmark v United States, and Italy v Sweden.

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Van Persie was stretchered off against Italy.

Going into the international break this weekend, I had a feeling that something bad was going to happen. It's the feeling that many football fans have before every international week; the feeling of impending disaster as we wait to see who the victims of these meaningless matches are.

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Coming in late last night, a little tipsy, I noticed a friend had emailed me a link to a Youtube clip of Van Persie going off injured after a tackle by Giorgio Chiellini.
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There are two international friendlies on Sunday, November 15, 2009 which included Iraq v Azerbaijan and United Arab Emirates v Czech Republic. None of these teams have qualified for the 2010 World Cup. The matches will be covered live at our other sites, Free Live Sports TV, at the links below.

Iraq v Azerbaijan LIVE International Friendly Sunday, November 15, 2009 12:45 GMT, 07:45 EST

United Arab Emirates v Czech Republic LIVE International Friendly Sunday, November 15, 2009 15:30 GMT, 10:30 EST

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Goal video highlights from the Spain vs Argentina international friendly on November 14, 2009. Game KO time- 19.45 from the Vicente Calderon, Madrid. The new Adidas kits for Spain and Argentina were worn for the first time in this game. Full time final score :- Spain 2-1 Argentina ( Xabi Alonso 16′, 85′ pen/ Lionel Messi [. Click to continue reading...

Video goal highlights from the Brazil vs England international football friendly in Doha, Qatar on November 14, 2009, Saturday. Game kicks off at 17.00 GMT. Wayne Rooney is set to captain England in the absence of John Terry. Brazil vs England highlights and team lineups to be updated. Related posts:4-0 England Slovakia goals- Highlights All the [. Click to continue reading...

There are a number of International Friendlies on Saturday, November 14, 2009 as most nations are done with 2010 World Cup Qualification. Some of the friendlies including Brazil v England, Slovakia v USA, Spain v Argentina, and Italy v Netherlands. All of these matches and more will be covered live at our other site, Free Live Sports TV, at the links below.

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The meeting of one great footballing mind and Dunga

Brazil take on England in Doho, Qatar, for the first of three international friendlies before the World Cup finals in South Africa next year.

Dunga's men see the England game as a real test against one of their main contenders in the competition in 2010.

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USA - Slovakia on Fox Soccer Channel and Galavision at 10am. MLS Eastern Conference final on World Cup Qualifying: New Zealand - Bahrain on Fox Soccer at 2am, Russia - Slovenia at 11am on Setanta, Greece - Ukraine at 1pm on Setanta, Portugal - Bosnia at 3:30pm on Setanta (8pm on ESPN Deportes). International friendlies: Brazil - England at 12pm on Fox Soccer, Argentina - Spain on ESPN Deportes at 2:30pm, Italy - Holland on. Click to continue reading...

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Club soccer takes a break around the world (save for the USA and Mexico) which means international fixtures take center stage this weekend.There are crucial World Cup qualifiers and high-profile friendlies headlining this weekend's action.

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It's a busy weekend of international matches on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in the world of soccer. In UEFA there are playoff matches in 2010 World Cup Qualifying while other regions such as CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, and AFC also have qualification matches taking place. Many matches will be televised and here's a full set of TV listings for the United States and United Kingdom.

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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...

The International Break is a Welcome One for Top Squads

The 1-1 Inter-Roma draw this weekend highlighted the risk for top flight Serie A clubs participating in international tournaments; Inter has played three matches this month already and eight in the past 22 days.

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There are several international friendlies on Saturday, November 14, 2009 while the final 2010 World Cup Final spots are determined. One of the more high profile friendlies is England v Brazil which will be at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Both nations have qualified for next summer's world cup and are two of the favorites to advance far into the tournament.

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There is a great community of soccer bloggers out there delivering soccer news and original content and one blog that is really doing it right is No Short Corners.

Greg Seltzer and Sean O'Connor run the blog and their resume in soccer journalism is very impressive.� Combined, the two have reported on soccer across the globe for over a decade, covering MLS, U.

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The US national team is already headed to Denmark in November and could possibly play another World Cup qualified side a few days later. While the US hasn't announced it's second friendly for November, reports out of Europe suggest that the Americans will take on Slovakia on Nov. 14.

Slovakia qualified for the World Cup after topping a qualifying group that included Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Poland.

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When the New York Red Bulls take on Toronto FC on Saturday night, it will mark the final soccer game at Giants Stadium. With the new Giants Stadiums set to open in 2010, and the New York Red Bulls moving into Red Bull Arena in the spring, soccer fans will finally be able to say farewell to the former home of the New York Cosmos as well as the site of so many great soccer memories.

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When the New York Red Bulls take on Toronto FC on Saturday night, it will mark the final soccer game at Giants Stadium. With the new Giants Stadiums set to open in 2010, and the New York Red Bulls moving into Red Bull Arena in the spring, soccer fans will finally be able to say farewell to the former home of the New York Cosmos as well as the site of so many great soccer memories.

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Now that the US has officially qualified for the 2010 World Cup the friendlies are starting to line up for the next few months to gear up for the big event in South Africa.

The US has announced today that they will travel toAarhus, Denmark to face fellow qualified side Denmark on Wednesday, Nov.

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SO here we are – one day before the big game (aren't they all big?) against North Queensland Fury.
Quite a bit to get through today, so without further ado...
Firstly, straight to Glory coach Dave Mitchell's presser yesterday.
Quite a bit was happening, firstly the news that Perth Glory's Socceroo trio were not included in the national team for the upcoming games filtered to the Perth jounros. Click to continue reading...

Nick Garcia poses with irate visitor from space
For a handful of seconds Saturday night, early in the second half against Chicago Fire, Toronto FC looked like a team that knows how to play this game. Gerba with the ball at the half line in traffic, rather than his usual solo struggles out in the wastelands, sent the ball out to the left wing for Dero. Click to continue reading...

What should be a good tune-up for next year's World Cup (should the US qualify), the US national team possibly has a friendly lined up to play Holland on March 3 in Eindhoven.

The LA Times is reporting this evening that the US would be playing Holland next March while their rivals to the south would be hosting Spain.

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Former England captain Bryan Robson has agreed to become the next coach of the Thailand national football team. Robson suceeds former Leeds boss Peter Reid, who left the job after one year to join Tony Pulis at Stoke City. The Thai football association have given Robson a four year contract- the same that they offered [. Click to continue reading...

In the buildup to Manchester United's Champions League clash against Turkish champions Besiktas, many members of the media were writing all about Michael Owen's cold and lonely time on the bench.

Sir Alex Ferguson, meanwhile, insists that the commotion over Michael Owen's exclusion is unnecessary.

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Now that I'm back,I will be constantly updating on Singapore football.Don't forget to pay a visit Kallangroar.com for the latest news of our very own and beloved Lions!

With some important fixtures in two months time,back to back clash against fierce rival Thailand,also the upcoming important Sea Games in Laos as well for our Young Lions.

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SUMmer of Soccer Continues

The 'Summer of Soccer' which began on June 20, rolls on. As of now, over 1,455,000 have attended SuperLiga, the Gold Cup, the World Football Challenge and a variety of club and international friendlies.

Since my last post on the SUMmer of Soccer, an International Friendly doubleheader was played and a few more friendlies were scheduled .

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While several regions had World Cup Qualifying, there were also many international friendlies. Some of the top countries playing in matches were France, England, Netherlands, Italy, and Brazil. Here's a recap of some of the top matches along with video highlights.

England and Netherlands draw 2-2 Video Highlights

The Netherlands took an early 2-0 lead only to see two second half goals from Jermain Defoe to make it 2-2 at full time.

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Stuff to read while you watch the Ballack-Loew feud officially end (or restart) as Jogi checks out Michael's ass...... New to Serie A, new to The Offside. (Bari Offside) The ridiculousness that are these int'l friendlies. (Unprofessional Foul) No need to play, this is what the Prem table will look like. Click to continue reading...