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Mourinho next England Manager

Legendaire 09 February @ 10:30 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Here is my thinking:

1. Harry is battered and bruised after the court case, just look at the interview this morning outside his home in Dorset. Think all the media pressure and the cushy job at Spuds, no doubt a massive pay rise and more money for players to come from Levy will mean... thanks but no thanks.

Argentines Abroad: a quick roundup

Hasta El Gol Siempre 09 February @ 02:45 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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It's time for a quick roundup of the action from the Argentine foreign legion in Italy, Spain, Mexico and Portugal, as Lionel Messi found the net after four games without a goal, Chelo Delgado scored a fine goal in Mexico, ... Continue reading →

Portugal se quedó a las puertas en la Euro 84

Retrofootball 06 February @ 06:48 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Hay un partido memorable en la historia de las Eurocopas que nos permite recordar a una gran selección, que pese a perder aquel día, permanece en el recuerdo de los aficionados al fútbol y por supuesto tiene su lugar en la historia del fútbol portugués.

La selección portuguesa, que dirigía Fernando Cabrita en la Eurocopa de Francia 84, merece un reconocimiento y en Retrofootball queremos hacerlo a través de la semifinal que disputó ante Francia en el "Velodrome" de Marsella, concretamente el 23 de junio de 1984.

Portugal se quedó a las puertas en la Euro 84

Retrofootball 06 February @ 06:48 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Hay un partido memorable en la historia de las Eurocopas que nos permite recordar a una gran selección, que pese a perder aquel día, permanece en el recuerdo de los aficionados al fútbol y por supuesto tiene su lugar en la historia del fútbol portugués.

La selección portuguesa, que dirigía Fernando Cabrita en la Eurocopa de Francia 84, merece un reconocimiento y en Retrofootball queremos hacerlo a través de la semifinal que disputó ante Francia en el "Velodrome" de Marsella, concretamente el 23 de junio de 1984.

Agbossoumonde set for RailHawks loan

Soccer By Ives 01 February @ 11:25 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Photo by John Dorton/ISIphotos.com

U.S. Under-23 national team defender Gale Agbossoumonde is set to finalize a loan move to the NASL's Carolina RailHawks today, sources told SBI.

The 20-year-old Agbossoumonde has been on a constant quest for consistent playing time for the better part of the last three years, having stints with Sporting Braga in Portugal, Djurgardens IF in Sweden and Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany yield few first-team minutes.

Benfica's Nelson Oliveira could be loaned out

Port 31 January @ 07:09 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Benfica 21 year old striker Nelson Oliveira could be moved out on loan as the Eagles are said to be offering his services to French clubs Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne. The Portuguese U21 year old international is not currently getting much playing time at the Luz and with the signing of Djalo will have even less first team action.

Your friendly neighborhood UEFA NextGen report

No Short Corners 31 January @ 12:56 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Teenagers. Being the walking volcanoes of untameable hormones and angst that they are, naturally, they are highly unpredictable. Put 22 of them on a pitch, give them a ball, some fans, and a referee crew? The humanity! Aston Villa took on Marseille Wednesday night as hosts, champions of Group 3, and owners of the second-best defensive record in the inaugural NextGen Series.

Benfica sign Yannick Djalo to 4 year contract

Port 30 January @ 10:00 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Benfica have come to terms with former Sporting striker Yannick Djalo on a 4 and a half year contract today. Djalo who has been a free agent since his transfer to Nice by Sporting was declared to be invalid due to the transfer window being closed has not seen any action since August 2011. The 25 year old Djalo appeared in 98 games for Sporting, finding the twine 23 times.

Ruben Amorim loaned to Braga by Benfica

Port 30 January @ 09:59 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Benfica have loaned out midfielder/right back Ruben Amorim to Braga for the next year and a half. Amorim who had a falling out with Benfica coach Jorge Jesus, recently signed a contract extension with the club until 2013 but the club felt it was in their best interest to loan Amorim to Braga never the less.

Kickette Catch Up: Your Weekend Gossip Cheat Sheet

KICKETTE 30 January @ 10:46 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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"I love underwear...it's as simple as that" David Beckham.

You know those women who can juggle ten things at once?

That's not us.

Saturday

- One of our readers named Patrick made our weekend after sending us a link to this abtastic gallery of 'ballers.

Capitão América

No Short Corners 30 January @ 10:23 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Yes, that is Oguchi Onyewu's nickname with Sporting CP fans and the local media - even though he neither captains them nor the USMNT. And this is how one supporter artistically views our man Gooch today...- Greg Seltzer

The Monday Profile: Ricardo Vaz Tê

thetwounfortunates 30 January @ 02:20 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Bloated Premier League squads need ballast and amid the burnt ends of Match of the Day episodes, the fleeting few minutes of highlights from the KC, Molineux or DW Stadiums have been notable for their late cameos from players unfamiliar – your Henrik Pedersens, Okelsandr Yevtushoks and Itzhak Zohars – the men you feel yourself reaching for the Rothman's successor volume to run the rule over, or, laptop on knees, Wikipedia.

The Gooch is loose!

No Short Corners 29 January @ 12:36 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Alternate title: "Welcome to the guns show" translated into Portuguese. Before they'd even hit the half hour, Sporting CP defender Oguchi Onyewu had notched one yellow card and two goals.Visual evidence to come...- Greg Seltzer

Djalo now linked with move to Benfica

Port 27 January @ 06:59 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Former Sporting player Yannick Djalo is now linked with a move to Benfica and it is being reported that Benfica have offered the striker a contract until 2015. Djalo has not played a game since August do to circumstances involving his transfer from Sporting to Nice. Sampordia and Parma are also said to be interested.

A simple question: Has Chelsea's problem been the Manager?

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 27 January @ 10:05 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Now don't get me wrong here, I am referring to his style of management. Let me elaborate for you. AVB has given an honest and frank interview to UEFA's The Technician and has opened up about some problems he is faced with here as Chelsea's manager and in his short career in Portugal.
In the interview, he explains some dilemma's he is faced with but also refers to HIS management style and reveals that because of his age and playing experience, he could never be a Manager classed as a Dictator.

Sporting's Schaars out with injury, bojinov to be loaned out

Port 26 January @ 10:38 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Sporting have lost midfielder Stijn Schaars for up to three weeks after the player suffered a left thigh injury, while on another front striker Bojinov looks to be headed out of Sporting on loan with possible destinations being Lecce, Dynamo Kiev or Trabzonspor at this time.

Jogo 0806/2011 - Elim. Euro 2012 - Portugal 5x3 Islândia

Futebol no mundo e sua história 25 January @ 05:28 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Mais um jogo das eliminatórias da Eurocopa de 2012, foi realizado no dia 07/10/2011, na cidade de Porto-POR, onde jogaram as seleções de Portugal (5º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção da Islândia (106º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
Reykjavik 12/10/2010 ISL1:3 (1:2)POR
O árbitro desse jogo, foi: Bas Nijhuis-NED
Scout:
Nani (13.

Jogo 0806/2011 - Elim. Euro 2012 - Portugal 5x3 Islândia

Futebol no mundo e sua história 25 January @ 05:28 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Mais um jogo das eliminatórias da Eurocopa de 2012, foi realizado no dia 07/10/2011, na cidade de Porto-POR, onde jogaram as seleções de Portugal (5º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção da Islândia (106º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
Reykjavik 12/10/2010 ISL1:3 (1:2)POR
O árbitro desse jogo, foi: Bas Nijhuis-NED
Scout:
Nani (13.

Argentines Abroad: Messi hits three, Lamela key again, Aimar scores a cracker & more (videos)

Hasta El Gol Siempre 25 January @ 03:17 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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It's been another action-packed round of matches around the world, with Argentines once again providing no shortage of highlights. Step this way for the latest on Lionel Messi's fine weekend performance and some impressive contributions in Italy, Spain, France, Portugal ... Continue reading →

Jogo 0801/2011 - Elim. Euro 2012 - Sérvia 1x1 Itália

Futebol no mundo e sua história 24 January @ 02:30 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Mais um jogo das eliminatórias da Eurocopa de 2012, foi realizado no dia 07/10/2011, na cidade de Belgrado-SRB, onde jogaram as seleções da Sérvia (21º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção da Itália (9º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
Eliminatórias Copa do Mundo
1982Belgrade 17/10/1981 YUG1:1 (1:1)ITA First stage1982Turin 15/11/1980 ITA2:0 (1:0)YUG First stage
Eurocopa
1968Rome 10/06/1968 ITA2:0 (2:0)YUG 1968Rome 08/06/1968 ITA1:1 a.

Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Prince of Portugal

Euro 2008 on World Cup Blog 21 January @ 07:11 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Suddenly, there was this transfer at the end of Summer: Ricky van Wolfswinkel to Sporting. Not Ajax. Not Feyenoord. But Portugal. Of all places.

People ( also on this blog) said: that is not a smart move.... But six months later, Ricky scored prolifically, has been named player of the month [read more]

Bruno Cesar and Jardel involved in car accident

Port 21 January @ 12:38 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Benfica's Bruno Cesar and Jardel were involved in a car accident in Portugal around 9pm on the 20th, both players were unharmed and were passengers in a car driven by a friend. Jorge Jesus was glad that both players were not hurt and revealed that he has also been in a few accidents this season the latest being on Christmas Eve.

Video: Pepe apologises for his stamp on Lionel Messi

Off the Post 20 January @ 11:09 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Real Madrid defender Pepe has given a distinctly half-arsed apology to Barcelona's Lionel Messi for blatantly stamping on his hand during Wednesday night's El Clasico. The Portugal international said: "I wish to say yesterday's incident with Leo Messi was unintentional, but I nevertheless want to apologise to him if he was offended because all I [.

Understanding 'the hairdryer'

MIKE JACOBS 20 January @ 09:11 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is infamous for exposing his players to 'hairdryer'-like rants on the training ground or the locker room.
It's referred to as a 'hairdryer' when Ferguson shouts at his players, because he is yelling so loud and hard that it pushes the player's hair back like someone blow-drying their hair.

Video: Pepe stamps on Lionel Messi’s hand (Real Madrid 1-2 Barcelona)

Off the Post 19 January @ 03:43 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Pep'll make a Mess of your hand An El Clasico just isn't an El Clasico without Pepe proving that he's a nasty bar steward. During last night's Copa Del Rey clash, the Real Madrid man stayed true to form. The Portugal international stamped on Lionel Messi's hand after the Barcelona star has the temerity to [.

Liverpool to sign Sporting Lisbon Starlet for £1million

Anfield Red 18 January @ 04:51 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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It's being reported today that Liverpool have agreed a deal with Sporting Lisbon for their young midfield starlet Joao Carlos Teixeira, in a deal believed to be worth £1million.

Young Teixeira has impressed while playing in the NextGen series, scoring against Liverpool in the process.

While he hadn't made a first team appearance yet for Sporting, he is highly rated in Portugal and has already been compared to Deco.

USA improves to No. 33 in FIFA Rankings

Soccer By Ives 18 January @ 11:15 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIphotos.com

After months of stagnating, the U.S. men's national team is back on the rise in the FIFA rankings, although barely.

The United States improved one spot to No. 33 in the latest rankings after having spent the last three months at the No.

Looking back at Week 15 in the Portuguese League

Port 16 January @ 08:59 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Week 15 saw Benfica maintain their two point lead over Porto as the season hit the midway point. Benfica earned a convincing 4-1 win over Setubal while Porto stayed pace with a 2-0 win over Rio Ave. In what amounted to the game of the week, Braga defeated Sporting 2-1 to move into sole spot of third place in the Portuguese league as Sporting drop to fourth.

2ª Divisão Campeonato Português 2011/2012

Futebol no mundo e sua história 16 January @ 02:30 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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P TIMES PG 1 Estoril Praia 29 2 Moreirense 27 3 Desportivo das Aves 26 4 Leixões 24 5 Atlético Clube 23 6 Santa Clara 21 7 União da Madeira 20 8 Oliveirense 19 9 Penafiel 19 10 Covilhã 19 11 Naval 18 12 Arouca 17 13 Trofense 16 14 Freamunde 15 15 Belenenses 15 16 Portimonense 12

Classificação 2ª Divisão Portuguesa 2011/2012

Futebol no mundo e sua história 14 January @ 09:00 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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1 Estoril Praia 29 2 Moreirense 24 3 Desportivo das Aves 23 4 Leixões 23 5 Atlético Clube 23 6 Oliveirense 19 7 Covilhã 19 8 Santa Clara 18 9 Naval 18 10 União da Madeira 17 11 Arouca 17 12 Penafiel 16 13 Trofense 16 14 Freamunde 15 15 Belenenses 14 16 Portimonense 12

Benfica and Porto in Top 10 of club world rankings

Port 12 January @ 07:07 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Benfica and FC Porto have done Portugal proud by ranking in the Top 10 of the club world rankings from IIHFS for 2011. Barcelona and Real Madrid were one/two as the two Spanish giants continue their battle on all fronts. Top 10 World Clubs: 1- Barcelona (Spain) 2- Real Madrid (Spain) 3- Velez Sarsfield (Argentina) 4- Manchester United (England) 5- Manchester City (England) 6- Santos (Brazil)

Futbol Mexicano es el 15 en el mundo, un mal momento.

Apuntes de Futbol 12 January @ 09:20 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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La Federación Internacional de Historia y Estadística calificó a la Liga Mexicana como la número 15 del planeta, lo que significa su tercera peor nota del 2000 a la fecha y un descenso de tres escalones respecto del ranking del 2010.
El puesto 15 es el mismo que consiguió en el 2009 y sólo es superado por el sitio 17 en el 2004 y la posición 16 en el 2003.

Where are they now: Paul Bosvelt

Euro 2008 on World Cup Blog 10 January @ 11:41 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Every now and then a player emerges who is capable of dividing the sports fans into two camps: lovers and haters. At the European Cup of 2000 in Holland/Belgium, the Feyenoord skipper demonstrated his Bosvelt shuffle in De Kuip and allowed Kluivert to score another goal.

At the EK in Portugal [read more]

Looking back at Week 14 in the Portuguese League

Port 09 January @ 05:50 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Week 14 has finally seen a team take sole spot atop Portugal for the first time since Week 4. Benfica now sits atop the Portuguese League after their commanding 4-0 win over U. Leiria as FC Porto was held to a scoreless draw versus Sporting. Benfica are two points clear of Porto as the season is one week away from the half point.

Liverpool and Chelsea chasing Porto full-back

Kop That 04 January @ 08:27 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Liverpool and Chelsea chasing Porto full-back

Jorge Fucile is being eyed by Premier League rivals, according to reports in Portugal

View the full story here: Talksport

A news article on 2012-01-04 13:27:31 from: Talksport

This news item has been reproduced from today's media.

O que vale Xandão?

Futebol bonito 02 January @ 07:06 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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«Não fiquem falando mal do Xandão pro portuga aí. De repente ele é olheiro do Sporting e desiste do negócio por causa dos comentários críticos de vcs» ou «se vc for torcedor do Sporting, eu te digo que o Xandão é horrível e obrigado por nos livrar dele» são apenas alguns comentários que se podem ler num fórum de adeptos do São Paulo sobre aquele que, ao que tudo indica, será o próximo reforço para o plantel de Domingos Paciência.

SuperGooch

No Short Corners 02 January @ 05:51 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Oguchi Onyewu has come to Sporting CP's rescue, burying the 1-1 equalizer two minutes from time in their Taça da Liga third round group opener at Rio Ave.Clip to come soon...- Greg Seltzer

10 things to happen in 2012

Port 01 January @ 11:26 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The 2011 year in now behind us and as we now move forward in 2012, we take a look at ten things that should happen for all Portuguese fans this year. 1- Cristiano Ronaldo will win the La Liga Golden Boot 2- Portugal will reach the semi-finals of Euro 2012 3- Porto's Hulk & Benfica's Gaitan will be sold in the summer 4- Benfica will reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League 5- FC

The Taylor did it.

No Short Corners 28 December @ 12:51 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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We're on the wait for a goal clip (that may or may not arrive today) as Tony Taylor potted a penalty near halftime of Atlético CP's 2-2 draw with Freamunde. The American had his side up two and looking like reclaiming first place, but a late red card and two later leaked goals forced a share.- Greg Seltzer

Your friendly neighborhood UEFA NextGen report

No Short Corners 27 December @ 06:53 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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This should have been up the other day, my bad. Don't fault Jacob...At this stage in the competition you would have every reason to believe that some dead rubbers would be played. Yet the "Look at Me!" nature of international youth soccer forbids such a thing.For instance, Celtic welcomed Marseille to Celtic Park with nothing tangible to play for.