Sido Jombati extended his hand, and with a warm smile on his face said, 'My name is Sido.'
I couldn't help but laugh. I had just contacted him a few days ago to tell him what a big fan I was, and to request an interview with him for this blog. I certainly knew who his name. I was to learn, though, that Sido is as unassuming as he is friendly. Click to continue reading...

Last week's 3 To See saw wins for Liverpool, Fenerbahce and a draw in the Argentine superclasico between Boca and River. This weekend we've got some triffic games for you, as one of the managers... Click to continue reading...

As the selección converge on Ezeiza from all corners of the world (well, western Europe) for the final, must-not-balls-up-this-time double-header of World Cup qualifiers against Peru (Saturday in El Monumental) and Uruguay (a week on Wednesday in Montevideo's Estadio Centenario), it's heartening that some of them have had more auspicious weekends than Carlos Tevez, who [. Click to continue reading...

The Yellow Wall - Borussia Dortmund's fearsome home support out in full forceOn last week's 3 to See we scoured all of Europe to bring you derby matches in England, Bulgaria and Norway. Manchester... Click to continue reading...

Tomorrow marks the start of Lyon's 2009-2010 season. For the first time in a really long time, Lyon will be fighting to earn back the title, as opposed to defending it (maybe this will help the team wake up from their apathy). Tomorrow they'll be facing Le Mans, who are definitely capable of surprises on their good days.

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Radamel Falcao García and Juan Marcelo Ojeda both seem to be on their way out of El Monumental at the end of the Torneo Clausura, after the Colombian striker said that he 'understands' that he's on his way, and interest in the young goalkeeper from Mexican club Atlas continues in spite of complications in his [. Click to continue reading...

On Wednesday, Diego Maradona marked Juan Román Riquelme's birthday by telling the country that Riquelme will still be welcome back in the national team if he wants to return, but might have to explain himself directly to his team-mates. No doubt Riquelme will be unhappy Maradona's not said that to his face. Click to continue reading...

So good ol' Luis Figo decided that it was high time he hung his boots and join his Perfect-For-Russian-Vogue bride, Helen Svedin. Yes, the world of football will certainly miss Figo, including my mother who never ceases to ask if he is still in the youth team.

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Not-so-gracious in defeat The Portuguese Carlsberg Cup final ended in bizarre scenes as Sporting Lisbon#8217;s Pedro Silva threw his runners-up medal across the pitch after defeat to Benfica. If you are thinking Silva sounds like the ultimate bad loser then you would probably be right, but there was some method to his madness. Click to continue reading...

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Football, for all its endless conjecture, debate, rumour and counter-rumour, relies chiefly on what goes on at the weekend, on the football pitch. Or in midweek, or on a Friday, or on a Monday night, depending on the whims and fancies of the television cameras. But you get the point.With that in mind we would like to introduce a new feature here at Just Football, named 'Three to See. Click to continue reading...

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Yannick Djaló (Sporting Lisbon / Portugal) Sporting Lisbon are a football club with one of the most advanced and well-equipped youth academies in Europe. Over the years, several top names have graduated from the famous Academia Sporting including Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Figo, Nani, Ricardo Quaresma and Simao Sabrosa. Click to continue reading...