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<title>The Man in Black</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:18:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I have a dilemma, I am both a football fan and I am a qualified Referee. Ok, I'm not at the same level as Howard Webb, in fact I don't even Ref at league level, but I would argue that I know more about the laws of the game than the average fan. So what does it take to be a Referee in today's game at any level? Well the game may be played at different levels, but the problems are very similar.]]></description>
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<title>Using Astrology to Predict the Euro 2012 Winner</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:06:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can astrology be used to predict sports? Can it be used to predict who the winner of the Euro 2012 will be? The idea of predicting sports events has drawn astrologers and betting enthusiasts since the days of the Roman chariot races.]]></description>
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<title>Go and See THE BLUES in London - Chelsea Is Still HOT!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:54:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Chelsea Football Team may not be having its best season, but they're still Chelsea! The Blues are still a hot team --watch a match on your next visit to London!]]></description>
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<title>FC Barcelona: First Leg of Copa Del Rey Semifinal Ends in Draw in Valencia</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:04:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After beating Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey last week, FC Barcelona's next big challenge was Valencia in the semifinal. Valencia are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football and always a force to be reckoned with. However, Barcelona at the moment is looking a little tired and ragged, and last night Pep Guardiola had to make do without some key players due to injury, such as Andres Iniesta.]]></description>
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<title>Soccer: The Yuppie Game</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:48:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The reason we do not have that passion in the U.S. is that most people today cannot afford to pay for their child to play competitive soccer. Isn't it a shame when kids in a third world country grow up playing and wanting to be professional soccer players and our kids here in America cannot afford to have that same opportunity?]]></description>
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<title>Draw With Villarreal Allows Madrid to Open Up Gap Ahead of Barcelona</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:33:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[FC Barcelona travelled down to Villarreal on Saturday night for week 21 of this season's Spanish League. The "yellow submarines" as they are known to their fans are way down at the bottom of the table in the relegation zone and things have not been looking too good for them. Out of 19 matches played prior to meeting Barcelona they had won just four, with seven draws and eight losses.]]></description>
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<title>Daniel Sturridge Is Among the Rising Stars of the Premier League</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:25:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Daniel Sturridge is 22 years old and the young striker is among the rising star of Barclays Premier League. Sturridge made his first team debut with Chelsea in the current season of 2011 - 2012 and he has become a permanent fixture of the first team in a short span of time. He faced competition from stars like Drogba, Anelka, and Torres for the vital position of playing as the striker of the club, Chelsea.]]></description>
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<title>Karim Benzema Brilliant Performances</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:20:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Karim Benzema is a French footballer, born on 19th December, 1987, in Lyon, France. He is a French national Football player and is currently playing with the Spanish club, Real Madrid. He plays in the position of the striker and is known for his presence on the pitch and superb skills.]]></description>
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<title>How Do You Use Mistakes and Setbacks to Achieve Success?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:47:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of my favorite coaches just won a CIF Championship and he has a great secret to success tool he tells his players. The secret is only two words. And the cool thing is once you hear these two words you'll never forget them. ]]></description>
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<title>Why Chelsea Merchandise Tells A Poignant Story</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:09:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why does Chelsea merchandise always seem to be on the must-have list for souvenir collectors and soccer fans from all over the world? Why is Chelsea memorabilia right near the top of this list? What is so special about Chelsea?]]></description>
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<title>Lion City Cup</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:45:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Lion City Cup, organized by the Football Association of Singapore, is one of the oldest and most prestigious youth international football competitions. The tournament inspired FIFA to introduce the World Youth Under-17 and Under-19 Championships.]]></description>
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<title>Victory for Barcelona at Malaga</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:05:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[FC Barcelona made the trip down to Malaga for Sunday evening's match in the Spanish league. Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola was resting some key players ahead of the Copa del Rey clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday, including Carles Puyol, Xavi and Cesc Fabregas; in their place were some of Barcelona's youngsters instead, who must welcome the opportunity to show what they are capable of too.]]></description>
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<title>Re-Programme Your Soccer Self Image</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:58:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To alter any poor memories or attitudes you may have about you're game, first weaken them, then create better alternatives by using the methods outlined in this book. You will be able to go into activities and situations with an abundance of enthusiasm. Just give yourself time.]]></description>
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<title>Imagination in Soccer</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:53:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your subconscious mind cannot tell the difference between a real, or an imagined event. Your body will still respond to the vivid use of your imagination. By taking advantage of this, you can gain conscious control to improve your game.]]></description>
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<title>Football Betting - Tips to Make It Work Every Time</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:49:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Football betting has proved to be an affair that can help make lives better since it provides many with the chance to make some real cash as they continue enjoying the sport. The betting is not however as cheap and easy as it seems since it can cost one a lot especially when wrong decision or decision that are not well thought out are made. This is a process that needs good calculations especially for the football fans that are looking to make money besides enjoying the matches.]]></description>
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<title>Old Trafford</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:37:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The home of Manchester United, Old Trafford, is among the most prestigious stadiums in England. The stadium is also referred to as the "Theatre of Dreams" - a name given to it by the legendary Bobby Charlton. Old Trafford is the 2nd largest stadium of football in all of England and the 3rd largest in UK.]]></description>
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<title>Guardiola Maintains Record at Bernabeu</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:03:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Last night saw another Classico and this time at the Bernabeu when Barcelona travelled to Madrid to face them in the Copa del Rey quarter-final. For Pep Guardiola the result was an excellent 41st birthday present; impressively Guardiola has still not lost at the Bernabeu and out of the matches that Barcelona has played against Madrid since he took over as coach, they have won nine matches, drawn three times and lost just once. If you look at the matches at the Bernabeu the stats are even more impressive with five wins, two draws and and no losses at all.]]></description>
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<title>Football Betting: Tottenham Set to Start Shopping in the Transfer Market</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:16:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There could be additions up front and at the back for Tottenham in the winter transfer market. Harry Redknapp has made this quite clear in the last press conference.]]></description>
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<title>Betis Provides Tough Opposition for Barcelona</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:35:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Just a few days before Barcelona travels to Madrid to face their arch-rival in the Copa del Rey they played Real Betis at the Nou Camp. Betis is based in Seville in the south of Spain. They currently lying 11th place in the league having one just seven matches and lost 10. Last season they played Barcelona just after they won the Club World Cup, similarly to this year, and lost to the Catalans 5-0.]]></description>
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<title>Premier League January Transfers</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:37:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's that time of year again as the January transfer window opens and clubs will be looking to strengthen their sides in time for the season's final run in. Last January the Premier League saw some massive transfers as Fernando Torres changed cities to move from Liverpool to Chelsea in a 50 million GBP move. Liverpool were quick to replace the Spanish hitman bringing in Newcastle's Andy Carroll.]]></description>
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<title>Famous Football Teams - Facts About Manchester United</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:48:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester City and Manchester United have a long rivalry. Manchester United has won Premier League titles, Champions League and many other trophies, but City lags behind.]]></description>
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<title>How to Put Yourself in the Zone</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:16:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tonight I watched a young man (15 year old, Sophomore), get his first crack at "playing" varsity football. We'll call him Aaron, well because Aaron is his name. Aaron's a superb soccer player the doubles in the fall as a field goal and place kicker.]]></description>
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<title>How Much of Soccer Is Mental?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:10:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Growing up coaches always told me, "90% of the game is mental." I'm willing to bet you've heard that from a coach or two also. But do you know what it means and how it can help you?]]></description>
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<title>Osasuna Eliminated From Copa Del Rey by Barcelona</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:49:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Copa del Rey, which translates as the King's Cup, although it is usually known as the Spanish Cup, has been going since before the creation of the Spanish league and while it is not seen as prestigious an award amongst major teams, there are often some shocks caused by teams from the lower leagues. FC Barcelona has just qualified for the quarterfinals after beating Osasuna. In the home leg they won 4-0 meaning almost certain elimination for Osasuna, and in the away leg they beat them 2-1 despite Osasuna going a goal up in the first half.]]></description>
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<title>UEFA Player of the Year Won by Messi for 3rd Time</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:36:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Argentine player Lionel Messi was voted the best player in the world for the third year running when he was awarded the FIFA Ballon d'Or award in Zurich, Switzerland. This is only the second year of the award's existence after the FIFA and France Football Magazine merged their Player of the Year and Ballon d'Or awards.]]></description>
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<title>Banish Your January Blues, Thanks to the African Cup of Nations</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:12:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's cold, wet and windy, we've all spent all our money at Christmas, and the economy is down the tubes. What we need at this time of year is a good party to lift our spirits, but there doesn't seem to be much to celebrate. Maybe we can "borrow" somebody else's party, because on January 21st, the African Cup of Nations football tournament kicks off...]]></description>
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<title>Team GB Olympic Football - The Build Up To the London 2012 Olympics</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:58:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After a lot of discussions and debates as to whether Great Britain and Northern Ireland should have a representative in the London Olympics 2012, The GB team organisers have decided to enter a soccer team into the Olympic event. With reluctance...]]></description>
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<title>History And Structure Of English Premier League</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:11:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even though the English Premier League has only been around since 1992, it has a rich and storied tradition that goes back much further. Featuring world famous football teams, such as Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, and the Blackburn Rovers, the League symbolizes the very best in the world of professional football and all it has to offer. Ruling the roost is Manchester United, which has won 12 championships since the league was formed.]]></description>
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<title>FA Cup Review - Liverpool Score Five To Beat Oldham</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:27:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[League one side Oldham threatened to cause a major upset when they played Liverpool at their famous Anfield Stadium in the FA Cup third round tie. Robbie Simpson scored with a long range shot to give Oldham a 1-0 lead, after his team had spurned several good chances. Liverpool responded almost immediately and went onto win the game comprehensively, although the 5-1 final score flattered the home team. Oldham's commitment and enthusiasm were a credit to lower league football.]]></description>
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<title>Liverpool FC Player Profile - Steven Gerrard</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:25:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Steven Gerrard is probably one of Liverpool's greatest ever players, after signing his professional contract with the club in 1997 and making his first team debut a year later he has never looked back. Viewed by many as the most complete footballer of the modern game, his speed, skill, goal scoring attributes and his commitment to the cause have been rewarded with nearly every football medal available, apart from an elusive Premier league winners medal.]]></description>
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<title>The Most Popular Liverpool FC Merchandise</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:57:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is no doubt that Liverpool FC is one of the truly great soccer clubs of the world. Admittedly in recent years they may not have dominated the game in the way they did in the 1970s but the truth is that they have always made their impact felt at the highest level of European soccer.]]></description>
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<title>Football Player's Position</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:08:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If we are talking about playing football, I think most of us want to be a striker or forward player, it's because we think that the striker is the best position in the game and the others just for supporting the striker. And also we think that the striker is a hero for the team because he makes scores and finally wins the game. Sometimes common people say that they win only because of the Forward players or the strikers. But actually, their assumption is wrong, because the main thing that is important in football game is teamwork. Each player in the game must be discipline and do their duty based on their position. Without that, the play will be bad and the team won't win the game. In football game, basically we know about 4 positions of players; Goalkeeper (GK), Defender (DF), Midfielder (MF), and Forward or Striker (FW). In each position, they have their main duty in a game. So, what are actually the characteristics of each of them? Okay, let's check it out.]]></description>
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<title>Liverpool FC Player Profile - Jamie Carragher</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:36:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jamie Carragher has been a Liverpool player for fifteen years and has made nearly 700 appearances for the club. After joining the club as an apprentice he signed professionally in 1996 and has only ever played for the one club, a rarity in the modern game. Carragher has been a fundamental part of the club's success during his time as a player, his enthusiasm and commitment to the team has earned him the nick name Mr Liverpool.]]></description>
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<title>FC Barcelona Beats Osasuna in the Copa Del Rey</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:38:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[FC Barcelona came a step closer to the Copa del Rey semifinals last night after a 4-0 win against Osasuna in the Nou Camp. Bother Cesc Fabregas and Lionel Messi scored two goals each, the latter having been expected to miss the match due to flu and sitting most of the match out.]]></description>
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<title>FA Cup Preview - Liverpool Play Oldham Athletic</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:09:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Liverpool will face Oldham Athletic at their Anfield Stadium on Friday in the FA Cup 3rd Round. The Reds who have previously won the Cup on seven previous occasions will be firm favourites to beat Oldham, who are currently playing in League One, the Latics have never reached the Cup Final, although they have reached the semi-finals three times, their last semi final appearance was in 1994.]]></description>
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<title>Liverpool FC Player Profile - Glen Johnson</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:20:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Glen Johnson began his football career with the West Ham United youth academy before signing a professional contract in 2001 before he joined Chelsea in 2003 for a fee of ?6 million. As his first team opportunities became more limited at Chelsea, he was loaned to Portsmouth in 2006 before making his transfer complete the following season. After a successful spell at Portsmouth Glen Johnson signed for Liverpool in 2009.]]></description>
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<title>Liverpool FC Player Profile - Jose 'Pepe' Reina</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:48:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jose Reina is Liverpool's first choice goalkeeper and rated by many as one of the best goalkeepers in the world of football. Born in Madrid in 1982, Reina is the son of former Barcelona and Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Miguel Reina. Having made over 300 appearances for the first team, Reina signed a new six year contract with Liverpool in 2010 and although he has still to become the first choice as goalkeeper for his national side he has already become a Liverpool legend.]]></description>
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<title>Premier League Review - Manchester City Easily Beat Liverpool</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:59:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Following a shock defeat at Sunderland, Premier League leaders Manchester City returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory against Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. After unexpectedly losing to a last minute goal at the Stadium of Light just 48 hours earlier, City faced a test of nerve and character which they surpassed easily and they have now opened up a three point lead over rivals Manchester United at the top of the Premier League as they continue their search for their first league title since 1968.]]></description>
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<title>The New Years Eve Massacre</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:07:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bennett, Poole, Whyte, Barnett, Daish, Lowe, Cooper, Ward, Donowa, Claridge, Otto. This line up could only mean one thing: Birmingham City FC 7 Blackpool FC 1 New Years Eve, 1994. With Ian Holloway's Tangerines visiting Birmingham on New Years Eve, I thought I'd revisit that famous day at St Andrew's, 17 years ago...]]></description>
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<title>The Rise Of Phil Jones Will Decide Manchester United's Title Challenge</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:14:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There have been so many things said about this teen prodigy called Phil Jones and comparisons to the sports greats have been made, but more importantly, how about his role in helping his club in their quest to defend their title? Phil Jones' scintillating performances this season has drawn praises from many critics and fans alike, and he has adjusted to life at Old Trafford at ease. Nobody expected him to settled in as earlier as this, but he has become indispensable to Man Utd this season as he has filled in Rio Ferdinand's position and Darren Fletcher's position...]]></description>
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<title>Top Ten Managers of the English Premier League Ranked According to Average Points Per Game Won</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:17:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Who are the top ten most effective Premier League managers ever? This article shows them all and gives you a glimpse of their career managing the best teams of the Premier League. Only those who managed 38 games or more are included.]]></description>
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<title>Cristiano Ronaldo Is the Most Expensive Footballer in the History of the Game</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:17:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional footballer who is currently playing for the La Liga club, Real Madrid. He is the captain of the national team of Portugal and he holds the record of being the most expensive footballer in the history of the game. He was born on the 5th of February, 1985, and started his football career with Andorinha.]]></description>
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<title>El Clasico - One Of The Best Games Of The Season</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:08:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There was a lot of a pre match hype regarding the Clasico and rightly so, as this match changed the league table with Barcelona climbing up on the top to displace Real Madrid. The match started out in the most spectacular fashion when R.M took a lead by scoring the fastest goal in the history of the El Clasico.]]></description>
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<title>British Sports in 2012 - Olympics Year Offers a Sporting Feast for Soccer Fans</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:55:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How will the Olympic Soccer shape up and what sort of team will team GB eventually field? For sports fans, Olympic years or those with a major sporting event in them are always a particular highlight and for those who love to write about sport, either as a hobby for a personal blog or website or professionally as a journalist they can be a veritable feast.]]></description>
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<title>2011 Belongs to Robin Van Persie</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:34:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Messi and Ronaldo are indisputably the world's finest attacking players but is Robin van Persie that far behind them? The flying Dutchman (warning: bad puns may continue) has scored 34 Premier League goals in 2011 from the same number of matches, and with two games left in the year he has every chance of setting a new league record. With fixtures against Wolves and QPR still to come he needs three goals to beat Alan Shearer's total of 36 in 1995.]]></description>
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<title>Free Soccer Drills - Available Online</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:32:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for some great free soccer drills that will help to improve your team's performance on the field, then you should do an online search. There are dozens of great websites out there that offer soccer drills of all types and they do not require you to buy anything. You get the advanced or novice you have been searching for, for Free! Here are some of the top Free Soccer Drills sites along with some information about what all they offer you. Take a moment to browse through these helpful websites so that you may gain more knowledge about this contact sport.]]></description>
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<title>FC Barcelona Faces Bayer Leverkusen in Champions League 2012</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:54:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Last year FC Barcelona won the Champions League for the fourth time in its history and the third time since 2006. The Catalan club first won the trophy at London's famous Wembley Stadium in 1992 when the so-called "Dream Team" assembled by Johann Cruyff beat Italians Sampdoria 1-0.]]></description>
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<title>Coaching Youth Soccer Effectively</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:29:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Coaching youth soccer can be the most rewarding or frustrating task you will ever attempt, depending on your approach and attitude toward the game and your players. It is not always about winning but the development of team spirit and having fun.]]></description>
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<title>Shin Guards Advice - Four Tips to Help You Buy the Right Pair of Shin Pads</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:06:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Shin guards, also known as shin pads, are essential safety-wear for everyone who plays soccer, football or hockey, even recreationally. Because the tibia bone lacks surrounding muscle for protection, it is particularly sensitive to injury. It can also be slow-healing, and so puts the player out of action for many months if they suffer an injury. Buying shin pads is therefore essential; these tips will help you find the pair that's right for you, and includes information on size considerations and construction material.]]></description>
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<title>Shin Guards Facts - Five Things About Shin Pads You Didn't Know</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:21:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Shin guards are essential safety-wear for many sports including football and hockey. They may appear to be modern inventions but in fact have their roots in ancient battles, when heavy infantry wore leg guards to protect themselves from attacks to the leg. These developed through the ages to become less cumbersome, and in the 19th century - as the extent of warfare lessened - they transitioned from a fighting accessory to one used predominantly in a range of sports. This piece explores the history of the shin guard, along with other interesting facts about their development and use in modern society.]]></description>
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<title>FIFPro Nominations</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:34:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The contentious fifpro nominations. Not on a par with the Ballon d'Or awards.]]></description>
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<title>Learn the Secret to Becoming the Fastest Soccer Player on the Team!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:49:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Running fast is a skill, however, very few of us were taught how to do it. Running fast in soccer is critical to becoming a great soccer player. To increase your speed, follow these critical tips to perfect the arm swinging action. It can be a soccer player's greatest secret for running faster!]]></description>
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<title>Win Over Wigan In Match Week 16 Will Strengthen Chelsea Title Bid</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:22:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier League action comes to DW Stadium in match week 16 when Wigan clash with Chelsea, on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Wigan scored a commendable come-from-behind 2-1 win away at West Brom in match week 15. Chelsea handed Man City their first loss of the season at Stamford Bridge, in match week 15. With their win against Man City, Chelsea have smelt blood, and Wigan will have to be at the top of their game to be able to salvage any points from the match.]]></description>
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<title>EPL 2011-12: QPR Vs Manchester United Match Time</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:15:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Loftus Road will witness football action when QPR clash with champions Manchester United in match week 16 of the Premier League on Sunday, December 18, 2011. QPR are coming off a 1-0 loss away at Liverpool, in match week 15. In match week 15, Man United registered a thumping 4-1 victory over Wolves, in a match hosted by the Red Devils at Old Trafford. Though QPR are likely to be out of their league against the champions, Neil Warnock's side have shown sufficient glimpses of their potential to be able to salvage a point from the game. That said, the home side will have to be at the top of their game against a United squad who are just two points adrift of Man City and likely to go for the kill.]]></description>
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<title>Top Five Off-Field Controversies Of Balotelli In 2011</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:56:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mario Balotelli has become a legend of Premier League football in a very short span of time and not just for his on-field antics of which there is no dearth. For some unknown reason, fans love to see characters in sport rather than efficient automatons who perform on the pitch and are unheard of, off it. And that trend makes Balotelli all the more popular with followers of the game. In this article I take a look at the top five off-field controversies that Manchester City's star Italian striker was involved in during the year 2011:]]></description>
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<title>Pick Up Soccer</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:35:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the best things that arise from a game of pick up soccer is the informal nature of the game. It is something that is not bound by stringent rules and regulations. You can play with as many players as you have. The size of the field does not really matter and you don't need referees as well.]]></description>
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<title>EPL 2011-12: Aston Villa Vs Liverpool Match Time</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:17:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Match week 16 of the Premier League will bring football action to Villa Park, with hosts Aston Villa set to clash with Liverpool, on Sunday, December 18, 2011. Aston Villa are coming off a commendable 2-1 win away against Bolton, in match week 15, only their second win in eight league games. In match week 15, Liverpool registered a 1-0 victory over QPR, in a match hosted by the Merseysiders at Anfield. Aston Villa will have their task cut out keeping Liverpool at bay, with the Anfield squad keen to keep the momentum going after their hard-fought win last week.]]></description>
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<title>EPL 2011-12: Manchester City Vs Arsenal Match Time</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:44:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Table toppers Manchester City take on Arsenal in match week 16 of the Premier League when the teams clash on Sunday, December 18, 2011. Man City suffered their first loss of the league season when they went down 2-1 away at Chelsea, in match week 15. In match week 15, Arsenal registered a 1-0 victory over Everton, in a match hosted by Gunners at the Emirates. Robin Van Persie - who else - scored the only goal of the game to give Arsenal something to celebrate their 125th anniversary by. With Chelsea causing City's title bid a mild jolt in match week 15, the Manchester squad will have a point or more to prove against the Gunners whose ramshackle defence could be put to its stiffest test yet.]]></description>
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<title>Soccer Workout Training Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:56:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Soccer is one of the world's most common and quickest increasing activity. It involves two groups with eleven members each enjoying towards each other and within the field the referee is the 1 who controls the sport. So as for a group to possess an upper hand in opposition to their opponents, it is needed for your coach to use a variety of health and fitness suggestions so that you can make sure that his people are physically fit and powerful. It will practically be a joke in case you go watch your favorite group playing only to find people huffing and puffing in the field because they make an effort to catch their breath due to insufficient fitness.]]></description>
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<title>Crisis Averted For Chelsea, But Sterner Tests Await Villas-Boas</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:48:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Chelsea managed to top their group in the Champions League but the times aren't as rosy as they look. They have internal problems as well as tough opponents to face in the coming weeks. What seems like a resurgence after a dip in form might just prove to be a false bliss]]></description>
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<title>Which Jersey Will Beckham Be Wearing Next Season?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:31:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On Black Friday, Beckham was photographed taking his sons out for shopping yesterday at an upscale menswear store, Brook Brothers. Have you made your shopping purchases from shopping bargains on Black Friday? In the near future, which football club's jersey will Beckham be wearing next season? The following clubs are the closest contenders whose jersey Beckham will most likely wear.]]></description>
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<title>Eric Cantona - A Short Introduction</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:43:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even though I could personally never play football or develop a great liking to the game as far as its club football variant is concerned, I must admit that the game holds great appeal to the overall world. It is one of the few games that is played in great fervor on nearly all continents and almost every other country in the world has a national football team, even if those teams lose badly in the world cup qualifiers! Even more famous than national teams are club football teams such as Manchester United Football Club or Barcelona that rake in...]]></description>
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<title>Eric Cantona - Surely A Football Giant</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:37:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Football is something that many of us enjoy. The World Cup which is held every 4 years is a great spectacle of glitz and sportsmanship. Countries from all over the world come and play with each, with the eventual winner being crowned as champion.]]></description>
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<title>Tom Cleverley Made His Return to Manchester United</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:20:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The 22 year old is one of the most exciting emerging players of the Premier League. He made a phenomenal start with Manchester United this season until he was met with an injury and fans are desperately waiting him to get fit and resume action because his attacking flair is being missed by Manchester United.]]></description>
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<title>Carling Cup: Chelsea V Liverpool Match Report</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:34:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Chelsea met Liverpool in the quarter-final of the Carling Cup. The Blues seeked revenge on Liverpool just 9 days after Glen Johnson's late winner at Stamford Bridge.]]></description>
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<title>Liverpool V Manchester City Match Report</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:00:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Liverpool battled to a 1-1 draw against league leaders Manchester City during Sunday's clash. Vincent Kompany put Mancini's men ahead before his defending partner, Joleon Lescott, drew the Reds level within minutes via an own goal. Liverpool dominated possession and looked the more potent of the contenders for large parts of the encounter, but City held on to earn a draw.]]></description>
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<title>Mild Head Injuries in Soccer and the Future of the Sport Considered</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:49:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Soccer is fun to watch, and we consider it a much safer sport than Rugby, Hockey, or American Football, certainly safer for the players than mixed martial arts or boxing. Still, soccer may not be as safe as we once assumed. Seriously, it's an issue, and let me explain what this means for the future of the sport.]]></description>
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<title>Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool Match Report</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:36:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Glen Johnson snatched a late winner at the death to snatch 3 points for Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. Maxi Rodriguez gave The Reds a deserved half time lead with a clinical finish after a swift move from Liverpool. The lead was short lived after half time as Daniel Sturridge fired home from close range.]]></description>
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<title>World Class Victory Falls On Deaf Ears</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:46:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that the Los Angeles Galaxy won the MLS title this past Sunday? Neither did I.]]></description>
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<title>The Rise of Football Betting</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:15:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are free bets offered to enable you to participate in the betting event. This means that you lose nothing when you bet and you only have to spare some time to place the bet.]]></description>
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<title>Girls and Sports: Do They Mix?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:10:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[They say sports and girls do not mix. I beg to differ. Being the only girl in the family, I grew up playing cricket and football. While other girls played with their Barbie dolls, I learnt to throw the perfect yorker]]></description>
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<title>With Manchester Clubs Leading the Pack, Who Will Qualify for the Other Champions League Places?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:27:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[United and City almost look certain to finish among as the top 2 in the Premier League. Which of the five competing teams will finish in the top four.]]></description>
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<title>Short Biography of David Beckham</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:22:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Young David Beckham is brought by his family to watch football matches of Manchester United at Old Trafford. Everyone in the Beckham family is a super-zealous fan of Manchester United Football Club. David started playing soccer for a local youth club called Ridgeway Rovers, which was coached by Steve Kirby and David's father. It was not a surprise that David became a fan of Manchester United.]]></description>
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<title>David Beckham - To Leave or Not to Leave LA?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:52:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No one mastered the art of crossing and curving the ball as beautifully as Beckham. David Beckham has scored some of the most beautiful free kicks even seen by the world. And he is known to be a deadly assassin in free-kick situations.]]></description>
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<title>Danny Wallace - Manchester Uniteds Rampant Winger</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:50:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Danny Wallace made an immediate impact at The Dell and his performances for The Saints also earned him an England cap against Egypt in January 1986. Impressed by the prodigious player, ambitious manager Alex Ferguson brought him to Manchester United in a GBP 1.2 million transfer deal in the autumn of 1989. Even though Danny Wallace went on to win the 1990 FA Cup and the 1991 European Cup Winners' Cup with Manchester United, the bandy legged winger never quite managed to live up to his obvious potential.]]></description>
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<title>Fulham Vs Tottenham Hotspur November 2007</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:16:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On the 6th of November 2007, Fulham were matched up against Tottenham Hotspur at craven Cottage. The supposed lifeless match was a difficult one for Tottenham Hotspur as they unexpectedly took the win from the clutches of Fulham which resulted in several future Fulham tickets being sold out. Although Fulham had shown a high level of play during the series, it was seen to be absent at many instances during this crucial match.]]></description>
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<title>Chelsea's Most Important Players Against Liverpool</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:27:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Liverpool are known to be a great force when it comes to matches against other Big 4 teams, Statistically speaking Chelsea have the edge in every aspect whether it's the points or goals scores but Kenny Daglish could have something else in mind when he comes to Stamford. Here is a list of players that could serve to be decisive depending on how they perform in the match.]]></description>
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<title>Nike Tiempo Legend IV Elite Football Boots Review</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:45:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This week we are reviewing Nike Tiempo Legend IV Elite Football Boots. As worn and endorsed by highly technical players such as Brazilian ace Ronaldinho and Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, touch, control and finesse are what the Nike Tiempo Legend IV Elite Football Boots are all about. The Tiempo Legend IV Elite manages to combine tradition and innovation perfectly.]]></description>
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<title>EPL 2011-12 Preview: Chelsea Vs Liverpool</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:26:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Stamford Bridge will be witness to a big match day when Liverpool travel to face Chelsea, on Saturday, November 19, 2011, in match week 12. Villas-Boas' men are coming off a 1-0 win away at Blackburn, on the back of Lampard's 52nd minute header. It was an unconvincing performance by the Stamford Bridge squad for whom the game was a must-win, after consecutive league defeats, including a 5-3 loss at home to Arsenal. Liverpool played out a 0-0 stalemate against Swansea, at Anfield, in match week 11. The hosts failed to breach a Swansea defence on a day that will be remembered for Andy Carroll's missed scoring chance more than anything else. This was Liverpool's third consecutive home draw that had several other scoring opportunities squandered, including one by Routledge for Swansea, and Liverpool were lucky not to concede and had Reina between the posts to thank for a brilliant one-handed save that kept Routledge's shot from doing damage.]]></description>
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<title>EPL 2011-12 Preview: Manchester City Vs Newcastle</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:25:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Manchester City are due to host Newcastle, on Saturday, November 19, 2011, in match week 12. Mancini's men are coming off a thrilling 3-2 away win at QPR, in match week 11. For all of QPR's good showing, City appear unstoppable this season, and their various rivals have shipped 39 goals in 11 games against Mancini's wards. Newcastle edged out Everton in a tense home encounter, at St James' Park, in match week 11. Ryan Taylor's 29th minute goal was sufficient to gain the hosts full points after an own goal by Heitinga on 12 minutes gave the Magpies the lead. The eventual score flattered Newcastle a trifle, after being subjected to a tremendous fight by Everton, but though Rodwell scored for the Toffees on 90 minutes, it was too little too late, as Newcastle held on grimly to take away all three points.]]></description>
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<title>EPL 2011-12 Preview: Swansea Vs Manchester United</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:25:16 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Swansea City play host on Saturday, November 19, 2011, in match week 12, when Manchester United come visiting, at Liberty stadium. Swansea are coming off a creditable 0-0 stalemate against Liverpool at Anfield, in match week 11. Manchester United edged out Sunderland in a lacklustre home game, at Old Trafford, in match week 11...]]></description>
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<title>EPL 2011-12 Preview: Norwich Vs Arsenal</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:24:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Norwich City are due to host Arsenal on Saturday, November 19, 2011, in match week 12, at Carrow Road. Norwich are coming off a hard-fought 3-2 loss away at Aston Villa, in match week 11. After a hard-fought first half, Norwich appeared to lose their way in the second, after Agbonlahor put Villa in the lead three minutes after the break. Arsenal routed West Brom 3-0 in a one-sided home game, at Emirates Stadium, in match week 11. The Baggies fought gamely at the start of the game but their resistance extended to only a fourth of the match, and after Van Persie's goal, it was one way traffic at the Emirates.]]></description>
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<title>EPL 2011-12 Preview: Tottenham Vs Aston Villa</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:23:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[White Hart Lane is set to witness Premier League action when Tottenham host Aston Villa, on Monday, November 21, 2011, in match week 12. Tottenham are coming off a impressive 3-1 win away at Fulham, in match week 11. Despite the Cottagers' second half dominance, Spurs hung on, and were lucky to get away with three full points. Aston Villa prevailed over Norwich 3-2 in a one-sided home game, at Villa Park, in match week 11. For Villa manager Alex McLeish, it was a welcome show of mental toughness by his wards, who should aim to build on the momentum, in match week 12, in a season in which they have been fairly inconsistent.]]></description>
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<title>EPL 2011-12 Preview: Sunderland Vs Fulham</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:22:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier League action is set to brighten the Stadium of Light when Sunderland host Fulham, on Saturday, November 19, 2011, in match week 12. Sunderland are coming off a fighting 1-0 loss away at Manchester United where they managed to keep the defending champions at bay for the most part, in match week 11. Despite dominating possession, the Old Trafford squad could not turn into goal-scoring proficiency against the Black cats who showed patches of brilliance, going forward. Fulham lost 3-1 to Tottenham in a home game, at Craven Cottage, in match week 11. The score-line does not do justice to Fulham's brilliant aggression in the second half after they went into the break 2-0 down, on the back of goals by Bale and Lennon...]]></description>
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<title>EPL 2011-12 Preview: Everton Vs Wolves</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:22:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier League action returns to Goodison Park when Everton host Wolves, on Saturday, November 19, 2011, in match week 12. Everton are coming off a hard-fought 2-1 loss away at Newcastle, in match week 11. The visitors subjected the Toon Army to wave upon wave of attacks in the second half but without avail as a nervy Newcastle United held on to take away full points from the game. Wolves are coming off a 3-1 win against relegation zoners Wigan, in match week 11...]]></description>
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<title>Match Report: Liverpool V Norwich</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:45:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Craig Bellamy scored his first league goal of the season as Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Norwich. The Welshman scored a crucial goal on the end of a dominant first half display, only for Grant Holt to snatch a point for Norwich on the hour mark. A mosaic reading "JFT 96" was erected on the Kop before kick off in correspondence to the parliament debate for full disclosure of Hillsborough documents.]]></description>
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<title>What Is Wrong With Boas's Chelsea?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:42:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Chelsea has been under heavy criticism lately for performing badly against the big teams such as Arsenal and Manchester United, losing both games and more against neighbors Queens Park Rangers. Is something really wrong with Chelsea or is it Andre Villas Boas?]]></description>
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<title>EPL 2011-12 Preview: Stoke City Vs QPR</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:37:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Britannia Stadium is set to witness Premier League action, on Saturday, November 19, 2011, when Stoke City host QPR, in match week 12. Stoke City are coming off a humiliating loss away at Bolton, in match week 11. The midweek Europa League fixture in Israel would have had a draining effect on the Potters who will seek to make amends against QPR. QPR went down fighting, losing 3-2 to table leaders Manchester City in a home game, at Loftus Road, in match week 11. QPR became the first team to take a lead against City, this season, when Bothroyd put them ahead on 28 minutes...]]></description>
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<title>EPL 2011-12 Preview: West Brom Vs Bolton</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:31:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[West Brom host Bolton, in match week 12, of the Premier League, on Saturday, November 19, 2011. West Brom are coming off a 3-0 loss away at Arsenal, in match week 11. The result cannot be held as an indictment against Roy Hodgson's wards, as they were up against a superior team who struck form. Bolton recorded a brilliant 5-0 win over Stoke City in a home game, in match week 11. Coming into the game with 13 losses in their last 16 Premier League games, Bolton exacted revenge against Stoke who had beaten them by an identical score in April. Stoke had also put an end to Bolton's FA Cup campaign, last season.]]></description>
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<title>EPL 2011-12 Preview: Wigan Vs Blackburn</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:55:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Premier league action is set to return to DW Stadium when Wigan host Blackburn, on Saturday, November 19, 2011, in match week 12. Wigan are coming off a 3-1 loss away at Wolverhampton, in match week 11. The score does not reveal the whole story of Wigan's valiant effort in the game, especially in the first half, when after O'Hara had struck on the half-hour to give the home side the lead, the Latics fought back to level the score via a Watson strike on 42 minutes. Blackburn lost 1-0 to Chelsea in a home game, at Ewood Park, in match week 11, and are currently ensconced in relegation zone.]]></description>
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<title>Euro 2012 Play Off Second Leg Preview: Portugal Vs Bosnia</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:48:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Portugal and Bosnia will cross swords again, in the second leg of their play off for Euro 2012 qualification, on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, after the first leg on Friday ended in a goalless stalemate. The first leg hosted by Bosnia was a brilliant result for the hosts who managed to keep the Portugal forwards at bay on a day their three regular defenders were missing on account of injury woes. Incidentally, the hosts on Friday were on an unbeaten run of seven matches, in which they had maintained six clean slates.]]></description>
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<title>Soccer Gear - What You Will Need</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:03:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you like to play pick-up soccer or are a more serious soccer player, whether you are 5 years old or 50 years old, there are some pieces of soccer gear that are absolutely necessary if you want to play the game. What pieces are we talking about? Here is a checklist of items that every soccer player should take along with them on their trip to pick up the right gear:]]></description>
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<title>Soccer Training - What Should Be Included in a Good Training Session?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you want to keep the interest and skills of your players high, you need to engage them in regular soccer training drills. While practice and mini games are a great way to keep your players connected, drills are necessary for providing players with the knowledge and experience that a good coach or coaching staff can provide.]]></description>
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<title>Why Are Soccer Drills So Important?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:02:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to soccer training sessions, soccer drills are of the utmost importance. But what is so important about them and how can they help your team in real-life games? Let's find out:]]></description>
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<title>AC Milan's Dutch Trinity: Van Basten, Gullit and Rijkaard Showing Unique Soccer Skills</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:15:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In every sport, throughout different eras, heroes emerge. The ones who take the game to a higher level. The game of soccer has many heroes, but I want to talk about 3 of them here. Frank Rijkaard, Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten were absolutely great. Read about their success with on of the biggest clubs in the world, AC Milan.]]></description>
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<title>Honing The Competitive Capacity Of Adolescents In Youth Football Competitions</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:52:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There's no question that young people have an incredible amount of energy for which they need an outlet. Sport is one of the best ways to direct such vibrant energy and vitality, and keep young people from getting into trouble.]]></description>
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<title>How to Improve Your Soccer Skills</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:04:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you ask a soccer coach what question they get asked the most, it will probably be "how can I improve my soccer skills?" Well, as the saying goes, "Practice makes perfect". This holds true in all aspects of life - including soccer. Luckily, you do not need your whole team or an entire soccer field to increase your athletic abilities. All you need is a ball, a wall, and a small area where you can have some quite practice time.]]></description>
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<title>Game Day Soccer Coaching</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:03:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to soccer coaching, there are two different aspects in which you need to focus; training sessions and game day. And while training sessions are vital to developing the skills and abilities of your team, what it all really comes down to is how well you do in the game. Here are some things that a soccer coach needs to consider for their game day coaching:]]></description>
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<title>Newcastle United Rename Their Stadium</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:54:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Newcastle United have become the latest Premier League club to rename their stadium by announcing that St James' Park will now be called the Sports Direct Arena, which is part of plan to attract a new sponsorship deal for both the stadium and the teams shirt. The renaming of the stadium follows moves by other Premier League clubs such as Arsenal who have renamed their stadium the Emirates Stadium, Manchester City the Etihad Stadium and Bolton Wanderers the Reebok Stadium, all of which generate many millions of pounds in sponsorship revenue. The re-naming of St James Park will...]]></description>
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<title>Learn About The Origin Of Soccer</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:58:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Find out where soccer came from and how it became so popular. Discover the history of this beautiful game and how it came to being.]]></description>
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