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Benzema beckons for Ballon d’Or
Karim Benzema is all set to receive the Ballon d’Or on home soil at the awards gala to be held on Monday evening at the Théâtre Châtelet in Paris. In past years the prestigious ceremony has been held towards year end or in the new year but changes made this…
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UEFA Champions League takes centre stage
The UEFA Champions League group stages are upon us and here we preview the first round of matches this week. Europe’s premier club competition is back for another blockbuster campaign of entertaining football as we embark on the road to the final in Istanbul on June 10th next year. The…
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Argentina World Cup Glory? It’s Written In The Stars…
On this day in 1986, Diego Maradona and Argentina won the World Cup at the famous “Azteca” stadium in Mexico producing this incredible image: Most football fans know all about Maradona’s iconic 1986 World Cup performance. We grew up with legendary tales of the ‘little squat man’ dribbling through the…
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Messi, Ronaldo & Nadal: Sporting Greatness
Leo Messi, Rafael Nadal, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Three of the most gifted athletes on the planet, but who will replace these uniquely talented individuals when they are no longer active? Their longevity and unceasing quality makes them what they are. Messi, Nadal and Ronaldo stand among the most conspicuous names…
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Messi on the prowl for World Cup glory
Lionel Messi collected his second international trophy in under a year and the Argentina captain will be looking to add an elusive FIFA World Cup title to the mantelpiece in the winter. Wednesday evening saw Copa América holders Argentina dismantle European champions Italy in a special fixture between the two…
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