Forget Modric & Hazard, Benfica’s Gaitan is the midfielder Chelsea should sign this summer

Forget Modric & Hazard, Benfica's Gaitan is the midfielder Chelsea should sign this summer
The winger has been widely linked with a move to the Premier League and should be Roman Abramovich's numb...

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Football transfer rumours: Cristiano Ronaldo to Chelsea? | Barry Glendenning

Football transfer rumours: Cristiano Ronaldo to Chelsea? | Barry Glendenning
Today's tell-all keeps expecting find a Guardian Open Weekend punter looking over its shoulderThose men w...

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The Sweeper: David Silva’s ankle problems threaten to disrupt Manchester City’s title run-in

The Spaniard doesn't need surgery but he has been unable to operate at his maximum with Mancini reluctant...

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Extra Time: Time for a Beckham holiday?

Nope, apparently they've actually had a fair few over the course of the last couple of years, despite the...

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From keeping Van Persie to being in the hunt for Hazard – Why Arsenal’s need for Champions League qualification outweighs that of their rivals

From keeping Van Persie to being in the hunt for Hazard - Why Arsenal's need for Champions League qualification outweighs that of their rivals
Goal.com assesses just how vital a top-four finish could be for the three London clubs as the Premier Lea...

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What we learned this week: Forget Tevez & Nasri, Barry was Manchester City’s hero against Chelsea

What we learned this week: Forget Tevez & Nasri, Barry was Manchester City’s hero against Chelsea
The England international is due some credit for once, while Tottenham failed to mind the gap and Chelsea...

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Goal.com WAG of the day: Frankie Sandford

The legitimately talented The Saturdays singer enters Extra Time on Wednesday, and is regularly seen on t...

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Football transfer rumours: Jürgen Klopp to Chelsea?

Football transfer rumours: Jürgen Klopp to Chelsea?
Today's filth is waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting ...Aged fans of Sam Kelly's performance in 'Allo 'All...

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When bees attack football matches …

When bees attack football matches ...
Plus: the most games in a month (2); Bostock's Cup; and the 92-second hat-trick. Send your questions and ...

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Goal.com WAGs: Imogen Thomas, Sylvie van der Vaart and Cheryl Cole in quotes

Today's edition looks at the disassociation of life as a WAG, interior decorating for the bedroom, 'The F...

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In Pictures: Mourinho, Guardiola, Wenger & the 10 managers leading football’s rich list

In Pictures: Mourinho, Guardiola, Wenger & the 10 managers leading football's rich list
Goal.com profile the game's highest-earning managers from wages and sponsorship deals over the past 12 mo...

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Category:All, Arsène Wenger, Carlo Ancelotti, Dick Advocaat, England Tags:

Goal.com WAG of the Weekend: Shakira

The Colombian temptress shot to fame through her musical talents before coupling that with charity work a...

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All footballers should have a cardiac certificate, says Andy Scott

All footballers should have a cardiac certificate, says Andy Scott
The Rotherham manager says Britain should adopt screening rules to help eliminate the possibility of a he...

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Footballers like Fabrice Muamba collapse due to high level of fitness

Footballers like Fabrice Muamba collapse due to high level of fitness
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, nicknamed hocum, is a disorder that makes the heart of young ath...

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Goal.com WAG of the day: Irina Shayk

It's the Russian beauty occasionally seen on the arm of Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo as we mov...

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Football transfer rumours: Robin van Persie to Juventus?

Football transfer rumours: Robin van Persie to Juventus?
Today's guff says mwaramutse to each and every one of you but mostly to UmutesiThe Mill took Norman Tebbi...

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The Fiver | ‘Welcome to Anfield, would you like a cup of tea with your point?’ | Paul Doyle

The Fiver | 'Welcome to Anfield, would you like a cup of tea with your point?' | Paul Doyle
Click here to have the Fiver sent to your inbox every weekday at 5pm, or if your usual copy has stopped a...

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Robin van Persie proves to be a captain fantastic in the Vieira mould

Robin van Persie proves to be a captain fantastic in the Vieira mould
Arsène Wenger's decision to hand the striker the armband has given Arsenal the kind of leadership not se...

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Category:All, Arsenal, Features, Football, Newcastle United

Word on the Tweet: United and City stars react to the Premier League’s shift at the top, Jamie O’hara sticks up for himself and Saturday night television takes over

Word on the Tweet: United and City stars react to the Premier League's shift at the top, Jamie O'hara sticks up for himself and Saturday night television takes over
The red half of Manchester are on top for the first time in a long time and are keen to stay there while ...

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Said & Done: Blackpool’s big society; Gigi Becali in court; plus why Larissa hit back

Said & Done: Blackpool's big society; Gigi Becali in court; plus why Larissa hit back
Blackpool's big society; Italy's war on racism; the week's best sackings; plus why Larissa hit backBig so...

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The Sweeper: Hawkeye in line for multi-million pound goal-line technology contract with Premier League

The British company is in the frame as Serie A also hopes to introduce new measure, while Aaron Lennon is...

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Category:All, André Villas-Boas, Chelsea FC, England, EPL Tags: , , ,

Friends, what friends? Roberto Di Matteo goes it alone at Chelsea

Friends, what friends? Roberto Di Matteo goes it alone at Chelsea
It is clear that the Chelsea caretaker does not wish to be associated with any perceived cabals within th...

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24: The pivotal moments in Torres’ hunt for a goal as his barren spell nears a whole day

24: The pivotal moments in Torres' hunt for a goal as his barren spell nears a whole day
As the goal-shy striker closes in on an unwanted milestone, we look back at how the Spaniard endured a da...

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Category:All, Chelsea FC, Comment, England, EPL

Football transfer rumours: Peter Odemwingie to Arsenal? | Paolo Bandini

Football transfer rumours: Peter Odemwingie to Arsenal? | Paolo Bandini
Today's stodge is keeping things quietYou don't need the Mill to tell you that these are troubled economi...

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Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo Head-To-Head: CR7 edges out Leo for the second month in a row

Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo Head-To-Head: CR7 edges out Leo for the second month in a row
It's now two wins on the bounce for Real Madrid's Portuguese ace in Goal.com's Head-To-Head as we look at...

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Category:All, Barcelona, Cristiano Ronaldo, England, EPL

Made by Sir Alex – Tottenham victory is vintage Manchester United under Ferguson as relentless pursuit of City continues

Made by Sir Alex - Tottenham victory is vintage Manchester United under Ferguson as relentless pursuit of City continues
The Old Trafford outfit won 3-1 at White Hart Lane on Sunday to continue their title charge and keep up t...

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Football transfer rumours: Who will succeed André Villas-Boas at Chelsea? | Barry Glendenning

Football transfer rumours: Who will succeed André Villas-Boas at Chelsea? | Barry Glendenning
Today's tell-all has a feeling it's not in Kansas any moreDespite the minimal amount of media coverage af...

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Brek Shea Blog: Offseason with Arsenal, memorable Italy win and a new MLS rivalry

Brek Shea Blog: Offseason with Arsenal, memorable Italy win and a new MLS rivalry
In his debut entry on Goal.com, the USA international and FC Dallas star discusses the friendly victory i...

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Category:All, Brek Shea, England, EPL, FC Dallas

England’s countdown to Euro 2012

England's countdown to Euro 2012
From Harry Redknapp's Spurs season end via Oslo and Krakow, England's landmarks on the way to a Donetsk d...

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Category:All, England, Euro 2012, Features, Football

Graeme Le Saux on England’s captaincy

Graeme Le Saux on England's captaincy
The former England left-back explains why we should rethink our criteria for the international captaincy ...

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Category:All, Comment, England, Features, Football

The Fiver | Stuart Pearce: a man on the permanent prowl for knowledge | Paul Doyle

The Fiver | Stuart Pearce: a man on the permanent prowl for knowledge | Paul Doyle
Click here to have the Fiver sent to your inbox every weekday at 5pm, or if your usual copy has stopped a...

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Lloris, Mexes & Ribery already on the plane, Diarra & Gameiro fighting for a ticket – The 23 players France may be taking to Euro 2012

Lloris, Mexes & Ribery already on the plane, Diarra & Gameiro fighting for a ticket - The 23 players France may be taking to Euro 2012
Goal.com breaks down the squads that the leading contenders for next year's tournament are likely to take...

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Category:All, Analysis, England, EPL, Euro 2012

Football transfer rumours: Hulk to Chelsea

Football transfer rumours: Hulk to Chelsea
Today's rumours aren't worth the paper they were printed on, so it's just as well we're only parroting th...

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Which managers have changed their club’s colours? | The Knowledge

Which managers have changed their club's colours? | The Knowledge
Plus: World Cup Johnny-come-latelies; winning tournaments on penalties; Estonia as record breakers; and t...

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Football transfer rumours: Eden Hazard and Seydou Keita to Liverpool?

Football transfer rumours: Eden Hazard and Seydou Keita to Liverpool?
Today's rumours aren't just idle tibits of gossip, they're a gossip ProjectIt seems you can't just win a ...

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Team of the Week: Arsenal trio Walcott, Van Persie & Sagna lead the way after Tottenham thrashing

Team of the Week: Arsenal trio Walcott, Van Persie & Sagna lead the way after Tottenham thrashing
Liverpool's Stewart Downing and Cardiff duo Tom Heaton and Mark Hudson also make the cut following the Le...

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Cardiff City v Liverpool: player ratings

Cardiff City v Liverpool: player ratings
Stewart Downing was the standout performer as Liverpool won on penalties against Cardiff City in the Carl...

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Jose Mourinho secures 50th Liga win as Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano

Jose Mourinho secures 50th Liga win as Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano
The Portuguese coach saw his side edge out their city rivals in an evenly disputed contest at Vallecas to...

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Gianfranco Zola, Dwight Yorke, Kevin Muscat & Roy Keane: Who will join the A-League coaching merry-go-round?

Gianfranco Zola, Dwight Yorke, Kevin Muscat & Roy Keane: Who will join the A-League coaching merry-go-round?
Several Australian jobs will be vacant in the upcoming off-season and speculation is already spreading ab...

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Category:All, Analysis, Branko Culina, Dwight Yorke, England Tags: ,

Said & Done: Fifa news; Loulou Nicollin; plus the fans who threw sausages

Said & Done: Fifa news; Loulou Nicollin; plus the fans who threw sausages
Man of the week; the football family; number crunching; sausage news; plus Loulou Nicollin on rudenessMan...

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Category:All, Features, FIFA, Football, Football politics

Rowan Atkinson, I admire your bravery | Victoria Coren

Rowan Atkinson, I admire your bravery | Victoria Coren
The comedian is a rarity these days, a man prepared to speak up and make a principled standOne of the odd...

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The Secret Footballer: What matters more: cash or cups? Take a guess

The Secret Footballer: What matters more: cash or cups? Take a guess
Nice though another medal in the cabinet would be, football is a job and the best place to ply your ...

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Category:All, carling cup, Features, Football, Sport

The Fiver | Setting the Right Noises CD to shuffle; and mini-league decider | Scott Murray and Rob Smyth

The Fiver | Setting the Right Noises CD to shuffle; and mini-league decider | Scott Murray and Rob Smyth
Click here to have the Fiver sent to your inbox every weekday at 5pm, or if your usual copy has stopped a...

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Category:All, Arsenal, Cardiff City, carling cup, Carling Cup 2011-12

Chelsea can’t win half their matches under AVB

Chelsea can’t win half their matches under AVB
Chelsea can’t win half their matches under AVB - originally posted on Soccerlens.comCastrol EDGE Pe...

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Category:All, Chelsea, Features, Football Stats

Arsenal: The season that promised so little duly delivers

Arsenal: The season that promised so little duly delivers
Arsenal: The season that promised so little duly delivers - originally posted on Soccerlens.comCesc Fabre...

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Category:All, Arsenal, Arsène Wenger, English Premier League, Features