It'll Go to Penalties  

• 15 Jul 10 - The Clip Show Wrap…
  Mike Leigh invites you to puff your pillows, take a comfy chair, pour a drink and join him for the best of 'It'll Go To Penalties'. Hear the gems, rants and witticisms of Henning Wehn, Sam Delaney, Ke…

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Football Ramble  

• Mars vs Reid vs ice-cream
  The Ramblers convene a day before the Jim White-sponsored day of immense stupidity and bluster, or 'transfer deadline day' for purists.  So naturally we pretty much completely ignore the very notion…

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Baddiel and Skinner  

• Baddiel&Skinner - Podcast…
  Its the last podcast in this series, Frank and David comment on the final (mainly Howard Webb) and take a quick look back at past world cup goal scorers.

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Gabby Logan 5 Live  

Audio Boo World Cup  

• Graham Henry Rugby World Cup F…
  An anonymous boo

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• Gatland says just because Wale…
  An anonymous boo

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• A pub in Wales at the full tim…
  A boo by benblack

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Guardian  

• Nicolas Anelka's move from Chelsea to China is no Shanghai surprise | David Hytner
  The French striker's Jedi cool has always meant that he will not be forced down anything other than his own chosen pathThe hooded figure walked calmly through the frenzy, headphones in, dark glasses o…

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• Audio slideshow: Soweto teenagers photograph their lives
  Sounds and sights of Johannesburg in the lead-up to the 2010 World Cup – as seen through the lenses of eight South African teenagersPeter SaleJohn Domokos

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• Playing for England scares some players, claims Jamie Carragher
  'One mistake and you could be absolutely slaughtered'. It could be months before you have another game, he addedJamie Carragher has pointed out that some players are burdened with a fear factor when…

  about 8 months ago
   
• Arsenal's Alex Song fined for clash with Cameroon captain Samuel Eto'o
  Last year's World Cup disagreements have not been forgotten. Tottenham's Benoît Assou-Ekotto warned after missing gameThe Arsenal midfielder Alex Song has been fined for a bust-up with Samuel Eto'o…

  about 8 months ago
   
• James Corden, the History Boy, grows up after learning the perils of fame
  First there were Alan Bennett's play and the hit sitcom Gavin & Stacey. Then the backlash. Now James Corden is backMost actors would happily admit to trampling their own mothers if it meant gettin…

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New York Times  

• For Sydney Leroux, Dual Citizenship, Single-Minded Approach
  Sydney Leroux has been called a traitor by fans in Canada because of her decision to play internationally for the U.S., not Canada, where she was born.

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• England — Dempsey Scores a Hat Trick in Fulham’s Win in F.A. Cup
  The U.S. international Clint Dempsey scored a hat trick as Fulham beat Charlton, 4-0, in the English F.A. Cup.

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• 2011: The United States of Soccer
  Toni Monkovic reflects on memorable sports moment from 2011; notes Abby Wambach's header to give United States the tying goal in overtime against Brazil in Women's World Cup quarterfinal. Photo

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• Remembering Kim Jong-il’s Ventures Into the Sporting World
  The late North Korean leader played a big role in his country’s international sporting endeavors. He also bowled a 300 the first time he ever played — according to state-run news media.

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• SOCCER ROUNDUP; Real Madrid Routs Sevilla, Keeping League Lead
  Soccer Roundup; Real Madrid stays atop Spanish soccer league with 6-2 win over Sevilla and three-point lead in standings heading into winter break; other soccer news noted.

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Telegraph  

• Sepp Blatter announces reforms and vows to restore scandal-hit Fifa's reputation within next two years
  Fifa president outlines two-year 'road map' to restoring tarnished image and secret dossier on bribery claims will be 'reopened'.

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• World Cup 2014: Long journeys for teams and fans as Brazil unveils schedule
  Football fans face late nights at home and long journeys in Brazil after organisers reveal the match schedule for the tournament.

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• True team spirit and solidarity paved the way for Spain's glorious World Cup coronation in South Africa
  A moving documentary, Cuando Fuimos Campeones, tracks how a fractured country united behind Spain on their journey to World Cup glory. Oliver Brown reports

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• What you could buy for the £138 billion the 2022 World Cup will cost Qatar
  The 2022 World Cup could cost £138bn. Is there a more creative use for such wealth?.

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• Qatar World Cup in 2022 could cost £138 billion according to financial analyst
  Bill for holding 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be £138bn, says analyst.

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News  

• Spain return to rapturous welcome
  Spain's victorious World Cup squad return to Madrid amid scenes of joyous celebration in the capital city.

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• Argentina offer Maradona new deal
  Diego Maradona is to be offered a new deal that would keep him in charge of Argentina through to the summer of 2014 - when Brazil stages the World Cup.

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• Ballack warns Lahm over captaincy
  Injured Germany captain Michael Ballack warns World Cup skipper Philipp Lahm he expects to take back the armband on his return to fitness.

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• Heroes' welcome for beaten Dutch
  World Cup runners-up the Netherlands are given a heroes' welcome by fans as they go on an open-top boat tour of Amsterdam on Tuesday.

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• Anelka reveals depth of tensions
  Nicolas Anelka speaks for the first time since he was sent home from the World Cup, describing the tensions inside the France camp as a timebomb.

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World Cup 606  

Blogs  

• Can on-pitch action lift latest Nations Cup cloud?
  For the second time in as many editions, the Africa Cup of Nations has been overshadowed by shocking football-related deaths on the continent. As in Angola two years ago, where Togo's team bus was amb…

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• Terry saga gives Capello captain dilemma
  The end of John Terry's first tenure as England captain came at the conclusion of a brutally brief 12-minute meeting with coach Fabio Capello at Wembley. When Capello stripped Terry of the captaincy i…

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• Are club and country now working together?
  As much as there is a growing sense of excitement about St George's Park finally opening its doors in August, there is also a feeling of what might have been. Taking a tour around the 330-acre site la…

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• Flying in the face of danger at African Cup of Nations
  I am a big fan of the African Cup of Nations having been lucky enough to cover the tournament three times, in Mali in 2002, Tunisia in 2004 and Angola in 2010. Of these, the most enjoyable was the fir…

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• South American superstars wind down on home soil
  I have often mentioned the single greatest pleasure of covering South American football -spotting a future superstar on the way up, spying on the early steps of someone with the talent to become a hou…

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Fifa  

• From the construction site to the classroom
  After their daily toil, construction workers at the Brazil 2014 stadiums are putting down their hard hats and picking up pencils and paper. Overtime pay and a basket of household items go to those who…

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• Dempsey, Fulham's American hero
  FIFA.com takes a closer look at USA standout and Fulham marksman Clint Dempsey’s keen eye for goal, positional versatility and overall passion.

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• Tufegdzic: Nothing is impossible
  Goran Tufegdzic speaks to FIFA.com about his Kuwait team’s final third-round qualifier in Korea Republic, which they need to win to keep their Brazil 2014 hopes alive, and their preparations for the…

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• FIFA Fan Fest™ concept takes shape in the Host Cities
  Representatives of FIFA, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the 12 Brazilian Host Cities participated in a workshop in Recife on 25 and 26 January to discuss the official public viewing areas fo…

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• Taylor: Bahrain have a mountain to climb
  Bahrain have been one step away from reaching the last two FIFA World Cups™ but while their coach Peter Taylor tells FIFA.com the chances of reaching Brazil 2014 are slim, the Englishman says the Gu…

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Play the Game  

• Anti-doping: Widening the net against a common enemy
  Sport is huge business and the influence of the underworld is getting greater by the year. The...

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• Strenghten your knowledge, find the stories and expand your network among top minds in international sport
  With less than two weeks to go, it is time to register for a unique occasion to network directly...

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• The integrity of sport requires good governance
  It would be disastrous if politicians took over the governing of sport. To avoid such a worst case...

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• New programme offers grants to improve sports coverage within Europe
  In an effort to stamp out racism and discrimination in sport, EU and the Council of Europe now...

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• Play the Game is about passion, politics, money ... and sources in abundance
  Why spend time and money on attending Play the Game conferences in person? A journalist and an...

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Goal  

• Goal.com Transfer Special: The new show that no football fan can afford to miss
  Love deadline day? Then stay tuned for a 30-minute show to keep you ahead of the game as the curtain falls on the January window

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• 'In a sense it wasn't even his fault' - Aston Villa's Shay Given moves on from Thierry Henry's handball against Republic of Ireland
  The stopper also believes his side have a great chance of knocking Arsenal out of the FA Cup insisting Alex McLeish's men head to the Emirates with no fear and a lot of belief

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• Bayern Munich & Germany goalkeeeper Manuel Neuer happy without goal-line technology
  The 25-year-old keeper acknowledges that it might be painful if a decision is given against your team, but believes that refereeing errors cancel each other out

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• Former France boss Raymond Domenech tells Manchester City's Samir Nasri to stop talking and focus on football
  The coach repeatedly overlooked the midfielder during his time at the helm of the national side and has now suggested that the player was too outspoken for his tastes

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• Real Madrid’s Iker Casillas ‘very happy’ to become Spain’s most capped player
  The skipper is overjoyed to replace Andoni Zubizarreta as the player to have made the most appearances for his country after taking part in Tuesday's Costa Rica friendly draw

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Zonal Marking  

• What constitutes being good in the air?
  ‘Good in the air’ – a stock football phrase that everyone understands. But it’s more complex than simply being ‘good’. This article from ZM in 2010 suggested that, whilst Peter Crouch ofte…

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• Juventus 2-1 Udinese: Juve mimic Udinese’s tactics but remain an all-round attacking threat
  Alessandro Matri scored a classic centre-forward’s goal to strengthen Juve’s position at the top. Antonio Conte switched to three at the back, as he did in the previous meeting between the sides.�…

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• Liverpool 2-1 Manchester United: Patient game settled by route one winner
  4-5-1 v 4-5-1 became 4-4-2 v 4-4-2, and Liverpool just about came out on top. Kenny Dalglish had surprisingly named three recognised centre-backs in the Liverpool line-up, while Craig Bellamy was on t…

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• ZM Elsewhere: 23rd-27th January
  Articles on other sites: Guardian Smalling and Evans for Man Utd? ESPN Norwich and Swansea bringing continental qualities to the Premier League BT Kevin de Bruyne for Chelsea? TheScore A chat with Jay…

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• Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid: Real press, continue it for longer, but waste too many chances
  Real started and ended strongly, but a strong five minute spell for Barcelona before half time was enough for them. Pep Guardiola named an unchanged side from the first leg, with Jose Pinto continuing…

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World Cup College  

• Panini 83: revisited
  Back in June WCC posted an article which explored Glenn Hoddle’s maverick proclivities. Visual analysis of my Panini ’83 sticker album showed that all players in the English top flight managed to…

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• Cheerio & Thanks!
  That’s all from World Cup College! We would like to thank our loyal readership‚ and pass on special thanks to those who have left regular comments. It’s been a lot of fun keeping the site going…

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• Thomas Hobbes & English Mechanism
  WCC has noted previously that the England team appears to operate somewhat mechanistically. Even over a successful qualification campaign it seemed that Fabio Capello’s efforts had yielded mechanica…

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• The W-W formation: the future?!
  It is hard to envisage how formations will evolve in response to the current formational hegemony 4-2-3-1. It is an adaptable format which matches up well against other approaches. Two defensive midfi…

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• The Capello Project 2010: the end!
  Throughout the qualification campaign it appeared that Fabio Capello had struck upon a workable formula. His England side were arranged under 4-4-2, but it appeared that 4-2-3-1 inhered in this approa…

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World Cup Blog  

• Water Sports At AFCON
  Including both diving and synchronized swimming. His name is Narcisse Ekanga, and there is a pool of water near him – or all around him, rather. There’s also a rounding of the football gods cursin…

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• A Lesson In Nonchalance
  It’s going to take quite a bit for Olympic qualifying of any type to make any type of news, unless David Beckham is personally championing his merits for the cause. Women’s CONCACAF qualifiers? Th…

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• In Case You Forgot About AFCON…
  This guy is here to remind you. It’s here, and it’s…something. This is not your prawn sandwich brigade. It’s more like a carnival crossed with a drag show dashed with a touch of Japanese game…

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• World Cup 2014: Guns For Tickets
  Tickets to the World Cup in Brazil are going to be fairly difficult to come by one would expect, if only in comparison to South Africa 2010. Gun violence is also something of a concern, so combining t…

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• Euro 2012’s Big Money
  Literally. Just the day you were waiting for, right? Ukraine’s Euro 2012 coin collection: released. Specifically the coin above, for which you’ve been stocking away all those gift cards and envelo…

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All Africa  

• Cote d'Ivoire/Equatorial Guinea: Ivorian Stars Power Team to Afcon Semi-Finals
  [allAfrica.com] Cote d'Ivoire have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations after a deserved 3-0 victory over co-hosts Equatorial Guinea at the Nuevo Estadio de Malabo on Saturday…

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• Zambia/Sudan: Chipolopolo Stride Into Afcon Semi-Finals
  [allAfrica.com] Bata - Zambia strode into the African Nations Cup semi-finals with a one-sided 3-0 win over Sudan to book a last four place for the first time in 16 years.

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• Sudan: Bashir Warns of War Over Oil Dispute
  [Sudan Tribune] Khartoum - The Sudanese president Omer Hassan al-Bashir highlighted the unprecedented level of tensions with the newly established state of South Sudan by saying that war is now a poss…

  yesterday
   
• South Sudan: New Clashes Blight Peace Talks
  [Sudan Tribune] Juba/Bentui - On Thursday the Unity state minster for information and communication, Gideon Gatpan, said 15 people were killed in Mayiandit in a coordinated attack by Unity state force…

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• Egypt: Seven Die in Cairo Clashes
  [Aswat Masriya] Death toll of clashes between protesters and security forces in Cairo and Suez rises to 12.

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Campionatul Mondial 2010  

• Blatter felicita Africa de Sud
  “Multe felicitari poporului si guvernului Africii de Sud pentru modul in care si-a asumat si respectat sarcinile” – cuvintele lui Joseph Blatter, presedintele Fifa, in cursul unei conferinte de…

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• Del Bosque: “O bucurie imensa”
  “Este un moment de fericire maxima, fotbalul spaniol reuseste pentru prima data sa castige un tureu final al Campionatului Mondial.” – Satisfactia selectionerului Vicente Del Bosque ajunge pana…

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• Van Marwijk: “Sunt dezamagit, puteam obtine mai mult”
  “Daca sunt dezamagit ? Cu siguranta…”. Aceasta este starea de spirit a selectionerului Bert Van Marwijk, la finalul meciului dintre Spania si Olanda, in urma caruia spaniolii au castigat Campio…

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• Espana, campeón del mundo! Olanda – Spania 0-1
  O noua fila din istoria fotbalului a fost scrisa in aceasta seara. Spania a castigat in premiera Campionatul Mondial si a devenit a opta tara care intra in posesia trofeului, iar victoria sa in fata O…

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• FIFA le ia apararea arbitrilor de la Campionatul Mondial
  Nu este o noutate ca FIFA incearca de fiecare data sa isi protejeze arbitrii, mai ales cand este vorba despre cei de la un Campionat Mondial, chiar si in fata unor decizii care au provocat multe nemul…

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Sport WG  

Mision Mundial  

• Bilardo optó por un tono conciliador para hablar de Maradona
  El manager de la Selección declaró hoy en TN: Yo no sé lo que puede pasar. Estamos en un compás de espera, todo puede pasar, dijo. Las declaraciones del Doctor le abren la puerta a la posibilidad…

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• Grondona dijo que Bilardo “no va a hablar”
  El presidente de la AFA explicó: Cuanto menos se hable, menos te equivocás. Después aclaró que no hay apuro para designar al nuevo técnico, que nunca hubo un problema con Bianchi, y que Batista p…

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• Grondona aseguró que quieren analizar con tiempo el reemplazante de Maradona. (TN)
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• Mancuso: "Bilardo hizo un gran trabajo como manager"
  La mano derecha de Maradona también puso paños fríos. Diego dijo que lo había traicionado porque nosotros considerábamos que se tenía que ir con nosotros, agregó el ayudante de campo. Pasaron t…

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• Milito: “Fue una sorpresa la salida de Maradona”
  El delantero de Inter está de pretemporada en Estados Unidos con su equipo y desde allí habló sobre la destitución de Diego como técnico de la Selección. El técnico eligió a Higuaín como titu…

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WorldCup2010 Search  

• Asian soccer urges sport's rule makers to OK hijab | World Cup 2010 ...: The Asian Football Confederation has ur... http://t.co/mGAAbOTM
  Asian soccer urges sport's rule makers to OK hijab | World Cup 2010 ...: The Asian Football Confederation has ur... http://t.co/mGAAbOTM

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• Asian soccer urges sport's rule makers to OK hijab | World Cup 2010 ...: The Asian Football Confederat... http://t.co/8rCfDBT9 #worldcup
  Asian soccer urges sport's rule makers to OK hijab | World Cup 2010 ...: The Asian Football Confederat... http://t.co/8rCfDBT9 #worldcup

  yesterday
   
• The best burger I ever had was @Rcaffe1 wouldn't you agree @AnUrbanFarmer ? #worldcup2010 http://t.co/dUz7q7Op
  The best burger I ever had was @Rcaffe1 wouldn't you agree @AnUrbanFarmer ? #worldcup2010 http://t.co/dUz7q7Op

  yesterday
   
• http://t.co/mUafJSyN Dempsey, Fulham's American hero: http://t.co/o64uhOOq takes a closer look at USA standout an... http://t.co/mUafJSyN
  http://t.co/mUafJSyN Dempsey, Fulham's American hero: http://t.co/o64uhOOq takes a closer look at USA standout an... http://t.co/mUafJSyN

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• Giants o Patriots?? #FF @klaupiu @plincesita_26 @TolucaTV @_worldcup2010_ @Cuernavaca_2012 @inWebia @pebe25 @Berrylicious @ISCETB
  Giants o Patriots?? #FF @klaupiu @plincesita_26 @TolucaTV @_worldcup2010_ @Cuernavaca_2012 @inWebia @pebe25 @Berrylicious @ISCETB

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World Cup Motty  

• worldcupmotty: Thank you for making my 10th World Cup so enjoyable. Please check out the BBC Sport website for my final preview and my tournament review.
  worldcupmotty: Thank you for making my 10th World Cup so enjoyable. Please check out the BBC Sport website for my final preview and my tournament review.

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• worldcupmotty: The most memorable game of this World Cup for me @nathcartmel was Germany 4 Argentina 0. How the Germans took over the game was outstanding.
  worldcupmotty: The most memorable game of this World Cup for me @nathcartmel was Germany 4 Argentina 0. How the Germans took over the game was outstanding.

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• worldcupmotty: RT @nathcartmel: @worldcupmotty apart from the vuvuzalas what do you think this world cup will be remembered for?
  worldcupmotty: RT @nathcartmel: @worldcupmotty apart from the vuvuzalas what do you think this world cup will be remembered for?

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• worldcupmotty: My best player to play in a World Cup would be Pele (then Maradona and Cruyff) @insideunited My best player not to: either Best or Giggs.
  worldcupmotty: My best player to play in a World Cup would be Pele (then Maradona and Cruyff) @insideunited My best player not to: either Best or Giggs.

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• worldcupmotty: RT @insideunited: @lancehardybbc for motty; who do you think the best player to play at a world cup is? +the best player to have not pl ...
  worldcupmotty: RT @insideunited: @lancehardybbc for motty; who do you think the best player to play at a world cup is? +the best player to have not pl ...

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Fifa World Cup TM  

• FIFAWorldCupTM: Spurs aim to continue surprise title charge - Currently sitting comfortably in third place and mounting an unexpecte... http://t.co/aLmhnxVb
  FIFAWorldCupTM: Spurs aim to continue surprise title charge - Currently sitting comfortably in third place and mounting an unexpecte... http://t.co/aLmhnxVb

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• FIFAWorldCupTM: Top two win, Athletic in thrilling draw - The race for La Liga's title remains as it was as slender wins for both Re... http://t.co/d5kDm4oI
  FIFAWorldCupTM: Top two win, Athletic in thrilling draw - The race for La Liga's title remains as it was as slender wins for both Re... http://t.co/d5kDm4oI

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• FIFAWorldCupTM: Good day for Dortmund as chasers falter - Borussia Dortmund were the big winners in the Bundesliga today, despite pl... http://t.co/j87gdkcq
  FIFAWorldCupTM: Good day for Dortmund as chasers falter - Borussia Dortmund were the big winners in the Bundesliga today, despite pl... http://t.co/j87gdkcq

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• FIFAWorldCupTM: Bayern frustrated at Hamburg - Bayern Munich find themselves two points short of Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmun... http://t.co/NCviDN1p
  FIFAWorldCupTM: Bayern frustrated at Hamburg - Bayern Munich find themselves two points short of Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmun... http://t.co/NCviDN1p

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• FIFAWorldCupTM: Sunderland win again at Stoke expense - Sunderland extended their impressive run under new manager Martin O'Neill wi... http://t.co/EOBoPpl9
  FIFAWorldCupTM: Sunderland win again at Stoke expense - Sunderland extended their impressive run under new manager Martin O'Neill wi... http://t.co/EOBoPpl9

  about 11 hours ago