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Fantasy Football – Gameweek 21

I was busy searching for Fantasy Football tips for Gameweek 21; was nearly tempted to write one myself however since I am currently 21st in my league I decided not too. Thankfully our reliable friends at Fantasy Yirma just published thier tips for GW 21. Enjoy! Gameweek 21 preview: Juan to make Matas worse for QPR? […]

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RvP – Who is Tchuna?

When Robin van Persie scored this weekend against WBA he revealed a message “RIP Tchuna. We Will Never Forget.” Twitter and other social media initially thought that Tchuna is the name of the Indian girl who died in Singapore after being gang-raped in Delhi (may she rest in peace). Her name has been circulated in […]

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A Fantasy Premier League Mid-Season Review

Never Captain Nicky Butt gives his best XI in terms of Fantasy Football. Since it’s the end of the year, it’s only fair that we present to you our midseason Fantasy Premier League Best XI. These aren’t perhaps the eleven best Premier League players “in real life,” but these are certainly those that pertain to […]

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Is it time for Pato to move on?

The end is near. After years of promise, disappointment and then frustration tinted with sadness in failing to live up to expectation, Alexandre Pato’s journey with Milan looks to be drawing to a close. On Wednesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport claimed that a 15-million euro deal was all but agreed to, with Milan CEO Adriano […]

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Fantasy Football – Gameweek 19

As usual, the good folks of Fantasy Yirma provide their insight and selections for Gameweek 19. Having survived Manchester United’s trip to Swansea, Robin van Persie (£13.9m) will be determined to help his side fight back to winning ways on Boxing Day. United drew for the first time this season in South Wales on Sunday, and although Sir […]

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Malaga banned from Europe

The UEFA Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) adjudicatory chamber has met in Nyon, Switzerland, and has taken its first decisions in the cases of nine clubs that had been referred to it by the CFCB chief investigator, due to the presence of significant overdue payables balances. The decisions of the CFCB adjudicatory chamber are as […]

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Joe Hart: Interview: Nothing wrong with that wall…

From the very first moment, it is clear this will not be a routine interview. Mario Balotelli is in the room and he’s not really supposed to be. ‘What’s this?’ he enquires, standing at the door. ‘It’s an interview, Mario.’ ‘What interview? Why?’ he asks. ‘Joe and the Daily Mail. Nothing to do with you.’ […]

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Benteke – the next Drogba?

The world is waking up to Benteke …”That was probably the most complete performance I’ve seen from a centre-forward in the Premier League this season,” commented pundit Alan Shearer, the league’s all-time record goal-scorer. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, on the receiving end of Benteke on Saturday, admitted, “Benteke was outstanding.” …I can recall certain members […]

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Violence Against Referees Spikes in Germany

Violence against referees at amateur and youth football matches in Germany is reaching alarming proportions. Facing frequent threats and attacks, and feeling abandoned by sports associations, poorly paid officials are either quitting or refusing to make tough calls against clubs with bad reputations.   One month ago, Daniel Maurer received a dire warning: “We’re going […]

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Radamel Falcao, the tiger finisher..

Atlético Madrid visit Camp Nou this weekend for a top-of-the-table clash and with a striker in supreme, scintillating form. And so it’s that time again. Two clubs, two cities, face to face. Sunday night at Camp Nou: first versus second in La Liga. Two teams that are way out in front, two players too. First […]

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