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Meet Hapoel Tel Aviv, Rubin’s Europa Opponent
http://www.russianfootballnow.com/2010/02/16/meet-hapoel-tel-aviv-rubins-europa-opponent/The first and only time Hapoel Tel Aviv faced a Russian opponent they inflicted a sound beating upon Lokomotiv Moskva. The Reds achieved a 3-1 victory on aggregate in their third-round tie with Loko in the 2001-02 UEFA Cup—capped by a gutsy 1-0 win in Moskva that ended with hysteric revelry
Joke of the Day: Theo Walcott and the call girl…
http://www.thespoiler.co.uk/index.php/2010/02/17/joke-of-the-day-theo-walcott-and-the-call-girlAs a birthday treat, the England team decide that they are going to give innocent young Theo Walcott an all expenses paid visit from a local call girl. As arranged the girl turns up at Theo’s house....
Top 50 highest paid players this season
http://wdkf.co.uk/2010/02/16/top-50-highest-paid-players-this-season/Portuguese marketing agency Futebol Finance has published a list of the top 50 footballer’s salaries this season and it’s pretty obvious who would be top of the list but there are still some interesting results. The wages shown are just for this season...
Chelsea vs. Arsenal - picks by soccer experts (7 Fab)
http://www.winning-bets.com/2010/02/chelsea-arsenal-picks-by-experts-7-fab.htmlMark Lawrenson, BBC - Pick: 2:0 - The main problem for Arsenal is this is the type of game that you miss not having a recognised striker. That is the problem for Arsenal and as a consequence I'll tip Chelsea to win.
Carling Cup Preview: Man United - Man City
http://www.winning-bets.com/2010/01/carling-cup-man-united-man-city-27-jan.htmlThe Red Devils are traditionally very strong at home - they have lost just once at home in the league this season, but were also beaten at Old Trafford by Leeds in the FA Cup. The Citizens have won seven of their last eight games in all competitions (since the Italian coach Mancini succeeded Mark Hughes at the helm), and lost only two of their last 21.
Lille falls to Colmar in French Cup shocker!
http://ligue1talk.com/2010/01/23/lille-falls-to-colmar-in-french-cup-shocker/For the hell of it, I decided to watch the French Cup match between Lille and CFA side Colmar. I mostly like to watch these French Cup matches because it gives me a chance to see the talent on the amateur level. While most of us expected Lille to crush the small Alsace side, that was not to be the case.
Bundesliga Preview: Hoffenheim - Leverkusen
http://www.winning-bets.com/2010/01/bundesliga-hoffenheim-leverkusen-24-jan.htmlHoffenheim have problems with the top teams in the Bundesliga - they have not won a single match against the teams on the first 7 positions this season. The league leaders Leverkusen are the only unbeaten team in the Bundesliga and they also have the best goal margin.
New Ownership Again !
http://www.whufc.com/articles/west-ham-united-statement-20100119_2236884_1936937David Sullivan and David Gold have acquired 50 per cent of West Ham United and with immediate effect will have operational and commercial control of the football club. The deal, which was concluded late last night, values the club at £105 million with the two having.
Carling Cup Preview: Manchester City - Manchester United
http://www.winning-bets.com/2010/01/carling-cup-manchester-city-manchester.htmlWith seven defeats already this season in Premier League and the wounds of the FA Cup exit to Leeds still raw, the League Cup has taken on greater significance for Man United and Ferguson is likely to field a stronger line-up against City than might have been expected.
FFF boss Escalettes reveals coach hopefuls
http://ligue1talk.com/2010/01/06/fff-boss-escalettes-reveals-coach-hopefulls/In the last day, we have learned a lot about the possible future of the French National Team. First, we learned that the FFF will not renew the contract with current coach Raymond Domenech. While this isn’t a surprise to many, it is now official after FFF President Jean-Pierre Escalettes said that he is looking at a number of coaches to take over the French coaching job after the World Cup.