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2009, The Year In Soccer: Best Games

The year is coming to a close and of course that means it is time for those end of the year lists. The first list I’ll have will be of the best games I saw this year. The requirements for

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Lionel Messi wins FIFA World Player Of The Year

Lionel Messi completed his sweep of the awards this year by being named the FIFA World Player Of The Year. He beat out Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, and Kaka for the award. The Argentinian scored the a goal in

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News Of The Day: Eddie Johnson leaving Fulham, Luis Suarez to Chelsea, Michael Essien out for a month, Sol Campbell interested in Man United

The transfer window is approaching so it seems it is about time for the rumors to start coming out of the woodwork. On a more low key but American transfer note, Fulham have announced they are looking to sell Eddie

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My Thoughts On The Arsenal-Chelsea Game

This was the first Big 4 matchup in the Premier League that the away team has got any points. Arsenal started off very well creating chances but it became clear that Chelsea were dangerous on the attack especially through Nicolas

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Thoughts On Chelsea-Manchester United Game

This was another interesting game among the big four. The game was fairly open and was back and forth. The first half was mostly a collection of decent build up play but most of the attacks only created half chances

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Thoughts On Aston Villa-Chelsea game

The Premier League returned this weekend and the first game was a good matchup between Aston Villa and Chelsea. Chelsea historically has not had a good record at Villa Park and it continued in this game. Aston Villa was able

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Thoughts On Chelsea-Liverpool game

This was the most anticipated game of the week in England. Chelsea were looking to rebound after losing against Wigan last week and a sub par performance against APOEL in Cyprus during the midweek. Liverpool blew away Hull City last

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