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FERGIE FEARS HOSTILE RECEPTION

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

By Michael Lintorn
 
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson fears Carlos Tevez may be booed on his return to Upton Park despite being the star of West Ham’s sensational relegation escape last season.
 
West Ham defender Matthew Upson had earlier said he was certain Tevez would receive a rousing reception on his return but Ferguson, who is […]

08-09 Argentina home Football Shirt

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

While all the European teams are preparing for the Euros next year Argentina already have qualification for the World Cup in 2010 in mind and have released the strip they are going to wear throughout the qualification.
The strip is in Argentinian legendary blue and white stripes and it has the Adidas badge in the centre […]

Riquelme magic too good for fiesty Chile

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

Argentina made a perfect start to their qualifying campaign for the 2010 World Cup, as two first half goals from star midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme earned a victory for the hosts against a spirited young Chilean side. 
The playmaker hasn’t played for Spanish club Villarreal all season after a fall-out with coach Manuel Pellegrini and spent the latter half of […]

Chile seek to end Argentine hoodoo

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

Chile have never defeated the mighty Argentina at home, an impressive record for the Argentine’s and Lionel Messi and co will be looking to extend that record when they take on the Chileans in Saturday’s opening game of the 2010 World Cup qualifying.
However, there is one Argenine who is determined to change that record.
Marcelo Bielsa […]

Tevez admits Boca dream

Friday, October 12th, 2007

Manchester United has confirmed his dream that one day he will return to Argentina to play with Boca Juniors.
The Argentinian striker joined United after a long-drawn out transfer saga from West Ham in the summer and has made a good impact since joining after initially struggling to find his form.
However the 23-year old striker, who […]

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