Bundesliga 2013/14 Second Half Preview
The first half of the Bundesliga season is in the books. After the winterpause, each club is ready to resume their domination of German football’s top league and, more generally, the world. Oh wait. Sorry, […]
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European Minifootball Federation Preps for 2014
For anyone that does not live/breathe/sleep football, then you might think that the only soccer worth watching occurs between two teams of 11 and can only be seen on a full-sized pitch. However, the world […]
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Diving Divides Again
In the world of soccer, things such as match fixing, a World Cup in 120 degree heat, and Sepp Blatter seems to have been able to skate under the radar as the footballing world have […]
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EPL Top 2 Show Credentials
On the weekend we were treated to both of the Premier League’s top clubs putting their title credentials on display for everyone to see. For Arsenal, a long first half where a few improved crosses […]
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On the Spot: Frank Lampard
Every week at The Center Circle, we are highlighting a different player in a feature we call “On the Spot”. We’ll take a look at superstars, underrated gems, aging veterans, and young unknowns who should […]
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Liverpool Show Why They Can/Can’t Win the Title
The weekend of English Premier League football rarely offers up a game with 8 goals and has two “ex-men” scoring against their former club. However, the Premier League also rarely offers up a match without […]
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Messi’s Rule Ends: Ronaldo Seizes 2013 Ballon d’Or
Excuse the title above. It kind of makes Lionel Messi seem like a South American dictator bent on suppressing any and all footballing peasants who have any inkling of rebellion. That’s not really accurate. The […]
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Atletico Madrid Are Not Going Away
“If you didn’t know Atletico were for real, you need to check yourself in… somewhere….” – commentator Ray Hudson, after the game Certainly not Ray Hudson’s most eloquent moment, but his larger point is correct: Atletico […]
