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Soccernet staffThe World Cup draw reactions from some of the Soccernet columnists.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Beckenbauer not a fan of Dunga's Brazil
Soccernet staffFranz Beckenbauer does not like Brazil's style of play under coach Dunga, the German great said on Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Kaka: Capello must include Beckham in final squad
Soccernet staffBrazilian midfielder Kaka believes Fabio Capello must include David Beckham in England's World Cup squad for next summer's World Cup finals.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Brazil star Kaka has no regrets over City snub
Soccernet staffAhead of England's high-profile friendly against Brazil, Kaka has stated he has no regrets over his decision to reject a move to Manchester City last January.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2009Rooney regrets ref slight, pledges future to United
Soccernet staffWayne Rooney has admitted he was wrong to mouth '12 men' to a TV camera in the aftermath of Manchester United's controversial defeat to Chelsea on Sunday. Rooney also pledged his future to United and claimed he must win the World Cup with England to become a true great of the game, ahead of England's friendly with Brazil.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Euro champions Spain dominate FIFA award list
Soccernet staffReigning FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is in the running to retain his title after being named on a 23-man shortlist for this season's award, but Euro 2008 champions Spain dominate the list.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009Castrol launches world's first player rankings system
Soccernet staffWho is the greatest footballer in Europe? It's a question that always evokes passionate debate from football fans and pundits around the globe.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009World champs miss out on Ballon d'Or nominations
Soccernet staffReal Madrid's record signing Cristiano Ronaldo leads a list of 30 nominees for this year's Ballon d'Or that does not include a single player from current world champions Italy.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009Real Madrid bemoan month-long Ronaldo injury
Soccernet staffReal Madrid director general Jorge Valdano insists Cristiano Ronaldo should not have played in Portugal's World Cup qualifier against Hungary at the weekend, as he was not in the right condition to return after injuring his ankle playing for his club.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009Van Basten denies AC Milan link
Soccernet staffThe agent of Marco van Basten has denied speculation linking the former Ajax coach with AC Milan.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009Ferguson: More needed for Wayne to be a great
Soccernet staffManchester United boss feels Wayne Rooney has some work to do before he can be put into the same bracket as Kaka, Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. But he has no doubts the Merseysider will get there eventually.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009Milan coach Leonardo pleads for patience
Soccernet staffAC Milan coach Leonardo has appealed to Rossoneri supporters not to give up on his struggling outfit after Sunday's goalless draw against newly-promoted Bari continued a terrible start to the season.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009Dunga pledges to keep winning
Soccernet staffBrazil coach Dunga has named a 24-man squad ahead of the final two games in the South American World Cup qualifiers as he looks forward to South Africa 2010. Brazil play at altitude in Bolivia on October 11, and three days later they host Venezuela.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2009Ronaldo makes Real history
Soccernet staffCristiano Ronaldo is already making history at Real Madrid after becoming the first player to score in his four league games for the club.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009La Liga considers China-friendly kick-off times
Soccernet staffReal Madrid want to play matches at a friendlier time for a Chinese audience to raise their profile in the lucrative Asian market, club director Emilio Butragueno said on Thursday.
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