The Germans have been known in the past to build a decent wall but last night’s match against Algeria showed they might be better at defending than taking free-kicks.
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All posts by Alan Gernon
With news emerging yesterday that Manchester United once had an option to sign Colombia’s World Cup sensation James Rodriguez for £5 million, but plumped for Bebe instead, we look at several other cases where clubs have apparently signed the wrong players.
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In a week of crazy on-field and off-pitch antics in Brazil, other extreme events were taking place back in Britain slightly under the radar.
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With debate raging as to whether Luis Suarez’s FIFA ban is too harsh, too lenient or just about right, we look at some other long footballing sanctions over the years. Many have argued the controversial Uruguayan deserved a lifetime ban so here’s some others that did warrant career-ending bans.
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He’s done it again! While many would argue that Gorgio Chiellini has always had a chip on his shoulder, it remains incredible that Luis Suarez is now involved in yet another biting incident.
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With news that an English mug manufacturer have somehow confused Chris Smalling with US President Barack Obama, we look at some other World Cup lookalikes that may have caused them further confusion. Comment below with any good ones that we've left out.
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With some eye-catching performances at this year's World Cup, some players have been unsurprisingly linked with moves to the Premier League.
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After England's early elimination from the World Cup, many fans and some of the media are calling for the head of coach, Roy Hodgson. I take a look at the possible replacements.
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After Tim Cahill’s stupendous Van Basten-esque volley against Holland, it got us thinking about our favourite ever World Cup goals. Have we missed any?
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Geoffrey Chaucer penned the phrase “all good things must come to an end” which is rather fitting after Spain’s shock exit from this World Cup.
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Robbie PowerRetired National Hunt jockey with wins including the Grand National, BoyleSports Irish Grand National and the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Diarmuid ConnollyFormer Dublin star Diarmuid Connolly is a 6 time All-Ireland Senior Football champion who currently plays with club side St. Vincent's.
