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Van der Sar isn’t quitting

According to the always reliable Sun, Edwin van der Sar has rubbished reports that he’s retiring at the end of the season. Perhaps he wants to win the FA Cup (one of the few trophies he hasn’t won yet), as … Continue reading

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United target De Gea?

Apparently, Sir Alex Ferguson is targeting Atlético Madrid keeper David De Gea as the long-term replacement for Edwin van der Sar. He could do worse, of course. He could have Manuel Almunia. There are snags in the plan (or whatever … Continue reading

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Ujfalusi gets 2 matches for Messi tackle

Atlético Madrid defender Tomás Ujfalusi has been suspended for two matches for his clumsy tackle on Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. To be sure, it was a terrible tackle. Ujfalusi claims it wasn’t his intention to come in so hard, but the … Continue reading

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Saturday Night Links: anonymous edition

Ireland has given up its quixotic quest to become the 33rd team in the 2010 World Cup. Well, I’m glad that’s settled. I was getting worried that the Irish FA might embarrass itself. Arsène Wenger says he’ll spend money in … Continue reading

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