Pep Guardiola has been lauded from all parts of the globe during his short stint as manager of FC Barcelona, and why shouldn’t he be considering his team’s success?  Well, after watching Barcelona play the last week or so with out star man Lionel Messi, it has become quite clear that this is not the same Barcelona team that wowed to six trophies in 2009 and to the La Liga title last year.  I do …

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Guardiola’s Transfer Policy has Made Barcelona Reliant on Messi

Xabi Alonso expects Real Madrid to improve once coach Jose Mourinho has time to implement his ideas, with the club preparing to host Deportivo La Coruna this weekend.

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Alonso expects Madrid to improve

Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA , South America’s second-biggest airline, may buy more Boeing Co. 737 planes to meet demand spurred by Brazilian economic growth and an influx of visitors for the World Cup and Olympics.

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Gol May Boost Boeing 737 Orders on Brazilian Economy, World Cup

Chesterfield FC have the opportunity to consolidate their second place in the League Two table when Crewe Alexandra visit the B2net Stadium on Saturday. (30/09/2010 11:43:47)

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Sheridan praises team’s character

It’s like riding a camel in a Russian winter. The manager who brought the possession game to English football, SAF has played mostly 4-4-2 since the start of this season’s league campaign. It was predicted that after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo and Tevez, United would struggle, as they were (along with Rooney) versatile to play any of three forward positions (winger, deep lying forward …

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Manchester United Goes Old School

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Xavi Hernández is the major omission from Spain’s squad for the qualifiers against Lithuania and Scotland, with the FC Barcelona midfielder thought to be suffering tendinitis.

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Xavi rested for Spain qualifiers

Barcelona Everton Manchester City Wigan Athletic Manchester City are lining up a mega offer for Sporting Gijon fullback Jose Angel. Cadena Ser says City are keeping tabs on the starlet, who is thought to be valued at £15m. Angel still has almost four years remaining on his contract with Sporting Gijon. He only broke into Sporting’s first team last season, but such has been his progress that …

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Man City lining up bumper offer for Sporting Gijon fullback Jose Angel

Wigan Athletic Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez insists Chris Kirkland is staying at the DW. Ali Al Habsi has made an impressive start to life at the DW Stadium after joining on a season-long loan from Bolton, while Kirkland has been sidelined through injury. “What Chris has done for this football club has earned the respect of everyone and he’s a huge player for Wigan Athletic ,” Martinez …

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Chivas Everton MLS American prodigy Omar Salgado is being chased by Everton . The striker, 17, has been handed a two-week trial by Goodison boss David Moyes. He caused a stir in Mexico when he opted to leaving Chivas to play for USA’s youth side. Chivas ‘ youth policy means all their players must be eligible to play for Mexico – but Salgado opted for USA, meaning he left the club. He is now …

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Everton hand trials to controversial American youngster Omar Salgado

“I’ve gone with players in form,” said Craig Levein after handing Queens Park Rangers FC striker Jamie Mackie a first call-up for Scotland’s October qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Spain.

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MEXICO CITY (AP) — A dispute between top players and the Mexico Football Federation has escalated, with the governing body saying it will not bow to demands by 13 players who are threatening to boycott upcoming games.

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Soccer Capsules: Mexico federation rejects player demands

Blackpool Football Club surprised many last season and they continue to defy the so called experts with some excellent performances so far in their debut Premier League season. In tribute of Blackpool’s amazing achievements, a Lancashire based Company called Healthy and Essential Ltd has developed the World’s first limited edition fish oil SuperFood called ‘Tangerine Dream’.

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Barcelona Chelsea Real Madrid Chelsea are keeping tabs on Malaga striker Jose Salomon Rondon. AS says Chelsea , Real Madrid and Barcelona are all keeping tabs on Rondon’s progress this season. The 21 year-old Venezuela international is expected to seek a move away next season after proving himself at Primera Liga level.

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Chelsea keeping tabs on Malaga star Rondon

Former AC Milan boss Alberto Zaccheroni told the Blue Samurai on Thursday to be brave when they clash with Lionel Messi-led powerhouse Argentina next week in his debut match as Japan coach.

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Japan need not fear Argentina, says new coach Zac

Newcastle United defender Ryan Taylor says that the Magpies need to improve their home form after two successive defeats at St James’ Park.

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Taylor targets home improvement

Former AC Milan boss Alberto Zaccheroni, set for his debut match as Japan coach against powerhouse Argentina, has called up nine Europe-based players led by CSKA Moscow midfielder Keisuke Honda.

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Nine ‘Eurostars’ in Zac’s Japan against Argentina

Hollywood Balls It’s not like Liverpool fans to resort to hyperbole, is it? And when you combine that with a career in Hollywood, it’s only going one way.

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West Ham has pledged to help revitalize British athletics in its bid to move into the Olympic Stadium after London 2012.

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West Ham enters bid to move into Olympic Stadium

Arsenal Arsene Wenger Stoke City Tottenham Stoke City chairman Peter Coates says the club will continue to pursue an apology from Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger after he accused Ryan Shawcross of kicking Tottenham keeper Heurelho Gomes in Stoke’s home game with Spurs in August. Wenger’s comment came as he accused Stoke of ‘rugby’ style tactics on goalkeepers. Wenger says Stoke shouldn’t take his …

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Coates insists Stoke will continue to pursue Wenger over Shawcross criticism

Bolton Wanderers West Bromwich Albion West Bromwich Albion boss Roberto di Matteo has no problem with Bolton Wanderers fullback Paul Robinson. Robinson quit West Brom last year following their relegation. Di Matteo insists he fully understood and sympathised with Robinson’s predicament at the time, even though his timing was perhaps not ideal.

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West Brom boss Di Matteo has no problem with Bolton fullback Robinson

Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni has called up nine Europe-based players, led by CSKA Moscow midfielder Keisuke Honda, for his debut against Argentina.

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LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blackpool Company launches World’s first limited edition fish oil. Blackpool Football Club surprised many last season and they continue to defy the so called experts with some excellent performances so far in their debut Premier League season. In tribute of Blackpool’s amazing achievements, a Lancashire based Company called Healthy and Essential Ltd has developed the …

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Glasgow Health Solutions Ltd: Premier League Stars getting a Taste of ‘The Tangerine Dream’

Leeds United defender Lubomir Michalik returns from a loan spell at Carlisle United to have a hamstring injury assessed.

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Injured Michalik returns to Leeds

Nine European-based players including CSKA Moscow midfielder Keisuke Honda and Catania striker Takayuki Morimoto were picked on Thursday for Japan’s friendly against Argentina next week. The match on Oct. 8 at Saitama Stadium will mark the debut of Alberto Zaccheroni as Japan manager. “You don’t need me to tell you about the quality of players Argentina has,” Zaccheroni said.

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Japan’s Zaccheroni names squad for Argentina match

Adlene Guedioura chatted to FIFA.com about making the grade, his playing style, life at Wolverhampton Wanderers, his belief that Algeria can rule Africa in 2012 and determination to help them reach Brazil 2014.

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The Prague Post – Sports – Sports on Tap: Games on TV Sept. 29-Oct. 5

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Sports on Tap: Games on TV Sept. 29-Oct. 5

Blackburn Rovers Stoke City Sunderland Stoke City striker Kenwyne Jones says the Brit fans can get them over the line against Blackburn Rovers this weekend. The Potters are going for a fourth win in five games. “They are fantastic, and I think everyone knows how important our supporters are to us,” Jones told the Stoke website. “Before I came here, everyone spoke about how passionate and loud …

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Stoke striker Jones: Brit fans crucial for Blackburn clash

Aston Villa Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has told fans to expect him to take risks during games. The Frenchman also revealed he is prepared to take a few risks and suffer the consequences if his reign in the Midlands turns sour. Houllier, who has won his first two matches at the helm, said: “They are in charge of the game, I am in charge of the result. “The one who will be blamed for the …

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Villa boss Houllier demands his players show bottle

If FC København can play as impressively as they did at Panathinaikos FC when they travel to FC Barcelona next time out, Dame N’Doye says they have “a great chance of winning”.

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København striker N’Doye eyeing up Barcelona