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Sportsthoughts (92) – FIFA World XI v Premier League XI

Posted on January 15, 2014 by John S

FIFA declared its winner of the 2013 Ballon D’Or on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo deservedly won it, not least for his heroic efforts in taking Portugal to the World Cup finals in Brazil. Just pipped Lionel Messi, who was as outstanding … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (30) – the Euro quarter finals

Posted on June 26, 2012 by John S

And so to the stage when class really begins to tell. You can play for the draw and penalties, but really you have to want to win. Without that mindset, you begin with a handicap, and it’s not often that … Continue reading →

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