1. Rumors & Realities: January's Back!

    It is January again and Rumors & Realities stood drowsy and drunk just like a Juande Ramos on any day at White Hart Lane and shouted "open sesame" for the transfer window as the clock hit 12 on New Year's eve...

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  2. Rumors & Realities: Heskey to Liverpool, Santa Cruz to Real Madrid?

    Rafael Benitez wants an extra striker. The ever-blushed Spaniard is reportedly set to offer £4m for an ex-Liverpool striker...

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  3. Rumors & Realities: Bellamy to Tottenham, Cannavaro to Milan?

    West Ham coach Gianfranco Zola says selling players in January will get him "annoyed." However, with the credit crunch hitting West Ham like a giant iceberg in the middle of the sea, West Ham ...

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  4. Rumors & Realities: Arshavin In, Toure Out For Arsenal?

    Surely Cesc Fabregas' injury is a story that brings misery to the hearts of all The Gunners. Fabregas will be out for four months. Arsenal fans might as well wave their last farewell to Silverware hopes...

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  5. Football's Most Bizarre Shirt Numbers

    Everyone wants to wear the "unique" numbers. In the world of football, the number 10 is usually given to the team's star...

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  6. David Beckham Told by AC Milan "No UEFA Cup for You!"

    Milan have warned loan-signing David Beckham that he should not look to play a part in the UEFA Cup. Beckham, 33, is eligible to play with the Italian giants in Europe after joining on loan from LA Galaxy until March...

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  7. B/R Interactive: Who Is the Best Football Manager in the World?

    Who is the best football manager in the world? Here are the nominees... Sir Alex Ferguson The Manchester United manager's honors include winning the EPL 10 times and the European Champions League twice...

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  8. Rumors & Realities: Carlos Tevez To Arsenal, Antonio Valencia To Real Madrid?

    The Mirror claims that Arsenal are planning a sensational bid for Manchester United's loan striker Carlos Tevez. Tevez's Old Trafford deal runs out in June. United have still not signed Tevez permanently...

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  9. Calcio Fever: Italian Serie A Transfer News

    Italians Get English Dates Jose Mourinho is "delighted" after Inter drew Manchester United in the second round of the Champions League. The Portuguese is set to rally his troops against familiar faces once he faces Sir Alex Ferguson again...

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  10. Rumors & Realities: Old Pals Meet Again

    Oh yes, it was such a great day with football fans eager to know what the Champions League draw will bring. Old pals shall meet again as Jose Mourinho's Inter meet Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United...

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  11. UEFA Champions League Draw: Manchester United-Inter, Liverpool-Real Madrid

    The Champions League Draw Match 1 Chelsea v Juventus Match 2 Villarreal v Panathinaikos Match 3 Sporting v Bayern Match 4 Atletico Madrid v FC Porto Match 5 Lyon v Barcelona Match 6 Real Madrid ...

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  12. Rumors & Realities: Paul Ince Sacked, Real Madrid To Sign Diarra

    Paul Ince Sacked by Blackburn There are ups and downs in every manager's life. Paul Ince enjoys being unique—not only as a footballer—as his managerial career has been all downs...

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  13. Is Roy Keane a Success or a Failure As Manager? (Featuring Salaar Arshad Shamsi)

    There is no question about Roy Keane's skills as a footballer. The born-winner leader was the captain of Manchester United in the 1990s. He was a classical defensive midfielder who honored his shirt...

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  14. Juande Ramos Is a Winner

    After the worst start of a Premier League season in the history of Tottenham Hotspur, Juande Ramos was tagged a failure by some media outlets...

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  15. Rumors and Realities: Is There a Santa Clause?

    It is Rumor & Realities' favorite time of the year with 10 days to go until Christmas! However, R-R recalls a sad incident. It was a shock to say the least, to know that there is no real version of Santa Claus...

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  16. Inside Football: This Is Not How To Kick Racism Out

    Racism is a crime against humanity—be it on the streets or on the football pitch. Middlesbrough's Ahmad Hossam "Mido" was targeted by heavy racist chants...

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  17. Rumors & Realities: Ronaldo to Corinthians, Juande Ramos Eyes January Signings

    R-R is ready to take some time off buying Christmas presents and setting the colorful tree to bring you the latest news in the football world. It is Christmas time, a happy time of year to everyone-but not Chelsea's Alex...

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  18. Liverpool's Robbie Keane Should Stay Put

    Liverpool's big summer signing, Robbie Keane, is facing a tough time trying to justify his £20.3 million price tag. The ever-so-optimistic British media branded the deal as the best of the summer, hailing Rafa Benitez for his sharp eye for players.

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  19. La Liga Breaking News: Schuster Out, Juande Ramos In for Real Madrid

    Bernd Schuster was sacked on Tuesday after a miserable run of form that saw Real Madrid slip to fifth in the league and get knocked out of the Copa del Rey by third-tier Real Union Irun...

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  20. Rumors & Realities: Villa Off to City?

    It is R-R's favorite time of the year! R-R is back in full force as January approaches. The rumors are all around cheap football websites and hallucinating papers' columns...

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  21. Cristiano Ronaldo: On the Way Down

    Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or-and he fully deserves it. He is a classy player, there's no doubt about that, and he can change the direction of any game in his side's favor...

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  22. Rumors & Realities: We're Back!

    Rumors & Realities is back as we edge closer to our beloved month of January. Why do we love January so much? Well, it's New Year and a Merry Christmas—add to that the fact ...

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  23. Kaka: Ronaldinho Is Causing Problems

    Ronaldinho moved to the seven-times European champions from Barcelona in the summer and has scored seven goals since then in Serie A...

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  24. Talking Point: Obama and the Owens

    With Didier Drogba seeming as prone to be broken down as a glass, Chelsea need to shop for a striker. It is rumored that Luiz Felipe Scolari, fresh from being informed about the middle-finger ...

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  25. Chelsea 2008/09: The Present and the Future

    Chelsea's identity has changed this season. The team is no longer linked to Jose Mourinho's character or to a cautious, defensive system on the pitch. Chelsea's formation, strategy, and most importantly the squad's mentality has changed...

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