Raphael Sukaj's Sportswriter Profile

Raphael Sukaj joined June 2008

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About Raphael »

I'm currently studying Economics and Philosophy and expect to graduate in 2009. I enjoy all sports including, but not limited to, football (soccer), rugby (mostly sevens), cricket and F1. I love football and support Chelsea and Juventus, along with my national side England.

I have extensive knowledge of the EPL and Serie A as well as the history and major players and events of football (soccer) partly thanks to my father (who looks and talks uncannily like Jose Mourinho) and his neverending anecdotes about the great English, Hungarian, Dutch, Polish, German, Soviet, Italian etc. etc. etc. sides.

I love writing my opinion and putting in my two cents worth and I'm itching to contribute more to this site.

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Favorite Athletes

John Terry, Kerry Dixon, Gianfranco Zola, Ruud Gullit, Jose Mourinho, Gianluca Vialli, Alex Del Piero, Gigi Buffon, Pavel Nedved, Ferenc Puskas, Gerd Muller, Michel Platini, Michael Schumacher, Kevin Pietersen, Martin Johnson
Favorite Sports Teams

Chelsea, Juve, England (in anything), Ferrari
All Time Sports Moment

Chelsea 1-0 Stuttgart (1998 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup) "Racing on to Dennis Wise's defence-splitting pass, substitute Gianfranco Zola unleashed a spectacular shot that flew straight into the top corner."
Most Memorable Game Attended

Netherlands 2-3 Czech Republic (Euro 2004) What a comeback! What a match!
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Thierry Henry's 226 goals for Arsenal in all competitions
Ruth or Mays?
Unitas or Montana?
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzsky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele: Viagra spokesman extraordinaire (and god-like footballer)
Federer or Sampras?

oooh... TIE!
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger always
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumi... just
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

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Euro 2008: The Unsung Heroes

07/05/2008

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Andrei Arshavin: How Much Is He Worth?

06/21/2008

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Jersey Al Bracco said...

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Here's my first shot at a "soccer" article: Would love to hear your comments:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/146452-us-mens-soccer-is-landon-donovan-really-the-best-we-can-do

252 days ago

Salomon Gonzales said...

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Im doing another Chelsea Round Table soon and I'd appreciate it if you took part in it.

The topic is going to be...

" What To Do With John Obi Mikel".

We all know he has enjoyed a superb start to the season. His composed style of play and obvious quality has left many Chelsea supporters somewhat sceptical about Essien's return from injury. What happens when he does return. Should Mikel accept it and find his place on the bench again? Or should Essien be made to work and earn his place back? Which one of the two players actually fit our system best?

These are some of the questions that needs answering.

If you decide to take part then, you need to write to me before this Tuesday..

Send your entry to this email... phatballer_85@hotmail.com

408 days ago

Khalid Shakran said...

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Thanks for the comment. I read your article, pretty tight stuff man. Arshavin is booming. Unfortunately, he's 27, his career is going to be shorter than most rising stars.

533 days ago

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