First of all, a massive apology for being absent from the blog the past two months. Long story short, my computer completely died and did not get a new one until after the holidays. Thanks to Black Matt for keeping things going in the meantime
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Brazil Announces Five Friendlies
 SuperSport.com |
US to host Brazil in May exhibition
SportingNews.com The US national team will play Brazil in a high-profile World Cup qualifying tune-up at the end of May, according to a schedule released Thursday by the Brazilian Football Confederation. The match will take place the weekend of May 30-31 in either … Brazil sets friendlies with US, Mexico, Brazil sets friendlies with US, Mexico, Argentina Brazil to play five friendlies by June |
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Lionel Messi Knows He Needs to Win a World Cup to Solidify His Greatness
Complex.com (blog) But during an interview with Ole after winning the award, Messi acknowledged that in order to be considered one of the truly great players in soccer history, he needs to help lead Argentina to the 2014 World Cup. At the same time, he also revealed that … Messi needs World Cup to be the greatest: Platini Platini: Messi must win World Cup Platini: Messi needs World Cup to be the greatest |
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Pekerman takes Colombia reins
Yahoo! Eurosport UK Former Argentina coach Nestor Pekerman has been put in charge of Colombia's bid to end a 16-year wait to reach the World Cup finals in Brazil in 2014. Pekerman, who steered his country to the 2006 World Cup quarter-finals in Germany, … Colombian soccer federation says Argentina's Pekerman has agreed to coach … Colombia says Pekerman has agreed to coach team |
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 SkySports |
The year in numbers
Fifa.com As 2011 draws to a close, FIFA.com looks at the stats behind some of year's most eye-catching events. spectators watched hosts Mexico beat Uruguay 2-0 in July's FIFA U-17 World Cup final at the Azteca, providing a fittingly raucous climax to a … Messi – We can win World Cup Messi convinced Argentina can win World Cup Winning World Cup Is My Dream |
 The Daily Star |
Messi convinced Argentina can win World Cup
The Borneo Post SKILLFUL: Messi (right) scores a goal against Santos during the final of the FIFA Club World Cup in Yokohama, in this Dec 18 file photo. — AFP photo BUENOS AIRES: Barcelona star Lionel Messi says he is convinced he can lift the World Cup with … Winning World Cup Is My Dream Messi believes Argentina can win World Cup Barcelona's Lionel Messi: I am sure I will win the World Cup with Argentina |
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