July 17, 2011
The collapse of communism in Europe made it harder to qualify for major tournaments
The fall of the Berlin Wall and the subsequent collapse of the Soviet Union had a profound impact on the qualification process for major tournaments.
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July 16, 2011
United States looks to its high schools for the next generation of players
After failing to break into the world's elite at international level, the United States is looking to its high schools to provide the next generation of talent.
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July 15, 2011
World Soccer daily: 10 stories you need to read – July 15th, 2011
In today's World Soccer daily, Fergie's mind games on Sneijder, Madrid pursue Neymar, Aguero drops hint, Champions League 3rd qualifying round draw, Copa America quarter-finals, PSG steal in on Ganso deal
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July 15, 2011
World Soccer interviews Mohamed Aboutraika
A domestic champion for the past six seasons and a triple African Nations Cup winner with Egypt, the 32-year-old midfielder is one of north Africa’s true giants of the game.
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July 14, 2011
Talent Scout: tomorrow’s stars today.
World Soccer highlights the players tipped to make an impact on the global stage.
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July 14, 2011
Europe’s most wanted: the top targets in pictures
Slideshow of the players expected to be at the heart of this summer’s transfer activity.
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July 14, 2011
World Soccer Daily: ten stories you need to read – July 14th, 2011
In today's World Soccer Daily, Arsene Wenger as King Canute, Emmanuel Adebayor tries to escape Manchester, Manuel Neuer does as he's told, Marseille crime spree, plus Sevilla do their bit to salvage the reputation of…
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July 14, 2011
Gavin Hamilton: Mexico offer England a lesson in how talented youngsters can benefit club and country
Javier Hernandez’s progress at Manchester United offers proof that international youth football can provide players with the perfect platform to launch successful club careers.
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July 13, 2011
World Soccer Daily: ten stories you need to read – July 13th, 2011
Today in World Soccer Daily: Andre Villas-Boas is haunted by the ghost of Jose Mourinho, Spanish football tries to sort out its finances, Berlusconi won't sell Milan, poetic inspiration for France, and some contenders for…
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July 13, 2011
Images of the day – July 13th
The best football images from around the globe.
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July 12, 2011
South of the border, down Mexico way…
Club Tijuana have long-term ambitions to expand into southern California, but for the time being they are preparing for their debut season in Mexico's Primera Division.
