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Inter win Scudetto again but lose Copa Italia (again)
2008-05-25 18:02:00
I went right down to the wire as Inter wasted chance after chance to seal their third Scudetto in as many years but on the last match day, Ibrahimovic came out to grab a brace against Parma and kick off the celebrations. Just enough to keep Roma in second but they couldn’t go the double ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Inter win Scudetto again but lose Copa Italia (again)", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/05/26/inter- win-scudetto-again-but-lose-copa-italia-a gain/" });

New Canadian Serie A site
2008-05-06 18:41:00
Just a quick post to highlight a recently launched Canadian soccer site. It focuses on Serie A but also on the upcoming Euro 2008 competition, Toronto FC and the Canadian national side. I’m always glad to see sites that focus on Serie A as it’s my favourite league. There’s some good content already and I’d ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New Canadian Serie A site", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/05/07/new-ca nadian-serie-a-site/" });
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Nani red card against West Ham
2008-05-05 18:41:00
I lost a huge amount of respect for Nani over this incident, although Neil should’ve done better too. They both honestly look like a pair of school girls. Seems like Nani has been spending a fair amount of time at the Christiano Ronaldo school of acting. Makes it hard to tell your friends that soccer ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Nani red card against West Ham", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/05/06/nani-r ed-card-against-west-ham/" });
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AC Milan vs Inter (2-1)
2008-05-04 17:27:00
Inter had a chance to win the Scudetto for the third time running as well as defeat their bitter rivals in the local derby but it seems that Milan ’s hunger for the last Champion’s League spot was greater. The first 60 minutes were pretty much all Milan, they attacked Inter furiously and Kaka ’ was causing a ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "AC Milan vs Inter (2-1)", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/05/04/ac-mil an-vs-inter-2-1/" });
More About: Inter , Cruz , Inzaghi

Great soccer ads
2008-04-30 16:51:00
Decided to find a bunch of soccer ads as there are some pretty cool ones out there. First up is a new Nike one posted by ric-s on ballhype. Not all that particularly entertaining, just thought I’d add it cause it’s new. Next is a really creative Umbro one. I won’t give too much away but it’s ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Great soccer ads", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/04/30/great- soccer-ads/" });
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Inter defeat Cagliari and almost secure third Scudetto
2008-04-27 18:55:00
So Inter hosted Cagliari tonight and saw them off with a 2-1 win. Although Roma can technically still catch them, Inter just need one more win to grab their third consecutive Scudetto. It won’t be an easy win next week though as the play out the Milan derby. I dare say Milan will be more ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Inter defeat Cagliari and almost secure third Scudetto", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/04/28/inter- defeat-cagliari-and-almost-secure-third-s cudetto/" });
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New Ronaldo site
2008-04-26 19:07:00
It seems that finally Ronaldo ’s site is back online after so long. It used to be at www.r9ronaldo.com but now it’s just www.ronaldo.com. It’s got a nice clean look and a pretty good flash video on the landing page (although it’s a bit long and could get tiresome each time). I’m glad to see he’s ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "New Ronaldo site", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/04/27/new-ro naldo-site/" });
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Barcelona vs Manchester United 0-0
2008-04-24 18:09:00
So the first leg of the Barcelona vs Manchester United Champion’s League semi-final ended up a draw with no goals scored. It wasn’t the most exciting match I’ve seen but it had some moments of good action and controversy. Main one being Milito’s handball in the area that earnt Man U a penalty. Unfortunately C. ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Barcelona vs Manchester United 0-0", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/04/25/barcel ona-vs-manchester-united-0-0/" });
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Incredible indoor soccer skills
2008-04-22 17:21:00
Most of the great forwards and creative mid-fielders started or developed their trade on a smaller field. Players like Ronaldo, Robinho and Ronaldinho all improved their great control and dribble by playing indoor or smaller 5 a-side games. It gives you more touches on the ball simply because there are less players and forces you ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Incredible indoor soccer skills", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/04/22/incred ible-indoor-soccer-skills/" });
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Best of Serie A round 34
2008-04-21 17:38:00
The two stand out games of matchday 34 were Milan vs Reggina and Atalanta vs Juventus . The first saw Kaka ’ return to his usual blistering form by shaking off his niggling injuries to bag a hat-trick and complete a game that ended in a 5-1 drubbing of bottom-placed Reggina. While Del Piero impressed even more, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Best of Serie A round 34", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/04/21/best-o f-serie-a-round-34/" });
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Roma held by Livorno
2008-04-20 05:16:00
Roma were held at home by Livorno last night and hence dropped two vital points in the chase to beat Inter to another Scudetto. They’ll rue a lot of wasted chances as really they should’ve been a few in front by half-time. No goals in the first half but ten minutes after the restart, Vucinic ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Roma held by Livorno", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/04/20/roma-h eld-by-livorno/" });
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Inter vs Fiorentina 2-0
2008-04-14 02:52:00
Just some quick video highlights for now with a wrap of the action later. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Inter vs Fiorentina 2-0", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/04/14/inter- vs-fiorentina-2-0/" });

Juventus vs Milan 3-2
2008-04-13 18:44:00
Here’s some video highlights of one of this week’s big matches. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Juventus vs Milan 3-2", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/04/14/juvent us-vs-milan-3-2/" });

Porto win league again in style
2008-04-07 15:02:00
With five weeks still left of the Portuguese league, Porto have wrapped up their third straight title at home against Estrela Amadora. They unleashed a 6-0 drubbing on their visitors to really kick off the celebrations. Check out the highlights below, great stuff! SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Porto win league again in style", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/04/07/porto- win-league-again-in-style/" });
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Inter defeat Atalanta with Super Mario magic
2008-04-06 18:53:00
Atalanta hosted Inter this week and the Nerazzuri knew they couldn’t afford another slip up following Roma ’s win over Genoa to close the gap to just one point the night before. Inter’s huge injury list continued but at least it allowed 17 year old Balotelli aka “Super Mario” to start. At least Cambiasso was back ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Inter defeat Atalanta with Super Mario magic", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/04/07/inter- defeat-atalanta-with-super-mario-magic/" });
More About: Magic , Milan

Cool Zico compilation
2008-04-05 19:47:00
Check out this nice Zico compilation I found on who ate all the pies. The man was a legend and just simply amazing with his free kicks. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Cool Zico compilation", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/04/06/cool-z ico-compilation/" });
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Arsenal vs Liverpool 1-1 in first leg
2008-04-02 22:49:00
Tonights Champion’s League match at the Emirates stadium ended 1-1 under controversial circumstances. Adebayor rose up to nod home a corner kick after 23 minutes but Liverpool retaliated quickly. Gerard made an intelligent run past two defenders and centered the ball along the 6 yard line for Kuyt to slide it in on 26 minutes ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Arsenal vs Liverpool 1-1 in first leg", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/04/03/arsena l-vs-liverpool-1-1-in-first-leg/" });

Lazio vs Inter 1-1
2008-03-31 16:54:00
Inter had to travel to Rome to face Lazio for round 31. After Roma’s draw to Cagliari they had a good opportunity to increase their lead at the top once again but ended up stumbling also. Crespo was able to put Inter ahead after only 11 minutes when he tapped in a low pass from ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Lazio vs Inter 1-1", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/03/31/lazio- vs-inter-1-1/" });
More About: Inter , Maicon

France vs England 1-0
2008-03-27 14:47:00
England was handed defeat in Paris last night by their neighbours across the channel. The only goal scored was from the penalty spot after England keeper James took down Anelka. Ribery stepped up to convert and sent James the wrong way. England never really seemed to trouble France as they delivered some very solid defending and ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "France vs England 1-0", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/03/27/france -vs-england-1-0/" });
More About: England , International , Beckham

Brazil vs Sweden 1-0
2008-03-27 14:38:00
Brazil played Sweden at the Emirates stadium in England last night and it was the youngster, Alexandre Pato that came off the bench to score the winning goal for his country in his first game for the Selecao. The game was to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1958 world cup final that was played ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Brazil vs Sweden 1-0", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/03/27/brazil -vs-sweden-1-0/" });
More About: Video , International , Brazil

Nike mercurial vapor IV review
2008-03-24 15:06:00
So I’ve finally had a chance to thoroughly test out my new mercurial vapor IVs with a couple of matches so I thought I’d get round to writing this review. I’ve also taken pictures side by side with my old mercurial vapor IIIs (which are just over two years old now) so you can see the differences up close. They are quite minor in fact, the obvious stuff includes the heel cup which isn’t as aggressive but still locks you foot in really well and more comfortably then before and I haven’t had any blisters yet either. The stud pattern is the same which is good as they work well and then there’s the lace cover that is supposed to allow a cleaner strike although I don’t think it makes any difference in that respect but it certainly keeps your laces clean! The lace cover is a bit annoying in that it’s a little harder to put the shoe on and I dread the thought of ever having to change laces as it looks pretty hard to thread the lower parts. Th...
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Best of Serie A - round 30
2008-03-23 19:21:00
Just some video highlights of the best from round 30. Milan only beat Torino 1-0 but truly assaulted their goal during most of the match. Roma vs Empoli 2-1. Inter’s lead at the top has been cut short to just 4 points now. Although Giovinco was causing all sorts of problems for Roma, a couple of goals from Tonetto and Panucci were enough to settle this match. ShareThis
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Ronaldo?s heart desires to continue but body feels tired
2008-03-21 14:56:00
Ronaldo gave an interview recently and the footage is below (although unless you can understand Portuguese, it might be best to read the translation below). It follows his unfortunate and possibly career ending injury and continues from my last post which updated his condition. He’s stated that is heart desires to continue and he has a ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Ronaldo’s heart desires to continue but body feels tired", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/03/21/ronald os-heart-desires-to-continue-but-body-fee ls-tired/" });
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Lazio vs Roma 3-2 highlights
2008-03-20 17:31:00
Just a quick post for the matchday 29 highlights of the derby of Rome. Lazio left it late but defeated Roma in a five-goal thriller. Check out the highlights below. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Lazio vs Roma 3-2 highlights", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/03/21/lazio- vs-roma-3-2-highlights/" });
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Ball control
2008-03-20 17:27:00
I stumbled upon this cool compilation recently and just had to post it. It’s just all amazing ball control, think Berkamp and Zidane . I think it’s the most important skill to have, when you can control any ball you give yourself so much extra time to do things even if other parts of your game ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Ball control", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/03/21/ball-c ontrol/" });
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Best of Serie A - Round 28
2008-03-17 14:41:00
Just some quick video highlights of the best action from this round. I personally found the best match by far this week between Fiorentina and Genoa. Not that Genoa put up much of a fight but the Viola just played so well. It marked the return of Adrian Mutu and he wasted no time picking up ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Best of Serie A - Round 28", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/03/17/best-o f-serie-a-round-28/" });
More About: Milan , Inter , Kaka , Roma

Mercurial vapor 4?s have arrived finally
2008-03-12 16:09:00
So I finally got my FG mercurial vapor IVs today after a mix up where I ended up with the wrong size and had to send those ones back! I haven’t had a chance to test them out in a full game yet, I’ve just tried them on around the house. The first noticeable thing is ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Mercurial vapor 4’s have arrived finally", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/03/12/mercur ial-vapor-4s-have-arrived-finally/" });
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Inter vs Liverpool 0-1
2008-03-11 22:45:00
Four goals in 25 minutes from ten men. That’s what was required shortly after Torres sunk Inter ’s chances in the 64th minute. Although Inter played very well for most of the game, they can only blame themselves for not being clinical in front of goal. Too many chances were wasted and although Burdisso’s second yellow just ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Inter vs Liverpool 0-1", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/03/12/inter- vs-liverpool-0-1/" });
More About: Maicon , Figo

Inter mark centenary in style
2008-03-09 15:18:00
Inter celebrated 100 years of separation from the club that later became AC Milan and did not want foreigners in the game. They did so in style as they defeated Reggina 2-0 at home. The win is a much needed confidence booster after their shock defeat last week at the hands of Napoli to end ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Inter mark centenary in style", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/03/09/inter- mark-centenary-in-style/" });
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Arsenal defeat Milan 2-0
2008-03-04 23:29:00
Two late goals from Fabregas and Adebayor at the San Siro saw Milan crash out of the champions league to top off a very disappointing season for the club. They’re struggling to even make one of the four spots for next year with Fiorentina several points ahead of them. Video highlights and more details to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Arsenal defeat Milan 2-0", url: "http://www.18yards.com/2008/03/05/arsena l-defeat-milan-2-0/" });