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Cheating Is Spoiling the "Beautiful Game"

Well, it's finally got to the stage where I have to say something.  I am steadily losing my respect for the "Beautiful Game".  I am finding it difficult to enjoy watching any soccer game lately...including these World Cup games.  Actually, when I think about it, it's been bothering me for years and I suppose it

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England and the World Cup

Okay, so the World Cup has begun.  I've actually been so incredibly busy over the past few weeks both at home and work, that I haven't had the usual anxious feelings of looking forward to the first game.  But now the first game is done and in the books, I can't wait for the other

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How Will England Do In the World Cup?

There are a two main reasons (excuses) that England rarely do well in the World Cup or Euro Championships.  I actually agree with both of them. Weather - The majority of the English season is spent in cool or cold temperatures with wind and rain.  Obviously the training sessions are done in the same weather. 

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