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Betting Preview: Argentina v Brazil

September 4th, 2009

One of the biggest football derbies in the world is playing during next weekend and outcome of this match may push Argentina on fifth place. Because of all that hosts decided to play this match at stadium Rosario Centrala, crowd on this stadium is much closer to the field than at some other and intention is too put as much pressure as possible on Brazilian players.

Coaches of these teams are in somewhat similar positions, both had great playing career behind themselves and both were under heavy fire when they were appointed as National Team coaches. Dunga is now in much better position as his team is at first place and very close to South Africa, but there are many of Brazilian fans who still don’t like his defensive style. Maradona started better than Dunga as coach, but he is now in deep troubles. Argentina lost too many points, especially away, and after some humiliating results (1-6 in Bolivia), loss against fierce enemy is the last thing they need. Maradona must solve problem of injuries too, Milito, Veron, Lopez, Burdisso, Guiterrez and Bataglia are questionable for this match. He called some players with big experience as Palermo, but those players didn’t play for National Team for too long if you ask me.
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Scotland v Macedonia Preview

September 1st, 2009

Scotland face a touch test against Macedonia and then an even tougher one just four days later against Holland.

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Rooney Looks to Lead the Way

August 31st, 2009

Wayne Rooney has the ultimate chance to stamp his authority on English football during the World Cup qualifiers and, fitness willing, the World Cup itself.

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