Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Top 10 El Clásico Goals (Since the Invention of YouTube)
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It’s El Clásico this Sunday, November 29th. You should know this already. If not, here are the details: It’s Barcelona vs Real Madrid at Camp Nou, arguably the greatest derby in club football. Kick off is 7pm local time, 1pm US eastern.
Real Madrid are currently one point ahead of Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Cristiano Ronaldo is back, but not 100% fit. Leo Messi and Zlatan Ibrhamimovic’s involvement is questionable. If you’re a fan of either team, this is obviously massive. If you’re a neutral, it’s still massively entertaining.
To whet your appetite for what shold be a cracker, above are supposedly the top 10 goals ever scored in El Clásico, featuring strikes from the likes of Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldinho. To be honest it’s really the top 10 goals scored in El Clásico since invention of YouTube. But still well worth a watch.
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The Uruguayan Rivaldo & The YouTube Era.
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I like the benefit of the doubt. Often times I give it for absolutely no reason at all. I’d like to believe that Uruguay’s Oli is secretly part canine and the Swiss keeper was emitting a high-pitched shriek which only Oli could hear and be pained by. Or maybe, as some have suggested, it’s merely the worst halitosis known to man after a steady diet of garlic concoctions. These, however, are unlikely to be true. Unfortunately, we can only assume Uruguay’s Oli is the new Rivaldo.
Remember when that was a good thing?
Category: World FootballWhat Your Offside and WorldCupBlog Bloggers are Thankful For…
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It’s Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, a time to eat food and give thanks. (Unless you’re a turkey, in which case you do neither.)
About a week ago, I contacted all the Offside and World Cup Blog bloggers and asked them what football related thing they were thankful. Below you’ll find the collected responses.
Some are funny, some are heartfelt, many are both. If you read the whole list you’ll also learn a few things. Like who Tunisia’s new coach is, who made Lyon the team they are today, and what Corey’s latest nickname is.
Have a read, and please feel free to join in and share what you’re thankful for in the comments.
Category: World FootballDaily Dose: November 25th, 2009.
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Doncaster Rovers are the new Barcelona.
- Life, Love, and Football in Kenya. (Football Is Coming Home)
- Rafa, if he cared about such things as “face”. (Studs Up)
- Luis Suarez’s assault on the history books. (ESPN)
- The “barçasmugometer”. (La Liga Loca)
- Ten Englishmen who will never make SA, but maybe should. (Football 365)
- Edwwin van der Sar contemplating showing up in South Africa. (guardian)
- Russia names its players of the year. (Russian Football Now)
Category: Daily DoseChampions League Chit Chat & Bavarian Window Watching.
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Philipp Lahm and Anatoliy Tymoschuck look to the Champions League knockouts……way, way, way over there.
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Category: Champions LeagueYasuhito Endō Wins Asian Player of the Year
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Quick: name the last three Asian Player of the Year winners.
You can’t, can you? One maybe? I managed last year’s winner Djeparov, but my spelling was suspect and I only knew the name because of his ridiculous mullet-cum-bangs. The last three is merely an exercise in futility. And disinterest.
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Category: AsiaManagers Who Make A Lot Of Money & Google Teaches Us Portuguese.
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Futebol Finance, Portuguese providers of shit you’re interested in, have released the yearly list of managerial salaries, which were actually release by a Spanish publication a few weeks back.
This year, much like last year, one name is far, far ahead of the rest. No, it’s not Fergie or Mourinho, but Luiz Felipe Chelsea Bust Scolari, who is pulling in €16.6m to do difficult things such as win the Uzbek League and lose in the quarters of the Asian Champions League.
Must be nice.
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Category: World FootballThe Tuesday Champions League Wrap of Liverpool Woe
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I gather I speak for many, if not most, when I say that seeing the best teams in the knockout stages is preferable – ’tis the Champions League after all.
But I’d be lying if I said that I wasn’t thrilled at the prospect of not having to hear the British media bang on about the possibility of an all-English semifinal and their ever-present superiority in depth. I don’t particularly care which team is was headed to the Europa League dungeons, just so long as it was one.
And I know I’m not the only one.
Now the only league with the potential for four knockout participants is recent disappointments of epic European – not just Champions League – proportions, Serie A. Who knew?
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Ob La Di, Ob La Da: Bayern visits Hannover
It's not too early to surmise that the tragic death of Robert Enke will have a long lasting effect on the way German society considers depression and other forms of mental illness. In its own way, it may parallel the drug overdose death of Len Bias or the HIV diagnosis
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Spurs 1 - Villa 1: The Unlikliest of Heroes...
Today saw Tottenham take on Aston villa away at Villa park, in a match that could've been greatly influential on the top 4 spots. Villa, who are 3 points below us on the table, could've drawn level with us and Arsenal with a win today. But because of the tie
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If a tree makes a mistake in the woods...
I apologize to every one of you, even the creepy guy on the right. So surprise surprise England won their game against Turkey on Thursday but the qualification rounds resume in March meaning I misread the Guardian article or it contained misinformation. Whoops. Moving on... Not containing misinformation is an
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Playing Leapfrog Atop the Table
I just wanted to write briefly and thank Gladbach for beating Schalke and thus relieving me of my fears that they would top the table this evening. Instead, it is our Green-Whites that leapfrog Leverkusen once again to sit atop the mountain that is the Bundesliga standings after a 2-2
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Jimmy Bullard is Hilarious
Hull City 1 Man City 1 The Tigers continued their outstanding run of form with a 1-1 draw against the Citizens of Manchester on Saturday. They have now taken 8 points out of 12 since the arrival of Adam Pearson, and Phil Brown surely will be sleeping a bit easier these
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Cittadella Recap and Parma Preview
Unfortunately, the writing after the jump is as dull and pedestrian as the title of the blog. Come to think of it, Napoli's play of late has also been dull and pedestrian. Gone are the manic highs of beating Fiorentina and Juve and a last gasp draw with
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Matchday: Lens-Marseille (Stade Félix Bollaert)
A very difficult challenge awaits Lens today at the Stade Félix Bollaert as powerhouse Marseille arrive with a sense of great urgency. The club's sporting director Jose Anigo has stated that this match is a must win if his club is to challenge for the Ligue 1 title this season.
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The Core
The Core is a 2003 sci-fi movie starring Hilary Swank, Aaron Eckhart, and Delroy Lindo. In the movie, the Earth's core has stopped spinning, causing massive natural disasters and threatening to wipe out all life as we know it. A team of scientists are charged to travel to
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Matchday 15: Lens vs. OM Preview
The expression I hope to see on Mandanda's face at the end of the game! OM's Sporting Director, Jose Anigo, has described OM's game against Lens as a "must win" for OM to be serious title contenders. Richard aptly pointed out in his last preview for Milan that this "must win"
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That wasn't happy Black Cats Fan
Ugh, someone help me here, why is it when we play clubs that Steve Bruce has been apart of, we lose? 1-0 loss to freaking WIGAN. I mean, they're nothing. Sunderland is so above the Latics it's a joke. I could understand losing to them last year, because at his
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Toulouse looking to move up the table.
After a loss to a resurgent Nice side last see, Toulouse FC look to get back on track this weekend as they host Boulogne this week at the Stadium Municipal. With news the past few days being focused more on the re-signing of Moussa Sissoko, Cheikh M’Bengue, Etienne Capoue and Danny
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Ligue 1: Matchday 15 Preview
While most football fans will be looking forward to the El Classico Derby between Madrid and Barcelona at Camp Nou, Ligue 1 has a few exciting match-ups as well this weekend. Unfortunately, the Monaco vs. Montpellier matchup has been cancelled due to public health fears regarding the swine flu.
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United vs Portsmouth :: LiveBlog
It's Matchtime... United vs Portsmouth
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Demolition derby
It's derby day at Molineux on Sunday at 12:00 and it's a high noon showdown that could have a big bearing on Wolves season. Having come through a difficult run of fixtures Wolves find themselves one off the foot of the table and need to show they have what it
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Battle for Youth
I read this article recently that speculates on what will be become a bigger issue: the rights to player development. In many ways, this story signifies a turning point in Canadian soccer. First of all I think it is a wonderful problem to have, as it sure beats the old
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Derby della Lanterna Countdown Part 3
This is a nice short doco on the Derby della Lanterna. A bit dated, but a fun look at the fans, the city and the derby...
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VID: Mbuta Brings Message Of Hope To Kids In Ghana
Here is another reason Red Bull needs to bring back Mbuta. The soft spoken Cameroonian midfielder took time to visit Red Bulls Ghana Academy to speak to the youngsters there. Hopefully, his message of hard work and perseverance helps these children on their future life paths. (RBR has
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A New Fan
Well as many of you may know my wife and i became proud parents on Saturday morning at 3 am to a healthy 7.2 lb baby boy. His name is Paris Alejandro De Roque so keep an eye out in about 17 years at Nou mestalla.. im sure he will be
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More Video: The SkySports Fanzone Chelsea Top 5
Mad moving pictures being posted on Chelsea Offside this night. Moving on. This post has been in the making for quite some time; I simply never really got around to providing the finished product. Now's the time. Everyone by now should know about SkySports Fanzone. If you don't, well, I'm sorry.
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Matchday 15: PSG vs. Auxerre
Thankfully this guy won't be there to bother our struggling defense tomorrow. Tomorrow at 19:00 CET this lower-midtable club from Paris will welcome lofty league leaders AJ Auxerre. In my opinion, this s a must win game. That may seem like a ridiculous demand against the table toppers, but if the
Nov 27, 2009 | Read this article...Lead-up: Chelsea v Arsenal
This, my friend, is the very definition of big. London's oldest top-flight derby resumes Sunday when Chelsea visit the Emirates to face Arsenal. It's third versus first, the league's highest-scoring attack against its best defense. More over, this match represents a chance for the Blues to pull 11 points clear of the Gunners at
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Sunday at the San Siro
What's happening? I hope all my fellow Americans had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday and I personally can't wait to see this match on Sunday morning to cap off a great weekend. This match sets up to be very interesting. Fiorentina are on a high after securing qualification to
Nov 27, 2009 | Read this article...Video: Four Arsenal-Chelsea classics (since 2004)
Ahead of Sunday's massive clash at the Emirates, Chelsea Offside looks back at some of the more memorable Chelsea-Arsenal matches in recent memory. Have a look. I. 2004 Champions League quarterfinal, second leg at Highbury Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea (Chelsea win 3-2 on aggregate) Two words: Wayne Bridge II. 2004-05 Premier League at Highbury Arsenal
Nov 27, 2009 | Read this article...Video: Carlo on Arsenal, Super Frank
On Arsenal ... On Super Frank ...
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PSG v Auxerre: Deja vu and Fernandez admits his team won't win the league
So, after finding ourselves at the summit of Ligue 1 last Saturday thanks to a professional performance in the 2-0 win over Monaco - along with a sturdy Valenciennes - Auxerre fans around the globe were about to experience a week of unashamed hysteria. Yet what a difference a week
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