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4 teams who could cause a shock at this summer’s World Cup

By Editor , 01st June 2018 at 1:25 PM (11v11 blog)

The 2018 World Cup in Russia is just around the corner and the 32 nations taking part are busy putting the finishing touches to their preparations. The likes of Brazil and Germany are favourites to lift the trophy, but major tournaments invariably have a habit of throwing up a surprise or two along the way and this one is likely to be no different. Read on as we take a look at four teams who could cause a shock at…

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How much depth does the 2018 England World Cup squad have?

By Editor , 25th May 2018 at 2:22 PM (11v11 blog)

The 23-man squad that Gareth Southgate selected for the World Cup was surrounded more by silence than celebrations. Many of the fans were underwhelmed with the selection and while the squad choice has not had an impact on the World Cup betting 2018, where England remain seventh favourites to win, with odds of 16/1, it has still put major doubts in the fans’ minds. (more…)

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Parachute payments – the financial impact of relegation

By Editor , 24th May 2018 at 11:28 AM (11v11 blog)

Relegation is a bitter pill to swallow for all football fans, but for fans of those teams relegated from the Premier League, it can be particularly hard, given the financial implications of no longer playing in England’s top flight. In order to reduce the financial difficulties that can arise from relegation, the Premier League gives the three relegated sides parachute payments, which equate to £90 million, spread over three years. The Premiership relegation odds from Betfair expect to see Cardiff…

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UBS Bank: The new Paul Octopus of World Cup predictions

By Editor , 21st May 2018 at 6:14 PM (11v11 blog)

Looking forward to the FIFA World Cup in Russia this year but wondering who would be winning the tournament? Or the league matches itself? Predictions aren’t as easy as it was a couple of world cups back, and with the competitive teams out there fighting it out, it can get difficult to predict a winner. (more…)

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Study uncovers the existence of football talent hotspots in England

By Editor , 19th May 2018 at 8:47 AM (11v11 blog)

A recent study into the best current English footballers and those deemed to be the best-ever English footballers has revealed a very real geographical bias from the two groups. (more…)

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England’s starting XI now the squad has been announced

By Editor , 17th May 2018 at 9:13 PM (11v11 blog)

So, that’s it. Everything almost in place. Barring any injuries, Gareth Southgate has his 23 to work with and now it’s just about selecting a starting eleven for their opener against Tunisia. Oh, and a captain. (more…)

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Turkish football club becomes the first to pay for a player using Bitcoin

By Editor , 14th May 2018 at 1:52 PM (11v11 blog)

Harunustaspor, an amateur football team from Turkey, just made history by becoming the first football team to pay for the acquisition of a player using the best-rated cryptocurrency of them all. Even though, at this level, the fees for the players are low enough so that you won’t normally need Bitcoin to pay for players, the small club wanted to put their mark in football history as being the first team to achieve such a feat. (more…)

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Everything you always wanted to know about the World Cup trophy

By Editor , 13th May 2018 at 10:46 PM (11v11 blog)

On 14 June in Russia, thirty-two national teams will be involved in the competition, with the ultimate goal of lifting the football World Cup. Let's have a look at the history of football’s Holy Grail. (more…)

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Parma: story of greatness and decline

By Editor , 11th May 2018 at 11:40 PM (11v11 blog)

When a club disappears from the world of football, it is always a heavy blow. In the UK and France for instance, clubs like Wimbledon FC, Accrington FC, Sedan, Le Mans, or Evian-Thonon-Gaillard (to a certain degree) are a part of such. A disaster for the fans, workers, but also for the economic and cultural activities of the city or region. If these examples stated here are about less prestigious clubs, the same tragedy can also affect a football institution.…

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Mohamed Salah called out for diving

By Editor , 09th May 2018 at 7:24 PM (11v11 blog)

Liverpool have yet to secure a place in the top four of the Premier League this season. That is the minimal aim and if the club fail to beat Real Madrid in the Champions League final and fall out of the top four, there will be no Champions League football at Anfield next season. (more…)

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