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The Sports Archives – From Football (Soccer) Player To Legend!

From Football Player To Legend Britain is obsessed with football. It’s our most popular sport by far. It’s also one of the most competitive and toughest sports to break into if you’re an aspiring player. Everyone wants to be a … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Trials And Tribulations Of A Non-league Football (Soccer) Supporter!

Imagine this; your football team is battling relegation from The Premier League. Your team has suffered consecutive losses against the country’s biggest clubs: Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United etc. If relegated, your club will have to face the prospect of travelling … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Michael Owen – Footballer Extraordinaire!

Early Years Michael James Owen was born 14th December 1979 in Chester, England. He is the son of Chester and Everton footballer Terry Owen. In 1979 Michael scored 79 goals for Deeside Primary School, breaking the record of Liverpool legend … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Eleven Essential Zlatan Ibrahimovic Facts!

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of the most prolific strikers in European football at the moment. Football has seen some top class talent of late and this striker is no exception. Here we take a look at the striker in more … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Can Owen Still Cut It In The Premier League?

Stoke City have handed Michael Owen a Premier League lifeline – but does the former England striker have what it takes to still make an impact at the top-level? Here we look at both sides of the argument that has … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – A Career Profile of David de Gea, Manchester United

David De Gea´s transfer to the English Premier league with Manchester United at the start of the 2011/2012 football season put the 21-years old Spanish goalkeeper firmly in the floodlight. Playing for a side like Alex Ferguson´s Red Devils is … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Has The Modern Football Boot Increased The Number Of Injuries To Star Players?

There is an argument that the modern football boot has increased the chance of injury for star players. These arguments are based in the belief that lighter boots, while fashionable, are not suitable for the pace and the strength of … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Cole on Course for a Century!

Ashley Cole is fast closing in on a phenomenal football record…and has just seen off another in the process. The strong-arm of England’s defence this week became England’s most capped tournament player, having made his 21st appearance and overtaking David … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Slazenger Panther – Featherweight Champion of the World

Slazenger began life in the days when wooden racquets ruled the tennis world. Today they are legendary among professionals and amateur sportsmen alike, and not only in the game of tennis. Past glories in the company’s history include Martina Navratilova … Continue reading

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