Rooney criticism wide of the mark

One thing that has stuck out in particular to me in the post match reaction of Wednesday night's thrilling Champions League tie between Real Madrid and Manchester United is the criticism of Wayne Rooney.

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Air Ronaldo (Video)

It is a sign of how good Cristiano Ronaldo's header was on Wednesday night that everybody talking about it more than the actual result.

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5 of the greatest Champions League goals (Videos)

There is something special about the Champions League. The theme tune which we all sing along to, the atmosphere that bellows above any league competition with ease, and the intriguing clash of cultures under the floodlights.

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If United target Ronaldo, it'll all end in defeat

Sky Sports have dubbed Real Madrid's Champions League encounter with Manchester United the 'Perfect Match' in the build up to the encounter between the two sides as the two giants of European football go head-to-head once again.

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Clash of 'La Leagues'

Tomorrow's Champions League encounter at the Bernabeu is one of the most anticipated meetings between the sides in some time.

The Spanish media have gone somewhat slightly over board by stating 'It's Madrid's biggest game in their Champions League history'.

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Top 3 left backs in world football

I'm sure many won't agree with the order or with the left backs selected in this list but here are what I consider to be the top three left backs in the world.

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Remembering Davor Suker (Video)

World Cup 1998 is one of my favourite football memories.

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Let's all get excited about Madrid vs United (Video)

Champions League action returns next week and the stand out fixture is Real Madrid vs Manchester United. Two Euproean heavyweights with rich histories battling it out in the knockout stages of the best competition in football.

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Is Bale really up there with Messi & Ronaldo? (Video)

Gareth Bale. A handful of years ago there was few would have predicted that the Welshman would be even mentioned in the same sentence as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, let alone being compared to the two. But yes, with some quite amazing performances in the Premier League and Champions League, people have dared to compare.

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Mourinho's ugly swansong

There is one saying that comes to mind which can perfectly describes Real Madrid's hugely disappointing season: when it rains it pours.

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France's rising star (Video)

January 30th 2013 saw the first 'El Clasico' of the new year. It wasn't your typical 'El Clasico' with only two goals (neither scored by Messi or Ronaldo) and all 22-men managed to avoid sendings off - remarkable I know.

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Should Arsenal bother trying to replace Van Persie?

There is a lot of clamour around the Emirates to secure a centre forward as Arsenal are cutting it fine once again just to ensure qualification for next season’s Champions League.

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Better shape up

We may remain some distance from the balmy spring evenings, in which key encounters kick off in fading light, but we are now approaching the business end of the UEFA Champions League. Excusing a derogatory generalisation, trips to the unknown depths of Eastern Europe have been negotiated, bar of course the impressive Shakhtar Donetsk. Intoxicating thoughts have now turned to the bright and captivating lights of the San Siro and the Santiago Bernabeu

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Lopez Returns To Madrid To Cover

If most clubs lost their first choice goalkeeper to injury they would promote somebody from the youth team or draft in a loan signing as a temporary, but not Real Madrid.

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Transfer Target - Ezequiel Garay

Rio Ferdinand is no spring chicken and his recent injury record isn’t the greatest.

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