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Mark.Beer Footy and Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03003503879828378086noreply@blogger.comBlogger671125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35915136.post-60623516755865288442018-10-01T12:31:00.001+01:002018-10-01T12:31:17.194+01:00Babe of the Month - From Glamour Puss to Sports Broadcaster!<br />
<b>Amy Christophers</b> was born on 6th October 1986 in Truro, Cornwall, England and is currently on a quest to move from top glamour model to top sports presenter. She is also a huge Chelsea FC fan.<br />
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Amy decided to quit modelling in 2014, at the height of her career, to follow her real passion and move into sports media.<br />
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<b><i>'Thatsportsspice'</i></b> her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatsportsspice/" target="_blank">instagram</a> profile and <a href="https://twitter.com/Thatsportsspice" target="_blank">twitter</a> name, Amy is aiming to become one of the best sports broadcasters in the country. She already has a spot on 'talkSPORT' (right) on a Wednesday night/Thursday morning with Adam Catterall and is a Columnist for 'The Sun' newspaper. This year Amy also won the FBA’s (Football Blogging Awards) for Best Football Influencer for 2018.<br />
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She has also worked on football podcasts and has appeared on the show <i>'<a href="https://twitter.com/ontheleftside" target="_blank">ontheleftside</a>,'</i> where the presenters take a satirical look at the game of football.<br />
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It has not been all plain sailing though, as earlier this year Amy found herself caught up in unwanted headlines, when she was pictured among a group of women leaving the PFA awards with chief executive Gordon Taylor, to continue drinking elsewhere.<br />
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That highlighted the barriers the ambitious 31 year-old is having to break down in the face of other people who say she has no right to work in sports media and/or sports broadcasting.<br />
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However in three years Amy has completed her journalism studies at Cornwall College, qualified to become a Football Association referee and is now broadening her knowledge further, as she sets her sights on trailblazing a path for women to make an impact in a notoriously male dominated arena.<br />
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<i style="text-align: center;"> Breaking the mould: Amy Christophers </i><i style="text-align: center;">from Model to Sports Broadcaster</i><br />
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</i> However Amy has stated becoming a qualified referee was part of the process of gaining more knowledge and proving her expertise, not because she wanted to be a referee! She then went on to do her journalism qualification to again enhance her knowledge of the game and the world of sports media.<br />
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Amy has also gone on to present shows on the Sky platform (below) and says after she finished modelling she knew she had to be a bit more conservative in the way she presented myself:<br />
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<i>"I dyed my hair brown for a bit and kept a low profile because I had to shake off that image. I think I have proven myself now, I know my stuff and in the sports world and I feel I am starting to be respected - although I still have a long way to go before I hit all my goals."</i><br />
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Sports media is notoriously difficult to get into, and even more so for women, but Amy is determined to break the mould!<br />
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Amy was one of the biggest glamour models in Britain, working under the name of <b>Brandy Brewer</b> (a stage name that came from a combination of the name of her first pet and her mother's maiden name).<br />
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In her ten-years career working as model Brandy Brewer she was a regular on the pages of magazines such as Loaded, FHM and Nuts, but sport has always been her passion.<br />
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In 2008 she won 'Loaded' magazine's 'Rear of the Year' which really shot her to fame with the lad mags! In 2009 she won 'Miss UK Football Finder' and reached the semi-finals of 'Miss Great Britain,' and in 2010 Amy won 'Nuts Boardmasters Bikini' competition.<br />
Amy went on to become a page 3 girl for 'The Sun' and the 'Daily Star' newspapers.<br />
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Under the name of Brandy, she also became a reality TV star appearing in hit show 'TOWIE' and Series 2 of 'The Bachelor' - the UK version with Spencer Matthews.<br />
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Amy is currently freelance but working with major media brands including newly formed 'Sport Convo' a new social media network owned by Gareth Bale and Indian cricket hero Virat Kholi. The company headhunted Amy, stating they knew that she was their girl! Amy rocks up to football stadiums in the branded sports convo Ferrari and invites fans into the passengers hot seat to be interviewed, she also interviews sports stars and films a weekly sports round up. Amy had to learn some Hindi to film certain videos for their Indian cricket audience.<br />
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Hosting a radio show and writing a weekly column are her long-term goals and on this Amy said <i>"Basically I want to be presenting a main show and doing a radio show, that's my ultimate ambition"........</i>and she is without a doubt well on her way to achieving her goals!<br />
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Beer Footy and Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03003503879828378086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35915136.post-54382837594301844942018-08-03T13:44:00.001+01:002018-08-03T13:44:18.471+01:00My Predictions for the 2018/19 Football Season and the Betting Odds!<br />
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<b><i>Vanarama National League:</i></b><b></b><br />
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</i></b> <b>Winners:</b> Salford City 2/1 (11/10 for promotion)<br />
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<b>Promotion by winning the Play-offs: </b>Chesterfield 5/1 (10/1 to win the National League title)<br />
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<b>Dark Horses:</b> Dover Athletic, Leyton Orient, and Hartlepool United<br />
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<b>Relegation:</b> Gateshead 11/10, Braintree Town 7/4 and Maidstone United 2/1, Eastleigh 15/4<br />
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</span> <b><i>Sky Bet League Two:</i></b><br />
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<b>Winners:</b> Notts County 13/2<br />
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<b>Automatic Promotion: </b>MK Dons (7/1 to win League Two and 15/8 to win promotion) and Lincoln City (8/1 to win League Two and 11/4 to win promotion)<br />
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<b>Promotion by winning the Play-offs:</b> Mansfield 12/1, Swindon Town 14/1, Northampton Town 14/1 or Cambridge United 18/1<br />
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<b>League Two Promotion Straight Forecast:</b> (1st) Notts County and (2nd) MK Dons 40/1 and Notts County (1st) and Lincoln (2nd) 40/1<br />
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<b>Dark Horses:</b> Stevenage and Port Vale<br />
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<b>Relegation:</b> Morecambe 7/2 and Oldham 11/1 (Also in the relegation mix Yeovil Town 7/2 and Forest Green Rovers 7/1)<br />
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<b>Top Scorers:</b> John Akinde (Lincoln) 9/1, Kristian Dennis (Notts County) 10/1, Kieran Agard (MK Dons) 14/1, Ricky Miller (Port Vale) 20/1, James Norwood 25/1 (Tranmere), Jermaine Beckford (Bury) 25/1<br />
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<b>Players to Watch:</b>, Filipe Morais (Crawley Town), Antoine Semeny and Tyreeq Bakinson (both Newport County), Idris Kanu (Port Vale), Tyler Walker (Mansfield), Immanuelson Duku (Cheltenham), George Williams (Forest Green), Steven Alzate (Swindon)<br />
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<i># Sky Bet odds correct at time of writing.</i><br />
<i>* Each Way: 1/4 for first 4 places</i><br />
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<b><i>Sky Bet League One:</i></b><br />
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<b>Winners:</b> Barnsley 17/2<br />
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<b>Runners-up:</b> Portsmouth (14/1 to win League One, 9/2 to win promotion)<br />
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<b>Promotion by winning the Play-offs:</b> Sunderland 9/1, Luton 12/1, Coventry 18/1 or Southend 20/1<br />
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<b>League One Promotion Straight Forecast:</b> (1st) Barnsley and (2nd) Portsmouth 66/1<br />
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<b>Dark Horses:</b> Scunthorpe and Charlton<br />
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<b>Relegation:</b> Accrington Stanley 13/8, Wycombe 3/2 Gillingham 9/5, Walsall 2/1 and (Also in the relegation mix Blackpool 7/2 and Rochdale 9/2)<br />
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<b>Top Scorers:</b> Brett Pitman (Portsmouth) 7/1, Tom Bradshaw (Barnsley) 9/1, Danny Hylton (Luton) 10/1, Liam Boyce (Burton Albion) 22/1, Ched Evans (Fleetwood) 28/1, Jamie Mackie (Oxford) 66/1<br />
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<b>Players to Watch:</b> Reise Allassani (Coventry), Jon McLaughlin (Sunderland), Ronan Curtis (Portsmouth), Luke Garbutt (Oxford), Liam Lindsay (Barnsley), Sherwin Seedorf (Bradford City), Jorge Grant (Luton Town), Liam Boyce (Burton Albion), Cameron Borthwick-Jackson (Scunthorpe), Luke Hyam (Southend) <br />
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<i># Sky Bet odds correct at time of writing.</i><br />
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<b>Sky Bet Championship:</b><br />
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<b>Winners:</b> Middlesbrough 17/2<br />
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<b>Runner-up:</b> Stoke (11/2 to win the Championship, 7/4 for promotion)<br />
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<b>Promotion by winning the Play-offs:</b> West Brom 11/1, Nottingham Forest 12/1, Derby County 14/1 or Brentford 14/1<br />
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<b>Championship Promotion Straight Forecast:</b> (1st) Middlesbrough and (2nd) Stoke City 50/1<br />
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<b>Dark Horses:</b> Preston North End and Leeds<br />
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<b>Relegation:</b> Bolton 6/5, Hull 7/2, and QPR 9/2 (Also in the relegation mix Rotherham 6/5, Reading 4/1 and Birmingham 11/2) <br />
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<b>Top Scorers:</b> Benik Afobe (Stoke City) 8/1, Jay Rodriguez (West Brom) 10/1, Britt Assombalonga (Middlesbrough) 12/1, Matěj Vydra (Derby) 14/1, Jonathan Kodjia (Aston Villa) 20/1, Jack Marriott (Derby) 22/1, Mo Eisa (Bristol City) 66/1<br />
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<b>Players to Watch:</b> Adama Traoré (Middlesbrough), Harry Wilson and Mason Mount (both Derby), Lewis Baker (Leeds), Nick Powell (Wigan), Sam Johnstone and Harvey Barnes (both West Brom), Ryan Woods (Brentford), Ben Woodburn (Sheffield United), Bradley Dack (Blackburn) and Mo Eisa (Bristol City)<br />
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<b><i>Premier League:</i></b><br />
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<b>Winners:</b> Manchester City 8/11<br />
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<b>Runners-up:</b> Liverpool (4/1 to win the Premier League)<br />
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<b>Europe (Champions League qualification):</b> Tottenham and Manchester United<br />
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<b>Europe (Europa League qualification):</b> Chelsea and Arsenal<br />
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<b>Premier League Straight Forecast:</b> (1st) Manchester City and (2nd) Liverpool 3/1<br />
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<b>Combination Quadcast (To all finish in Top 4)</b>: Man City, Liverpool, Tottenham and Man Utd 7/2<br />
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<b>Not to finish Top 4:</b> Arsenal 4/9 and Chelsea 11/10<br />
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<b>Premier League Winner and Top Goalscorer:</b> Man City and Harry Kane 4/1<br />
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<b>Player of the Year:</b> Leroy Sane 20/1<br />
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<b>Young Player of the Year:</b> Jordon Pickford N/A<br />
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<b>Dark Horses:</b> Fulham, Southampton and Wolves<br />
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<b>Relegation:</b> Cardiff 8/13, Huddersfield 6/5 and Watford 15/8 <br />
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<b>Premier League Relegation Treble:</b> Cardiff, Huddersfield and Watford all to be relegated 20/1<br />
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<b>Top scorers:</b> Harry Kane 5/2, Mohamed Salah 5/1, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 6/1 Romelu Lukaku 7/1, Sergio Aguero 8/1, Gabriel Jesus 12/1, Alexandre Lacazette 20/1, Roberto Firmino 28/1 e/w, Jamie Vardy 33/1 e/w, Cenk Tosun 50/1 e/w, Christian Benteke 66/1 e/w, Aleksandar Mitrovic 100/1 e/w, Naby Keita 100/1 e/w<br />
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<b>Players to Watch:</b> James Maddison (Leicester), Max Meyer and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (both Crystal Palace), Ryan Sessegnon and Andre Schurrle (both Fulham), Bernd Leno (Arsenal), Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho and Naby Keita (all Liverpool), Kenedy (Newcastle), Jorginho and Callum Hudson-Odoi (both Chelsea), João Moutinho and Rúben Neves (both Wolves), Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City) <br />
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<b>1st Manager to Leave Post:</b> Javi Gracia (Watford) 8/1 or Marco Silva (Everton) 20/1 <br />
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Beer Footy and Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03003503879828378086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35915136.post-45145598506812805792018-07-23T12:20:00.002+01:002018-07-23T15:06:51.712+01:00All of today's very latest football news across Europe!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_PO_j-pGhGakSmSXHFn0qAA2JdiisobGnRcxTYS33wWUq7sDUoZzFbwoG6tlpLcFI0Wmv1B1g1h2yRrRtI2BGN0XcAxiqCnVO7RV7hVwQExiwe8yBOmltUDD8PiKoCmQEiPukQ/s1600/LatestNews.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_PO_j-pGhGakSmSXHFn0qAA2JdiisobGnRcxTYS33wWUq7sDUoZzFbwoG6tlpLcFI0Wmv1B1g1h2yRrRtI2BGN0XcAxiqCnVO7RV7hVwQExiwe8yBOmltUDD8PiKoCmQEiPukQ/s1600/LatestNews.gif" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRg7GKOiDm4z19epJ7gbMaZz4aQB_MpUpj4_3Wl6WKjdotPSzGgi3Bly4FGqXnsO3bEzptLxpKVtQorn9vUwCJbzz3DzLigYtcfQmaza0prqikKHLB3xXyBxpeaX_cX71JouEog/s1600/Gossip.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br />
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<b>Liverpool</b> officials will fly to Turkey to complete a move for <b>Besiktas</b> defender Domagoj Vida, according to reports.<br />
Turkish newspaper Milliyet claim Besiktas have rejected a £19.7m bid from <b>West Ham</b> and snubbed an approach from <b>Everton</b> which did not match their valuation.<br />
Besiktas reportedly want £26.8m for Vida, and it is understood Liverpool will step up their pursuit of the 29-year-old - skysports.com and Daily Star<br />
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Argentina defender Marcos Rojo, 28, is the player most likely to make way if <b>Manchester United</b> manage to sign England centre-back Harry Maguire, 25, from <b>Leicester City</b> - Daily Mirror<br />
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<b>Manchester United</b> want to sign one of <b>Leicester's</b> Harry Maguire, <b>Tottenham's</b> Toby Alderweireld or <b>AC Milan's</b> Leonardo Bonucci this summer - Daily Mail<br />
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<b>Arsenal</b> are in advanced talks to sign <b>Borussia Monchengladbach</b> goalkeeper Yann Sommer. Gunners boss Unai Emery has already made five signings this summer, including goalkeeper Bernd Leno. But with Petr Cech and David Ospina expected to leave the Emirates following Leno's arrival from Bayer Leverkusen. Arsenal may turn to Sommer to provide competition for the Germany international - Marca (Spanish national daily sport newspaper)<br />
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<b>Arsenal</b> are interested in <b>Barcelona</b> midfielder Andre Gomes. Gomes is believed to be surplus to requirements at the Camp Nou after failing to impress since his 2016 move to the Catalan giants from Valencia - AS (Spanish daily sports newspaper)<br />
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The race for Anthony Martial's signature is hotting up. <b>Chelsea</b> are locked in a three-way battle with <b>Bayern Munch</b> and <b>Borussia Dortmund</b> to sign <b>Manchester United</b> forward Martial. All three clubs fancy their chances of landing the 22-year-old, who has a year left on his contract at Old Trafford - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> are considering whether to accept a £65m bid from <b>Barcelona</b> for midfielder Willian, with <b>Manchester United</b> also keen on the 29-year-old Brazil international - Daily Mail<br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> are reportedly holding out for £70m for Willian having rejected £53m last week.<br />
Martial, meanwhile, is not for sale, according to the report, but is also wanted by <b>Tottenham</b> and <b>Bayern Munich</b> - London Evening Standard<br />
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<b>Napoli</b> president Aurelio de Laurentiis says the club are interested in signing <b>Manchester United's</b> 28 year-old Italian defender Matteo Darmian - The Sun<br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> are considering signing <b>Everton's</b> Jordan Pickford or <b>Stoke's</b> Jack Butland in a goalkeeper revamp at the club should Thibaut Courtois leave for <b>Real Madrid</b> - The Sun<br />
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Thibaut Courtois' potential move to <b>Real Madrid</b> is being held up while <b>Chelsea</b> attempt to replace the goalkeeper. The Premier League club are interested in bringing Petr Cech back to Stamford Bridge and are also considering a move for <b>Leicester's</b> Kasper Schmeichel - Marca (Spanish national daily sport newspaper)<br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> remain interested in <b>Juventus</b> striker Gonzalo Higuain, according to .It is understood the Serie A champions are willing to listen to offers for Higuain following Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival. The Argentina international played under newly-appointed Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri at Napoli. However AC Milan have also made contact about Higuain. - Sky in Italy<br />
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<b>Fulham</b> have joined <b>Lazio</b> in showing interest in signing <b>Borussia Dortmund's</b> 27-year-old Germany winger Andre Schurrle, who has also been offered to <b>Crystal Palace</b> and <b>Everton</b> - Daily Mail<br />
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<b>Watford</b> striker Richarlison has arrived on Merseyside and started his medical ahead of his proposed £50m move to <b>Everton</b>. The striker is expected to join up with his former manager Marco Silva and become Everton’s first signing of the summer - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> have told <b>Real Madrid</b> they will not be bullied into selling Eden Hazard, not even for £170m - Daily Mirror<br />
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<b>Bayern Munich</b> president Uli Hoeness has slammed Mesut Ozil following his decision to stop playing for Germany, saying "he's been playing dirt for years". The Arsenal midfielder announced on Sunday he would "no longer be playing for Germany" after accusing German FA (DFB) officials of racism. Ozil - who was born in Germany but has Turkish heritage - has been the subject of criticism in Germany after posing for a photograph with Turkish president Recep Erdogan before the World Cup.<br />
Germany went on to exit the tournament at the group stage - with Ozil being dropped for the second game - and now Hoeness has launched a scathing attack on the 29-year-old.<br />
The former West Germany international said: <i>"I'm glad it is over. He's been playing dirt for years. His 35 million follower boys, who of course do not exist in the real world, think he has played excellently if he plays a cross to a man. He last won a tackle before the 2014 World Cup. And now he hides himself and his c*** performance behind his photo."</i><br />
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<b>Wolves</b> have agreed a fee with <b>Monaco</b> for the Portuguese international midfielder Joao Moutinho. It’s understood the 31-year-old will sign a two-year contract, for a fee in the region of £5m - skysports.com and Daily Mail<br />
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<b>Crystal Palace</b> and <b>Fulham</b> have joined <b>Tottenham</b> in wanting to sign English midfielder Jack Grealish and have contacted <b>Aston Villa</b> about a move in the past few days - Daily Mirror<br />
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<b>Besiktas</b> goalkeeper Fabri is in the process of undergoing a medical at Motspur Park ahead of completing a £5m switch to <b>Fulham</b> - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Liverpool's</b> chances of signing <b>Lyon's</b> French midfielder Nabil Fekir look to have ended with claims in France that a deal for the 25-year-old will now not happen - Daily Express<br />
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Mateo Kovacic remains firm in his desire to leave <b>Real Madrid</b>. <b>Liverpool, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Juventus</b> and <b>Manchester United</b> are among the interested clubs who have contacted him. The 24-year-old wants to begin pre-season at a new club after his summer holiday. Madrid are starting to feel that they will have to facilitate the Croatian’s departure and would seek a fee of at least €50m - Marca (Spanish national daily sport newspaper)<br />
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<b>Juventus</b> have reportedly made a 30m euros (£26.8m) bid for Brazilian defender Alex Telles of <b>Porto</b>, but the Portuguese club are insisting on a 40m euros (£35.7m) release clause - Football Italia (Italian football news website)<br />
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<b>Newcastle</b> have rejected attempt by <b>West Brom</b> to sign 27-year-old English striker Dwight Gayle on a season-long loan deal as part of a deal taking Venezuela forward Salomon Rondon, 28, the other way - Newcastle Chronicle<br />
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<b>Barcelona's</b> Colombia defender Yerry Mina, 23, is set for a move to the Premier League with <b>Everton</b> the most likely destination. - Goal (International association football news website)<br />
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<b>Liverpool's</b> new Brazilian keeper Alisson, 25, is set to make his first appearance for the club in a pre-season friendly against Napoli in Dublin on Saturday 4th August - Daily Telegraph<br />
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Gareth Bale's future at <b>Real Madrid</b> looks secure with the Wales attacker expected to be one of their key players next season. Bale raised doubts over his status at the club, after their Champions League final win over Liverpool, regarding his lack of regular football. The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus has put the focus back on Bale and it seems likely he will remain with the European champions - AS (Spanish daily sports newspaper)<br />
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Bas Dost has performed a U-turn and signed a new deal with <b>Sporting Lisbon</b>, just over a month after telling the club he was terminating his contract - skysports.com<br />
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Mark Hughes says <b>Southampton</b> will have to sell players before they consider adding anyone else to their squad this summer. Speaking to the Southern Daily Echo, Hughes said: "We will probably have to sell or allow players to go out of the club if we're likely to bring anybody in now I would think - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Bristol City</b> have completed the signing of Mo Eisa from <b>Cheltenham</b>. The striker has agreed terms on a three-year deal at Ashton Gate, with the option of a further 12 months - skysports.com<br />
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The World Cup Finals may be underway in Russia right now, but transfer speculation is rife all across Europe as clubs seek to bolster their squads and offload any dead wood before the beginning of the 2018/19 football season!<br />
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<b>Arsenal</b> are interested in signing <b>Borussia Dortmund</b> and Germany midfielder Mario Gotze, 26. Dortmund want £18m for the 26-year-old, although <b>Everton</b> and <b>West Ham</b> are also keeping an eye on his situation - Daily Mirror<br />
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<b>Real Madrid</b> are closing in on the signing of Alisson as the <b>Liverpool</b> transfer target wants his club future decided before Brazil's World Cup opener against Costa Rica on Sunday. Madrid have decided Alisson represents a more affordable option than <b>Manchester United's</b> David de Gea or Thibaut Courtois at <b>Chelsea</b> and are confident <b>Roma</b> will accept an offer between €60m-€65m (£52.4m-£56.8m). But even if Madrid do make the 25-year-old the most expensive goalkeeper in the world, he will not be considered automatic first choice and will have to battle Keylor Navas for the No.1 jersey - Marca (Spanish national daily sport newspaper)<br />
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<b>Manchester United</b> are determined to stop Anthony Martial from departing over the summer. A representative of the 22-year-old, who joined United from Monaco in September 2015, claimed on Wednesday he wants to leave. His deal expires next summer, however United can extend it by a year - The Times <br />
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<b>Manchester City</b> and Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 27, is a major summer target for <b>Barcelona</b>, who want him as a replacement for Andres Iniesta - The Sun<br />
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<b>Manchester City</b> have demanded £15million from <b>Leicester</b> for Patrick Roberts as talks continue over a deal for midfielder Riyad Mahrez - Daily Telegraph<br />
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<b>Juventus</b> are planning to bid for <b>Crystal Palace's</b> Dutch defender Patrick van Aanholt, 27, should Brazilian defender Alex Sandro, 27, complete a move to <b>Manchester United</b> - The Sun<br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> have turned down an £18m bid from <b>Arsenal</b> for 31 year-old Brazil defender David Luiz - Le 10 Sport (French tabloid newspaper)<br />
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<b>Tottenham</b> midfielder Mousa Dembele's agent has flown out to Italy for talks with <b>Juventus, Inter Milan</b> and <b>Napoli</b> - The Sun <br />
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<b>Roma</b> sporting director Monchi has contacted <b>Paris Saint-Germain</b> over the availability of <b>Newcastle United</b> transfer target Alphonse Areola as they prepare to sell Alisson to Real Madrid. Roma are holding out for a fee of €75m (£65.5m) for the Brazil international but the transfer is nearing completion. PSG value Areola at €35m (£30.5m) but are aware the 25-year-old also has interest from <b>Napoli</b> and the Premier League so will not be pressured into a quick sale - Corriere dello Sport (Italian national sports newspaper)<br />
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<b>Newcastle</b> want £20m for Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic. The 23-year-old spent time on loan at Fulham last season - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Real Madrid</b> have beaten <b>PSG</b> and <b>Bayern Munich</b> to the €45m (£39.3m) signing of <b>Santos</b> wonderkid Rodrygo. Madrid will pay €20m (£17.4m) up front for the 17-year-old forward with the rest of the payment spread over the next few years. Rodrygo will remain with Santos until next summer - L'Equipe (French nationwide daily newspaper devoted to sport)<br />
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<b>West Ham</b> are considering a move for <b>Manchester United's</b> 29-year-old English defender Chris Smalling. New boss Manuel Pellegrini has been given a £70m transfer budget - Metro<br />
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<b>West Ham</b> have offered £25m plus £5m in add-ons for <b>Lazio's</b> 25 year-old Brazilian winger Felipe Anderson - Daily Mail and The Guardian<br />
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<b>West Ham</b> are also moving closer to signing English defender Alfie Mawson, 24, and Polish goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, 33, from <b>Swansea</b>. The Swans previously rejected bids from West Ham for both players - skysports.com and The Sun<br />
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<b>West Ham</b> have opened talks with <b>Toulouse</b> over a £26million deal for 21-year-old centre-back Issa Diop - Daily Telegraph<br />
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Jose Mourinho wants to bring a new left-back to <b>Manchester United</b>, with <b>Fulham's</b> Ryan Sessegnon and <b>Celtic's</b> Kieran Tierney high on his list - The Guardian<br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> are also reportedly preparing a move for <b>Juventus'</b> Italian defender Daniele Rugani. The 23-year-old's agent met with Juventus chiefs on Thursday - Football Italia (Italian football website)<br />
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<b>Liverpool</b> will battle <b>Chelsea</b> and <b>Paris St-Germain</b> to the signature of <b>Porto's</b> 25 year-old Brazilian left-back Alex Telles - Le Parisien (French daily newspaper)<br />
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<b>Liverpool</b> could turn their attention to <b>Lazio's</b> Thomas Strakosha as they continue to search for a new goalkeeper - The Guardian<br />
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<b>Bayern Munich</b> will allow <b>Manchester United</b> target Jerome Boateng to leave the Allianz Arena for the right price, because they are confident Niklas Sule is the long-term future of their defence. Sule, 22 made an unexpected 42 appearances last season. As a result, club bosses are relaxed over Boateng's departure knowing they have a ready-made replacement - Bild (German tabloid newspaper)<br />
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<b>Arsenal</b> midfielder Jack Wilshere has hinted he could leave the club with a post on Instagram. The 26-year-old Englishman's contract expires at the end of June - Daily Telegraph<br />
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New <b>Everton</b> boss Marco Silva wants to be reunited with Abdoulaye Doucoure, but may face competition from <b>Spurs</b> to sign the <b>Watford</b> midfielder - The Guardian<br />
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<b>Leicester</b> are lining-up <b>Lokomotiv Moscow</b> and Georgia international central defender Solomon Kvirkvelia as their third summer signing - Daily Mirror<br />
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<b>Aston Villa</b> are under pressure to raise up to £50m in player sales over the next two transfer windows and could lose key stars including English midfielder Jack Grealish, 22, Wales centre-back James Chester, 29, and Ivory Coast forward Jonathan Kodjia, 28 - Daily Telegraph<br />
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<b>Bordeaux</b> are considering a move for <b>Southampton</b> playmaker Sofiane Boufal, especially if they lose 21 year-old Brazilian midfielder Malcom. Malcom’s future remains uncertain, with <b>Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea</b> and <b>Inter Milan</b> all reportedly interested in the 21-year-old - L'Equipe (French nationwide daily newspaper devoted to sport)<br />
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<b>Southampton</b> midfielder Sofiane Boufal is eyeing a move back to Ligue 1 with <b>Marseille</b> and <b>Nice</b> interested - The Sun<br />
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<b>Leeds United</b> have appointed Argentine Marcelo Bielsa as their new head coach on a two-year deal, holding an option for a further year. The 62 year-old has managed a number of club teams across Europe including Athletic Bilbao, Marseille, Lazio and most recently Lille. He was also coach of the national teams of Argentina and Chile - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Stoke City</b> are eyeing a £10million move for <b>Newcastle</b> striker Dwight Gayle, despite having already signed Benik Afobe from Wolves - Daily Telegraph<br />
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Defender Leon Barnett has signed a new contract to stay at <b>Northampton Town</b> - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Birmingham City</b> will rename their stadium St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium after signing a three-year sponsorship deal - Daily telegraph<br />
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Beer Footy and Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03003503879828378086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35915136.post-31575633847659940372018-06-01T00:44:00.001+01:002018-06-01T00:46:25.755+01:00Babe of the Month - Lisa Zimouche, Champion Freestyle Football Sensation!<br />
<b>Lisa Zimouche</b> was born 29th June 1999 in Paris, France and is a professional freestyle footballer.<br />
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She joined the Paris Saint Germain women's youth football team, but left at the age of 14 as she preferred freestyling, and wanted to develop her skills further on the streets.<br />
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When she was 13 years old, she was a part of Red Bull Street Style World Final 2012 and in the year 2014, she was named the "World Female Panna Champion." The term 'Panna' originated in the Netherlands and doubles as slang for 'gate' or 'being megged' which really just means simply putting the ball between your opponents legs.<br />
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Now 18, Lisa is touring the world showcasing her talents in front of iconic landmarks in major cites like Paris, London and Los Angeles. <br />
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As of now, she is a full-time freestyle soccer player. She is also famous for performing in Street Style Society.<br />
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The profile of Lisa Zimouche is still missing in the Wikipedia, a non-profit online encyclopedia. But, the athlete is active on social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram and so on. She joined YouTube on 2nd June 2016, and since then her videos have been watched more than 2.1 million times.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqY0bex-t4rgBnfTuX3B5Fseb6B8YrZcve96sy9AAa12ZOlJMl5nQZ2ZIqkpUfzLsw9wrOqiqe2LEvpw271UusJpkmM0M_BjJUnGUv_PdwfkWqlU8qh-oeukLwcn8lc7b9PPdcEw/s1600/Lisa3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqY0bex-t4rgBnfTuX3B5Fseb6B8YrZcve96sy9AAa12ZOlJMl5nQZ2ZIqkpUfzLsw9wrOqiqe2LEvpw271UusJpkmM0M_BjJUnGUv_PdwfkWqlU8qh-oeukLwcn8lc7b9PPdcEw/s1600/Lisa3.jpg" /></a>Zimouche is generating the huge amount of money from her professional freestyle football career, and also from her social networking sites.<br />
Her salary, allowances and other incentives have not been disclosed to the public, but it is estimated that her net worth is upwards of a million US dollars.<br />
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Lisa is now living her dream life as she’s touring all over the world. She has shown her talent and skills in different countries around the world including France, England and the United States.<br />
Lisa also got a chance to meet famous stars like actor and singer songwriter Drake, Usain Bolt, Paul Pogba, Ronaldinho and Gianluigi Buffon.<br />
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Puma has long cultivated a reputation for being different. For embracing the strengths and eccentricities of the individuals who relate to the brand and empowering those individuals to take the world by storm.<br />
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Lisa said: "I’m a street player and I mix street soccer and my lifestyle and for me, Puma is the best to do it with. They are doing good work with me. They know I love playing football, freestyle, street soccer. And they know I love listening to music and they have a nice blend of that feeling. They let me do whatever I want so I just love working with Puma. They are good people. I love the way they treat me."<br />
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There’s a saying that goes: <i>“Find a soccer match and be happy for a day; find a girl and be happy for a night; find a girl who loves soccer and be happy for the rest of your life.”</i> I think we've found that girl! The question is, can anyone handle her? <br />
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It's all change with the Premier League transfer window this year as it opens and closes earlier than before.<br />
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The new dates are to ensure that all transfers are completed before the start of the 2018/19 season.<br />
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<b>The Premier Leagu transfer window is now open. lt did so at midnight on 17th May.</b><br />
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<b>It will then <b>close at 5pm on 9th August</b> - instead of 31st August, which it has been in previous years.</b><br />
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The reason for the changes to the transfer window are so clubs avoid disruption to their squads once the Premier League season has kicked off on 11th August.<br />
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That means domestic transfers can be completed now, <b>but transfers from abroad can only be finalised once the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) opens at midnight on 8th June.</b><br />
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</b> <b>In France, the transfer window will open on 9th June. In Italy and Germany it will be on 1st July and in Spain it will be on 2nd July.</b><br />
The windows in those four leagues will close on 31st August.<br />
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<b>The EFL transfer window is already open.</b><br />
It opened on Monday, 7th May for domestic transfers. Clubs involved in play-offs can sign players now - but cannot play them until their season is over.<br />
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<b>The EFL window closes at the same time as the Premier League, at 5pm on 9th August</b> - five days after the new EFL season begins.<br />
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<b>EFL clubs</b> will still be able to sign players <b>on loan</b> <b>until 31st August</b>. They can also sign free agents up until the same date.<br />
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A look at the list of players nearing the ends of their contracts across Europe raises the possibility of many intriguing deals!<br />
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<i># Here I take a look at a selection of the players whose current deals are due to expire on 30th June 2018!<br />
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* Obviously some of these players may have already agreed new terms/contract with their current club or a deal is in place for them to join another Club, but as I write these players are 'officially' out of contract at the end of next month.</i><br />
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<b>Emre Can</b> - Age: 24 / Current Club: Liverpool / Position: Defensive Midfielder<br />
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<b>Max Meyer</b> - Age 22 / Current Club: Schalke / Position: Midfielder<br />
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<b>Vicente Guaita</b> - Age 31 / Current Club: Getafe / Position: Goalkeeper<br />
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<b>Luke Shaw</b> - Age 22 / Current Club: Manchester United / Position: Left-Back (Contract option of one further year)<br />
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<b>Milan Badelj</b> - Age 29 / Current Club: Fiorentina / Position: Defensive Midfielder<br />
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<b>Pepe Reina</b> - Age 35 / Current Club: Napoli / Position: Goalkeeper<br />
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<b>Jack Wilshere</b> - Age 26 / Current Club: Arsenal / Position: Midfielder<br />
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<b>Sergio Canales</b> - Age 29 / Current Club: Real Sociedad / Position: Attacking Midfielder<br />
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<b>Joel Ward</b> - Age 28 / Current Club: Crystal Palace / Position: Right-Back <br />
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<b>Kwadwo Asamoah</b> - Age 29 / Current Club: Juventus / Position: Full-Back/Midfielder<br />
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<b>Arjen Robben</b> - Age 34 / Current Club: Bayern Munich / Position: Winger<br />
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<b>Yohan Cabaye</b> - Age 32 / Current Club: Crystal Palace / Position: Midfielder<br />
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<b>Andrea Masiello</b> - Age 32 / Current Club: Atalanta / Position: Centre-Back<br />
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<b>Tim Krul</b> - Age 30 / Current Club: Brighton / Position: Goalkeeper<br />
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<b>Franck Ribery</b> - Age 35 / Current Club:Bayern Munich / Position: Midfielder<br />
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<b>Gianluigi Buffon</b> - Age 40 / Current Club: Juventus / Position: Goalkeeper<br />
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<b>Marouane Fellaini</b> - Age 30 / Current Club: Manchester United / Position: Central Midfielder<br />
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Stefan de Vrij</b> - Age 26 / Current Club:Lazio / Position: Centre-Back<br />
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<b>James Collins</b> - Age 34 / Current Club: West Ham / Position: Centre-Back<br />
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<b>Giorgio Chiellini</b> - Age 33 / Current Club: Juventus / Position: Centre-Back/Left-Back<br />
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<b>Joel Robles</b> - Age 27 / Current Club: Everton / Position: Goalkeeper<br />
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Rafina</b> - Age 32 Current Club: Bayern Munich / Position: Right-Back<br />
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<b>Sung-yong Ki</b> - Age 29 / Current Club: Swansea / Position: Defensive Midfielder<br />
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<b>Thiago Motta</b> - Age 35 / Current Club: Paris St-Germain / Position: Midfielder<br />
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<b>Daley Blind</b> - Age 28 / Current Club: Manchester United / Position: Centre-Back/Left-Back<br />
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<b>Joao Moutinho</b> - Age 31 / Current Club: As Monaco / Position: Midfielder<br />
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<b>Stephen Ward</b> - Age 32 / Current Club: Burnley / Position: Left-Back<br />
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<b>Mario Balotelli</b> - Age 27 / Current Club: Nice / Position: Forward<br />
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<b>Boaz Myhill</b> - Age 35 / Current Club: West Brom / Position: Goalkeeper<br />
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<b>Andrea Masiello</b> - Age 32 / Current Club: Atalanta / Position: Centre-Back<br />
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<b>Yaya Touré</b> - Age 35 / Current Club: Manchester City / Position: Central Midfielder<br />
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<b>Andrea Barzagli</b> - Age 36 / Current Club: Juventus / Position: Centre-Back<br />
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Michel Vorm</b> - Age 34 / Current Club: Tottenham / Position: Goalkeeper<br />
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<b>Davide Santon</b> - Age 27 / Current Club: Inter Milan / Position: Left-Back<br />
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<b>James Morrison</b> - Age 31 / Current Club: West Brom / Position: Central Midfielder (Contract option of one further year) <br />
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<b>Glen Johnson</b> - Age 33 / Current Club: Stoke / Position: Right-Back<br />
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<b>Stephan Lichtsteiner</b> - Age 34 / Current Club: Juventus / Position: Right-Back/Right Wing-Back<br />
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<b>Hatem Ben Arfa</b> - Age 31 / Current Club: Paris Saint-Germain / Position: Attacking Midfielder<br />
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It's all change with the Premier League transfer window this year as it opens and closes earlier than before.<br />
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The new dates are to ensure that all transfers are completed before the start of the 2018/19 season.<br />
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<b>The Premier League has confirmed the transfer window will open at midnight on 17th May.</b><br />
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<b>It will then <b>close at 5pm on 9th August</b> - instead of 31st August, which it has been in previous years.</b><br />
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The reason for the changes to the transfer window are so clubs avoid disruption to their squads once the Premier League season has kicked off on 11th August.<br />
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In fact, deals can be agreed before 17th May, however, the paperwork cannot be processed until the window has officially opened.<br />
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That means domestic transfers can be completed from midnight on 17th May, <b>but transfers from abroad can only be finalised once the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) opens at midnight on 8th June.<br />
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<b>In France, the transfer window will open on 9th June. In Italy and Germany it will be on 1st July and in Spain it will be on 2nd July.</b><br />
The windows in those four leagues will close on 31st August.<br />
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<b>The EFL transfer window is already open.</b><br />
It opened on Monday, 7th May for domestic transfers. Clubs involved in play-offs can sign players now - but cannot play them until their season is over.<br />
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<b>The EFL window closes at the same time as the Premier League, at 5pm on 9th August</b> - five days after the new EFL season begins.<br />
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<b>EFL clubs</b> will still be able to sign players <b>on loan</b> <b>until 31st August</b>. They can also sign free agents up until the same date.<br />
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<b>Everton</b> have confirmed manager Sam Allardyce has left the club with immediate effect -skysports.com<br />
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The sacking of Allardyce means <b>Everton</b> will have to pay Allardyce £6m in compensation, after less than a year in charge. Ex-Watford boss Marco Silva is favourite to take over at Goodison Park - Daily Express<br />
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David Moyes has left <b>West Ham</b>. Moyes met David Sullivan on Monday to discuss whether he should carry on in the job as West Ham manager. Following that meeting it was reported in a club statement that he was unlikely to stay, despite the fact that he was only appointed last November - skysports.com<br />
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Former <b>Arsenal</b> midfielder Mikel Arteta is very close to becoming the club's new manager, taking over from Arsene Wenger. Talks between the Gunners and the 36-year-old Spaniard have progressed well, with former team-mate Santi Cazorla lined up for a backroom role - Independent, Daily Mail and Daily Mirror<br />
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Ex-Gunners captain Patrick Vieira, 41, says he has been left disappointed at the club's "token gesture" after being contacted about the vacant managerial position at <b>Arsenal</b> - skysports.com<br />
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Mauricio Pochettino is ready to snub <b>Chelsea's</b> advances to stay loyal to <b>Tottenham</b> - Daily Star<br />
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Danny Rose hopes <b>Tottenham</b> will give boss Mauricio Pochettino "what he wants" this summer as the club look to move to the next level. Danny Rose hopes Tottenham will give boss Mauricio Pochettino "what he wants" this summer as the club look to move to the next level- skysports.com<br />
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<b>England</b> manager Gareth Southgate will name his 23-man squad for this summer's World Cup in Russia today!<br />
<b>Manchester City</b> goalkeeper Joe Hart and <b>Arsenal</b> midfielder Jack Wilshere will not be included. Southgate is unable to call up <b>Liverpool</b> pair Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Joe Gomez along with <b>Swansea</b> defender Alfie Mawson, who have been ruled out through injury - BBC Sport<br />
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Southgate said that "19 or 20" of his squad had been decided upon, with <b>Liverpool's</b> Adam Lallana and Trent Alexander-Arnold, <b>Newcastle's</b> Jonjo Shelvey and <b>Chelsea's</b> Ruben Loftus-Cheek among those in contention for the fringe places - BBC Sport<br />
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<b>Manchester City's</b> Joe Hart is furious after believing <b>West Ham</b> manager David Moyes cost him a World Cup place - Daily Mirror<br />
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Cristiano Ronaldo is wanted by <b>Manchester United</b>, who have two plans to sign the <b>Real Madrid</b> forward - Diario Gol (Spanish daily sports newspaper)<br />
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The first includes a swap deal with Paul Pogba and a fee of £43m, while the second would see them launch a £142m bid to re-sign their former player - Diario Gol (Spanish daily sports newspaper)<br />
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<b>Real Madrid's</b> 28 year-old midfielder Toni Kroos is leaning towards a move to Manchester United.<br />
He has been earmarked as a replacement for the retired Michael Carrick, with the Germany international said to be keen on a Premier League move - Don Balon (Spanish news outlet) <br />
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<b>Manchester United</b> boss Jose Mourinho will try to tempt <b>AC Milan</b> defender Leonardo Bonucci to Old Trafford this summer - Tuttosport (Italian sport newspaper published in Turin)<br />
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Paul Lambert's future as <b>Stoke</b> manager is still hanging in the balance, ahead of talks with the club hierarchy this week - Daily Telegraph<br />
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Championship side <b>QPR</b> will name ex-England boss Steve McClaren as their new manager to replace Ian Holloway, who was sacked last week - skysports.com<br />
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Eden Hazard insists he is happy at <b>Chelsea</b> but has challenged the club to match his ambition with new signings this summer. Asked what would persuade him to sign a contract extension with the club, Hazard said: "I'm waiting for new players next season. I want good players because I want to win next season the Premier League. That's why I'm taking my time. It's something big. I need to think about a lot of things. One thing I'm sure is that I'm happy here." - skysports.com<br />
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Clubs will have to part with £88m in order to sign highly-rated <b>Napoli</b> centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, with the Daily Star reporting that <b>Man Utd, Arsenal</b> and <b>Chelsea</b> are interested. <br />
The Senegalese international has been linked with a move away from the Serie A side over the last few windows - Daily Star<br />
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<b>West Ham</b> want <b>Burnley</b> and England keeper Tom Heaton to replace Joe Hart next term - The Sun<br />
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<b>Manchester United</b> are confident of signing 29-year-old <b>Tottenham</b> defender Toby Alderweireld and are willing to spend more than £40m on the Belgium international - London Evening Standard<br />
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<b>Inter Milan</b> will bid for <b>Manchester City</b> and Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan if they qualify for the Champions League - Corriere dello Sport in Italian - (Italian national sports newspaper based in Rome)<br />
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A bidding war could break out as a number of top clubs are eyeing <b>Leicester</b> defender Harry Maguire. The 25-year-old centre back is wanted by <b>Manchester City</b>, as well as a number of other top Premier League clubs, and will be subject of close attention when he plays for England at this summer's World Cup - Daily Mirror.<br />
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<b>Newcastle</b> will make on loan Slovakian goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, 29, their first summer signing from <b>Sparta Prague</b> - The Sun<br />
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<b>Atletico Madrid</b> will watch Kieran Tierney in the Scottish Cup final and join the race for the <b>Celtic</b> full-back. The 20-year-old has caught the eye with the Scottish Premiership champions, with <b>Man Utd, Tottenham</b> and <b>Bournemouth</b> also said to be interested - The Sun <br />
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<b>Leicester</b> and <b>West Ham</b> will make moves to sign Manchester City's Patrick Roberts, who has been on loan at Celtic since 2016, after the Scottish Cup final - Daily Express<br />
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Romelu Lukaku will be fit to start for <b>Manchester United</b> in Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea.<br />
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<b>Arsenal</b> have held talks with 26-year-old <b>Nice</b> midfielder Jean-Michael Seri, who is valued at £40m by the Ligue 1 club. However, Premier League rivals <b>Chelsea</b> are favourites to sign the Ivory Coast international - Daily Mirror<br />
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<b>Everton, Newcastle</b> and <b>Huddersfield</b> are among the clubs in pursuit of Schalke 04 and Kosovo international Donis Avdijaj - Daily Mail<br />
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<b>Huddersfield's</b> on-loan defender Terence Kongolo looks to have made his last appearance for the club. The Terriers signed the 24-year-old from <b>Monaco</b> in January on loan for the rest of the season. Town fans had been hoping Kongolo would extend his stay in England but he now looks set to return to France with his latest Instagram post - skysports.com<br />
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League One champions <b>Wigan Athletic</b> want to turn 23-year-old <b>Leicester</b> left-back Callum Elder's loan into a permanent deal. The Australian has one year left on his contract at the King Power Stadium - Daily Mail<br />
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Stephen Thompson is close to selling his majority shareholding in <b>Dundee United</b> to an American investor - Daily Express<br />
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<b>Manchester United</b> and <b>Liverpool</b> are in line to be invited to take part in a new 24-team Club World Cup which could earn the clubs more than £100m - The Times<br />
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<b>Liverpool</b> are to sign midfielder Isaac Christie-Davies, 20, on a free transfer after the Englishman was not awarded a new contract at <b>Chelsea</b> - ESPN<br />
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Diego Maradona has signed a three-year contract to join top-flight Belarusian club<b> Dinamo Brest</b> as their new chairman. Argentine legend Maradona, a former World Cup winner recognised as one of the all-time greats, last month stepped down as coach of United Arab Emirates second division club Al-Fujairah after they failed to gain automatic promotion to the first division - skysports.com<br />
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<br />Beer Footy and Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03003503879828378086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35915136.post-76505343467278179022018-05-01T09:58:00.001+01:002018-05-01T10:12:19.379+01:00Babe of the Month - Danish Ladies Footballer Pernille Harder<br />
<b>Pernille Mosegaard Harder</b> was born 15th November 1992 in Ikast, Denmark and is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a striker for VfL Wolfsburg as well as for the Danish national team.<br />
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Pernille started playing football when she was five or years old with the boys in her birth city of Ikast. Her Mum and Dad and sister both played so they sent her to play soccer and she really loved it. Pernille says that "they didn't have a girls team until she was 11 years old, but I played and practised with boys in high school and that was a really important part of my development."<br />
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Pernille has always been a Manchester United fan, and says that David Beckham was her footballing inspiration.<br />
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Harder played for Team Viborg between 2007 and 2010 and then for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IK_Skovbakken" target="_blank">IK Skovbakken</a> from 2010 in her country's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elitedivisionen" target="_blank">Elitedivisionen</a>, before signing for Linköpings in June 2012.<br />
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She made her international debut aged 16 in 2009, scoring a hat-trick in Denmark's 15-0 win over Georgia.<br />
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Harder chose <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Link%C3%B6pings_FC" target="_blank">Linköpings</a>, another Swedish club for her next destination because she wanted a new challenge, but also because she wanted to remain in Scandinavia. In September 2013 she scored all four goals in Linköpings' 4–1 win at relegation-bound Sunnanå SK.<br />
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In the 2015 Damallsvenskan season Harder scored 17 goals in 22 appearances for Linköping, winning a series of national awards including Årets Anfallare (English: Forward of the Year) and Årets Allsvenska Spelare (English: League Player of the Year). At the annual awards gala she shared the stage with male winner Zlatan Ibrahimović (below) and was described as "hyper-talented" and "world class" by Swedish national coach Pia Sundhage. Harder was also voted Danish Football Player of the Year in 2015.<br />
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Harder enjoyed further success in the 2016 Damallsvenskan season, retaining the League Player of the Year award and helping Linköping win the Damallsvenskan title.<br />
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By now a transfer target for the biggest clubs in women's football, it would have been easy for Harder to stay in Sweden. She had scored 70 goals in 87 appearances for Linköpings, twice winning the Swedish cup and winning the league in 2016 as top scorer with 24 goals in 22 games. <br />
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However Harder's agent announced in November 2016 that she would be leaving Linköping for a new challenge. In December 2016, it was announced that Harder had signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VfL_Wolfsburg_(women)" target="_blank">VfL Wolfsburg</a> running from January 2017.<br />
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The lure of the Bundesliga was too strong. Pernille said: <i>“I always wanted to go to Germany one day. I guess it’s because the German league is the strongest league in Europe and possibly the world. All the games are hard. We’re one of the best teams in the world right now, with a lot of good players, and that’s why I always wanted to come here."</i><br />
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<i>"It’s a little more physical, all teams are fit and physically strong. The way teams defend in the Bundesliga compared to Swedish league is very different. In Sweden we’re standing in zones and defending the space behind us. In Germany it’s go forward and go 100%. It’s very different for me when I have the ball and it’s given me a new way of thinking and has developed my game."</i><br />
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In her first season in Germany Wolfsburg pipped the holders, Bayern Munich, to the Bundesliga crown as the team secured the league and cup double.<br />
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Last Sunday Wolfsburg Ladies beat Chelsea Ladies 2-0 in their Women's Champions League semi-final second leg to win 5-1 on aggregate and reach the final, where they will face Lyon at the Valeriy Lobanovskiy Dynamo Stadium in Kiev on 24th May. Harder scored the opening goal in Wolfsburg's 2-0 win.<br />
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This season, with her team two points clear of second-placed Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga Women's League, with the German Cup Final (DFB-Pokal) on the 19th May, Harder and her team-mates are targeting the treble!<br />
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On her International career: At the inaugural 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in New Zealand, Harder was part of the Denmark team who won their group before losing 4–0 to eventual champions North Korea in the quarter-final. Still 16 years old, she contributed a hat-trick to a crushing 15–0 win over Georgia in her senior international debut in October 2009, and she has continued to score regularly for the Danish team ever since.<br />
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Harder scored further hat-tricks against Austria and Armenia in 2011 and Russia in 2013. She was named in national coach Kenneth Heiner-Møller's Denmark squad for UEFA Women's Euro 2013. With nine goals she had been the team's top goalscorer in qualifying.<br />
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In October 2013, Harder won her 50th cap for Denmark in a 1–1 draw with Serbia. She scored Denmark's goal in the match. In March 2016, Harder was appointed captain of the national team.<br />
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In 2017, she was named in national coach Nils Nielsen's Denmark squad for the UEFA Women's Euro 2017. She captained the team to the final and scored a goal in Denmark's 4–2 defeat by hosts the Netherlands. She was voted runner-up to Lieke Martens in the UEFA Women's Player of the Year Award for 2016–17.<br />
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Pernille Harder is one of the five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2018 award. <br />
On being nominated she said: <i>"It's an honour. A nomination like this is one of the things you work really hard for your whole career, so I'm really happy to be nominated and 2017 was a really good year for me."</i><br />
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Away from football, Pernille enjoys playing golf.<br />
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<i><b>You can follow Pernille on <a href="https://twitter.com/pernillemharder" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pharder10/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://en-gb.facebook.com/HarderPernille/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b></i></div>
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Merseyside Police have arrested two men on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was seriously injured before <b>Liverpool's</b> Champions League game with <b>Roma</b> at Anfield on Tuesday night. A 53-year-old man is in a critical condition following the incident, which occurred outside the Albert Pub - close to Anfield's famous Kop Stand - where fans were gathering before kick-off of the semi-final first-leg match - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> and <b>Manchester United</b> fans are coming together for an emotional tribute to Ray Wilkins, who died earlier this month, when they meet in the FA Cup final on 19th May - Daily Mirror<br />
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<b>Arsenal</b> believe they can convince former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique to succeed Arsene Wenger as their manager. The Gunners' head of football relations Raul Sanllehi worked with Enrique at the Nou Camp Daily Mirror<br />
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Despite being tipped as a potential successor to Arsene Wenger, it is unlikely that Ralf Rangnick would be tempted back in to full-time coaching. The <b>RB Leipzig</b> sporting director has a contract until 2021 - Bild (German tabloid publication)<br />
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Patrick Vieira says he would be "ready" if he got a call from <b>Arsenal</b>, who are searching for a new manager to take over from Arsene Wenger. But the former Arsenal captain stressed his former club have not been in contact and that he still has the 2018 MLS season to complete with <b>New York City FC</b>, having signed a three-year deal in 2016 - skysports.com<br />
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Former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti, another candidate to take over from Wenger at <b>Arsenal</b>, has been offered the Italy job - The Times<br />
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Carlo Ancelotti is set to become Italy's next national team manager but only because he has been snubbed by both <b>Arsenal</b> and <b>Chelsea</b> - Daily Star<br />
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<b>Germany</b> manager Joachim Low is reluctant to take over from Wenger at <b>Arsenal</b> as he is concerned he would be "burnt out" after his team's World Cup defence in Russia - The Times <br />
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<b>Barcelona</b> have sacked Gerard Lopez as coach of their B side. Barca B have lost their last five matches and are 21st place in the Segunda Division, two points from safety with six matches remaining. Lopez has been replaced by Francisco Javier Garcia Pimienta - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Manchester United</b> will have to offer £40m plus Luke Shaw if they want to sign <b>Tottenham</b> left-back Danny Rose this summer - The Sun<br />
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As well as Rose, <b>Manchester United</b> manager Jose Mourinho wants to sign a right-back in the summer - The Guardian<br />
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Heung-Min Son wants to play at the Asian Games, according to South Korea's U23 coach, which means the <b>Tottenham</b> forward could miss the start of the Premier League season. The final of the Games, which are being held in Indonesia, is on 1st September with the 2018/19 Premier League season kicking off on 11th August - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Real Madrid</b> will target the signing of <b>Bayern Munich</b> striker Robert Lewandowski, 29, in the summer as a stop-gap in their long-term pursuit of <b>Tottenham</b> striker Harry Kane - The Sun<br />
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Gareth Bale has added to speculation that he could be leaving <b>Real Madrid</b> by saying it is “an honour” to be linked with <b>Bayern Munich</b>, who face each other in the semi-finals of the Champions League tonight - skysports.com <br />
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's hopes of making England's World Cup squad were dealt a serious blow after the midfielder was stretchered off during <b>Liverpool's</b> Champions League semi-final first-leg win over Roma. The England international suffered what appeared to be a knee injury when tackling Aleksandar Kolarov in the 18th minute and received lengthy treatment on the pitch - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Manchester City</b> have no plans to sell defender John Stones, 23, and the England international is still part of manager Pep Guardiola's plans - Daily Telegraph<br />
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Guardiola wants to be reunited with <b>Barcelona</b> midfielder Andres Iniesta at <b>Manchester City</b>. The 33-year-old Spain international has also been linked with Ligue 1 champions <b>Paris St-Germain</b> and a move to China - AS (Spanish daily sports newspaper)<br />
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<b>Manchester City</b> have withdrawn their interest in <b>Shakhtar Donetsk</b> playmaker Fred, paving the way for <b>Manchester United</b> to make a move - Daily Star<br />
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<b>Leicester</b> are lining up a move for <b>Porto</b> right-back Ricardo Pereira, 24. The Portugal international has a £36m release clause in his contract - Daily Mirror<br />
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Hector Bellerin has made the clearest indication yet that he has no plans to leave <b>Arsenal</b> after revealing he has asked to wear the number two shirt next season. Despite signing a new Gunners contract last season which runs until 2023, the Spaniard has been consistently linked with both <b>Manchester United</b> and <b>Juventus</b> in the British and foreign press - skysports.com and The Sun<br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> will resist offers for Tiemoue Bakayoko and Alvaro Morata this summer unless either player makes it clear they want to leave - Daily Telegraph<br />
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<b>West Ham</b> are poised to offer 19 year-old defender Declan Rice a new long-term contract - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Stoke City</b> will stick with manager Paul Lambert even if the club are relegated to the Championship, says chairman Peter Coates - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Stoke City</b> have cancelled their end-of-season awards dinner as they believe it would be "inappropriate" because of the team's struggles this season - Daily Telegraph<br />
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Championship winners <b>Wolves</b> want to sign <b>Manchester City</b> defender Eliaquim Mangala, 27, and would have no problem meeting the Frenchman's £85,000-a-week wages - The Sun<br />
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<b>Tottenham</b> are in talks over a new deal with England youth international full-back Kyle Walker-Peters, 21 - ESPN<br />
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<b>RB Leipzig</b> are targeting <b>Tottenham</b> teenager Reo Griffiths, who has scored more than 30 goals for the club's youth teams this season - Daily Mirror<br />
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Dylan Levitt has signed a professional contract with <b>Manchester United</b>. The Wales Under-19 international midfielder has impressed for the Under-18 Premier League North champions this season - skysports.com<br />
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Argentine top-flight leaders <b>Boca Juniors</b> want to sign Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, 40, whose contract at <b>Juventus</b> expires at the end of the season - Radio Continental via ESPN<br />
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<b>Hull</b> goalkeeper Allan McGregor is likely to sign a pre-contract agreement to join <b>Rangers</b> this summer. Nothing has been agreed, but the 36-year-old, who is out of contract this summer, could be set to return to the club he played for between 2001 and 2012 - sksports.com and Daily Mail<br />
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<b>Rangers</b> have suffered an Old Firm hammer blow after keeper Wes Foderingham was ruled out of Sunday's potential title decider - Daily Record<br />
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<br />Beer Footy and Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03003503879828378086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35915136.post-59640235670512619732018-04-13T12:44:00.001+01:002018-04-13T13:02:02.730+01:00Statistically, the ICT index score of the best performing players in the English Premier League so far this season!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLsVPGaz5BssDY1FJSYDERLBfohV2WIBNMBoCLpclkhxHvxE_y4NaYG2VlqTt-8Qjh7Yzpv3-Nv4FPxsKnaYGsLeXLuvuz1D2JtJWuqg8GKegkJnHsOQ6oR3EeZIxujtO-lVUsEw/s1600/logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLsVPGaz5BssDY1FJSYDERLBfohV2WIBNMBoCLpclkhxHvxE_y4NaYG2VlqTt-8Qjh7Yzpv3-Nv4FPxsKnaYGsLeXLuvuz1D2JtJWuqg8GKegkJnHsOQ6oR3EeZIxujtO-lVUsEw/s320/logo.jpg" width="320" /></a>The <b>ICT Index</b> (Influence, Creativity, Threat) was a new feature that began at the start of last season's Premier League campaign, and has continued to be used for the current one.<br />
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A football statistical index, it has been developed specifically to give a verdict on any player as a Football Premier League asset. <br />
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It condenses more than 40 match event statistics for three key areas – Influence, Creativity and Threat, to generate the data into a single score.<br />
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This score is what is known as an individual’s ICT Index score, and via this data is able to offer an accurate summary on player performance. <br />
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<i>Season 2017/18 - Last update: 13/04/18 at 12:45pm (BST)</i><br />
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For those of you currently playing <i>'Fantasy Premier League Football'</i> you may want to take note!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzVWiDssAlSZCj3tz4Zy-9NuhZsFqqBEdPD8qWwxnLsC4OziOz9yYqC6rgIE-1xrSa6awX35gCGkBgjPTNSAdHus4S9SvA-T7e887d339xmrGvO47LaTSneGQ76DG5tZMZre0LRQ/s1600/Ryan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="410" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzVWiDssAlSZCj3tz4Zy-9NuhZsFqqBEdPD8qWwxnLsC4OziOz9yYqC6rgIE-1xrSa6awX35gCGkBgjPTNSAdHus4S9SvA-T7e887d339xmrGvO47LaTSneGQ76DG5tZMZre0LRQ/s320/Ryan.jpg" width="218" /></a><i><b>Goalkeepers:</b></i><br />
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1. Jack Butland (Stoke) 85.4 <i>ICT Index </i><i></i><br />
2. Lukasz Fabianski (Swansea) 85.3<br />
3. Jordan Pickford (Everton) 81.7<br />
4. Jonas Lossl (Huddersfield) 76.1<br />
5. David de Gea (Man Utd) 74.3<br />
6. Nick Pope (Burnley) 74.2<br />
7. Mathew Ryan (Brighton) 72.5 <i>(pictured right)</i><br />
8. Asmir Begovic (Bournemouth) 70.2<br />
9. Kasper Schmeichel (Leicester) 69.0<br />
10. Petr Cech (Arsenal) 63.8<br />
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1. Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) 185.2 <i>ICT Index</i><br />
2. César Azpilicueta (Chelsea) 145.7<br />
3. Héctor Bellerín (Arsenal) 141.5<br />
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5. Ben Davies (Tottenham) 138.6 <i>(pictured right)</i><br />
6. Lewis Dunk (Brighton) 136.0<br />
7. Nicolás Otamendi (Man City) 132.5<br />
8. Shane Duffy (Brighton) 126.0<br />
9. Aaron Cresswell (West Ham) 120.1 <i>*Currently out injured</i><br />
10. James Milner (Liverpool) 118.5<br />
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1. Mo Salah (Liverpool) 397.7 <i>ICT Index</i><br />
2. Kevin De Bruyne (Man City) 335.8<br />
3. Christian Eriksen (Tottenham) 301.0<br />
4. Alexis Sanchez (Man Utd) 291.6<br />
5. Raheem Sterling (Man City) 275.9<br />
6. Eden Hazard (Chelsea) 270.1<br />
7. David Silva (Man City) 260.7<br />
8. Mesut Özil (Arsenal) 248.6<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgzzEssSHxIUGCkCo3r3SMxF1N1ElBjqHhJfCPcU6OAhPVeb8NtzfdL7x89a1QJwGcy1evpRPvjW7otUjmcHr9N2airhhAKOPDpzv_Ckgq3kMZNBcLW460u-WIrUtQrJzNqwPbQA/s1600/king.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="436" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgzzEssSHxIUGCkCo3r3SMxF1N1ElBjqHhJfCPcU6OAhPVeb8NtzfdL7x89a1QJwGcy1evpRPvjW7otUjmcHr9N2airhhAKOPDpzv_Ckgq3kMZNBcLW460u-WIrUtQrJzNqwPbQA/s320/king.jpg" width="232" /></a>9. Dele Alli (Tottenham) 241.6<br />
10. Leroy Sané (Man City) 231.2<br />
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1. Harry Kane (Tottenham) 358.0 <i>ICT Index</i><br />
2. Sergio Agüero (Man City) 302.5<br />
3. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) 283.3<br />
4. Romelu Lukaku (Man Utd) 253.9<br />
5. Álvaro Morata (Chelsea) 211.4<br />
6. Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal) 211.0<br />
7. Jamie Vardy (Leicester) 200.4<br />
8. Josh King (Bournemouth) 160.9 <i>(pictured right)</i><br />
9. Gabriel Jesus (Man City) 154.8<br />
10. Jay Rodriguez (West Brom) 151.82<br />
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Influence is the first measurement. This evaluates the degree to which that player has made an impact on a single match or throughout the season.<br />
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It takes into account events and actions that could directly or indirectly effect the outcome of the fixture.<br />
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At the top level these are decisive actions like goals and assists. But the Influence score also processes significant defensive actions to analyse the effectiveness of defenders and goalkeepers.<br />
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Creativity assesses player performance in terms of producing goalscoring opportunities for others. It can be used as a guide to identify the players most likely to supply assists.<br />
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While this analyses frequency of passing and crossing, it also considers pitch location and quality of the final ball.<br />
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<b>3. Threat</b><br />
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This is the third measure, producing a value that examines a player's threat on goal. It gauges individuals most likely to score goals.<br />
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While attempts are the key action, the Index looks at pitch location, giving greater weight to actions that are regarded as the best chances to score.<br />
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All three of these scores are combined to create an overall ICT Index score. That then offers a single figure that presents a view on that player as a Football Premier League asset.<br />
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</b> <b>Belén Mozo</b> was born 25th September 1988 in Cadiz, Spain, and is a Spanish professional golfer who plays on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LPGA" target="_blank">LPGA</a> Tour and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladies_European_Tour" target="_blank">Ladies European Tour</a>.<br />
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Belén was born on September 25, 1988, in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%A1diz" target="_blank">Cadiz</a>, Spain. She is the daughter of Jesus Mozo and Isabel Mozo and has one sibling as Jesús Mozo. She is the residence of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US. Belen completed her schooling from the Institute Ortega y Gasset. Her aspiration to become a professional golfer arises when she started playing golf at the age of eight. She gives credit to her mother who influences her to pursue her dreams.<br />
She enjoys going to the beach, reading books and playing tennis and says that she is pretty laid back. At the age of 14, she moved to Madrid to go to school and pursue her interest in golf.<br />
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Mozo enjoyed a successful amateur career, and in 2006 she won both the 'British Ladies Amateur Championship' at the Royal County Down Golf Club, Northern Ireland and the 'British Girls' Amateur Championship' in Portstewart, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, becoming the first woman to win both titles in the same year since 1972. That same year Belén also represented Spain at the 2006 World Amateur Team Championships.<br />
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Also in 2006 Belén won <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_European_Ladies_Amateur_Championship" target="_blank">'The International European Ladies Amateur Championship,'</a> which is an annual amateur golf tournament. It is organized by the European Golf Association and was first played in 1986. It is one of the "elite" tournaments in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.<br />
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Belén earned a scholarship to play golf for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Southern_California" target="_blank">University of Southern California </a>and later that year she joined the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USC-Trojans-Womens-Golf-100567779999313/" target="_blank">USC Trojans golf team</a>. She went on to become a four-time NCAA/All-American. Whilst at the University of Southern California she majored in international relations and after four years of collegiate golf, she turned professional, and qualified to join the LPGA Tour on her first attempt as a rookie in the 2011 season. Mozo earned more than $90,000 in her rookie season.<br />
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Belén Mozo was featured in <a href="http://www.espn.com/espn/page2/index/_/id/7063409" target="_blank">ESPN The Magazine’s 2011 Body Issue</a>. She credits her parents and family life growing up for her athletic body. Mozo’s parents established her nutrition and diet plans early on, allowing soda only once a week and never bringing candy into their house. She always stays active, running, playing basketball and riding horses.<br />
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In 2014 Mozo was a member of the Spanish team that won the inaugural '<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Crown" target="_blank">LPGA International Crown</a>'<br />
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In 2017 The Spaniard has more than 100,000 followers on Twitter and Instagram where she shares everything from her puppy’s birthday to books she’s reading to workout videos. And while her followers have loved getting a small glimpse into Mozo’s life through social media, they wanted more! So in September 2017, Mozo launched a new <i>blog</i> simply titled, <a href="https://www.belenmozo.com/" target="_blank">BELÉN</a>.<br />
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Her sponsors are: Skechers Performance, Oakley and Beso Del Sol Sangria<br />
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Career earnings to date: $902,602<br />
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<b>Arsenal's</b> Jack Wilshere is set for an England recall for the pre-World Cup friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Burnley's</b> 25-year-old defender James Tarkowski is set to receive his first call-up to the England team - The Times<br />
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The Russian government has threatened to ban 'every single British news outlet' from attending the World Cup - Daily Mail<br />
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<b>Real Madrid</b> believe a bid of €300m could tempt <b>PSG</b> to sell Neymar to them this summer. That figure could be even less in the summer of 2019, with the Brazilian set to be available then for €222m <br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> have appealed for supporters to get in contact with information after claims some were allegedly hurt by police and security using batons outside the Nou Camp before their Champions League defeat to <b>Barcelona</b> last night - skysports.com<br />
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Businessman Saeed Al-Falasi, a member of Dubai's royal family, is interested in buying <b>AC Milan</b>, amid doubts of current owner Yonghong Li's finances - Gazzetta dello Sport (Italian newspaper dedicated to the coverage of sport)<br />
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New <b>Southampton</b> manager Mark Hughes is the 'right man' for the club, in the mind of club legend Matt Lee Tissier. The Sky Sports pundit said: "Mark has managed in this league for a long, long time, more than 400 games. I think it is a pretty good appointment from my perspective - skysports.com<br />
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Mark Hughes has been placed out of his comfort zone having been tasked with inspiring <b>Southampton</b> to safety, says Mark Schwarzer. Hughes has been appointed manager at St Mary's until the end of the season following Mauricio Pellegrino's sacking on Monday. Schwarzer, who played under Hughes at Fulham, has described the appointment as "strange", questioning the Welshman's ability to motivate players individually and as a squad - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Manchester United</b> manager Jose Mourinho is set to clash with the club's senior officials over his summer transfer budget and, with tensions rising, Paris St-Germain might try to tempt him to France - Daily Mirror and AS (Spanish daily sports newspaper)<br />
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<b>Manchester United</b> boss Jose Mourinho wants £60million <b>Chelsea</b> star Willian this summer - The Sun<br />
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Senior figures inside Old Trafford are questioning whether Jose Mourinho is the right man to lead <b>Manchester United.</b> - Daily Mail<br />
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<b>Roma</b> goalkeeper Alisson's protracted apparent move to <b>Liverpool</b> may have taken a step closer,with reports that the Italian club are looking at replacements. Alisson could cost the Reds upwards of £60m, it has been reported, as Jurgen Klopp looks for a new number one - L'Equipe (a French nationwide daily newspaper devoted to sport)<br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> star Alvaro Morata could be in hot water after an obscene gesture to Barcelona fans last night - Daily Express<br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> are keen to sign <b>Juventus'</b> 29-year-old Ghana full-back Kwadwo Asamoah on a free transfer when his contract runs out in the summer - The Sun<br />
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<b>Manchester City</b> are set to sign a £45m-a-year sponsorship deal with Puma. Their current deal with Nike is worth £18m a year - The Sun<br />
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Fifa has expanded its investigation into whether <b>Manchester City</b> broke rules on signing youth players. The club could be punished with a transfer ban if found guilty of wrongdoing - Daily Telegraph<br />
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<b>Arsenal</b> are ready to splash the cash to bring <b>Real Madrid's</b> Luka Modric back to the Premier League this summer but face competition from <b>Liverpool</b> and <b>Spurs</b> - Daily Express<br />
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A youth product of <b>Real Madrid</b>, Alvaro Morata has already re-signed for the Spanish side once, and now reports say he could be on his way back to the Bernabeu - again. The <b>Chelsea</b> forward started well at Stamford Bridge after a £60m move from Juventus last summer, but has struggled in more recent times.<br />
Reports suggest he could be joined in Spain by Massimiliano Allegri, with the Juve boss, who managed Morata last season at the Old Lady, tipped to replace Zinedine Zidane in the summer - The Daily Star<br />
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<b>Barcelona</b> captain Andres Iniesta says he is contemplating a move to China at the end of the season. The 33-year-old has spent his entire career at Barcelona, but admitted a switch is a possibility after returning from a hamstring injury in Wednesday night's 3-0 win over Chelsea at the Nou Camp - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Hertha Berlin</b> right-back Mitchell Weiser is an option for <b>Bayer Leverkusen</b>, although there is also interest from England, Italy and other German clubs. The 23-year-old midfielder would cost €12m - Kicker (Germany's leading sports magazine)<br />
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<b>West Ham</b> manager David Moyes stood up in defence of his players' holiday break in Florida break this week, amid opposition from the club's board - Daily Mirror<br />
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<b>Gremio</b> midfielder Arthur has revealed his delight at his impending move to <b>Barcelona.</b> The La Liga leaders announced last weekend that they have reached an agreement on a purchase option to sign the 21-year-old midfielder - skysports.com <br />
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<b>Liverpool</b> will go head-to-head with <b>Tottenham</b> for £30m <b>Stuttgart</b> defender Benjamin Pavard - Daily Mirror<br />
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<b>Bayern Munich</b> are ready to join <b>Juventus</b> in the chase for <b>Liverpool's</b> Emre Can - Daily Mirror<br />
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<b>Everton</b> are eyeing £7.5million <b>Basel</b> defender Leo Lacroix to help solve their problems at the back - The Sun<br />
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Saido Berahino is poised for a return to the <b>Stoke</b> squad this weekend - Daily Telegraph<br />
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Dutch side <b>Vitesse Arnhem</b> want to keep <b>Chelsea's</b> 19-year-old English midfielder Mason Mount for another season - (VL - in Dutch)<br />
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Patrick Kluivert has harmed his chances of becoming <b>Oxford United's</b> new boss after refusing to fly in for a meeting - The Sun<br />
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<br />Beer Footy and Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03003503879828378086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35915136.post-33469543048825437642018-03-01T12:53:00.001+00:002018-03-01T12:53:39.172+00:00Babe of the Month - Big Air Olympic Gold Medal Winner Anna Gasser<br />
<b>Anna Gasser</b> was born 16 August 1991 in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villach" target="_blank">Villach</a>, Austria and is an Austrian snowboarder who competes in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slopestyle" target="_blank">Slopestyle</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_air" target="_blank">Big Air</a>.<br />
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Anna started to compete in snowboarding in the 2010/2011 season. Before competing in slopestyle Gasser was part of the Austrian National Gymnastics Team.<br />
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In November 2013, Gasser became the first female snowboarder to perform a Cab Double Cork 900 kicker, a double salto backwards with a half-turn<br />
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At the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIS_Snowboarding_World_Championships_2013_%E2%80%93_Women%27s_slopestyle" target="_blank">FIS Snowboarding World Championships 2013</a><br />
Gasser finished 18th. Her best World Cup result and the only podium finish before the 2014 Olympics was the third-place finish in Stoneham on 19 January 2014.<br />
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Gasser qualified for the 2014 Winter Olympics and showed the best result in the qualification round, directly qualifying for the final. However in the Final itself she fell twice and was classified in tenth place.<br />
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Gasser has had a great 2017 season. She won Gold in the Big Air event at the Snowboard World Championships in Spain, receiving a score of 100. Gasser also had a successful 2017 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Games" target="_blank">X Games</a>, winning Gold in Slopestyle and Bronze in Big Air in Hafjell, and Silver for Big Air in Aspen.<br />
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In 2018 Anna went one better than in 2017 and won Gold in the Big Air event at the X Games in Aspen.<br />
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Last Thursday Anna Gasser won the first ever Olympic Big Air Final in Pyeongchang, South Korea.<br />
Progression was the name of the game in the big air final, and the format created some interesting strategy. Each rider's total score was based on their best two scores (out of three), but those scores had to come from different tricks.<br />
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Anna was extremely consistent throughout the competition. She started with a cab double underflip, a trick she's had on lock for a while now, on her first attempt. With a solid score on the board, she then put down a backside double cork 1080 on her second attempt.<br />
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Heading into her final run, Anna was sitting in second place, just a few points behind United States rider <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Anderson_(snowboarder)" target="_blank">Jamie Anderson</a>.<br />
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<i>"I was standing up there and I knew I had the silver and I only could win," she said. "I was like, 'No, I'm going to go full risk and if it works out then I deserve this medal.'"</i><br />
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That's when Anna landed her cab double cork 1080, which earned a 96 from the judges (the highest score awarded to any individual trick during the final) and vaulted her above Anderson into first place, with 16-year-old New Zealander <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoi_Sadowski-Synnott" target="_blank">Zoi Sadowski-Synnott</a> third.<br />
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Anderson ended up with a silver medal, but it was nearly a gold. She landed a frontside 1080 on her first run and a cab double cork 900 on her second run to put her in position for a potential win. She attempted to move up to a cab double cork 1080 on her third and final run but was unable to land the trick. She maintained the lead until Anna bumped her down on the very last run of the contest.<br />
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Bronze: Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (NZL), 157.50</div>
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4. Reira Iwabuchi (JPN), 147.50</div>
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5. Sina Candrian (SUI), 140.25</div>
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6. Silje Norendal (NOR), 131.50</div>
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7. Yuka Fujimori (JPN), 122.75</div>
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8. Miyabi Onitsuka (JPN), 119.00</div>
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9. Spencer O'Brien (CAN), 113.25</div>
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10. Julia Marino (USA), 93.25</div>
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A football statistical index, it has been developed specifically to give a verdict on any player as a Football Premier League asset. <br />
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It condenses more than 40 match event statistics for three key areas – Influence, Creativity and Threat, to generate the data into a single score.<br />
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This score is what is known as an individual’s ICT Index score, and via this data is able to offer an accurate summary on player performance. <br />
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<i>Season 2017/18 - Last update: 09/02/18 at 10.30am GMT</i><br />
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For those of you currently playing <i>'Fantasy Premier League Football'</i> you may want to take note!<br />
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1. Lukasz Fabianski (Swansea) 73.3 <i>ICT Index </i><br />
2. Jordan Pickford (Everton) 65.0<br />
3. Jonas Lossl (Huddersfield) 63.4 <i>(pictured right)</i><br />
4. Asmir Begovic (Bournemouth) 27.4<br />
5. Kasper Schmeichel (Leicester) 59.4<br />
6. Jack Butland (Stoke) 58.8<br />
7. Nick Pope (Burnley) 56.9 <br />
8. David de Gea (Man Utd) 56.6<br />
9. Mathew Ryan (Brighton) 55.5<br />
10. Fraser Forster (Southampton) 48.9<br />
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1. Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) 163.0 <i>ICT Index</i><br />
2. Héctor Bellerín (Arsenal) 127.5<br />
3. Ben Davies (Tottenham) 115.2<br />
4. César Azpilicueta (Chelsea) 113.4<br />
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6. Harry Maguire (Leicester) 108.5 <i>(pictured right)</i><br />
7. Lewis Dunk (Brighton) 106.8<br />
8. Nacho Monreal (Arsenal) 104.8 <br />
9. Shane Duffy (Brighton) 100.9<br />
10. Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) 98.9<br />
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1. Mo Salah (Liverpool) 304.0 <i>ICT Index</i><br />
2. Kevin De Bruyne (Man City) 276.4<br />
3. Alexis Sanchez (Man Utd) 238.8<br />
4. Raheem Sterling (Man City) 229.3<br />
5. Christian Eriksen (Tottenham) 215.1 <br />
6. Mesut Özil (Arsenal) 208.7<br />
7. Eden Hazard (Chelsea) 203.3<br />
8. David Silva (Man City) 200.6<br />
9. Xherdan Shaqiri (Stoke) 189.7<br />
10. Leroy Sané (Man City) 181.6 <i>*Currently out injured</i><br />
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1. Harry Kane (Tottenham) 302.4 <i>ICT Index</i><br />
2. Sergio Agüero (Man City) 251.8<br />
3. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) 210.2 <i>(pictured right)</i><br />
4. Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal) 199.2<br />
5. Romelu Lukaku (Man Utd) 195.6<br />
6. Álvaro Morata (Chelsea) 174.5 <i>*Currently out injured</i><br />
7. Jamie Vardy (Leicester) 160.6<br />
8. Gabriel Jesus (Man City) 136.5 <i>*Currently out injured</i><br />
9. Marcus Rashford (Man Utd) 131.1<br />
10. Wayne Rooney (Everton) 125.2<br />
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Influence is the first measurement. This evaluates the degree to which that player has made an impact on a single match or throughout the season.<br />
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It takes into account events and actions that could directly or indirectly effect the outcome of the fixture.<br />
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At the top level these are decisive actions like goals and assists. But the Influence score also processes significant defensive actions to analyse the effectiveness of defenders and goalkeepers.<br />
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Creativity assesses player performance in terms of producing goalscoring opportunities for others. It can be used as a guide to identify the players most likely to supply assists.<br />
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While this analyses frequency of passing and crossing, it also considers pitch location and quality of the final ball.<br />
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This is the third measure, producing a value that examines a player's threat on goal. It gauges individuals most likely to score goals.<br />
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While attempts are the key action, the Index looks at pitch location, giving greater weight to actions that are regarded as the best chances to score.<br />
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All three of these scores are combined to create an overall ICT Index score. That then offers a single figure that presents a view on that player as a Football Premier League asset.<br />
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<b>Caroline Wozniacki</b> was born on 11th July 1990 in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odense" target="_blank">Odense</a>, Denmark and was the daughter of Polish immigrants, Piotr Woźniacki and Anna Woźniacka. Caroline is a professional tennis player, who to date has won over $29 million dollars in prize money. She currently resides in Miami, Florida.<br />
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She is the current World No.1 on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WTA_Tour" target="_blank">WTA Tour</a>, having previously held this position for 67 weeks between October 2010 and January 2012.<br />
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Caroline turned professional in July 2005 and has won 28 WTA singles titles in her career, including six in 2010 and 2011. She was runner-up at the 2009 and 2014 US Opens but only won her <b>first</b> <b>Grand Slam title</b> last Saturday (27th January) at the 2018 Australian Open and returned to the World No. 1 ranking on 29th January 2018 as a result.<br />
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<b><i>Caroline Wozniacki kisses the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the </i></b></div>
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Caroline's best friend is her fellow Danish tennis player <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malou_Ejdesgaard" target="_blank">Malou Ejdesgaard</a>, who has been her doubles partner in five tournaments. Wozniacki is also close friends with Serena Williams, Agnieszka Radwańska and Angelique Kerber. She speaks Danish, English and Polish fluently and knows Russian.<br />
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A fan of English Premier League team Liverpool, she wore a Liverpool shirt signed by footballer Steven Gerrard on court in the 2011 Qatar Ladies Open.<br />
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In 2009, Wozniacki signed on to become an endorser for the line of tennis apparel designed by Stella McCartney for Adidas. She wore her first 'Adidas by Stella McCartney' tennis dress at the 2009 US Open. She currently has partnership agreements with Babolat, Rolex, Adidas, USANA, The Players' Tribune and Mundipharma. On 20th December 2010, she signed a three-year deal to endorse Turkish Airlines' business class service. In 2012, Wozniacki became an endorser of Compeed BlisterPatch. At the end of 2013 she switched her racquet sponsorship from Yonex back to her long-time partner Babolat. In 2015, Wozniacki became an endorser of Godiva Chocolatier.<br />
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On 2nd November 2014, Wozniacki made her marathon debut, completing the New York City Marathon in a time of 3:26:33. This time was good enough to qualify for the 2016 Boston Marathon, but Wozniacki said she will not run another marathon for a few years.<br />
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Wozniacki appeared in the <a href="https://www.si.com/swimsuit/model/caroline-wozniacki/2015/photos" target="_blank">2015 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue</a>, following in the footsteps of other number one-ranked singles tennis stars: Steffi Graf (1997), Serena Williams (2004), Venus Williams (2005), Maria Sharapova (2006) and Ana Ivanovic (2010) who have appeared in the issue.<br />
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Caroline was in a relationship with Northern Irish professional golfer Rory McIlroy from 2011 until 2014. She announced their engagement on her Twitter page on January 1, 2014. On May 21, 2014, it was announced that McIlroy had ended the engagement: <i>"The problem is mine. The wedding invitations issued at the weekend made me realise that I wasn't ready for all that marriage entails. I wish Caroline all the happiness she deserves and thank her for the great times we've had."</i><br />
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On 14th February 2017, Valentine's Day, Wozniacki revealed on her social media accounts that she was in a relationship with former NBA champion <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lee_(basketball)" target="_blank">David Lee</a>, later being confirmed by her family. The couple got engaged in November 2017.<br />
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<i><b>You can follow Caroline on <a href="https://twitter.com/carowozniacki" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CarolineWozniacki" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carowozniacki/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a></b></i></div>
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With the January transfer window in full swing, there is plenty of transfer talk and a few deals have been done! Many clubs across Europe are doing their best to strengthen their squads as the second half of the season gets underway. Some clubs are trying to push on in an attempt to lift some silverware, others to consolidate their current situation, and needless to say their are plenty of clubs busy looking to bring in new personnel as they attempt to save their seasons!<br />
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Here is a round up of all the latest football news/gossip across Europe today, which includes the likes of: <b> Arsenal, Everton, Besiktas, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona, Ross Barkley, Philippe Coutinho, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Emre Can, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, Harry Kane, Ryan Sessegnon, Jack Wilshere, Manchester United, PSG, Tottenham, Marseille, Juan Mata, Thibaut Courtois, Arturo Vidal, Andy Carroll, Lille, Celtic, Crystal Palace, Newcastle, Ipswich Town </b>and<b> Bradford City</b> to name but a few!<br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> want <b>Atletico Madrid</b> boss Diego Simeone to replace Antonio Conte as head coach at the end of the season - The Times<br />
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<b>Barcelona</b> are prepared to spend £140m to sign Philippe Coutinho from <b>Liverpool.</b> The Brazilian is believed to have told the Reds that he does not want to play for them again this season - Daily Telegraph and The Times<br />
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Cenk Tosun will undergo a medical at <b>Everton</b> on Friday morning ahead of his move from <b>Besiktas.</b> Everton will pay £27m for the 26-year-old striker and the club are keen to finalise the deal before the end of today - skysports.com<br />
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There have been talks between <b>Everton</b> and<b> Chelsea</b> over the sale of midfielder Ross Barkley and the two clubs are close to reaching a deal – but that no fee has been agreed with some news outlets reporting that the player is undergoing a medical - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Manchester City</b> are willing to pay €60m to sign <b>Barcelona</b> defender Samuel Umtiti. It is believed City boss Pep Guardiola is on the hunt for a new centre back and Umtiti is on his shortlist - L’Equipe (French nationwide daily newspaper devoted to sport)<br />
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Belgium international Thibaut Courtois, 25, is close to signing a new <b>Chelsea</b> contract after the club offered him a deal in excess of £200,000 a week, to become the best paid goalkeeper in the world - Daily Telegraph<br />
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<b>Paris St-Germain</b> boss Unai Emery has opened the door for Brazil winger Lucas Moura, 25, and France winger Hatem Ben Arfa, 30, to leave the club in January - L'Equipe (French nationwide daily newspaper devoted to sport)<br />
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Manager Arsene Wenger says signing <b>Borussia Dortmund</b> forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is "not a possibility" for <b>Arsenal</b> - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Marseille</b> are interested in <b>Arsenal</b> midfielder Jack Wilshere but the 26-year-old wants to remain with the Gunners - Daily Mail<br />
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<b>Inter Milan</b> and <b>AC Milan</b> are both keen on <b>Spurs</b> midfielder Mousa Dembele. The Belgium international turns 31 this year and has entered the last 18 months of his contract - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Manchester United</b> have triggered year-long contract extensions with Spanish midfielders Juan Mata, 29, and Ander Herrera, 28, England left-back Ashley Young, 32, and Dutch defender Daley Blind, 27 - Daily Mirror<br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> defender David Luiz, 30, is desperate to leave the club and hopes <b>Real Madrid</b> may be interested - Mundo Deportivo (Spanish nationwide daily sports newspaper published in Barcelona)<br />
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<b>Tottenham</b> are poised to offer improved new contracts to England striker Harry Kane, 24, and Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld, 28 - The Independent<br />
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Emre Can has reached an agreement to join <b>Juventus</b> this summer. <b>Liverpool</b> are trying to persuade the Germany international to stay, but Can has opted for a move to Serie A, where Juventus have offered the 23-year-old £85,000 a week. The midfielder is out of contract this summer and is free to negotiate with overseas clubs - Sky Italy (www.sky.it) and The Guardian<br />
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Chris Hughton has "categorically" dismissed rumours of a <b>Brighton</b> bid for <b>Celtic</b> striker Moussa Dembele - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Manchester City</b> remain interested in <b>West Brom's</b> Jonny Evans. The Premier League leaders had a bid rejected for the defender in the summer - skysports.com<br />
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<b>West Brom</b> boss Alan Pardew has been told he must sell players before he can buy any in the transfer window - The Times<br />
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<b>Crystal Palace</b> have bid for <b>Lille</b> central defender Ibrahim Amadou, 24 - The Sun<br />
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<b>Crystal Palace</b> boss Roy Hodgson is facing the media ahead of Monday's FA Cup tie with Brighton and he's fired a warning to any Wilfried Zaha suitors. "It's not a case of me expecting or not expecting offers for Wilf Zaha, all I've said is I can understand him catching the eye. We have no interest in selling him, so I'd advise those thinking of making offers to not waste the price of a phone call." - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Manchester United</b> desperately want <b>Juventus</b> left-back Alex Sandro, but are being frustrated by the Italian club's reluctance to sell the 26-year-old - Daily Express<br />
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Sources close to <b>Nice</b> and Ivory Coast midfielder Jean Michael Seri have said <b>Everton</b> are one of a number of Premier League clubs interested in the player - skysports.com<br />
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Andy Carroll who came on as a late substitute for <b>West Ham</b> against Spurs on Thursday night has been linked with a move away from the club. One of his suitors is reportedly <b>Chelsea</b>, who want him as backup for Alvaro Morata. - skysports.com, The Sun and Daily Mail<br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> have offered Arturo Vidal a four-year contract worth £13.4million per season to leave <b>Bayern Munich</b> - Daily Star<br />
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<b>Sheffield Wednesday</b> are in talks with Dutch coach Jos Luhukay to replace Carlos Carvalhal as manager - The Sun and Yorkshire Post<br />
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<b>Brighton</b> boss Chris Hughton has issued a hands-off warning to <b>West Ham</b> over star defender Lewis Dunk, but winger Jamie Murphy is joining <b>Rangers</b> in a £1m deal - Daily Star<br />
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<b>Liverpool</b> could be in the driving seat to sign Leon Goretzka after relations between <b>Schalke</b> and <b>Bayern Munich</b> took a turn for the worse - Daily Express<br />
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<b>Watford</b> are ready to sell captain Troy Deeney and want to replace him with <b>Bournemouth's</b> Benik Afobe - Daily Mail<br />
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<b>Bournemouth</b> are yet to receive any bids for Benik Afobe and they have no interest in selling the striker - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Newcastle</b> boss Rafa Benitez is considering a move for <b>Watford's</b> captain Troy Deeney, 29 - Northern Echo<br />
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Ryan Bertrand hopes to quit <b>Southampton</b> this month, putting <b>Man City</b> on high alert - The Sun<br />
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There is interest from <b>West Ham</b> in the <b>Swansea</b> defender Alfie Mawson, but the Swans are yet to receive any approach for the player - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Newcastle</b> and <b>Burnley</b> are interested in signing Spanish midfielder Jonathan Viera, 28, from <b>Las Palmas</b> - Daily Telegraph<br />
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<b>Leeds United</b> are in talks to sign <b>Club Brugge</b> left-back Laurens De Bock - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Ipswich</b> striker David McGoldrick is wanted by <b>Cardiff</b> to boost their Premier League push - The Sun<br />
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<b>Sunderland</b> are close to signing 18-year-old <b>Liverpool</b> forward Ben Woodburn on a loan deal - Daily Star<br />
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<b>QPR</b> have this afternoon completed the signing of Deshane Dalling following his release from Huddersfield - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Celtic</b> and Scotland international Kieran Tierney, 20, has been included on a shortlist of left-backs <b>Manchester United</b> are considering to strengthen their defence, along with <b>Fulham's</b> English youngster Ryan Sessegnon - Daily Record<br />
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Alternatively <b>Paris St-Germain</b> will rival <b>Tottenham</b> for the signature of £30m-rated Sessegnon - Daily Mirror<br />
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<b>Besiktas</b> are interested in <b>Leicester</b> and Algeria striker Islam Slimani - Leicester Mercury<br />
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<b>Norwich City</b> are interested in <b>Nottingham Forest's</b> Jorge Grant. The 23-year-old has scored 16 goals on loan at Notts County this season to attract the Canaries - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Hearts</b> midfielder Jamie Walker is undergoing a medical at <b>Wigan Athletic</b> following talks over the past week - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Northampton Town</b> have signed <b>Manchester City</b> defender Shay Facey for an undisclosed fee on an 18-month contract - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Bradford City</b> have confirmed the League One club have made a "substantial" bid to sign <b>Ipswich Town</b> striker Kieffer Moore - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Shrewsbury Town</b> have secured the loan signing of 20-year-old Max Lowe from <b>Derby County</b> until the end of the season - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Doncaster Rovers</b> have extended the loan of <b>Chelsea</b> midfielder Jordan Houghton until the end of the season - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Yeovil Town</b> have completed the signing of defender Corey Whelan from <b>Liverpool</b> on a six-month loan deal, subject to clearance - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Port Vale</b> have announced Ben Whitfield will remain at the club on loan from Premier League side Bournemouth until the end of the season - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Accrington Stanley</b> have signed on-loan midfielder Callum Johnson on a permanent deal from M<b>iddlesbrough</b> - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Cheltenham Town</b> have completed the signing of former Bolton and Wigan forward Sanmi Odelusi from <b>Colchester</b> on a deal until the end of the season - skysports.com<br />
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<b>Cheltenham Town</b> have also extended the loan deals of <b>Bristol City</b> pair Taylor Moore and Joe Morrell until the end of the season - skysports.com<br />
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<br />Beer Footy and Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03003503879828378086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35915136.post-65292678900011433792018-01-01T10:15:00.002+00:002018-01-01T10:15:46.796+00:00Babes of the Month - Happy New Year/Prosit Neujahr/Bonne Année/Feliz Año Nuevo/Felice Anno Nuovo/Feliz Ano Novo/Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku/S Novim Godom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx37SBsEeAkvxS6bRypLUGysHEKBFxwGvIxKfjJWEnzhztf3u1mu171GLqa4grJ50n_bFSj_-xTA0827JofzIut6PN0KQGVqszSXv2ZzqVDX-3R215dKPeFeR6eFLBMFwmPENlhQ/s1600/happy+new+year+2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="253" data-original-width="338" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx37SBsEeAkvxS6bRypLUGysHEKBFxwGvIxKfjJWEnzhztf3u1mu171GLqa4grJ50n_bFSj_-xTA0827JofzIut6PN0KQGVqszSXv2ZzqVDX-3R215dKPeFeR6eFLBMFwmPENlhQ/s400/happy+new+year+2018.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiE1XP10zPZrBWSudMaSCXn5f-RU0-EC4HciQh4lHmQd74Fk22YB3Yzo1MCX93eNcADIvA2tpnefstpx9H0X5iSvgmfaSozNvXqdCEr1WeouD9PF14utq49_OFl2C_LHyQYtgBZw/s1600/legs+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1044" data-original-width="555" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiE1XP10zPZrBWSudMaSCXn5f-RU0-EC4HciQh4lHmQd74Fk22YB3Yzo1MCX93eNcADIvA2tpnefstpx9H0X5iSvgmfaSozNvXqdCEr1WeouD9PF14utq49_OFl2C_LHyQYtgBZw/s400/legs+1.jpg" width="210" /></a><br />
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Beer Footy and Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03003503879828378086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35915136.post-85736463228485205702017-12-13T15:54:00.001+00:002017-12-13T15:54:38.495+00:00What NOT to buy a Woman for Christmas!<br />
It’s that time of year again, when thoughts turn to Christmas and that annual dilemma of what to buy friends and family.<br />
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<b>Buying Christmas presents for your partner however, can prove even more of a minefield, especially if you are the kind of man that finds gift buying an ordeal.</b><br />
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This is the time of year when many husbands and boyfriends break out in cold sweats trying to figure out just the right gift to give their wives and girlfriends, so they won’t end up in the doghouse!<br />
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First of all start by making a a list of all the things you’ve been thinking of getting her. When you are through, light the list on fire and toss it into the fireplace. Make sure the flue is open!<br />
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Think harder and make another list. Spend some time on it. More time than say, the half-time break during a televised football match.<br />
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Ok, now look over the list and mark out anything that: <br />
(a) requires an extension cord, (b) you’d enjoy using as much or more than she would, (c) can only be purchased in a hardware store or petrol station, or (d) in any way implies that you don’t like her body, her hair, or her mother. If there’s anything left on the list, mark it out too.<br />
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Good, now we’re getting somewhere! This time, make a list of what your partner enjoys doing in her spare time, when she’s not working, raising the kids, doing chores or returning the gifts you got her for her birthday. Add as many things as you can; try to get the list up to at least two items.<br />
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When choosing a gift for your wife consider how she will interpret the meaning behind your gift. If in doubt, ask one of her friends or don’t run the risk. <br />
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What men don’t understand about gift buying for their wife is........women see the creativity, effort and gift itself as a direct reflection of how much her partner loves her. Men see a gift as a gift! Whether you think it makes sense or not, in general, there is a lot riding on your gift choice – so if you are not planning on taking up residence in the dog house take your gift buying seriously! <br />
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What weirder way to let her know you care than to give her the ability to pee standing up. Yes, yes, yes, it's hilarious that this product exists, but it's for hiking, camping or for women with hip problems. So as funny as it may be when you place the order on a drunken night of online shopping, it probably won't be as much fun explaining this one on a sober Christmas morning.<br />
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<b>Exercise Equipment or Gym Membership:</b><br />
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I don’t care if your chunky wife keeps mentioning how bad she wants to get in shape and she needs a treadmill – she will hate you forever if you stick that baby under the tree. It’s one thing to encourage her big booty to get to the gym and work off her 'baby weight,' but it’s another to stick something under the tree that screams, "You need to slim that lard ass of yours down!" <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdGyGRRmCqqvUIAgP0FxNsIL-iBZ7xRRVFFbsl1vQPsnt6LQccHz0syEfmEggU04gXtF4GIFi7ci6cmUexTKcuksS6Q3tkndaxn3vDEnbHwhm1Dyd1t6IiMJLet7dVssyOL9vu/s1600/pole+dancing+%2528crop%2529.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553486844174767826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdGyGRRmCqqvUIAgP0FxNsIL-iBZ7xRRVFFbsl1vQPsnt6LQccHz0syEfmEggU04gXtF4GIFi7ci6cmUexTKcuksS6Q3tkndaxn3vDEnbHwhm1Dyd1t6IiMJLet7dVssyOL9vu/s320/pole+dancing+%2528crop%2529.jpg" style="float: right; height: 239px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">A Stripper Pole:</span><br />
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It does happen! The wife of a friend of mine took a stripper class to get into shape and her husband shoved a pole under the tree the next year. I know you’re just dying to see what goes on in those classes and you want to see your lady’s new-found talents, but installing one of these in your house will only ensure your disappointment, plus she will have all the ammo she needs to start accusing you of going to strip clubs all the time and not being happy with the 'real' woman in your life.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Fake Designer Anything:</span><br />
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Not quite as bad as a stripper pole, but still lacking in thought.<br />
Buying your wife/girlfriend a fake Ralph Lauren or a fake Gucci handbag is wrong in so many ways! <br />
Do not buy anything off the back of a lorry, or from from a guy named Burt or a woman called Snow Bunny. They will tell you what you want to hear - "this plastic bag is an authentic designer handbag worth £400, yours for £19.99." <br />
Do not believe them, don't fall for it, don't buy it!<br />
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<b>Underwear:</b> (Particularly Smart Ass thongs, Sexy Santa lingerie or Shaping underwear)<br />
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A line of novelty thong underwear emblazoned<br />
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'gold digger,' 'control freak,' and 'desperate housewife'............because nothing says "I love you deeply" like personalized panties.<br />
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As for Sexy Santa lingerie - stop, take a long hard look at yourself and think is that on her Christmas wish list, or yours.........? And really, do you want to be reminded of a fat guy with a beard when you look at your girlfriend?<br />
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When it comes to Shaping Underwear, anything that suggests that the recipient is anything less than perfect will go down like a lead balloon!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Ceiling Mirror:</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6rdaQx0h3vrb5PqhRJ5gkXG3lEf1Xk5xFDxUk1X__kT6ZCz-y7gbkOFRg5OPh5OcU2o179Qo2sC6eooJ4n_WIIVNhOxyQpzkvgwfVdwCQFvXlJLiSTkP4yR_KoCGSjud5xzc5A/s1600/ceilin+mirror+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="203" data-original-width="350" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6rdaQx0h3vrb5PqhRJ5gkXG3lEf1Xk5xFDxUk1X__kT6ZCz-y7gbkOFRg5OPh5OcU2o179Qo2sC6eooJ4n_WIIVNhOxyQpzkvgwfVdwCQFvXlJLiSTkP4yR_KoCGSjud5xzc5A/s320/ceilin+mirror+3.jpg" width="320" /></a>A bedroom ceiling mirror may seem like an awesome idea at first, but do you really want her to get a good view of your hairy or spotty back.<br />
Plus don’t actively encourage her to call you a pervert or think you want her to invite her best friend to join you in the bedroom! The bonus? She might actually love this if she’s into decorating, but if you’re banking on it going up over the bed, you might be disappointed when you come home and see it above the dresser.<br />
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<b>Car Related Items:</b><br />
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Buying her anything for her car isn’t for her........it’s for you. She doesn’t care that she has no sense of direction, that her car is messy. She doesn’t use that sunshield thingy and she certainly won’t use one of those scraper devices to remove ice, because she will lose it in the mess of her car. She will end up scraping her windows with a credit card like she’s done since the day she was first able to drive.<br />
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<b>Cookbook:</b><br />
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The last thing your woman wants to open up on Christmas morning is a reminder of the huge meal she has to prepare all by herself (mainly because your lazy ass is already drunk from over indulgence the night before)<br />
Unless your significant other is an aspiring chef or just loves to cook and create new dishes frequently, a cookbook is a gift that could be taken the wrong way. They're fun to browse through at first, but quickly loose their appeal, only to be stuck on a shelf to collect dust.<br />
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<b>A Divorce:</b><br />
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Yes, I have heard of this happening and I think it is both a cruel and psychopathic way to behave at Christmas. If you are going to end the marriage, don't ruin Christmas and scar her for the rest of her life by handing her a set of divorce papers. Get it over with at least a month before or after Christmas. At least then she can buy her own Christmas present, or get a refund in the January sales!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">The clock is ticking and Christmas will be here before you know it. Now that you know a few of the things you should <span style="font-style: italic;">not</span> purchase, how do you know what would be a great gift?</span><br />
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Be a good understudy to your partner. Listen carefully to what she says. Pay attention to the things she enjoys and the way she spends her time. Does she enjoy weekend breaks, being pampered, reading a good book, going to the movies, eating out or crazy outdoor activities? <br />
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You might even try asking her to give you a list of things she would like for Christmas. (Note: wives/girlfriends/partners, if your other half asks you to make a list of things you would like for Christmas, please do it. Don’t respond with, <span style="font-style: italic;">"If you don’t know what to buy me for Christmas, I am certainly not going to tell you."</span>) <br />
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Men, with a little investigative work you can uncover some helpful hints that will guide you in your gift buying.<br />
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If all else fails and you are still at a loss it isn’t against the rules to ask her to accompany you on a shopping spree, to find the perfect gift.<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Good luck guys!</span><br />
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With just a month to go until Christmas and the January transfer window less than six weeks away, Clubs are drawing up both long and short term targets to either bolster or save their season! I am not just talking about the acquisition of players, but managers and backroom staff too!<br />
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Here is a round up of all the latest football news/gossip across Europe today, which includes the likes of: <b>Real Madrid, Chelsea, Paris St-Germain, Arsenal, Barcelona, Everton, Liverpool, Wales, Tottenham, Manchester City, Manchester United, Rennes, Athletic Bilbao, Juventus, Crystal Palace, Watford, West Ham, </b><b>Holstein Kiel, </b><b>RB Leipzig, Changchun Yatai, Leicester, West Brom, Derby, Sunderland and Ross County</b> to name but a few!<br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois could be on the move, with <b>Juventus, Real Madrid, PSG</b> and <b>Atletico</b> all interested - The Sun<br />
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<b>Arsenal's</b> German playmaker Mesut Ozil wants <b>Barcelona</b> to pay him 370,000 euros (£329,559) a week to join them in January. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is willing to let the 29-year-old leave, as long as he does not join <b>Manchester United</b> on a free transfer next summer - AS (Spanish daily sports newspaper) and Daily Mail<br />
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<b>Real Madrid</b> president Florentino Perez has dismissed <b>Arsenal's</b> £40m bid for striker Karim Benzema as embarrassing - The Sun<br />
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<b>West Brom</b> caretaker manager Gary Megson insists his first game in charge, against Tottenham, is not going to be an audition for a permanent job - Daily Telegraph<br />
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<b>West Brom</b> are likely to fail with a bid to appoint Sam Allardyce as their next boss. The ex-England boss is keen to return to international management - Daily Mirror<br />
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<b>Watford</b> are confident manager Marco Silva does not want to join <b>Everton</b> as he is house-hunting in Hertfordshire - Daily Mirror<br />
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However <b>Everton</b> are considering appointing <b>RB Leipzig</b> sporting director Ralf Rangnick instead - Daily Express<br />
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<b>Paris St-Germain</b> have opened discussions with <b>Manchester United</b> midfielder Marouane Fellaini. The 30-year-old Belgium international is out of contract in the summer - Le10Sport (French sports newspaper specialising in football) and Daily Mail<br />
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<b>Swansea</b> boss Paul Clement says he still has support from the club's board despite a disappointing start to the season - Guardian<br />
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Wayne Rooney has called on the <b>Everton</b> board to end the uncertainty and appoint a new manager following last night's humiliating 5-1 defeat to Atalanta at Goodison Park - Daily Express<br />
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Eden Hazard admits that he admires <b>Real Madrid</b>, but says that he has no interest in leaving <b>Chelsea</b> for the time being - Daily Mail<br />
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<b>Liverpool</b> have made contact with <b>PSG</b> over a January loan move for 24 year-old Germany midfielder Julian Draxler - L'Equipe (French nationwide daily newspaper devoted to sport)<br />
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Eliaquim Mangala admits he could leave <b>Manchester City</b> in search of regular football, despite the side's injury crisis at the heart of their defence - The Sun<br />
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<b>Stoke, West Ham, Everton</b> and <b>Southampton</b> are interested in former Watford striker Odion Ighalo. The 28-year-old moved to Chinese Super League side <b>Changchun Yatai</b> in January - Tutto Udinese (Italian football news website)<br />
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Arsene Wenger wants <b>Feynoord</b> boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst to be his successor as <b>Arsenal</b> manager - Daily Star<br />
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<b>Crystal Palace</b> will rival <b>West Ham</b> for the signing <b>Bournemouth</b> midfielder Harry Arter, 27, in January - Daily Mirror<br />
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<b>Rennes</b> are pursuing a loan deal for <b>Leicester</b> forward Islam Slimani, but face competition from <b>Watford</b> and <b>Crystal Palace</b> - Daily Mail<br />
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Chris Coleman has backed Craig Bellamy to succeed him as <b>Wales</b> manager, and says his lack of experience could be a positive - Daily Star<br />
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Former England defender Sol Campbell said he would be interested in becoming the <b>United States'</b> head coach - ESPN<br />
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Jack Wilshere admits he may have to leave <b>Arsenal</b> to get regular football as he is frustrated with his current game-time - Daily Mirror<br />
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<b>Barcelona</b> and <b>Real Madrid</b> are set to go head to head for the signature of highly-rated <b>Athletic Bilbao</b> defender Aymeric Laporte - Daily Express<br />
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Spain midfielder Juan Mata, 29, wants to extend his stay at <b>Manchester United</b> and has not ruled out playing until he is 40 - ESPN<br />
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<b>West Ham</b> asked to be given an away fixture on Boxing Day because nearby Stratford station would not have been able to cope with the number of fans and post-Christmas sales shoppers - Daily Telegraph<br />
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<b>Tottenham</b> manager Mauricio Pochettino says he "does not care" that Danny Rose was upset by being left out of the north London derby - Guardian<br />
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<b>Chelsea</b> have made the most money from player sales since the Premier League began - Daily Star<br />
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Glenn Murray says he would get more credit for his performances with <b>Brighton</b> if he had a foreign name - Daily Telegraph<br />
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<b>Derby County</b> want Joe Ledley to sign a new deal at the club, but Sunderland are keen on the 30-year-old midfielder - Daily Mirror<br />
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<b>Burnley</b> are monitoring <b>Kilmarnock's</b> 23-year-old winger Jordan Jones ahead of the January transfer window - Daily Mail<br />
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<b>Leeds United</b> scouts watched Bundesliga Two top scorer Marvin Ducksch play for <b>Holstein Kiel</b> against Nuremberg last weekend.<br />
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Chris Eagles has joined Scottish Premiership club <b>Ross County</b> until the end of the season - skysports.com<br />
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A football statistical index, it has been developed specifically to give a verdict on any player as a Football Premier League asset. <br />
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It condenses more than 40 match event statistics for three key areas – Influence, Creativity and Threat, to generate the data into a single score.<br />
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This score is what is known as an individual’s ICT Index score, and via this data is able to offer an accurate summary on player performance. <br />
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<i>Season 2017/18 - Last update: 10/11/17 at 13.30 GMT</i><br />
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For those of you currently playing <i>'Fantasy Premier League Football'</i> you may want to take note!<br />
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1. Kasper Schmeichel (Leicester) 28.7 <i>ICT Index </i><br />
2. Jonas Lossl (Huddersfield) 28.3 <br />
3. Lukasz Fabianski (Swansea) 27.7 <br />
4. Asmir Begovic (Bournemouth) 27.4<br />
5. Jordan Pickford (Everton) 27.1<br />
6. Nick Pope (Burnley) 25.0 <i>(pictured right)</i><br />
7. Joe Hart (West Ham) 24.8 <br />
8. David de Gea (Man Utd) 23.3 <br />
9. Fraser Forster (Southampton) 22.3<br />
10. Jack Butland (Stoke) 21.7 <i>*Currently out injured</i><br />
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1. Ben Davies (Tottenham) 62.3 <i>ICT Index</i><br />
2. Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) 58.3<br />
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4. Sead Kolasinac (Arsenal) 53.6 <br />
5. Jose Holebas (Watford) 53.2<br />
6. Ben Mee (Burnley) 52.8 <br />
7. Harry Maguire (Leicester) 51.2 <br />
8. Nacho Monreal (Arsenal) 50.4 <br />
9. Shane Duffy (Brighton) 49.6<br />
10. Héctor Bellerín (Arsenal) 48.1<br />
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1. Mo Salah (Liverpool) 120.2 <i>ICT Index</i><br />
2. Kevin De Bruyne (Man City) 115.2<br />
3. David Silva (Man City) 109.6<br />
4. Christian Eriksen (Tottenham) 101.3<br />
5. Leroy Sané (Man City) 94.8 <i>(pictured right)</i><br />
6. Richarlison (Watford) 93.4 <br />
7. Raheem Sterling (Man City) 87.6 <i>*Currently out injured</i><br />
8. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) 85.3 <br />
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10. Dele Alli (Tottenham) 81.8 <i>*Currently out injured</i><br />
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1. Harry Kane (Tottenham) 121.5 <i>ICT Index</i><br />
2. Romelu Lukaku (Man Utd) 108.2 <br />
3. Sergio Agüero (Man City) 97.4<br />
4. Álvaro Morata (Chelsea) 93.3<br />
5. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) 88.2<br />
6. Gabriel Jesus (Man City) 86.2 <br />
7. Jamie Vardy (Leicester) 82.3 <br />
8. Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal) 77.1 <br />
9. Marcus Rashford (Man Utd) 69.6 <i>(pictured right)</i><br />
10. Wayne Rooney (Everton) 69.2<br />
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Influence is the first measurement. This evaluates the degree to which that player has made an impact on a single match or throughout the season.<br />
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It takes into account events and actions that could directly or indirectly effect the outcome of the fixture.<br />
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At the top level these are decisive actions like goals and assists. But the Influence score also processes significant defensive actions to analyse the effectiveness of defenders and goalkeepers.<br />
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Creativity assesses player performance in terms of producing goalscoring opportunities for others. It can be used as a guide to identify the players most likely to supply assists.<br />
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While this analyses frequency of passing and crossing, it also considers pitch location and quality of the final ball.<br />
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This is the third measure, producing a value that examines a player's threat on goal. It gauges individuals most likely to score goals.<br />
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While attempts are the key action, the Index looks at pitch location, giving greater weight to actions that are regarded as the best chances to score.<br />
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All three of these scores are combined to create an overall ICT Index score. That then offers a single figure that presents a view on that player as a Football Premier League asset.<br />
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Beer Footy and Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03003503879828378086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35915136.post-9314594877712845602017-11-01T12:25:00.003+00:002017-11-01T12:25:59.072+00:00Babe of the Month - Gorgeous Ellen Hoog, Dutch International Field Hockey Star and Olympian<br />
<b>Ellen Martijn Hoog</b> was born on 26th March 1986 in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overveen" target="_blank">Overveen</a>, Netherlands (Overveen is a town in North Holland in the municipality of Bloemendaal). Ellen was a Dutch International field hockey player for over 12 years, earning 232 caps and scoring 60 goals.<br />
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Ellen began playing field hockey at the age of seven and in 2002, aged 16 she was selected to play her first senior game the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stichtse_Cricket_en_Hockey_Club" target="_blank">Stichtse Cricket en Hockey Club</a> in Bilthoven. <br />
Ellen made her debut for the Dutch National team in 2004, aged 17, during the Champions Trophy in Rosario, Argentina. The Dutch won gold that year beating Germany in the Final.<br />
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Ellen attended the University of Amsterdam and studied Media and Information Management. She studied Commercial Sports Economics at the Johan Cruyff University in Amsterdam.<br />
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She became the ambassador of the Hockey Calendar in 2005. She also became an ambassador of Holland Fit and BDO in 2006. Ellen also posed in a bikini with team-mate Eva de Goede for the American sports magazine <a href="https://youtu.be/LzAdZQ4lMF4" target="_blank">'Sports Illustrated' in the Swimsuit Edition in 2013</a> in Las Vegas.<br />
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Among Ellen's many sporting achievements are two Olympic golds (Beijing 2008 and London 2012), one Olympic silver (Rio 2016), two World Cups (2006 in Madrid and 2014 in Amsterdam), three European Championships (2005 in Dublin, 2009 in Amsterdam and 2011 in Mönchengladbach), and two <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hockey_Champions_Trophy" target="_blank">Champions Trophies</a> (2004 in Rosario and 2005 in Canberra).<br />
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She was voted the best player in the world for 2014.<br />
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In 2012, Hoog became the first player to decide a major championship match with a penalty shootout, taking the winning shot in the 2012 Summer Olympics semi-final against New Zealand.<br />
She repeated this feat in 2016 when she took the winning shot in the 2016 Summer Olympics semi-final against Germany.<br />
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Ellen has two pre-game rituals: Firstly, before each match she first puts on my right shin guard and then her left and secondly, before the start of a big tournament and before each final, together with some of her teammates, they watch the movie 'The Notebook.'<br />
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Ellen uses almost all social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc. She has a large number of national as well as international fans. She is loved by her fans because of her field hockey skills and her beautiful looks.<br />
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Beer Footy and Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03003503879828378086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35915136.post-14736687957672186092017-10-01T01:11:00.003+01:002017-10-01T01:11:52.942+01:00Babe of the Month - Liv Cooke, World Champion Football Freestyler!<br />
<b>Liv Cooke</b> was born on 20th April 1999 in Leyland, Lancashire and is a British professional football freestyler and the current world champion.<br />
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Liv has always been crazy about football, which she says she got from having two older brothers. As a kid she would play street football with them. <br />
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At the age of 10, Liv joined Preston North End F.C. whilst also playing in Woodlea Junior School's football team. Cooke went on to study at Balshaw's Church of England High School, where she captained the girls' football team, and signed for the Blackburn Rovers F.C. Centre of Excellence at the age of 14.<br />
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One year later, Cooke was sidelined by a recurring back injury and discovered freestyle football videos online. She began to learn the basics in her back garden and stopped playing football in 2015 to focus on freestyle. In 2015, Cooke performed publicly for the first time at St Andrews Infant School in her local town of Leyland, Lancashire. This was quickly followed by her first professional event, where she performed at a Blackburn Rovers half-time show at Ewood Park. <br />
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In 2016, at the age of 17, Cooke left Runshaw College early to pursue a career as a 'professional' football freestyler. Since then, Cooke has become the youngest ever professional football freestyler, performing at events across the globe and working with a number of major organisations.</div>
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In May 2016, Cooke founded Girl Power FS – the first female football freestyle agency. Having officially launched in June 2016, the company acts as a platform for elite female football freestylers to interact with clients and organise the use of their services for commercials, campaigns, fun days and more.<br />
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Liv made her competitive freestyle debut in London in August 2016 at the Red Bull Street Style World Finals, where she placed 6th having been the youngest qualifier.<br />
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Later that year, Cooke qualified for the 2016 World Football Freestyle Championships in Melbourne. She finished second, making her the youngest ever finalist. Cooke broke her foot in the final, which ruled her out for several months. <br />
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<i> BBC meet Liv Cooke</i><br />
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Her work has included performing at Qatar’s national sports day, becoming an ambassador for the UEFA ‘We Play Strong’ initiative designed to get more girls into football, and touring Australia to inspire children to get active. Commercially, Cooke has featured in a Channel 4 TV commercial, a number of Adidas commercials, and a LIDL advert. In addition, she has appeared on a number of TV shows including Match of the Day, Soccer AM, BBC and Fox Soccer News.<br />
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As a result of Cooke's work, she has won a number of awards including Parliamentary Rising Star and Woman of the Future.<br />
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<i> World Championships</i><br />
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Following her injury Liv returned to training in April 2017. In August 2017 Cooke qualified for the 2017 Super Ball open football freestyle championships in Prague.<br />
Once there, she won all of her battles to become the '<b><i>World Open Football Freestyle Champion.'</i></b><br />
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Beer Footy and Birdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03003503879828378086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35915136.post-63022187645799907782017-09-22T12:30:00.001+01:002017-11-10T13:44:03.650+00:00Statistically, the ICT index score of the best performing players in the English Premier League so far this season!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLsVPGaz5BssDY1FJSYDERLBfohV2WIBNMBoCLpclkhxHvxE_y4NaYG2VlqTt-8Qjh7Yzpv3-Nv4FPxsKnaYGsLeXLuvuz1D2JtJWuqg8GKegkJnHsOQ6oR3EeZIxujtO-lVUsEw/s1600/logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLsVPGaz5BssDY1FJSYDERLBfohV2WIBNMBoCLpclkhxHvxE_y4NaYG2VlqTt-8Qjh7Yzpv3-Nv4FPxsKnaYGsLeXLuvuz1D2JtJWuqg8GKegkJnHsOQ6oR3EeZIxujtO-lVUsEw/s320/logo.jpg" width="320" /></a>The <b>ICT Index</b> (Influence, Creativity, Threat) was a new feature that began at the start of last season's Premier League campaign, and has continued to be used for the current one.<br />
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A football statistical index, it has been developed specifically to give a verdict on any player as a Football Premier League asset. <br />
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It condenses more than 40 match event statistics for three key areas – Influence, Creativity and Threat, to generate the data into a single score.<br />
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This score is what is known as an individual’s ICT Index score, and via this data is able to offer an accurate summary on player performance. <br />
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<i>Season 2017/18 - Last update: 22/09/17 at 12.30pm</i><br />
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For those of you currently playing <i>'Fantasy Premier League Football'</i> you may want to take note!<br />
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<b> </b> <i><b>Goalkeepers:</b></i><br />
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1. Lukasz Fabianski (Swansea) 15.5 <i>ICT Index </i><br />
2. Jack Butland (Stoke) 15.1<br />
3. Kasper Schmeichel (Leicester) 15.0 <i>(pictured right)</i><br />
4. Asmir Begovic (Bournemouth) 14.9<br />
5. Petr Cech (Arsenal) 14.7<br />
6. Wayne Hennessey (C.Palace) 13.9<br />
7. Jordan Pickford (Everton) 12.2<br />
8. Fraser Forster (Southampton) 11.7<br />
9. Rob Elliot (Newcastle) 10.4<br />
10. Jonas Lossl (Huddersfield) 9.6<br />
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1. Ben Davies (Tottenham) 40.2 <i>ICT Index</i><br />
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3. Ben Mee (Burnley) 32.3<br />
4. Shane Duffy (Brighton) 27.6<br />
5. Scott Dann (C.Palace) 26.1<br />
6. Antonio Valencia (Man Utd) 25.1<br />
7. Harry Maguire (Leicester) 23.4 <br />
8. Lewis Dunk (Brighton) 23.3<br />
9. Jose Holebas (Watford) 23.1<br />
10. Ryan Bertrand (Southampton) 22.6<br />
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1. Christian Eriksen (Tottenham) 57.7 <i>ICT Index</i><br />
2. Mo Salah 55.3 (Liverpool)<br />
3. Kevin De Bruyne (Man City) 51.9<br />
4. David Silva (Man City) 51.1<br />
5. Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Man Utd) 50.8<br />
6. Paul Pogba (Man Utd) 48.1 <i>*Currently out injured</i><br />
7. Dele Alli (Tottenham) 44.6<br />
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9. Aaron Mooy (Huddersfield) 39.0<br />
10. Sadio Mané (Liverpool) 38.5 <i>*Suspended until 1st Oct</i><br />
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1. Romelu Lukaku (Man Utd) 66.8 <i>ICT Index</i><br />
2. Sergio Agüero (Man City) 64.1<br />
3. Harry Kane (Tottenham) 58.4<br />
4. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) 47.9<br />
5. Álvaro Morata (Chelsea) 47.3<br />
6. Gabriel Jesus (Man City) 43.8 <i>(pictured right)</i><br />
7. Danny Welbeck (Arsenal) 41.1 <i>*Currently out injured</i><br />
8. Marcus Rashford (Man Utd) 40.6 <br />
9. Wayne Rooney (Everton) 36.7<br />
10. Jamie Vardy (Leicester) 36.2<br />
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</b> <b>1. Influence</b><br />
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Influence is the first measurement. This evaluates the degree to which that player has made an impact on a single match or throughout the season.<br />
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It takes into account events and actions that could directly or indirectly effect the outcome of the fixture.<br />
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At the top level these are decisive actions like goals and assists. But the Influence score also processes significant defensive actions to analyse the effectiveness of defenders and goalkeepers.<br />
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<b>2. Creativity</b><br />
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Creativity assesses player performance in terms of producing goalscoring opportunities for others. It can be used as a guide to identify the players most likely to supply assists.<br />
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While this analyses frequency of passing and crossing, it also considers pitch location and quality of the final ball.<br />
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<b>3. Threat</b><br />
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This is the third measure, producing a value that examines a player's threat on goal. It gauges individuals most likely to score goals.<br />
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While attempts are the key action, the Index looks at pitch location, giving greater weight to actions that are regarded as the best chances to score.<br />
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All three of these scores are combined to create an overall ICT Index score. That then offers a single figure that presents a view on that player as a Football Premier League asset.<br />
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