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Sharing the wealth: Copa America and the Decentralisation of Argentinian Football

Sharing the wealth: Copa America and the Decentralisation of Argentinian Football

Forget the penalties, the 2011 Copa America represents a landmark moment for Argentinian football. Making his debut for Just Football,...

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‘Um Ano com Mano’: The Rebirth of Brazil Continues…

‘Um Ano com Mano’: The Rebirth of Brazil Continues…

Mano Menezes assumed the role of Brazil’s manager after the last World Cup, promising a completely different approach...

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Copa America 2011: Argentina continue to stutter and what is wrong with Messi?

Copa America 2011: Argentina continue to stutter and what is wrong with Messi?

So it seems that, in Argentina, even the wind can tackle Messi. Sure, the Barcelona phenomenon may have banged in...

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Copa America 2011: Notes on Matchday 1

Copa America 2011: Notes on Matchday 1

A few thoughts and observations after Matchday 1 of the 2011 Copa America in Argentina: 1) Barça-no-la Sergio Batista’s desire to mould...

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Copa America 2011: Paraguay and an inspirational secret weapon

Copa America 2011: Paraguay and an inspirational secret weapon

Favourites they may not be, but if it’s a dark horse you’re looking for at this year’s Copa America then...

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Next Stop, Argentina! Copa America 2011 Preview

Next Stop, Argentina! Copa America 2011 Preview

by Christopher Atkins The 2011 Copa America kicks off in Argentina this Friday, as South America’s top teams compete...

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From Santos to River Plate: Glory and agony on wild night in South America

From Santos to River Plate: Glory and agony on wild night in South America

Roughly 2,050 kilometres separate the city of Córdoba, Argentina, and Santos, the municipality located in São Paulo state, Brazil. Travelling...

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Santos – From Pele to Neymar on the road to immortality

Santos – From Pele to Neymar on the road to immortality

by Gordon Fleetwood It has been a long road for Santos this year in the Copa Libertadores. This was Santos’ first...

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Campeonato Brasileiro 2011 – A comprehensive guide

Campeonato Brasileiro 2011 – A comprehensive guide

by Rodrigo Beilfuss As most major football leagues in Europe approach their season finale the Brazilian league rises in the horizon, and...

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Rogerio Ceni – The 100 Goal Keeper

Rogerio Ceni – The 100 Goal Keeper

Campos, Higuita, Chilavert, Rogério Ceni. Rodrigo Beilfuss reports on Sao Paulo’s legendary keeper: I watched it live on television, but I...

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