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<title>Scots score deal for Argentina friendly</title>
<link>http://scotland.worldcupblog.org/other-news/scots-score-deal-for-argentina-friendly.html</link>
<dc:author>Ian Rose</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-09-30 21:24:29</dc:created>
<description>After months of negotiation, it's finally done and dusted: On November 19, Argentina will come to Hampden Park in Glasgow and face the Scots in ...</description>
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<title>Djourou extends his contract with Arsenal, Milan consider a shock Pato-Inler exchange with Udinese</title>
<link>http://switzerland.worldcupblog.org/miscellaneous-swiss/djourou-extends-his-contract-with-arsenal-milan-consider-a-shock-pato-inler-exchange-with-udinese.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-09-22 12:09:26</dc:created>
<description>

Swiss International Johan Djourou has extended his contract with Arsenal although the length of it is unknown. 
Djourou joined Arsenal in 2003 and has played ...</description>
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<title>International Friendly: Germany Downs Belgium </title>
<link>http://belgium.worldcupblog.org/friendly/international-friendly-germany-downs-belgium.html</link>
<dc:author>julien</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-26 14:47:25</dc:created>
<description>
I apologize for the late post. I moved into my university dorm recently and classes just started.  I have been really busy. Last Wednesday, ...</description>
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<title>Welcome Back Lippi. Now Fix Our Team</title>
<link>http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/welcome-back-lippi-now-fix-our-team.html</link>
<dc:author>Julian</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-21 11:54:21</dc:created>
<description>Let's not pull any punches. Yesterday was a disaster for the Azzurri. Yes, it was just a friendly. No, that doesn't mean it's ok. It ...</description>
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<title>Sudan 0- Egypt 4: what a great performance!!!! </title>
<link>http://egypt.worldcupblog.org/uncategorized/sudan-0-egypt-4-what-a-great-performance.html</link>
<dc:author>Tamim</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-21 11:39:11</dc:created>
<description> Before you read anything I want you to know that you either read till the end or just cut it short and red the ...</description>
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<title>You, Sir, Are A Legend</title>
<link>http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/you-sir-are-a-legend.html</link>
<dc:author>Chris</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-21 10:00:48</dc:created>
<description>

Somebody forgot to tell Henrik that one month from today he's going to be 37 years old. After a disappointing Euros run during most of ...</description>
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<title>Is Steve McClaren Still in Charge?</title>
<link>http://england.worldcupblog.org/friendlies/is-steve-mcclaren-still-in-charge.html</link>
<dc:author>Daryl</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-20 13:20:58</dc:created>
<description>Here's tonight's lineup:

James, Brown, A Cole, Ferdinand, Terry (Captain), Beckham, Barry, Lampard, Gerrard, Defoe, Rooney.

Look familiar? Steve McClaren could easily have picked that team. So ...</description>
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<title>Italy-Austria Liveblog</title>
<link>http://italy.worldcupblog.org/group-e/italy-austria-liveblog.html</link>
<dc:author>Julian</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-20 10:53:28</dc:created>
<description>Fin The game ends 2-2, with us picking up the pace at the end. Lippi's got a ton of stuff he needs to address though, ...</description>
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<title>Nigeria Ends Belgium's Goal Medal Hopes</title>
<link>http://belgium.worldcupblog.org/friendly/nigeria-ends-belgiums-goal-medal-hopes.html</link>
<dc:author>julien</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-20 10:33:41</dc:created>
<description>
Belgium's road to the Olympic Men's Football Final ended yesterday against Nigeria. After solidly advancing from the group stages and upsetting Italy, the Nigerians proved ...</description>
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<title>Greece ready to erase EURO nightmares</title>
<link>http://greece.worldcupblog.org/1/greece-ready-to-erase-euro-nightmares.html</link>
<dc:author>Peter Katsiris</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-19 14:04:53</dc:created>
<description>The Greek National Team returns to action tomorrow night in Bratislava against Slovakia in an International Friendly. Thanks to miserable run at EURO 2008 by ...</description>
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<title>Scotland Team for NI Friendly</title>
<link>http://scotland.worldcupblog.org/1/scotland-team-for-ni-friendly.html</link>
<dc:author>Ian Rose</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-14 15:48:55</dc:created>
<description>This is late, but better late than never, and so here's George Burley's squad for the last friendly before World Cup qualifiers begin, next Wednesday ...</description>
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<title>Rehhagel makes call-ups ahead of Slovakia friendly</title>
<link>http://greece.worldcupblog.org/1/rehhagel-makes-call-ups-ahead-of-slovakia-friendly.html</link>
<dc:author>Peter Katsiris</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-07 19:45:35</dc:created>
<description>Greece is scheduled to play Slovakia in Bratislava in two weeks time, and Greece coach Otto Rehhagel has already made his first set of squad ...</description>
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<title>Belgium Ties South Korea</title>
<link>http://belgium.worldcupblog.org/friendly/belgium-ties-south-korea-and-milk-cup-recap.html</link>
<dc:author>julien</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-05 08:38:47</dc:created>
<description>
This Saturday the young devils, Belgium's olympic squad, faced South Korea's U-20. The match was a last minute preparation friendly for the upcoming Olympic Games. ...</description>
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<title>Olympic Games Countdown For Belgium: 3 Days!</title>
<link>http://belgium.worldcupblog.org/friendly/olympic-games-countdown-for-belgium-3-days.html</link>
<dc:author>julien</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-04 09:28:23</dc:created>
<description>
Yesterday, Belgium's olympic squad arrived in Shenyang, China. There they will finish practicing and preparing for their first Olympic Games match against Brazil. The match ...</description>
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<title>0 for 2</title>
<link>http://usa.worldcupblog.org/friendly/0-for-2.html</link>
<dc:author>Carter Daly</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-02 14:58:49</dc:created>
<description>
For the second straight game of the ING Cup, the USA failed to win.

For the second straight game of the ING Cup, the USA failed ...</description>
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<title>Mirallas Will Play In South Korea Friendly</title>
<link>http://belgium.worldcupblog.org/friendly/mirallas-will-play-in-south-korea-friendly.html</link>
<dc:author>julien</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-07-28 10:53:17</dc:created>
<description>
Belgium olympic coach, Jean-François de Sart, is convinced that Kevin Mirallas will be fit enough to play against South Korea this Saturday. The young Belgians ...</description>
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<title>Belgium Olympic Squad Arrives In Yantai, China</title>
<link>http://belgium.worldcupblog.org/friendly/belgium-olympic-squad-arrives-in-yantai-china.html</link>
<dc:author>julien</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-07-27 21:41:32</dc:created>
<description>
The Belgium olympic squad arrived in Yantai, China today. There the Young Devils will prepare for the upcoming Olympic Games. Two injured players went with ...</description>
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<title>Belgium Lose To Rival Netherlands</title>
<link>http://belgium.worldcupblog.org/friendly/belgium-lose-to-rival-netherlands.html</link>
<dc:author>julien</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-07-25 16:47:17</dc:created>
<description>
Our olympic squad lost respectfully yesterday to the Netherlands, our neighbor and longstanding rival. The match was played at Cristal Arena in front of 6,859 ...</description>
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<title>Chucho's Swan Song</title>
<link>http://mexico.worldcupblog.org/mexico-team-news/chuchos-swan-song.html</link>
<dc:author>Alan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-24 11:25:02</dc:created>
<description>Chucho's last game as coach of el Tri was a beauty. Mexico beat Belize in their World Cup quialifying game 7-0 which put the aggregate ...</description>
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<title>Video: Netherlands 4-1 Russia, Their Last Meeting</title>
<link>http://euro2008.worldcupblog.org/news/their-last-meeting-netherlands-4-1-russia-with-video.html</link>
<dc:author>Ian Rose</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-21 05:10:46</dc:created>
<description>As if the Dutch needed any extra confidence coming off of their 9-1 aggregate victory over the rest of the group of death, they can ...</description>
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<title>A Magical Night Ends in a Draw</title>
<link>http://usa.worldcupblog.org/friendly/a-magical-night-ends-in-a-draw.html</link>
<dc:author>Carter Daly</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-10 14:22:16</dc:created>
<description>Sunday's friendly against Argentina had all the ingredients needed.  A full house, national pride, first choice squads, and a hunger to win on both ...</description>
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<title>Updated FIFA Rankings: Belgium Drops To 49</title>
<link>http://belgium.worldcupblog.org/friendly/updated-fifa-rankings-belgium-drops-to-49.html</link>
<dc:author>julien</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-09 18:47:55</dc:created>
<description>
Last Wednesday FIFA released the updated FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. Belgium dropped 3 spots in the rankings from 46 to 49. Their recent friendly loss to ...</description>
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<title>Pre-Game Breakfast</title>
<link>http://usa.worldcupblog.org/friendly/pre-game-breakfast.html</link>
<dc:author>Carter Daly</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-08 10:57:01</dc:created>
<description>Ok folks here we are, the morning of the matchup against #1 ranked Argentina at Giants Stadium.  The last of the three big friendlies ...</description>
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<title>Argentina-Eve</title>
<link>http://usa.worldcupblog.org/friendly/argentina-eve.html</link>
<dc:author>Carter Daly</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-07 15:49:27</dc:created>
<description>Ok sorry for the lack of post-game coverage on Spain folks.  Needless to say, it was a pretty good performance, and as you can ...</description>
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<title>Lineup</title>
<link>http://usa.worldcupblog.org/friendly/lineup.html</link>
<dc:author>Carter Daly</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-04 14:13:31</dc:created>
<description>-------------------Howard


Cherundolo Onyewu Bocanegra Pearce



---------------Edu---------Bradley


Dempsey---------------------------Lewis



------------Johnson--------Adu


Thank god.  Enjoy folks.  Pre/in/post game comments here.</description>
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<title>Spain v United States</title>
<link>http://spain.worldcupblog.org/friendly/spain-v-united-states.html</link>
<dc:author>Ryan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-03 23:43:48</dc:created>
<description>Tomorrow is the game we've all been waiting for.  All adopted Spaniards (like myself) now have to choose what side to pick as La ...</description>
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<title>Rode Duivels Get Outplayed In Italy</title>
<link>http://belgium.worldcupblog.org/team-news/rode-duivels-get-outplayed-in-italy.html</link>
<dc:author>julien</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-03 15:34:44</dc:created>
<description>
Belgium played a friendly last Friday against 4 time World Cup champion Italy. Prior to the match, the Belgians knew it would be a daunting ...</description>
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<title>Spain Pre-Match Briefing</title>
<link>http://usa.worldcupblog.org/friendly/spain-pre-match-briefing.html</link>
<dc:author>Carter Daly</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-03 14:59:52</dc:created>
<description>Tommorow the USMNT will be facing a whole different animal in Spain.

The shape, ball movment, and attack will be total 180 from what the three ...</description>
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<title>Breaking Down the Loss</title>
<link>http://scotland.worldcupblog.org/1/breaking-down-the-loss.html</link>
<dc:author>Ian Rose</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-05-30 16:08:47</dc:created>
<description>As promised, here's a bit deeper of a look at today's 3-1 loss to the Czech Republic.  There are some bright points, more in ...</description>
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<title>Turkey 2-0 Finland Next stop, Geneve, Switzerland</title>
<link>http://turkey.worldcupblog.org/postmatch/turkey-2-0-finland-next-stop-geneve-switzerland.html</link>
<dc:author>musab</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-05-29 20:32:55</dc:created>
<description>So far Turkey has defeated Slovakia 1-0 and has lost to Uruguay 3-2. The match against Finland was one in which Fatih Terim was to ...</description>
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