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<title>Wondergoal: Johan Cruyff</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/background-stories/wondergoal-johan-cruyff.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-21 04:08:19</dc:created>
<description>JC made a lot of great great goals... If Van Basten's volley is the quintessential Oranje goal ever, this goal is Barcelona's most beautiful. Despite ...</description>
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<title>Foppe: we didn't have a Messi</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/foppe-we-didnt-have-a-messi.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-17 01:47:23</dc:created>
<description>

Team manager Foppe de Haan admitted it. During the quarter finals yesterday between Holland and Argentina at times he really enjoyed Lionel Messi's game. &quot;Yeah, ...</description>
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<title>Olympics and other news</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/olympic-and-young-oranje/olympics-and-other-news.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-08-10 20:44:49</dc:created>
<description>

Back from the Big Smoke. Sydney was busy, smoggy, cold-ish and like any city :-).

Been there, done that.

Back to the pitch :-).

Lots of wonderful news ...</description>
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<title>Olympic Oranje's program</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/background-stories/olympic-oranjes-program.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-07-02 20:54:51</dc:created>
<description>

Give them bread and games, wasn't that what some Roman emperor said? The people will be docile and stay quiet as long as we feed ...</description>
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<title>Brazil 0 Argentina 0 – It’s Knife Sharpening Time!!!</title>
<link>http://brazil.worldcupblog.org/group-f/brazil-0-argentina-0-%e2%80%93-it%e2%80%99s-knife-sharpening-time.html</link>
<dc:author>jalil</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-06-25 03:00:34</dc:created>
<description> 
Slowly Dunga’s reign of terror looks to be ending. The samba steady free flowing essence of Brazilian football has been lost, replaced by the ...</description>
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<title>More news...</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/more-news-3.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-05-13 19:01:16</dc:created>
<description>
Rodney Sneijder

Martin Jol has signed a two year deal with HS Hamburg. The former Spurs manager will earn a lousy 2 Mio Euros per season ...</description>
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<title>(Egypt-Argentina) preview</title>
<link>http://egypt.worldcupblog.org/uncategorized/egypt-argentina-preview.html</link>
<dc:author>Tamim</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-03-24 17:14:52</dc:created>
<description>
the champions of Africa are back in action, and when the champions of Africa play all the world watches (not really:D). because we are champions ...</description>
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<title>Champions League action</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/champions-league-action.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-03-06 07:07:51</dc:created>
<description>It took me some time to write this. Couldn't see all the games live so I decided to stay away in case one of you ...</description>
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<title>Vennegoor scores; Barca impresses</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/vennegoor-scores-barca-impresses.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2008-02-20 18:51:21</dc:created>
<description>When Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink made his debut for FC Twente, Dutch commentator Frank Snoeks quiped: Coach Meijer isn't sure yet who he'll play upfront, ...</description>
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<title>PSV can't make it...</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/psv-cant-make-it.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2007-11-08 03:59:00</dc:created>
<description>PSV wasn't able to make it against Zico's Fenerbahce. The Turks had an easy 2-0 victory over PSV, that was never able to even threaten ...</description>
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<title>Is it me....?</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/is-it-me.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2007-10-28 18:07:01</dc:created>
<description>Or is there less activity in this blog since the lay-out change?

Not that your comments on this question will have any effect on the lay-out ...</description>
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<title>Weekend results...</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/weekend-results.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2007-10-28 18:02:47</dc:created>
<description>Just a random overview of football action from around the world... Well, England, Spain and Holland really...

AZ won again! The number 12 of the Dutch ...</description>
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<title>WCQ round-up: conclusions and ongoing concerns</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/2010-world-cup-qualifying/wcq-round-up-conclusions-and-ongoing-concerns.html</link>
<dc:author>Linda</dc:author>
<dc:created>2007-10-20 01:54:52</dc:created>
<description>I've got exams coming up soon, so there won't be too many posts over the next 3 weeks.  Conveniently enough, the next qualifiers aren't ...</description>
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<title>Your friendly new Argentina blogger on the squad list for the qualifiers</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/2010-world-cup-qualifying/your-friendly-new-argentina-blogger-on-the-squad-list-for-the-qualifiers.html</link>
<dc:author>Linda</dc:author>
<dc:created>2007-10-05 22:28:01</dc:created>
<description>Greetings, earthlings!  I'm your friendly new Argentina blogger.  When I asked Bob for this role, he told me that the commenters here were ...</description>
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<title>Argentina v. Mexico part 2</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/argentina-v-mexico-part-2.html</link>
<dc:author>Kris</dc:author>
<dc:created>2007-07-09 21:13:03</dc:created>
<description>predictions?? who will break open the game for either side?? will mexico come out in that green turtle shell or will they try and play ...</description>
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<title>What now?</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/what-now.html</link>
<dc:author>Messay Getahun</dc:author>
<dc:created>2007-06-05 16:18:30</dc:created>
<description>Surprisingly our friendlies has been very disapointing. Specially todays game against algeria. It is mind bogling how a team like Argentina who has some of ...</description>
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<title>Who is the Worlds best player? Ronaldinho, Rooney, Ronaldo, Messi, KaKa?</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/who-is-the-worlds-best-player-ronaldinho-rooney-ronaldo-messi-kaka.html</link>
<dc:author>Messay Getahun</dc:author>
<dc:created>2007-04-27 17:11:04</dc:created>
<description>


My opinion???

In a recent interview KAKA said Ronaldo &amp; “Messi are the best players in the world”. Deco a teammate of Ronaldo in the Portugal ...</description>
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<title>Messi Marvels, Cavenaghi Scored</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/messi-marvels-cavenaghi-scored.html</link>
<dc:author>Messay Getahun</dc:author>
<dc:created>2007-03-12 15:58:39</dc:created>
<description>As I predicted before the game, Messi played his heart out and Barca ended up with a tie. The three goals he scored says it ...</description>
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<title>Argentina to host COPA AMERICA.</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/argentina-to-host-copa-america.html</link>
<dc:author>Messay Getahun</dc:author>
<dc:created>2007-02-15 17:05:50</dc:created>
<description>NO,  THE TITLE ISNT WRONG. 

Lots of news yesterday, regarding our National Team. 

First, Argentina to play Colombia, Paraguay and USA in the Copa ...</description>
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<title>Mascherano to Liverpool</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/mascherano-to-liverpool.html</link>
<dc:author>Messay Getahun</dc:author>
<dc:created>2007-01-30 16:36:33</dc:created>
<description>Liverpool have announced the signing of Javier Mascherano from West Ham in an 18-month loan deal that has bent football's rules. 

Rafa Benitez last night ...</description>
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<title>GAGO sold to REAL MADRID for $27 million dollars</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/gago-sold-to-real-madrid-for-27-million-dollars.html</link>
<dc:author>Messay Getahun</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-12-21 05:05:31</dc:created>
<description>As expected Fernando Gago is taking one step closer in trying to become Argentinas New Fernando Redondo. I hope and pray Gago will end up ...</description>
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<title>Higuain sold to MADRID, GAGO on his way</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/higuain-sold-to-madrid-gago-on-his-way.html</link>
<dc:author>Messay Getahun</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-12-14 14:49:48</dc:created>
<description>Argentina has a Bright Future. 

Look at all the young players that are creating a big buzz around the world of Soccer. I am going ...</description>
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<title>FIFA player of the Year???</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/fifa-player-of-the-year.html</link>
<dc:author>Messay Getahun</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-10-26 19:11:49</dc:created>
<description>FIFA has announced their candidates for the &quot;player of the year&quot; award. As we all know Ronaldinho deservingly won it last year. It doesnt look ...</description>
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<title>What a Shame!!!!</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/what-a-shame.html</link>
<dc:author>Kris</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-07-19 19:12:59</dc:created>
<description>It is simply unbelievable that Italy can win a world Cup with that mediocre team and style of play. Basically this World Cup was so ...</description>
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<title>Pekerman quits as Argentina coach</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/pekerman-quits-as-argentina-coach.html</link>
<dc:author>Noman Ansari</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-06-30 22:50:52</dc:created>
<description>You can read more about this by clicking here. 

Some interesting bits from the article:

Klose's equaliser came eight minutes after Pekerman had taken off playmaker ...</description>
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<title>So far the points are level, but Argentina has thrown more punches.</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/so-far-the-points-are-level-but-argentina-has-thrown-more-punches.html</link>
<dc:author>Noman Ansari</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-06-30 18:04:17</dc:created>
<description>We are at halftime and the sides are deadlocked, yet Argentina has enjoyed a lot more of the possession. Thankfully Coloccini was jacked up and ...</description>
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<title>My heart has started to beat normally again.</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/my-heart-has-started-to-beat-normally-again.html</link>
<dc:author>Noman Ansari</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-06-25 00:24:48</dc:created>
<description>We are in the quarterfinals! And boy have we earned it. Mexico played like possessed demons today, especially in the first half. Their intensity was ...</description>
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<title>How to stop Messi?</title>
<link>http://netherlands.worldcupblog.org/1/how-to-stop-messi.html</link>
<dc:author>Jan</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-06-20 11:26:13</dc:created>
<description>Tim de Cler, the AZ (and ex-Ajax) defender who most likely will play left full back, smiles at the question. &quot;I won't play him like ...</description>
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<title>Vote Messi !</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/vote-messi.html</link>
<dc:author>Nick</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-06-18 20:42:56</dc:created>
<description>Hola, people please take some time and vote for Messi as the best Young Player award.

He was top a week ago, but Christiano Ronaldo had ...</description>
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<title>Am I the only one?</title>
<link>http://argentina.worldcupblog.org/1/am-i-the-only-one.html</link>
<dc:author>Noman Ansari</dc:author>
<dc:created>2006-06-13 20:35:12</dc:created>
<description>Am I the only one? 

So, am I the only one who is satisfied by our team’s performance? Am I the only one who is ...</description>
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