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I have been writing and editing for '90 Minutes Online' (http://www.90minutesonline.com/) since my colleagues and I started it up in late 2008.

The site has steadily grown amongst the massive competition that there is in football (or soccer) journalism, and

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Politics, News & Issues > Soccer News & Opinion Why English Premier League soccer is so popular: 1 of 25

It has been argued for the last ten years that the Premier League is the best domestic league in Europe and therefore the World. There are strong arguments for it, although it could be said that it's mostly an English mantra. At the same time many foreign players have also endorsed the view, namely those that have played in ...
Sports & Recreation > Soccer (Other) What is soccer hooliganism: 1 of 11

When West Ham and Millwall met in the League Cup on August 25th, the violence that erupted in and around Upton Park was like a reminder of a bygone era. In the modern game such incidents are few and far between, at least in the UK, where the reaction was unanimous in condemning those involved. It wasn't all that long ago thi...
Sports & Recreation > Soccer (Other) The best club soccer teams in Europe: 1 of 4

There are several clubs throughout Europe who have at one time or another been at the top of the pile. This is something reflected in practically all sports and other walks of life, dynasties rise and fall through periods of dominance and drought. Past powerhouses of European club football include Ajax, Real Madrid, Bayern M...
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer News & Opinion The economics of soccer: 1 of 3

This may be sneered at by virtue of combining football and ethics in the same sentence but the beautiful game is still beautiful, if a little bloated in its older age. Many complaints are aimed at the current state of football with regards to its greed and lack of decorum amongst those who play the game professionally. Inevi...
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Biography: Diego Maradona: 3 of 7

Crunch time came and went on Wednesday night for several nations hoping to qualify for next summer's World Cup. A lot of the group winners for the European qualifying section had been decided before its final matches. Instead most fans imagination came to rest on the fate of Argentina, who were dicing with missing their firs...
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals Qualities that make a great soccer manager: 2 of 4

There are different ways that professional footballers choose or end up becoming managers after the end of their playing careers. As with anything some paths are easier or more successful than others. What is certain is that Alan Shearer started his managerial career in probably the deepest end that anyone ever has. It has b...
Politics, News & Issues > Football News & Opinion Soccer news from the Eredivisie (Netherlands): 1 of 1

The new season may only be six fixtures old, but the 2009-10 Eredivisie is already taking shape and is promising to produce a highly competitive campaign. Judging by how the season has gone so far, last season's champions and runners-up (AZ Alkmaar and FC Twente) will face sterner opposition this time around, and not just fr...
Sports & Recreation > Soccer (Other) Understanding why soccer is so popular around the world: 6 of 10

Football; a pastime, a passion, or for many a release. It is usually argued that football is the biggest and most watched sport on Earth. Some people may stress otherwise and suggest cricket, think of the population of India alone for example and then add some. Or say a pub sport such as pool or darts, unlikely I'd say and i...
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer News & Opinion Who do you think will win Spanish soccer title: 3 of 5

After the summer that Real Madrid had, it is little wonder that they have been touted as the team to beat for this season's La Liga. Naturally they are always considered amongst the favourites for any competition, history and reputation dictates it, but even by their own standards the summer of 2009 was a bold and expensive ...
Politics, News & Issues > Soccer News & Opinion World cup predictions: Who will qualify for the 2010 World Cup: 4 of 5

When speaking to colleagues and friends who like their football it is not always easy to find agreement, but in the last few weeks there has been a general unison over one topic in particular. Unless you are French, Portuguese or dare I say a little too diplomatic, almost all football fans were supporting the Republic of Ire...