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Today’s bet is fairly simple. Back South Africa at 15/8 to get through World Cup Group A – where they are joined by disjointed France, aging Mexico and so-bad-they-were-outclassed-by-Maradona’s-Argentina Uruguay.
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Read moreCome on Colchester, Norwich, Barnet and, erm, Costa Rica!
The Spoiler’s knowledge of Costa Rican football isn’t as good as it once was and, in truth, it was never that good to begin with. However, after watching Uruguay’s toothless performance against Argentina last month, our hunch [...]
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Read morePsychotic pitch invader throws cup tie into disarray
South America’s reputation as the global epicentre of football violence was bolstered yesterday thanks to an incident that [...]
Read moreDario Silva overcomes tragic adversity
Former Portsmouth forward Dario Silva was forced to retire from the game in 2006 when injuries sustained from a car crash meant his right [...]
Read moreNational Anthem jeering will result in cancellation
Last month, Tunisia supporters visiting the Stade de France controversially booed the French national anthem prior to a friendly. This enraged French Prez Nicolas Sarkozy, who decreed that French football games should be cancelled if anyone jeers the [...]
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