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The ‘Grande Finale’ of the Champions League

The scene is all set for a great end of the European football season. The arena is one of the greatest stadiums in the history of the sport, renovated a few years ago. The teams are probably the best two … Continue reading

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6 Nations Rugby 2011

Rugby is one of my favorite sport disciplines, and watching the 6 Nations Rugby tournament http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/home.php is the major sporting event for me during the months of February and March. The competition was this year as interesting as ever, with … Continue reading

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Viva Espana!

Despite all fears, despite the apparently slow start, and despite having lost before the semifinals all teams who were potentially playing the flamboyant and spectacular football we love to praise, but which did not prove itself on the stadiums for … Continue reading

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Let the Games Begin!

Tonight takes place the opening ceremony of what is considered by most sport fans in the world with the exception of (some) Americans the greatest sport competition of the planet – the FIFA World Cup Final Tournament. I am no … Continue reading

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Olympic Glory and Sudden Death

I had too little time to watch the Winter Olympics this year. It is only last night when under the pressure of my fellows (mostly North American on the two sides of the border) on the Internet lists I stood … Continue reading

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