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In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from the final of th 2023 Women's World Cup.
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In this football language post we explain the newspaper headline, 'Christmas No 1' from the Independent newspaper about Liverpool being top
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In this football language post we look at the phrase 'statement win' after Tottenham's win at Old Trafford at the weekend.
In this football language post we explain the newspaper headline, 'Snakes bite' from the Guardian newspaper about England's win over Ireland in the...
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Friendlies do give people a chance to see their country play. The trouble is, the players don’t take them seriously.
Even the England number 2, Terry Venables thinks international friendlies are a waste of time!!
Guardian reportA
Another player found wanting was SW Phillips, if Capello can eat humble pie why not MacClaren? Bring back Beckham!
A waste of time to be sure especially when more than 30 players have taken part in the game.
At least the England – Spain game was useful as it was clear that Frank Lampard is nowhere near being international class, no matter what Jose Mourinho said to him in the shower.
“… when Jose Mourinho informed Frank he was a€œthe best player in the worlda€, he chose the moment he was emerging from the shower. a€œI was confused,a€ writes Frank, a€œand completely naked.a€
The Guardian review of Frank Lampard’s book, “Totally Frank” (read the rest of the review here)