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A poor turn as Serbia devastates Austria
A poor turn as Serbia devastates Austria
There are times when it is best to be phrase things very simply and without “sugar-coating.” Simply stated for Austrian Football it has been a horrible week which saw the club set-back first with a nightmare inducing draw against the Faroe Islands only to be followed up with today’s 3-1 destruction by Serbia in Vienna. Karel Brückner must immediately deal with the obvious flaws in performance but as I alluded to in the match preview, confidence is extremely shaken and might be the greatest problem.
Chances of Title-less Teams
Chances of Title-less Teams
If it seems like the Lawrence O’Brien trophy is being monopolized, it’s because it’s true. Only eight teams have won it in the last 30 years, six more than once.
By comparison, 12 teams are still pressing their nose against the window, wondering if they’ll ever get inside.
Rafael Nadal Won in Masters Tour
Rafael Nadal Won in Masters Tour
When Rafael Nadal won in Paris 12 months ago, he confirmed what most people already knew – that he was one of the best players ever to step onto a claycourt.
But his demolition of Roger Federer in the final – Nadal lost just four games – built the platform for the Spaniard to elevate himself to world number one and a shot at all-round greatness.
Since picking up the French Open trophy for the fourth time, Nadal has gone on to add his first non-claycourt Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon and this year’s Australian Open, on both occasions beating Federer in the final again, courtesy of some stunning tennis.
Podolski: We're contenders for gold.
Any player whose presence at the first training session of a new season prompts a… Read more
Ronaldo: Don't count us out.
On the eve of his country’s South Africa 2010 bow, Portugal’s captain is quietly confident. Read more
Drogba: I'm afraid of nothing
His country's captain and primary source of goals, Didier Drogba has already won his first… Read more
