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Mexico and South Africa will Progress from Group A

• Al Dannity
• October 5, 2017

Al Dannity has drawn the ire of Uruguay fans once this week already and he’s at it again with his predictions for Group A in the World Cup. A different game Passive soccer fans and even the more active followers of European leagues often fall into the trap of thinking the club form of players...

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South Africa Will Make a Big Breakthrough in the World Cup

• Al Dannity
• October 5, 2017

The road to the World Cup may have been short for South Africa but the hosts plan  on making an extended trip into the knockout rounds How they got here The Bafana Bafana’s battle for qualification ended in 2004 when South Africa overcame challenges from Morocco, Egypt, and a joint bid by Libya and Tunisia...

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A Shock is in Store for France in South Africa

• Al Dannity
• October 5, 2017

France stirred up the most controversy en route to the 2010 World Cup and Al Dannity reckons the 1998 champions may not enjoy a lengthy stay in South Africa How they got here The short version is thanks to Thierry Henry’s arm but France’s trouble began early in the qualifying campaign. A defeat to Austria...

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Mexico Will Emerge From a Tight Group in 2010 World Cup

• Al Dannity
• October 5, 2017

Mexico will look to continue its consistent performances in recent World Cups by progressing from Group A in South Africa. How they got here Mexico endured a rocky road to South Africa. Having cruised past Belize in their opening round of qualifiers, El Tri barely made it out of the first group stage in the...

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Uruguay Can Excite but Won't Last Long in World Cup 2010

• Al Dannity
• October 5, 2017

In the first of our profiles of all 32 qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup it’s only fitting that Al Dannity takes a look at the competition’s first ever winners Uruguay. How they got to South Africa For the third successive qualifying campaign Uruguay found itself in a playoff after the South American qualifiers for...

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UEFA Champions League Betting: AC Milan vs. Manchester United

• Ricky Rothstein
• October 5, 2017

Two titans of European soccer will lock horns this week as Italy’s A.C. Milan and England’s Manchester United do battle in a key UEFA Champions League clash. The competition is currently in the round of 16, meaning Man U and Milan will engage in a two-match series starting on Tuesday starting at the San Siro...

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Poland Euro 2008 Sports Betting Preview

• Charlie Boccanegra
• October 5, 2017

Poland look strong coming into Euro 2008, however, Euro 2008 odds would suggest that the Leo Beenhakker’s men will be making an early exit. Poland, a power in world football in the 1970s, are now back at the top table after more than a decade in the doldrums. Poland finished third in two World Cups,...

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Portugal Euro 2008 Sports Betting Preview

• Charlie Boccanegra
• October 5, 2017

Portugal fell at the final hurdle four years ago on home soil and Euro 2008 odds would suggest that they will be in the shake-up in 2008 also. After so much emphasis on the Golden Generation of Figo and Rui Costa, Portugal arrives at Euro 2008 with as formidable a title challenge as they’ve had...

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Sweden Euro 2008 Sports Betting Preview

• Charlie Boccanegra
• October 5, 2017

With Henrik Larsson back in the fold, can Sweden upset their Euro 2008 odds and go all the way? Sweden will compete at their fifth consecutive international tournament when Euro 2008 kicks off in June. It’s an astonishing record of consistency in a notoriously volatile field of endeavour, and one of which most people are...

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Czech Republic Euro 2008 Sports Betting Preview

• Charlie Boccanegra
• October 5, 2017

Euro 2008 odds makers have taken no chances with the Czech Republic and neither will the competition this summer. The Czechs have a strong recent history in the European Championships but can they make the cut in 2008? The Czech Republic is appearing in its fourth consecutive European Championships Finals, a run that stretches back...