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Lionel Messi Wins FIFA's Player of the Year Award Despite Poor World Cup

By Brian StrausJan 10th 2011 – 5:00PM

It's hard to argue with anyone who claims that Lionel Messi is the best soccer player in the world. But was he the player of the year? For the first time since it was introduced in 1991, the FIFA player of the year award has gone to someone who did not lift the World Cup the preceding summer. Fifty-eight goals in 54 club...

Spain Wins 2010 World Cup

By Brian StrausJul 11th 2010 – 5:02PM

JOHANNESBURG -- They were wearing dark blue on Sunday in South Africa, and for nearly 120 minutes they didn't look like themselves. Stuttering and out of sync, Spain was on the brink several times during its first World Cup final as a rugged Dutch side pounded them to near submission. Then, with four minutes remaining...

Legends Will Be Made, Legacies Defined in World Cup Final

By Brian StrausJul 11th 2010 – 6:00AM

JOHANNESBURG -- "One game changes everything," the big sports TV network/hype machine tells us. Although this time, for this game, it's true. One game will alter history and perception. One game will erase decades of frustration and unfulfilled expectations. One game, the most-watched sporting event in the history of the...

It's Wesley Sneijder's World Cup, We're Just Watching It

By Brian StrausJul 10th 2010 – 11:00AM

JOHANNESBURG -- About 36 hours before the World Cup final, Wesley Sneijder's official website was still under construction. It's unclear whether the page is being built hastily from scratch or upgraded from an older, more modest presentation. Either way, it's an indication that the Dutchman or his handlers weren't prepared...

Netherlands vs. Spain: Looking Ahead to the World Cup Final

By Brian StrausJul 8th 2010 – 2:34PM

DURBAN, South Africa -- The exclusive fraternity of World Cup winners is guaranteed to grow on Sunday, when Spain and the Netherlands -- both deserving finalists -- play for the title at Johannesburg's massive and appropriately named Soccer City Stadium. For the first time since 1978, the final features two teams that...

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Milito, Inter defeat city rival, end Milan's league reign

May 06th 2012 - 09:47PM

Inter Milan ended AC Milan's Scudetto hopes and revived their own chances of playing in the Champions League next season with a 4-2 win in the Derby della Madonnina at the Stadio San Siro. A hat-trick from Diego Milito, two from the penalty spot, earned the Nerazzurri all three points with two goals from Serie A top...

Wesley Sneijder News From the Web

  • 05/31/12 World Cup finalists determined to go one better Source: The Star - Sheffield - South Yorkshire - UK WESLEY Sneijder believes that reaching the Euro 2012 final is the minimum requirement for Holland this summer.
  • 05/30/12 Dutch win Slovakia warmup as injuries improve Source: Seven News Ltd World Cup runners-up Netherlands, stung by injury worries which look to have receded, recovered from a shock loss to Bulgaria to defeat Slovakia 2-0 in a Euro 2012 warmup match on Wednesday.
  • 05/30/12 Yann M'Vila puts Arsenal move on hold, PSG go after... Source: The First Post A BIT like the government with its pasty tax, Rennes midfielder Yann M'Vila appears to be on the verge of a U-turn as far as joining Arsenal goes.
  • 05/30/12 Sneijder aiming for final Source: Sky Sports News Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder believes reaching the Euro 2012 final is the minimum requirement for his national side.
  • 05/30/12 Manchester City ponder £30m move for Wesley Sneijder Source: Daily Mail - London - UK Manchester City could resurrect their interest in Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder after missing out on Eden Hazard, according to reports in Italy.

Background on Wesley Sneijder

Wesley Sneijder (; born 9 June 1984) is a Dutch footballer. He was named UEFA midfielder of the season as well as one of the three best midfielders in the world for 2010 by FIFA.

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