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Fernando Torres Spain
A massive transfer fee may prove to be a millstone around the neck of Liverpool's new striker Fernando Torres but if he finds goals easy to come by then he will be Liverpool's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
Thierry Henry for Barcelona
Thierry Henry for Barcelona
World's Top Young Players 2008
While old school football fans may bemoan the lack of a new Pele or Maradona coming through in every generation of young footballers, we feel that the current crop of young football geniuses strutting their skilful stuff on the world's biggest footballing stages deserve a little praise and recognition. We present About.com's Top Young World Soccer Players for 2008.
Alexandre Pato
Alexandre Pato
Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas is Arsenal's talisman following the departure of Thierry Henry and as one of the few flair players left in the Arsenal squad, Fabregas will be Arsenal's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Having regained his hero status at Old Trafford following some World Cup antics with United teammate Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed the best season of his career as the young Portuguese star sets himself up for both PFA Player and Young Player of the Year awards in 2007.
UEFA Champion's League 07/08
A complete hub of information on the 2007/2008 UEFA Champion's League including schedule details, clubs competing and all of the fixtures, results and league tables.
Euro 2008
A complete hub of information on the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship including schedule details, nations competing and all of the fixtures, results and league tables.
David Beckham
Career history and background of English football legend David Beckham who has played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy and England and cemented his position as a worldwide celebrity icon as well as one of his generation's most gifted footballers.
Manchester United
Club history and profile of the world's biggest and most widely followed football club, former European champions and one of the most successful clubs in English football history, Manchester United.
FC Barcelona
History and background of the pride of Catalonia and one of the world's most famous soccer clubs, FC Barcelona
Wesley Sneijder
Wesley Sneijder
Ronaldinho
Career history and background of Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho
Rangers FC
Rangers FC are a Glasgow based club who hold the honour of being the most successful club in Scottish football with 51 league titles. Famously known for being one half of the "Old Firm" along with city rivals Celtic FC
Michael Owen
Michael Owen is another player with a big point to prove after seeing his glittering career sidelined with a succession of career threatening injuries. If he stays off the treatment table then Owen will be Newcastle United's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
Michael Essien
Versatile and powerful Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien will be Chelsea's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
Carlos Tevez Argentina
Carlos Tevez may be the most controversial player in European football for his transfer dealings and complicated ownership but, with Wayne Rooney injured early in Manchester United's season, he will be the Old Trafford club's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
Samuel Eto'o
Career history and profile of Barcelona and Cameroon star striker Samuel Eto'o, one of African and European football's most deadly goalscorers.
Real Madrid
History and background of Real Madrid, nine times European Cup winners and one of the world's most famous soccer clubs.
Kaka
Career history and profile of the latest Brazilian midfield maestro and star of A.C. Milan, Kaka
Diego Forlan
Diego Forlan
English Champions
A list year by year of the winners of the English League from 1889 to the present day including the winners of the old English First Division and the current English Premiership
Roll of Honour
Honouring the players, coaches and officials who have helped make the beautiful game even more beautiful since the advent of the modern game in the late 1800s - the World Soccer Hall of Fame roll of honour.
Liverpool
Club history and profile of one of Europe's most famous and successful clubs, UEFA Badge of Honour winners and five times European Cup champions Liverpool Football Club
AC Milan
History and background details of one of Italy's most famous and successful football clubs, AC Milan
Lionel Messi
Career history and background of Barcelona and Argentina's boy wonder striker Lionel Messi
David James
Experienced former England goalkeeper David James is in the best form of his career and if he keeps that form going will be Portsmouth's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
Nicolas Anelka
Petulant and moody Nicolas Anelka will be the key to Sammy Lee's first full season in charge of Bolton Wanderers if he stays and will ertainly be Bolton's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
Inter Milan
One half of Milan's powerful footballing fraternity, Inter Milan have a proud tradition of being the only club in Italian football to have played in every season of Serie A since the league formula's inception in 1929.
Cristian Chivu
Cristian Chivu
World's Best Players 2006/2007
The best five world soccer players based on their performances during the 2006/2007 season for club and country and judged by the About.com World Soccer Guide.
World Cup Winners
A complete record of all previous World Cup finals including winners, runners up, scores and hosts from the inaugural World Cup Final in 1930 to the present day
Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres is a precocious Spanish goalscoring forward who burst onto the professional football stage in a flurry of goals and skilful ballwork for both his childhood favourites Atletico Madrid and the Spanish national team before moving to Liverpool in 2007.
Celtic FC
Hailing from Glasgow and famously known for being one half of the "Old Firm" with close neighbours and bitter rivals Rangers.
Chelsea
Following half a century of relative obscurity as another of London's top flight football clubs and a close brush with bankruptcy under Ken Bates' ownership, Chelsea have went on to spend their way to glory under the ownership of Russian oil billionaire Roman Abramovich and install themselves as a competitive force in the English domestic game.
Arsenal
With a successful history as well as their fair share of scandal and intrigue, Arsenal Football Club are one of English football's most successful top clubs.
Portugal
The Brazil of the European nations, Portugal are highly regarded for their masterful performances of high paced skilful football. A major trophy has thus far eluded the grasp of Portugal but with strong challenges in recent tournaments Portugal look likely to secure a major trophy sooner rather than later.
Steven Gerrard
Liverpool's homegrown talisman through the late 1990s and 2000s as they have tried to haul themselves back into contention in the English Premiership, primarily with the tough tackling, goalscoring, energetic, classy passing of Steven Gerrard in the engine room and taking the glory, especially in their unbelievable 2005 European Cup final fightback and victory over AC Milan.
Brazil
Widely considered to be the best footballing nation in the world, Brazil have established themselves as creative play makers who have the ability to demolish and embarrass the opposition. They have won the World Cup a record five times
Diego Maradona
Career history and achievements of one the world's most notorious footballers, Argentina legend Diego Maradona who led his country almost singlehandedly to the World Cup in 1986 and unfancied Napoli to 2 Serie A titles in Italy
UEFA Cup Winners
A comprehensive list of all winners, runners up and scores from UEFA Cup Finals since the competition's inception in 1971.
FA Cup Winners
A complete history of FA Cup finals including winners, runners up and scores from 1872 to the present day
Spain
Despite fielding strong attacking teams throughout their history Spain are regarded as an underachieving nation as they have failed to lift the World Cup despite the fact they have been labelled as favourites on many occasions. They have managed to secure only one major trophy, the European Championship back in 1964
Daniele De Rossi
Daniele De Rossi was a member of the Italian squad that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup and he is widely regarded as a strong and imposing midfielder with attacking flair for his club side Roma.
Argentina
Widely renowned around the world for their skilful performances and passion for the game Argentina are one of the most successful national teams having lifted the World Cup in both 1978 and 1986.
Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson has brought untold success to both Aberdeen and Manchester United in his time as manager at both clubs since the early 1980s and has built a reputation as one of the greatest managers ever in the history of world soccer.
France
In recent years France have established themselves as one of the best football nations in the world securing the World Cup in 1998 and the European Championship in both 1984 and 2000
Bojan Krkic
Bojan Krkic is a prodigious footballing talent having risen through the FC Barcelona youth team ranks and broken all goal scoring records at youth level along the way. Bojan is the future of European football.
Robert Earnshaw
Welsh international Robert Earnshaw has to bring his Championship level goalscoring form to the Premier League to really cement his reputation as a top class international striker and as such will be Derby County's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
Rolando Bianchi
New Manchester City signing Rolando Bianchi has the goalscoring pedigree needed to catapult his new club into the European places so will definitely be Manchester City's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
Gabriel Milito
Gabriel Milito
Premiership Transfers 2007
A complete list of all English Premiership transfers in and out for summer transfer window 2007.
English League Cup Finals
Complete listings of all English League Cup finals from 1961 to present day including winners, runners up and final scores
Vincenzo Iaquinta
Vincenzo Iaquinta
Giovani dos Santos
Giovani dos Santos is one of a group of exciting young attacking talents to have came through the youth ranks at Barcelona in recent seasons and has all of the attributes to become a major force in world soccer.
Thierry Henry
Career history and profile of one of Europe's most exciting and skilful players, French striker Thierry Henry
Kieran Richardson
New Sunderland signing Kieran Richardson has a lot to prove to both himself and the watching football world after leaving Manchester United to show that has the quality to earn a regular Premier League starting place. Richardson is Sunderland's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
European Championships History
A history of the hosts, winners and changes to the tournament format of the UEFA European Football Championship since it's inception in 1960 to the present day
Jonathan Woodgate
Injury prone Jonathan Woodgate has a large debt to repay Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate after he paid £7m for a player with such a terrible injury record. If he stays fit then Woodgate will be Middlesbrough's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
Italy
Italy are the current holders of the World Cup after winning the 2006 tournament. They are the second most successful nation in the world when it comes to football with only Brazil having won more World Cups.
Tiago
Tiago
Ronaldo
The career history and background of one of modern day soccer's most famous and highly decorated players, Ronaldo of Brazil.
Ledley King
Ledley King is Tottenham Hotspur captain and an England international centre back and King can stay free of injury he will be Tottenham's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
UCL 07/08 Schedule
The schedule of game dates for the 2007/2008 UEFA Champion's League including all three qualifying rounds, group stages, knockout rounds and the final in May 2008.
Andy Johnson
England striker Andy Johnson is Everton's main attacking force and the focal point of their offensive movements with his clever running and eye for goal. Johnson will be Everton's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
Germany
Germany are widely considered to be one of the most successful European nations in international football having lifted both the World Cup and European Championships on three occasions. After the end of the Second World War German football went through a period of instability when separate national teams were fielded by East Germany and Saarland. This situation lasted until re-unification of Germany in 1990 when much of the East German football structure was absorbed into the DFB.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich are Germany's foremost football club with a wealth of domestic and European successes to boast of and an unrivalled history of signing and developing some of the top players in German football.
Paolo Maldini
AC Milan's top defender and talisman Paolo Maldini has established himself as one of the most respected players in football
English Football Statistics
When you have to have the very latest up to date statistics, fixtures, results and league tables from the English Premiership, Coca Cola Championship, League One and League Two of the English Football League, use our links to keep yourself in the know.
World Soccer - Articles
An index of Articles for the World Soccer guide site.
George Best
George Best was the original superstar and golden boy of British football, transcending the realms of sport and entertainment with a magnetism off the pitch that matched his supremacy and skill on it for Manchester United and Northern Ireland.
La Liga 2007/2008 Preview
A preview of the clubs contesting Spain's La Liga Primera Division and their chances of success in the 2007/2008 season.
Soccer Basics
What you will need to know to get you started playing and enjoying soccer
Buy Soccer Shinguards
What to look for when buying shin guards including type of materials used, reasons for wearing shin guards and how to make sure you get the correct protection depending on your soccer position
Netherlands
Highly regarded as one of the best European nations it is surprising that Holland have yet to lift a World Cup. Widely known and recognised as the team who pioneered total football in the 1970's with the masterful Johan Cruijff pulling the strings.
Gianluigi Buffon
Purchased for a world record breaking fee for a goalkeeper of £32m from Parma in 2001, Gigi Buffon has went on to carve a reputation which sees him regarded as one of the top goalkeepers of all time, a feat he's been personally rewarded for by winning IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper award 3 times in 2003, 2004 and 2006.
Daniel Alves
Daniel Alves is an exciting and multi-functional player who can easily slot into a variety of roles on the football pitch including right back, midfield and right wing. His virtuoso performances at Sevilla have brought him into the spotlight of world football.
LA Galaxy
One of the ten founding members of MLS they have recently received world wide coverage and exposure after signing England international David Beckham from Real Madrid.
Leroy Lita
England U21 striker Leroy Lita had a sparkling summer 2007 in England's colours but will have to be on top form in the Premier League to keep Reading in the division. Lita is Reading's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
Juan Roman Riquelme
Argentina international Juan Roman Riquelme has proven his talent in both his native Argentina for Argentinos Juniors and Boca Juniors and in Spain for Barcelona and Villareal, combining close control and mesmerising skills to devastating effect.
Michael Ballack
Career history and profile of Chelsea's German international captain and midfield playmaker Michael Ballack.
Luka Modric
Luka Modric is an exciting midfield playmaker who has caught the attention of most of Europe's biggest football clubs with his starring displays for Dinamo Zagreb and the Croatian national football team.
Francesco Totti
Roma's talisman Francesco Totti has established himself as one of the most exciting and influential attacking forwards in this generation.
Metatarsal injury
Exposing the truth about metatarsal injuries, what they are and how they occur
Jorge Andrade
Jorge Andrade
Pepe
Pepe
Football Boots Guide
What to look for when buying football boots and to how to care for them after purchase including care of the leather, laces and studs
Ryan Giggs
One of many young Manchester United stars hailed as the new George Best when he first burst onto the scene back in 1990, Ryan Giggs has almost assumed the mantle he seemed destined for having given United nearly two decades of top class top flight service in a career that has seen him lift every club honour going.
AS Roma
Formed by the merger of Alba-Audace, Fortitudo-Pro Roma and Roman in 1927 to fulfil the wishes of the facist government to have one major club per Italian city, AS Roma have went on to enjoy much glory and fame through the years. With past players such as Pruzzo, Falcao and Nordahl achieving legendary status, the team in red and gold from the capital city continue to compete at the very top level of Italian football.
Atletico Madrid
Deadly city rivals of the world famous Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid have to fight hard to move out of their illustrious neighbours shadow but continually do so to prove themselves one of Spain's biggest clubs.
David Healy
David Healy was never given a proper chance at Leeds United to show the goalscoring prowess that has characterised his international career with Northern Ireland but under Lawrie Sanchez at Fulham Healy is sure to be Fulham's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
Titus Bramble
Newcastle United reject Titus Bramble has a lot of dignity to restore in his professional career after a shambles of a spell in the North East. If he recovers his confidence at the JJB Stadium he will be Wigan Athletic's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
Benni McCarthy
Benni McCarthy had a sparkling first season in English football with Blackburn Rovers and will be Blackburn's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season as he tries to keep that rich vein of goalscoring open.
Catenaccio
What is Catenaccio and how to use it as a defensive strategy
David Villa
Widely regarded in footballing circles as one of the best strikers in World Football, David Villa plays for Valencia and Spain
Goalkeeper Gloves Guide
What to look for when buying goalkeeper gloves including type of glove, reasons for wearing goalkeeper gloves and how to make sure you get the correct size
Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff as a player for Ajax and Barcelona was the embodiment of the Dutch vision of Total Football. A skilful creative attacker, Cruyff dominated the European club game throughout the 1970s and went on to further success as a coach after retiring with Catalan giants Barcelona.
Sweden
Sweden have thus far failed to win a major international tournament but despite this they are widely considered to be a strong team in world football. This strength is evident as they have succeeded in qualifying for the past four major tournaments in a row.
Stilian Petrov
Former Celtic hero Stilian Petrov has the skills and hunger to be Aston Villa's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
England
The birthplace of modern football and still internationally renowned as being one of world soccer's powerhouses, England are previous winners of the World Cup and deserve their place at the bedrock of international football.
Craig Bellamy
Football bad boy Craig Bellamy is in the last chance footballing saloon after his big money move from Liverpool to West Ham United and will have his work cut out replacing controversial Argentinian Carlos Tevez in the West Ham attack. Bellamy will be West Ham's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
Benfica
The dominant force in the Portuguese Liga lifting the title more than any other club. Main rivals are FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon.
Badge of Honour
The winners of UEFA's prestigious Badge of Honour for having won either five European Cup titles in total or three European Cups consecutively.
Spanish Football Statistics
When you have to have the very latest up to date statistics, fixtures, results and league tables from La Liga's Primera División in Spain, use our links to keep yourself in the know.
Puskas 1960 Madrid Frankfurt
Ferenc Puskas scored for Real Madrid in the 1960 European Cup final against Eintracht Frankfurt
Andriy Shevchenko
Career history and background of Ukrainian forward Andriy Shevchenko, hero of Dynamo Kiev, AC Milan, Chelsea and Ukraine.
Wayne Rooney
Bursting onto the scene as a 16 year old for Everton in the English Premiership, Wayne Rooney has went on to bolster his world class reputation with starring displays for England and Manchester United following his £30m move in 2004.
Fabio Cannavaro
Career history and background of Italian World Cup winning captain and central defensive lynchpin Fabio Cannavaro
Champion's League Final 2007
A preview of the 2007 UEFA Champion's League final between Liverpool and AC Milan being played on 23rd May 2007 at the Olympic Stadium, Athens, Greece.
Juventus
The most successful team in the history of Serie A and the most controversial recently relegated for their involvement in a match fixing scandal
Hampden Park Crowd
Crowd shot during the 2007 UEFA Cup Final between Sevilla FC and RCD Espanyol at Hampden Park, Glasgow
Premiership Preview 07/08
An overview of each English Premiership club as they prepare for the start of the 2007/2008 English Premiership season
Franz Beckenbauer
Germany's greatest ever footballer, Franz Beckenbauer was a World Cup winner as a player in 1974 and as German coach in 1990 as well as twice European Footballer of the Year in an almost unrivalled distinguished career. Nicknamed Der Kaiser, Beckenbauer virtually created the and perfected the role of libero in the modern game.
UEFA Cup Final 2007 Preview
A preview of the 2007 UEFA Cup final between Spanish clubs Sevilla and Espanyol being played on 16th May 2007 at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland.
Frank Lampard
Adored by Chelsea fans and massively under-rated by fans of other clubs who see him as an opportunistic, pie loving media favourite, Frank Lampard has been one of the Premiership's top midfield goalscorers of recent years and a continual conundrum when he pulls on the white shirt of England.
Turkey
Since the existence of the Turkish national football team they have spent a lot of time in the international football wilderness failing to qualify for any major tournaments. Despite this the Turkish squad have recently proven with a third place finish in the 2002 World Cup that they are developing into a strong team capable of competing on a par with the world's best.
Top 50 FIFA Nations - Apr08
The top 50 international soccer sides based on FIFA's world rankings for April 2008.
Brazil 1970
Profile of the all conquering Brazil 1970 World Cup winning side, widely regarded as the greatest attacking football team of all time with many world class superstars such as Pelé, Rivelino, Jairzinho, Tostao, Gerson and Carlos Alberto.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Ibrahimovic is one of the most exciting and talented young strikers currently playing European football. Despite his young age he has established himself as one of the strongest and well respected strikers in Europe through his impressive performances on the European stage.
Carlos Tevez
Argentina's problematic striker and footballing supremo Carlos Tevez receives wide publicity as much for his controversy as his footballing ability
Sevilla FC
Seville's oldest professional football club after being founded in 1905, Sevilla FC play in the Primera Division of La Liga in Spain.
Euro 2008 Final
Nations, fixtures, results and league standings for the Final of the Euro 2008 Finals.
Everton
Overshadowed in many respects by their close rivals Liverpool during the 1970s and 1980s, Everton have a fine and distinguished history as one of English football's oldest clubs with a loyal and fervent support, through good times and bad.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic national football team has only been in existence since 1994 after Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since making their debut as an independent nation the Czech Republic have established themselves as a force in world football by stamping their authority on the World Cup and the European Championships with some impressive performances.
Laws of the Game
The Laws of the Game are the rules by which every game of Association Football is played and are written and maintained by the IFAB, the International Football Association Board.
Top Goalkeepers
A list of the top goalkeepers playing professional football all over the world.
Poland
Poland are widely considered to one of the stronger teams in European international football with a proud history of competing strongly in the World Cup. Surprisingly the Polish national team have never qualified for the European Championship in their entire history.
Manchester City
Having enjoyed success in the late 1960s and 1970s, Manchester City have had to make do with being Manchester's second most successful club over the past twenty years but enjoy a hardcore support including celebrities such as Liam and Noel Gallagher from Oasis and boxing champion Ricky Hatton.
Aston Villa
One of England's oldest clubs with a fine history of success, Aston Villa have struggled to emulate past glories in recent years but under new ownership and new management in the shape of Randy Lerner and Martin O'Neill respectively they aim to break back into English club football's elite.
Luis Figo
Luis Figo is simply one of the most famous and successful players of this generation having established himself at the best clubs in Europe and as the spearhead of the Portuguese national team.
Boca Juniors
Club history and profile of Boca Juniors one of the most popular and successful football clubs in Argentina
AFC Ajax
One of European football's most famous clubs, Ajax were awarded the prestigious UEFA Badge of Honour for their three back-to-back European Cup wins in the early 1970s and helped lay the foundation for the creation of the Dutch footballing ideal of Total Football.
Egypt
Egypt can be considered as one of the most successful African football nations as they have lifted the African Nations Cup more than any other team. In addition to the Egyptian teams success in the African Nations Cup they hold the record for being the first African team to qualify for the World Cup back in 1934. They have qualified for the World Cup on one occasion since this date in 1990.
Liverpool Ladies Football Club
Profile of Liverpool Ladies Football Club including honours, history and international representatives
Garry O'Connor
Garry O'Connor has a big task ahead of him in conquering the English Premier League after leaving Russian cup winners Lokomotiv Moscow for Birmingham City. O'Connor will be Brimingham's player to watch in the 2007/2008 English Premier League season.
John Terry
Chelsea and England football captain John Terry has established himself as one of Europe's top central defenders over the past few years as he has guided Chelsea to back-to-back English Premiership titles and cemented his place in the England starting eleven.
Tottenham Hotspur
One of English football's biggest clubs, Tottenham Hotspur have a long tradition of playing flowing entertaining football and signing some of the biggest names in English, European and world football. Trendsetters and artisans, Tottenham Hotspur are one of world football's most illustrious clubs.
Austria
The Austrian national football team has qualified for seven World Cups in its history and has enjoyed mixed success reaching the semi-finals in 1954. Austria's form in the World Cup has never transcended to the European Championship which the national team have never qualified for.
Stretching Exercises
Help prepare your body for exercise by warming up and increasing your flexibility through stretching exercises for various parts of the body including the neck, hamstrings, back and shoulders
European Cup Finals
A complete collection of all European Cup finals from 1956 to present including information on winners, runners up, final scores and venues
Deco
Deco is a Brazilian born Portuguese international and midfield playmaker for FC Barcelona. A European Cup winner with FC Porto and Barcelona, Deco is considered one of world soccer's most inventive midfield players.
Kick Off Approaches
Kick off approaches before the 2007 UEFA Cup Final between Sevilla FC and RCD Espanyol at Hampden Park, Glasgow
Sevilla Fans At Hampden Park
Sevilla fans pouring into Hampden Park for the 2007 UEFA Cup Final between Sevilla FC and RCD Espanyol at Hampden Park, Glasgow
Alessandro Nesta
Alessandro Nesta is one of the most well known and respected footballers in world football thanks to his impressive defensive abilities.
Olympic Soccer
Olympic Soccer – Get Inside Olympic Soccer
FA Cup Final 2007 Preview
A preview of the 2007 FA Cup final between Manchester United and Chelsea being played on 19th May 2007 at Wembley Stadium, London, England.
1930 World Cup final goal
A goal in the first World Cup final in 1930 between Argentina and Uruguay
Ballon D'Or Winners
Each year since 1956, European football journalists vote on their best player in European football for the previous year and the winner is awarded the Ballon D'Or by France Football magazine and becomes European Footballer of the Year. This is a list of all previous winners of the Ballon D'Or.
Cameroon
Cameroon are widely considered to be one of the most successul African teams and hold the distinct honour of being the first African team to reach the Quarter-Finals of the World Cup. In addition to this Cameroon have won the African Nations Cup on four occasions.
Arsenal Ladies Profile
Arsenal Ladies Football Club are the top ladies football team in England with an all conquering squad full of international players.
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