Copa Libertadores 2008

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 Copa Libertadores 2008
Ladies and gentlemen, the world’s best club football competition is upon us. No, of course I’m not talking about the imminent knockout rounds of the Champions League, don’t be daft. This week sees the beginning of the group stages of South America’s much more enjoyable answer to UEFA’s competition, the Copa Libertadores. As ever, Argentina [...] [link]

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The World’s Best Club Tournament Begins
Published 2/12/2008 by Tom Dunmore at Pitch Invasion
... The group stages of the Copa Libertadores begin tonight, and you can be sure it’ll match its European counterpart for continental excitement. For those who aren’t up to speed on the past and present of South America’s club tournament, I highly recommend reading this outstanding preview over at Hasta El Gol Siempre, the best blog out there on Argentinian football. As Sam points out, its openness and unpredictability marks it out fro its European cousin. ...

Copa!
Published 2/12/2008 by Dave at Dave's Football Blog
The 2008 Copa Libertadores group stage begins tonight. Hasta El Gol Siempre serves up this preview. (Thanks, Tom!) Share/Email This

Football Shorts 3
Published 2/12/2008 by 200percent at Twohundredpercent
... League starts in the early hours of tomorrow morning, and it's pretty much required viewing for anyone tired of the predictability and staleness of UEFA's most sought-after trinket. I'll be doing my best to keep you up to speed with it all (though I know that no-one will thank me if I ease up on the Sussex County League coverage in favour of it), but I'm not going to make any promises, and would advise you to head over to Hasta El Gol Siempre for full updates, starting with this outstanding preview and brief history of the competition. For those of you in Blighty ...

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