blogs.reuters.com - 3/4/2008
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Brazilian club Vasco da Gama have become the latest to complain about European sides trying to sign their best young players . Last week, Vasco president Eurico Miranda accused Real Madrid of approaching 15-year-old Philippe Coutinho. Madrid have yet to comment on the issue.
“Coutinho is only 15 and the FIFA rules are clear, transfers abroad are only allowed for ...
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... The Reuters Soccer Blog looks at how the big European teams are getting around FIFA laws to sign South American players under the age of 18. And Vasco da Gama tries to fight back. That appears to be a futile effort if you ask me. ...
It’s in the (inter)net! | March 11
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Links for the week.
Interview with the man who brought football to Philly [This Is American Soccer]
The surprising River Plate fans in Israel
South America trying to hold on to their youngsters [Reuters Soccer Blog]
Fascist Galaxy fan group?! [The Offside]
Fans Vlogging! [Reuters Soccer Blog]
English fans paying high price for football [Fanhouse]
Chicago’s women’s team chooses its name [Peter Wilt’s Soccer Blog]
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