Perú vs Argentina
Originally uploaded by Perú21.pe Peru 1 - Argentina 1 (2010 World Cup qualifier, Septiembre 10, 2008)Argentina se fue arriba gracias a Esteban Cambiasso en el minuto 83 todos pensaban que seria una victoria albiceleste . Perú le empata a Argentina en el último minuto con gol de Johan Fano, gracias a los 70 metros de Juan Vargas . Click to continue reading...

Less than two months ago, Mark Hughes was the manager of Blackburn, a team with players more at ease playing soccer's version of the Highland games or rugby. Effete is not the word here. These players played like they wanted to tear another orifice in their opponent and stick a Union Jack in them.

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Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz should be fit to face Arsenal in the Premier League on September 13 after declaring himself available for Paraguay. Paraguay take on Argentina in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Saturday but Santa Cruz had been a doubt because of the Achilles problem that forced him to limp out of the [. Click to continue reading...

Here is a moment of inspiration courtesy of Roque Santa Cruz, Paraguay's top international forward who plays for Blackburn Rovers. Roque recently signed a 4 year deal to stay of Blackburn so Rovers fans should be enjoying his goal scoring talents for years to come.
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1. Chelsea are serious about winning the Premier League Beating Portsmouth 4-0 at home with a swagger is one thing. But titles are won by going away to Wigan and winning 1-0, without even playing particularly well. Which is exactly what Big Phil's men did yesterday, courtesy of a 4th minute Deco free kick. Click to continue reading...

Picture from the BBC via Getty Images.

Continuing on with what I started last week.

Blackburn Rovers v Hull City: Richard Garcia's equalizer five minutes from halftime makes sure the game ends honors even at Ewood Park 1-1.

The offsides trap can be a tricky thing and it was the root cause of both goals.

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BLACKBURN have tied down striker Roque Santa Cruz to a new contract.The Paraguayan was wanted by ex-Rovers boss Mark Hughes at Manchester City.But the ex-Bayern Munich ace has committed his future to the Ewood Park club by signing a four-year deal.It is a huge boost for Rovers boss Paul Ince, who has already lost England star David Bentley to Tottenham this summer. Click to continue reading...

All of a sudden, things are looking considerably better for Rovers. When Paul Ince, there had been talk of player unrest, Bentley and Friedel both jumped ship and it also appeared that the likes of Roque Santa Cruz and Stephen Warnock would be on their way. However, The Guardian reports that ... Click to continue reading...

Il 27enne Roque Santa Cruz, attaccante paraguayano che interessava ad Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester United e Tottenham Hotspur, ha firmato il rinnovo con il Blackburn Rovers fino al 2012. L'ex centravanti del Bayern Monaco, la scorsa stagione, ha realizzato 23 gol in Premier League.

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Quite suprisingly (in my opinion), Santa Cruz has ended speculation linking him with a move to Man City by signing a new 4 year contract at Blackburn Rovers. Cruz will now be set to stay with the club until 2012, ending any possible interest from the likes of Man Utd, Arsenal, Tottenham, Villa and Man [. Click to continue reading...

Tottenham are today preparing for life without Dimitar Berbatov after the striker admitted he is desperate for a move to Manchester United. The Bulgarian international has been linked with a move to Old Trafford all summer long and it now appears as though things are beginning to take shape for his £25 million transfer. Click to continue reading...

It's about time we started reading about players linked with a move to Ewood Park, rather than away from the Lancashire club. Brad Friedel and David Bentley have already upped sticks, while Roque Santa Cruz and Stephen Warnock are both being linked with a move, despite playing an important role ... Click to continue reading...

Manchester City striker Valeri Bojinov has been cursed with yet another horrific injury that will rule him out for the next six months. The Bulgarian international has only just recovered from damaging his knee ligaments 12 months ago and he was set to start the first match on the Premiership's opening round of matches. Click to continue reading...

Premier League football is back, and the goals were flying into the net this opening weekend. Where to start?

Chelsea 4 - 0 Portsmouth
How about with Scolari's Blues as Chelsea thrashed Portsmouth 4-0. Joe Cole, Nicolas Anelka, Frank Lampard, and Deco all scored as Chelsea soared to the top of the table on goal difference.

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The most impressive side I watched, by far, on Saturday was Middlesbrough. The link-up play between Tuncay, Alves, Downing, Aliadiere and, later, Mido was sensational. Wheater was also impressive. At times, it was like watching Brazil with all of the backheels and blistering attacks. Seriously. While Spurs controlled a lot of the possession in this match [. Click to continue reading...

The most impressive side I watched, by far, on Saturday was Middlesbrough. The link-up play between Tuncay, Alves, Downing, Aliadiere and, later, Mido was sensational. Wheater was also impressive. At times, it was like watching Brazil with all of the backheels and blistering attacks. Seriously. While Spurs controlled a lot of the possession in this match [. Click to continue reading...

Everton and Blackburn played out a very entertaining game which Blackburn ran out 3-2 winners thanks to a last minute goal from Andre Ooijer. David Dunn gave Blackburn the lead in the 21st minute but just on the stroke of half-time a Mikel Arteta free kick ensured the sides went in level at the break. Click to continue reading...

There is no doubt that we need strengthening in the goal scoring department, but the question remains exactly who are Ramos and Levy planning to bring in?

Two names in the frame this morning (and let's face it our links with strikers change like the wind at the moment) are Klaas-Jan Huntelaar of Ajax and Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz. Click to continue reading...

David Moyes has stated publically that Leighton Baines is considered the best left back at Everton. However competition for starting spots in the Everton backline is fierce, and the things have been shaping up that Baines may not have gained a starting role. His smaller size seems to have counted against him as Lescott and Yobo are more robustly built, and these players seemed to be the favorites of the gaffer. Click to continue reading...

Blackburn Rovers have turned down a bid from Manchester City for striker Roque Santa Cruz and have blasted their rivals for their persistence in chasing the Paraguayan international.

Santa Cruz has been linked with a number of clubs this summer - including City's neighbours Manchester United. Click to continue reading...

Martin O'Neil has been linked with another mediocre English footballer, this time Newcastle winger James Milner. Although Milner does show occasional bursts of promise, I don't really feel he is a top class player. However, at a club like Villa it may be different. O'Neil has a knack of bringing the best out of players, [. Click to continue reading...

According to the latest transfer gossip United may well try to sign Thierry Henry from Barcelona. We don't know who started the rumour, it could well have come from within Old Trafford, one theory doing the rounds is that the Reds are trying to force Spurs hand by telling them via the media that they will not budge on the Reds reported £24m valuation of Berbatov. Click to continue reading...

Premiership side Blackburn Rovers have agreed to terms with Roque Santa Cruz's little brother Julio.  The 18-year-old forward comes to Rovers via Paraguay and upon international clearance will sign a three-year contract with the club.  Julio enjoyed two trials with Blackburn before agreeing to terms. Click to continue reading...

Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz has been a name that's been on Arsenal and Manchester United's radar for much of the summer as a transfer target that could surely make a difference. After hearing this bit of news, every team tracking the Paraguayan ace might want to cross his name ... Click to continue reading...

Fergie has confirmed that the Reds will start the season without Wayne Rooney (virus), Cristiano Ronaldo (recovering from an operaton) and Anderson (Olympic duty), coupled with the fact that the manager has so far been unable to prize Dimitar Berbatov away from Spurs it is almost certainly going to be the case that United will suffer an early season goal drought. Click to continue reading...

In his four-season tenure at Blackburn, Mark Hughes guided the club to three top-10 finishes, including 7th place last year, and two appearances in European competition. He compiled an 82-47-59 record in competitive games over that span, and his team conceded over 50 goals only once. It's fair to say that he turned the fortunes of Blackburn Rovers around after their lean years in the late '90's. Click to continue reading...

Wayne Rooney looks set to miss the start of the season after picking up a virus whilst in Nigeria. Rooney joins Nani who is suspended and Anderson who is on olympic duty and Ronaldo who is stillr ecovering from ankle surgery in United's list of unavailable players. United boss Alex Ferguson confirmed that the virus is not malaria but described it as "not a nice one". Click to continue reading...

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted that young striker Fraizer Campbell may get a Premier League chance. That is for two reasons. Firstly, he is a very promising striker who played a significant part in Hull's promotion to the Premier League last season whilst on loan at the KC Stadium and secondly, because by Sir Alex's own admission, United only have Carlos Tevez and Wayne Rooney as other strikers at the club! Click to continue reading...

A weekend has come and gone but rumors linking Manchester City with Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz have not. City manager Mark Hughes is eager to reunited with his former striker and is said to be ready to make a... Click to continue reading...

Arsene Wenger has insisted that Emmanuel Adebayor will remain at Arsenal despite constant speculation linking him with a move to either Barcelona or AC Milan. Wenger had reportedly earmarked several strikers - including Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz and Stuttgart's Mario Gomez - as potential replacements for the Togo international. Click to continue reading...

Notable arrivals: Paul Robinson (Tottenham). Pending: Carlos Villanueva. Possibility: Robbie Fowler (on trial) Notable departures: Brad Friedel (Aston Villa). Possibilities: David Bentley (Aston Villa, Tottenham), Roque Santa Cruz (Arsenal, Manchester United), David Bentley is even closer to a move to. Click to continue reading...

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According to the latest transfer speculation United could be about to drop their reported interest in Dimitar Berbatov due to his club Spurs slapping a £38m price tag on the player's head.

The Bulgarian has been at the centre of a public spat between Ferguson and Daniel Levy the Spurs chairman who has verbally attacked the United manager following some quotes in the press about the Reds' reported interest in acquiring the striker. Click to continue reading...

Roque Santa Cruz was an inspired purchase by Mark Hughes while he was at Blackburn last summer. Will the Welshman be doing exactly the same thing for Manchester City? Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager! The striker has admitted that he's not surprised by reports linking him with .. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool are to complete a £18 million move for Tottenham striker Robbie Keane within days. The Republic of Ireland international has been linked with a move to Anfield for weeks now after he admitted the chance to move to Liverpool would be too good to turn down. (Daily Telegraph)

Spurs boss Juande Ramos was keen to hold onto the 27-year old, with fellow Spurs front man Dimitar Berbatov also looking likely to leave White Hart Lane this summer. Click to continue reading...