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Scholes regrets Three Lions decision

By SoccerCapper | Published: August 15, 2010
Manchester United veteran Paul Scholes has admitted that he regrets turning down the opportunity to play for England (9/1 to win the 2012 European Championships) at the World Cup in South Africa this summer. The midfielder was believed to have been contacted before the tournament by national boss Fabio Capello who wanted to use the player’s [...]
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Scholes fearful of Chelsea threat

By SoccerCapper | Published: July 27, 2010
Paul Scholes believes Chelsea (13/10 Community Shield winners) will pose the biggest threat to Manchester United’s hopes of winning the Premier League title this season. Having halted United’s run of consecutive league wins last term, the Blues will start next season as the outright favourites to win the title, with totesport pricing them at 13/8. While United [...]
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1966 hero makes case for Scholes

By SoccerCapper | Published: April 28, 2010
France legend Zinedine Zidane once famously described Paul Scholes as “my toughest opponent” in a trophy-laden career that saw him win domestic titles in Italy and Spain, as well as the Champions League and World Cup (11/2 England – World Cup outright). It was a remarkable statement given that Zidane was a giant among his peers [...]
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