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Will Roy Stay At The Cottage?

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AFTER his success with Fulham over the past couple of seasons, fans of the club will hope Roy Hodgson remains there at the start of next season, and William Hill believe he will, quoting 1/2 that he is still there, 6/4 that he has moved on. ‘Roy has done a great job and may feel he can do even better next season – or might believe the time is right to go while he is attracting plaudits’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Roy Hodgson to be Fulham manager on the 1st day of 2010/11 season: 1/2 YES 6/4 NO
WILL JT SEE THE FA CUP FINAL OUT IF HE STARTS?
WITH JOHN TERRY’S fitness a doubt as the Cup Final approaches, William Hill have opened a book on how long the Chelsea skipper will play in the game should he start, and make the whole of the 90 minutes their 1/6 favourite. ‘Terry is a Chelsea talisman and he won’t want to miss the celebrations if they win so will probably have to be dragged off , but if he is injured he’ll be aware of the imminent World Cup and won’t want to exacerbate the situation’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
How long will John Terry play in the FA Cup final (if starting the match):

How Long Will John Terry Play In The FA Cup Final*: 14/1 0-15, 25/1 16-30, 16/1 31-Half Time, 20/1 46-60, 14/1 61-75, 8/1 76-89, 1/6 Complete the match

*Terry must start the match or bets void (90 minute betting only.)

Role Up For The £10 Million FA Final!

William Hill are expecting industry turnover of ten million pounds plus for the FA Cup final as the Big punters are expected to come steaming in for 1/6 favourites Chelsea. “On paper the game is a mismatch but we think our high rollers will come steaming in for Chelsea to bolster their World Cup betting accounts,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.

One Hills punter from Hampshire stands to win £3000 should Portsmouth win, having backed them at 150/1 with £20 early on in the tournament but it is the Chelsea double that Hills fear with some massive liabilities.

FA CUP Final:

90 Minutes: 1/6 Chelsea, 12/1 Portsmouth, 13/2 Draw
To Win In Extra Time: 12/1 Chelsea, 28/1 Portsmouth
To Win On Penalties: 22/1 Chelsea, 28/1 Portsmouth

Chelsea 8-0: 150/1

Further Information…….Rupert Adams…..0208 918 3858…….0784 1011 584

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Spurs In Pole For Fourth

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YOU BET SPURS HAVE 4TH PLACE EDGE

SPURS are now 4/5 favourites to finish 4th with William Hill who make Man C Even money shots, with Liverpool now 100/1. Hills offer 8/1 that 4th place will be decided on goal difference.

CHELSEA 14/1 TO CLINCH TITLE ON SUNDAY

CHELSEA are 14/1 to be crowned Premier League champions on Sunday with William Hill who make them 1/2 to take the title, with Manchester United 6/4. Hills offer 7/2 that the title will be decided on goal difference.

United by goal diff – 9/1; United by goal diff – 15/2…Title decided on last day of season? – yes 1/25; no 9/1.

LIVERPOOL OUT – RAFA, TOO?

WITH Liverpool’s exit from the Europa League, William Hill have made Rafa Benitez odds on to leave the club before the start of next season at 4/6, while quoting him at 11/10 still to be there. ‘Rafa’s Liverpool world has been crumbling slowly about him all season and he is now left clutching at straws with Liverpool 16/1 to finish 4th and qualify for the Champions League’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
William Hill…..Still at Liverpool on the 1st day of next season?:
Torres 8/15 Yes, 11/8 No.
Gerrard 1/5 Yes, 7/2 No.

HODGSON BACKED TO BE TOP BOSS

WILLIAM HILL have cut Roy Hodgson from 7/4 to 11/8 favourite to win the Premier League Manager of the Season Award. ‘Punters are convinced that Roy’s achievement in getting Fulham into the Europa League Final will guarantee him this honour’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

Hodgson – 11/8
Ancelotti – 7/4
Ferguson – 7/4
Redknapp – 16/1

Others on request. Please note that bets will be settled on the FA Premier League Manager of the Year Award, not the LMA or Writers Award.

Further information……..graham sharpe…….0780 3233702

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9/4 Barca Versus Man U Final

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ARSENAL MESSED UP? YOU BET! NOW BRING ON UNITED
WILLIAM HILL believe that the Champions League Final will be between Bareclona and Manchester United and offer 9/4 that these two sides make it to the decider.’Punters can’t see beyond Barca retaining their title with Messi in such imperious form’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe, ‘But an in-form Wayne Rooney might just give them something to think about.’
MESSI IS 10/1 TO BE WORLD CUP TOP SCORER WITH HILLS WHO OFFER 6/1 THAT HE SCORES A HAT TRICK IN EITHER LEG AGAINST INTER.

LATEST WILLIAM HILL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ODDS:

Evs Barcelona
10/3 Inter Milan
9/2 Man Utd
9 Bayern Munich
10 Lyon
33 Bordeaux

To Qualify From Semi:

1/3 Barcelona 9/4 Inter Milan

William Hill: Name the finalists

9/4 Barcelona / Man Utd
5/2 Barcelona / Bayern
4 Barcelona / Lyon
16 Barcelona / Bordeaux
7 Inter / Man Utd
8 Inter / Bayern
10 Inter / Lyon
33 Inter / Bordeaux

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Gunners 9/2 To Progress As Rafa Odds On For Chop

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GUNNERS 50/1 TO SHOOT BARCA DOWN IN PENALTY SHOOT OUT

WITH ARSENAL friendless in the market, their odds to eliminate Bareclona have drifted from 7/2 to 9/2, with the Spanish side 1/8 to go through. ‘Despite Arsene Wenger’s unquenchable belief in his own side, punters are not prepared to risk hard cash on the Gunners getting through’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

HILLS OFFER 4/1 THAT WENGER WILL BE GONE BY FIRST MATCH OF NEXT SEASON, 1/7 STILL TO BE THERE.

William Hill……Barcelona v Arsenal Specials:

Goalscorer Match Bet:

Bojan7/4
Tie5/6
Bendtner7/2

Extra time counts, penalty shoot outs do not count.

2nd leg % possession:

Barcelona 65% or more possession7/1
Barcelona 60% – 64% possession7/2
Barcelona 55% – 59% Possession5/2
Barcelona 51% – 54% Possession10/3
Both teams 50%11/2
Arsenal 51% – 54% Possession9/2
Arsenal 55% – 59% Possession12/1
Arsenal 60% Possession or more16/1

Bets settled on UEFA figures.

Qualification:

Barcelona after 90 minutes1/7
Barcelona after Extra Time40/1
Barcelona after penalties50/1
Arsenal after 90 minutes5/1
Arsenal after Extra Time66/1
Arsenal after penalities50/1

TOW IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE…11/8 Bareclona; 10/3 Inter; 4 Man U; 10 Bayern; Lyon; 14 Arsenal; 33 Bordeaux; 40 CSKA.
14/1 Arsenal – United Final.

RAFA ODDS-ON TO BE GONE BY NEXT SEASON – AND TORRES MAY NOT BE FAR BEHIND!

WILLIAM HILL make Rafa Benitze 4/6 to have left Liverpool by the start of next season – while Torres is 11/8 to be gone, and Gerrard 11/4. ‘Rafa is running out of reasons to be cheerful for Liverpool supporters, who seem to be in no mood to accept anything less than winning the Europa League and finishing 4th – a 16/1 chance- as acceptable for this so far dreadfully disappointing campaign’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill……Liverpool Specials:

LIVERPOOL TO BE ONLY PREM LEAGUE TEAM LEFT IN EUROPE ON FRIDAY……11/2

To be at Liverpool on the 1st day of the premier league season:

Rafa Benitez: 4/6 No 11/10 Yes
Fernando Torres: 11/8 No 8/15 Yes
Steven Gerrard: 11/4 No ‘1/4 Yes

Next Liverpool manager:

Jose Mourinho5/2
Kenny Dalglish6/1
Guus Hiddink8/1
Jurgen Klinsmann5/1
Martin O’Neill3/1
Alex McLeish10/1
Frank Rijkaard14/1
Marco Van Basten14/1
Roy Hodgson14/1

Others on request.

Fernando Torres to play the full 90 Minutes v Benfica: 2/7 Yes 5/2 No
(Torres must start)

Europa League winner & finish 4th in the premier league: 16/1

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What Price O’ Neill To Quit Villa Before Next Season ?

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WILL O’NEILL STAY OR GO?
AFTER dismissing rumours that he had considered walking out on Villa, Martin O’Neill is quoted at 1/2 by William Hill still to be manager there on the first day of next season and 6/4 to have left the club by then. ‘Martin O’Neill was less than definite that he would still be Villa boss when they play their first Premier League game of next season, when questioned on the subject’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

PUNTERS FEAR FOR ARSENAL IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
William Hill have lengthened Arsenal from 7/2 to 4/1 to eliminate Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League quarter final, but Barca are 1/7 favourites to go through – and they are also 11/8 favourites to win the competition with Hills who also offer: 10/3 Inter; 4/1 Man U; 10/1 Bayern; Lyons; 14/1 Arsenal; 33/1 Bordeaux; 40/1 CSKA. ‘Not many punters seem to give Arsenal much chance of progressing any further after the injury to Fabregas’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
TWO TO CONTEST CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL…….9/4 Barcelona- Man U; 9/2 Man U -Inter; 6/1 Bayern – Barca; 6/1 Barcelona- Lyon; 8/1 Inter- Lyon; 10 Bayern- Inter; 14 Arsenal – Man U; 14 Barca- Bordeaux; 25 Bordeaux- Inter; 25 Arsenal- Bayern; 33 Arsenal – Lyon; 50 Man U -CSKA; Bayern- CSKA; Lyon- CSKA; 66 Arsenal- Bordeaux; Bordeaux- CSKA.

**Hills offer 1/7 that Arsene Wenger will STILL be Gunners’ boss on the first day of next season, and 4/1 that he will not.
**HILLS OFFER 14/1 ABOUT AN ARSENAL – MAN U CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL.
**THEO WALCOTT IS 11/10 WITH HILLS TO START ENGLAND’S FIRST WORLD CUP MATCH AND 4/6 NOT TO. HE IS 2/7 TO MAKE THE SQUAD, 5/2 NOT TO.
WHEN WILL WAYNE RETURN?

WILLIAM HILL have opened a book on when Wayne Rooney will next play for Manchester United, and make their forthcoming away game with Manchester City their 13/8 favourite, while offering 40/1 that it won’t be until their last league game, at home to Stoke and 50/1 that he will only return in the Champions League Final. ‘At the moment noone is too sure when Wayne will be back in a United shirt, but most will be hoping it will be sooner, rather than later, although non-United supporting England fans may be happy the longer a rest he gets.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

William Hill…..When will Wayne Rooney next play some part in a game for Man Utd ?:

Chelsea H…33/1
Bayern Munich H…7/1
Blackburn A…15/8
Man City A…13/8
Champions League Semi Final… 1st Leg 9/2
Tottenham…. H9/1
Champions League Semi Final 2nd Leg…16/1
Sunderland …A25/1
Stoke H…40/1
Champions League Final – 50/1
None of the above ….50/1

UNITED TITLE ODDS ON THE DRIFT

WILLIAM HILL have lengthened Manchester United’s Premier League title odds from 5/6 to 10/11 following Wayne Rooney’s injury – ‘We’ve not laid a serious bet for them to win the title since the injury’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Hills make Chelsea 6/4 second favourites, with Arsenal 5/1.
HILLS HAVE CUT ENGLAND FROM 6/1 TO 5/1 TO WIN THE WORLD CUP. ‘We lengthened England’s World Cup odds by a point after the injury was reported, but now that he looks likely to be fit in plenty of time for the World Cup we have taken more cash for England at 6/1, so shortened them back up to 5/1′ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe – but it certainly shows that punters believe England’s World Cup chances are directly related to Wayne’s fitness.’

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Beckham 3/1 To Quit Before End Of World Cup

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WILLIAM HILL DAVID BECKHAM SPECIALS………

3/1 to announce retirement before end of World cup:
BECKS 100/1 EVER TO PLAY IN WORLD CUP FINALS AGAIN

BOOKMAKERS William Hill are paying out to punters who had bet that David Beckham would fail to make England’s World Cup Finals squad, and are offering 100/1 that he will ever play in the World Cup finals again. And Hills believe that Becks could well announce his retirement from playing before the end of the World Cup, offering 3/1 that he will do so. ‘ It is difficult to see Beckham returning to the England squad after an injury of this nature at his age. We are paying out to those who bet that he would not make it into the World Cup finals squad – he was 1/6 to be selected by Capello, and 7/2 not to.’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.
**Hills make Beckham 7/4 to be managing by the end of 2012.

Hills……Will David Beckham play for England again before the end of 2010? – 6/1

Hills…..Will David Beckham play for England again before the end of 2012? – 4/1

Hills….Will David Beckham return to play for AC Milan during the 2010/11 season? – 10/3 yes; 1/5 no

Hills….Will David Beckham ever play in a World Cup Finals match for England again? – 100/1

Hills….When will David Beckham announce his official retirement from all football?

Before the end of 2010 World Cup (July 12th) 3/1
July 12th – December 31st 2010 7/2
2011 3/1
2012 or later 6/4

Will David Beckham officially manage a team before the end of 2012?

Yes 7/4
No 2/5

Where will Beckham’s first managerial assignment be?

USA 5/4
England 7/4
International team 7/2
Italy 16/1
Spain 16/1
(bets void if not managaing by end of 2012)

Further information….graham sharpe……0780 3233702….0208 918 3731

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William Hill Weekend Specials

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************************************WILLIAM HILL WEEKEND SPECIALS***********************************************

Hills……Highest Scoring Premier League Match:
Arsenal v Burnley 5/6
Wolves v Man Utd 5/2
Everton v Hull 13/2
Wigan v Liverpool 7/1
West Ham v Bolton 9/1
Hills……Total weekend Premier league goals (5 Matches):
13 or less goals 13/8
14 – 15 goals 13/8
16 or more goals 7/4
Hills…..Top of the premier league on Saturday night:
Man Utd 1/33
Chelsea 9/1
Arsenal 40/1
Wayne Rooney to score a header v Wolves: 7/2

NOTHING OWEN ON MICHAEL BETS

WILLIAM HILL are refunding stakes to punters who backed Michael Owen to make England’s World Cup squad, following the news that he is out injured for the remainder of the season. ‘We are returning stakes to punters who backed Michael to make the World Cup squad, be England’s top scorer in the World Cup and to be top tournament scorer’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe. ‘The last prices we quoted for Michael to make the World Cup were 2/5 no, 7/4 yes and most of the bets we took were for yes. Obviously anyone who backed him not to go will receive their winnings.’
**HILLS OFFER 1/4 THAT OWEN WILL PLAY AGAIN COMPETITIVELY NEXT SEASON AND 11/4 THAT HE WILL NOT. ‘This injury could be the final straw for Michael who may decide enough is enough and that he should concentrate on his race horses in future’ said Hill’sd spokesman Graham Sharpe.

CHELSEA FAVOURITES FOR FA CUP AND PREMIER LEAGUE

CHELSEA are now 11/10 favourites to win the FA Cup with William Hill, who also offer 4/1 Spurs; Villa; 11/1 Birmingham; 12/1 Fulham; 16/1 Stoke; 20/1 Portsmouth; 33/1 Reading.
Chelsea have also regained favouritism for the Premier League with Hills, after they were the subject of TWO separate £5000 bets in an East London betting shop and they are now 11/8 from 6/4, with Manchester United out from 11/8 to 6/4, while Arsenal are 11/4.’We made United clear favourites after Chelsea slipped up against City, but punters disagreed and poured a string of four figure bets on them, so we switched them round again.’
**Hills make Chelsea 3/1 to win both the Premier League and FA Cup; 8/1 FA Cup- Champions League; 8/1 Prem- Champions League; 20/1 Treble. They are 2/1 with Hills to win none of the three trophies.

CUP SPECIALS……Peter Crouch to score 2 or more v Fulham: 10/1
Stoke to score v Chelsea from a Rory Delap long throw in (first phase): 8/1

TO QUALIFY FROM QUARTER FINALS?… 4/5 Birmingham; 10/11 Portsmouth…….11/8 Fulham; 8/15 Spurs……5/2 Reading; 2/7 Villa….1/12 Chelsea; 6/1 Stoke.

Name The Finalists

Chelsea/Aston Villa 9/2
Chelsea/Tottenham 9/2
Tottenham/Aston Villa 8/1
Chelsea/Birmingham 10/1
Chelsea/Fulham 11/1
Chelsea/Portsmouth 14/1
Aston Villa/Birmingham 20/1
Tottenham/Birmingham 20/1
Aston Villa/Stoke 25/1
Tottenham/Stoke 25/1
Highest Scoring FA Cup Quarter Final:
Chelsea v Stoke 6/4
Reading v Aston Villa 9/4
Fulham v Tottenham 11/4
Portsmouth v Birmingham 4/1

WHO’LL FINISH 4TH IN PREM?…..7/4 Liverpool; 7/4 Man City; 7/2 Spurs; 4/1 Villa (Others on request)

CAN WARNOCK KEEP RANGERS UP?

QPR are 1/8 to stay up with William Hill after Neil Warnock became their new boss. They are 9/2 to be relegated.

Hills….Beckham To Make World Cup Squad ?

Yes 1/8
No 9/2

Hills…..Who Will Start Up Front With Rooney ?(void if Rooney doesn’t start)

Heskey 4/5
Crouch 9/4
Defoe 11/4

GREEN FINGERS?

ROBERT GREEN is now 4/5 favourite with William Hill to start in goal for England in their opening World Cup game. ‘Green’s vote of confidence from Capello, who gave him the whole game against Egypt, suggests he is the man in charge of the gloves for the time being at least’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe. Hills also offer:

Joe Hart….3/1
David James…10/3
Paul Robinson…20/1
Ben Foster….25/1
Chris Kirkland….25/1
Scott Carson…..66/1

AFTER HIS two goal display, Peter Crouch has been cut from 14/1 to 10/1 by William Hill to top score for England in the World Cup. Hills now make him 6/5 to start the opening game against USA and 8/13 not to.
Hills make Rooney 9/4 favourite to be England top scorer and also offer 4/1 Lampard; 5/1 Defoe and Gerrard; 8/1 Heskey.
WAYNE ROONEY is 12/1 to captain England in the first game of the World Cup with William Hill, who make Rio Ferdinand 1/5 favourite and also offer:

Who will captain England v USA:

Ferdinand ….1/5
Gerrard…. 7/2
Rooney…. 12/1
Lampard …16/1
Beckham …25/1
Barry…. 25/1
Terry…. 50/1
James ….50/1
A Cole…. 50/1

ASHLEY COLE is 1/5 favourite to start at left back for England in their opening World Cup game with William Hill, who also offer:

Leighton Baines….6/1
Stephen Warnock….8/1
Joleon Lescott….16/1
Wayne Bridge….16/1
Gareth Barry…. 25/1
James Milner….25/1
Keiran Gibbs….33/1

ENGLAND ARE 5/1 JOINT SECOND FAVOURITES TO WIN THE WORLD CUP WITH WILLIAM HILL WHO MAKE SPAIN 4/1 FAVOURITES WITH BRAZIL ALSO OFFERED AT 5/1.

To make the England final world cup squad:

Carlton Cole: 13/8 Yes No 4/9
Stewart Downing: 6/5 Yes 8/13 No
Theo Walcott: 4/11 Yes 2/1 No
Stephen Warnock: EVS Yes 8/11 No
Leighton Baines: 4/6 Yes 11/10 No
Ryan Shawcross: 5/2 Yes 2/7 No
Matthew Upson: 1/7 Yes 4/1 No

Further information………………..graham sharpe….0208 918 3731

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Nothing Owen On Michael World Cup Bets

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NOTHING OWEN ON MICHAEL BETS

WILLIAM HILL are refunding stakes to punters who backed Michael Owen to make England’s World Cup squad, following the news that he is out injured for the remainder of the season. ‘We are returning stakes to punters who backed Michael to make the World Cup squad, be England’s top scorer in the World Cup and to be top tournament scorer’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe. ‘The last prices we quoted for Michael to make the World Cup were 2/5 no, 7/4 yes and most of the bets we took were for yes. Obviously anyone who backed him not to go will receive their winnings.’
**HILLS OFFER 1/4 THAT OWEN WILL PLAY AGAIN COMPETITIVELY NEXT SEASON AND 11/4 THAT HE WILL NOT. ‘This injury could be the final straw for Michael who may decide enough is enough and that he should concentrate on his race horses in future’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe.

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Bookies Shaken As Bridge Snubs Terry

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BOOKIES SHAKEN AS WAYNE SNUBS TERRY

BOOKMAKERS William Hill are paying out to punters who gambled on Wayne Bridge refusing to shake hands with John Terry after the odds about that happening were slashed from odds against to odds-on following a surge of bets.
‘We cut our odds once from 13/8 to 11/10 and then again to 5/6 as punters poured cash on the Bridge snub’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe, ‘It will cost us a five figure sum – so we’re shaken- but not stirred enough to rule out similar bets in the future as they create a huge talking point.’
HILLS OFFER 10/1 THAT BRIDGE WILL CHANGE HIS MIND AND MAKE HIMSELF AVAILABLE FOR 2010 WORLD CUP SELECTION.

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Bookies Shaken As Bridge Snubs Terry

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BOOKIES SHAKEN AS WAYNE SNUBS TERRY

BOOKMAKERS William Hill are paying out to punters who gambled on Wayne Bridge refusing to shake hands with John Terry after the odds about that happening were slashed from odds against to odds-on following a surge of bets.
‘We cut our odds once from 13/8 to 11/10 and then again to 5/6 as punters poured cash on the Bridge snub’ said Hill’s spokesman Graham Sharpe, ‘It will cost us a five figure sum – so we’re shaken- but not stirred enough to rule out similar bets in the future as they create a huge talking point.’
HILLS OFFER 10/1 THAT BRIDGE WILL CHANGE HIS MIND AND MAKE HIMSELF AVAILABLE FOR 2010 WORLD CUP SELECTION.

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