David Beckham on the London 2012 Olympics – Telegraph

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David Beckham will not be granted his wish of representing Team GB at the London Olympics. Here’s what he said, and others said, about his involvement in the Games.  See on www.telegraph.co.uk

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McDonald’s looks to ‘Mad Men’ for inspiration on new uniforms

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How about a side of style with that Big Mac? That’s what McDonald’s U.K. patrons will be getting as the fast food retailer rolls out new uniforms inspired — at least in part — by “Mad Men” and the mod ’60s aesthetic.

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The greatest goal that Zola scored in a Chelsea shirt

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After watching England being rescued by a great piece of improvisation from striker Danny Welbeck recently, it reminded me of a goal scored by one of the greatest ever Chelsea legends, Gianfranco Zola.

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Charly Musonda – call him ‘Xaviesta’

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Who is Charly Musonda? That’s a good question, but a name you may need to etch in to your brain for future reference.  See on www.ftbpro.com

Chillaxing in London, late summer bookings and shiny new hotels in the capital

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De-stress yourself in the heart of the West End, UK holidays with late availability, and three of the best London hotels… See on www.guardian.co.uk

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Five reasons why England won’t beat France at Euro 2012

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There is nothing quite like a bit of unpatriotic doom-mongering as England ramp up their preparations for their assault on Euro 2012 Group D. There, they will of course face France, Sweden and the Ukraine, and as they have to face Laurent Blanc’s Les Bleus in their first…  See on www.ftbpro.com

Euro 2012 Injured XI

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Much has been made about the countless injuries during the build up for Euro 2012, and the summer finals will be missing some big names. See on www.ftbpro.com

Soccer Aid stars sweat in the heat to help raise £6.5 million – and Gordon Ramsay gets chopped down

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Gordon Ramsay was carried off the pitch on a stretcher after a late challenge from ex-England star Teddy Sheringham… See on www.mirror.co.uk

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I’ve always loved the idea of swapshops, and I have just discovered the sumptuous Cox & Baloney in Bristol host a Swaparoo every month! If you aren’t a native Bristolian, or one of … See on tiffin11.wordpress.com

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Russian writing goes down a storm in London

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The London Book Fair 2012 has revealed how western perceptions of Russian literature are being transformed with the exciting range of new contemporary works that are now reaching international audiences.  See on rbth.ru

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