Guest Thinkers — August 16, 2010

In Champions League Final, I’m Picking ManU Over Barcelona

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Most of the world will be watching today’s Champions League final between Manchester United and Barcelona, one of the most eagerly anticipated finals in recent memory. I’m picking ManU to win 3-2. Messi doesn’t match up well against the bigger, tougher Premier League squads and look for Ronaldo to dazzle with at least one goal and setting up Wayne Rooney for another.

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