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/ 771 days agoManchester City vs Real Madrid: Previous matchups
As seen with previous matchups between Manchester City and Real Madrid, these two clubs often meet when the most is on the line. Wednesday's return leg in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals concludes the fifth meeting between the two in the last nine knockout stages in the competition. A thrilling 3-3 draw at the Santiago […]
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/ 771 days agoIs the Premier League title race over? Our thoughts
The makeup of the Premier League title race changed drastically at the weekend. Manchester City's as-expected win over Luton Town preceded shocking home defeats from both Liverpool and Arsenal. The Reds fell to Crystal Palace by a single goal. Then, on Sunday, Unai Emery exacted revenge on Arsenal by leading Aston Villa to a 2-0 […]
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/ 771 days agoEverton files appeal to reduce second points deduction
Everton issued an appeal against the second points deduction from just one week ago. The Premier League docked the Merseyside club two points for violations of profitability and sustainability regulations (PSR). Premier League regulations state no club can lose $134 million over three years. However, Everton's financial records showed losses of $112.5 million in the […]
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/ 774 days agoEPL commentators on NBC: April 13 through 15
The logjam at the top of the Premier League table continues to be the talk of the soccer world. Liverpool's draw against Manchester United last weekend surrendered the Reds' lead at the top, as Arsenal usurped the No. 1 spot in the table. Meanwhile, Manchester City's win over Crystal Palace ensured that Pep Guardiola's side […]
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/ 774 days agoMessi to smash records with 70,000 expected in Kansas City
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi are going to attract record crowds when they face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, April 13. The noteworthy aspect of this game is that Sporting KC is hosting this game away from Children's Mercy Park, its usual venue. Based on the demand Lionel Messi brings in for tickets, Children's Mercy […]
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/ 774 days agoTwo Champions League games added to CBS Network
After an incredible week of exciting UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, two of the second legs have been moved to network TV. Of course, all the games stream on Paramount+, but fans can also choose to watch two of the marquee games on over-the-air TV next week. CBS as a broadcast channel does not require any […]
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/ 774 days agoAtalanta stuns Europa League quarterfinals with Liverpool rout
Thursday's Europa League quarterfinals featured eight strong teams in enticing first-leg games. Entering the matchday, the favorites were far and away Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool, and the two were on a collision course in the final. However, the prospect of that changed massively after the first leg of the quarterfinals. Bayer Leverkusen continued its undefeated […]
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/ 775 days agoHow many people are watching MLS on Apple TV?
MLS Season Pass from Apple TV is in its second season as the global streaming home for Major League Soccer. There are plenty of pros and cons about the streaming product, but how many people are watching MLS on Apple TV? We take a closer look to share what has been revealed thus far. Answering […]
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/ 775 days agoRaphinha's brace guides Barcelona to first-leg win at PSG
Barcelona won a thrilling contest at the Parc des Princes over PSG in another high-scoring quarterfinal in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League. Both the Spanish and French sides entered this game on fine form to set up the latest clash in this fixture. This was the sixth time PSG would face Barcelona in the knockout […]
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/ 776 days agoWho represents Barcelona's values better: Xavi or Enrique?
The UEFA Champions League clash between PSG and Barcelona pits Xavi against his former manager, Luis Enrique. As players, both had sensational careers with Barcelona. Luis Enrique came over from Real Madrid to score over 100 goals in 300 appearances. Xavi led Barcelona to its most successful run in the club's history out of the […]
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/ 776 days agoUSL Championship beats MLS in national TV audience
Saturday's USL Championship game between Louisville City and Indy Eleven created history as the first USL game shown on over-the-air network television in the United States. Ultimately, it pulled a larger national TV audience than an MLS derby on FOX. In the goal-fest, Louisville City defeated Indy 5-3. The game was available on CBS as […]
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/ 777 days agoMan City, Real Madrid draw in breathless quarterfinal first leg
Manchester City and Real Madrid played out one of the best Champions League quarterfinal games in recent memory. Both teams showed massive intent early and scored stunning goals in a game that ended 3-3. The defending champions, Manchester City, opened the scoring with less than two minutes gone on the road. However, Real Madrid showed […]
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/ 777 days agoMan United lays groundwork for success with teenager minutes
The teenage stars from Manchester United are playing a massive role for the club. While that role may not lead to immediate success, each of these young players is getting invaluable experience in the best domestic league in the world. It may be hard for Manchester United fans to take the brunt of the criticism […]
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/ 777 days agoBirmingham owners and Tom Brady buy land for new stadium
Tom Brady, Tom Wagner and the rest of the ownership group of Birmingham City are pushing through with updating their facilities by buying land for a new stadium. St. Andrew's is one of the oldest stadiums in England, having opened in 1906. Therefore, Knighthead, the club's ownership group, purchased a 48-acre site to build a […]
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/ 777 days agoDo England and Southgate put a premium on Premier League?
In the March 2024 international window, England called up a squad of 21 players hailing from the Premier League. The only two exceptions were Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid and Jordan Henderson, who recently returned to Europe with Ajax. In other words, the England squad for the Euros this summer will feature almost entirely from […]