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/ 4526 days agoPaolo Rossi Haunts 1982 Demolition of Brazil In World Cup TV Commercial [VIDEO]
Paolo Rossi stars in a creative new World Cup TV commercial. After getting a shave in a barber shop in Brazil, Rossi tries to pay with a credit card. It's only then that the Brazilian barber realizes that it's the Paolo Rossi, and he has flashbacks to that famous game between Italy and Brazil in […]
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/ 4527 days agoadidas Unveil Official 2014 World Cup Ball Named brazuca [PHOTOS]
adidas has officially launched the 2014 FIFA World Cup match ball. The ball, named brazuca, was named back in September 2012 following a public vote in Brazil involving 1 million football fans; the name “brazuca” is an informal local term which means “Brazilian”, or to describe the Brazilian way of life. The colors and ribbon […]
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/ 4527 days agoCrystal Palace vs West Ham United, Premier League Gameweek 14: Open Thread
Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis has indicated that his goal for the Eagles is to get two wins between now and the end of the year. Today's match against West Ham United at Selhurst Park is as good a chance as any to pick up three valuable points. Here are the starting line-ups: Crystal Palace: Speroni, […]
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/ 4527 days agoESPN Announces First Five Analysts For Its World Cup 2014 Coverage
ESPN has announced the first five analysts for its coverage of the 2014 World Cup. ESPN has selected Michael Ballack, Steve McManaman, Alexi Lalas, Taylor Twellman and Santiago Solari. Ballack, Lalas, McManaman and Solari will appear on pre-match, halftime and post-match shows, SportsCenter, ESPN FC and FIFA World Cup-themed news and information programs. Twellman will […]
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/ 4527 days agoCommentators for NBC’s Premier League Matches This Week: Gameweek 14
Here’s the line-up of commentators for gameweek 14 of Premier League matches on US television across the NBC Sports Group networks this week: Tuesday, December 3: Crystal Palace vs West Ham, 3pm, NBCSN; Jon Champion & Mark Bright Wednesday, December 4: Man United vs Everton, 2:45pm, NBCSN and Mun2; Arlo White & Lee Dixon Arsenal […]
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/ 4527 days agoPots Confirmed For FIFA World Cup Draw
FIFA today confirmed the pots for Friday's World Cup Draw. The soccer organizing committee decided to put all nine European teams as unseeded countries (rather than ranked according to their FIFA ranking) into Pot 4, with one Pot 4 team will be drawn into Pot 2. The United States is placed in Pot 3. They […]
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/ 4527 days agoAlvaro Morata 'Agrees Six-Month Loan Move' to Arsenal From Real Madrid: Daily Soccer Report
Spanish media is reporting that Arsenal have agreed a deal with Real Madrid to bring highly-rated 21-year-old striker Alvaro Morata to the Emirates Stadium in a six-month loan deal. As with any reports coming out of Spain, it's always difficult to know whether it's just tabloid rumors, or if there is truth to the story. […]
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/ 4528 days agoThe Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Every Soccer Fan
To make the search easier for remarkable soccer presents, we've compiled a comprehensive Gift Guide featuring everything from soccer books and shirts to more unique ideas for soccer fans of all ages. Browse through the different categories: Gifts for every soccer fan Soccer books for readers Official shirts for Premier League clubs Soccer sweatshirts, hoodies […]
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/ 4528 days agoRebecca Lowe to host 2014 Winter Olympics coverage on NBC
NBC Sports Premier League host Rebecca Lowe has been named as host of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games that will be held in Russia early next year, according to a report by Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated. Since August, Lowe has hit the ground running hosting NBC's Premier League coverage that has generated record high […]
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/ 4528 days agoWho Will Win the US Media Rights to UEFA Champions League For 2015-2018?
The deadline to submit bids and final presentations is tomorrow for US media rights to the next round of UEFA Champions League coverage, which will span the 2015-16 to 2017-18 seasons. Current rights holder FOX Sports is expected to try to hold on to the rights, but faces fierce competition from a couple of new […]
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/ 4528 days agoCyber Monday Sale: Get 25% Off Your Soccer Merchandise Orders at World Soccer Shop: Promo Code
For this Cyber Monday only, you can save 25% on all soccer merchandise ordered via the World Soccer Talk Shop. It's your opportunity to order soccer shirts, cleats, scarves, sweaters or anything you like for you or your loved ones. With the upcoming holidays, it's a perfect time to place your orders and save. To […]
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/ 4529 days agoArsenal to Play Friendly in Boston During Summer 2014
Arsenal are finalizing a friendly to be played in the United States for Summer 2014, according to a report by Arsenal Insider. Boston has been identified as the city where Arsenal would like to play, which will represent the first time in 25 years that Arsenal FC have set foot on US soil. The source […]
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/ 4529 days agoWatch Nike's Brazil World Cup 2014 Video: Is This The Best World Cup TV Ad Yet? [VIDEO]
Is this the best World Cup 2014 video thus far? A few weeks ago, adidas launched their World Cup 2014 campaign video with its Samba feel featuring the sights and sounds of Brazil. Now Nike today has released a brand-new video entitled "Dare To Be Brazilian," which features familiar cameos from David Luiz, Neymar, Paulinho, […]
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/ 4529 days agoFulham Sack Martin Jol and Replace Dutchman With Rene Meulensteen
Fulham have announced that Martin Jol has been sacked as manager. The departure of Jol from Craven Cottage was announced this morning after the Cottagers lost 3-0 to West Ham United yesterday, which was Fulham's sixth defeat in a row and now sees the club sitting in the bottom three. Fulham owner Shahid Khan has […]
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/ 4529 days agoPremier League Sunday: Dec. 1, 2013
We've got four matches today in the Premier League involving six sides in the top 8. A win for any of those 6 teams will certainly do them a huge favor — Liverpool and Chelsea can both narrow the gap behind Arsenal to 4 points. Manchester United could leapfrog into fifth place. With a win […]