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/ 4628 days agoBBC Documentary On Chelsea Headhunters
In 1999, the BBC aired a documentary about the Chelsea Headhunters, a gang of football hooligans. Irish investigative reporter Donal MacIntyre went undercover and infiltrated the gang, wearing a concealed camera and pretending to be a Chelsea hooligan — even to the point of getting a Chelsea tattoo to convince the hooligans that he was […]
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/ 4628 days agoJose Mourinho Gives Wayne Rooney 24 to 48 Hours to Decide His Future
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has given Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney an ultimatum. Stay with United, or tell them you want to leave. And decide one way or another in the next 24-48 hours. Here's what Mourinho told the media: "The person that started the story has to finish the story. For the good of […]
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/ 4628 days agoWatch 'The Laurie Cunningham Story': ITV TV Documentary [VIDEO]
In March 2013, British television channel ITV aired a documentary entitled "The Laurie Cunningham Story" about one of the pioneers of English football. He was the first black soccer player ever to be capped by England, which opened the door for other black professional footballers to gain international experience for their country (including Viv Anderson […]
Where to find on TV
/ 4628 days agoManchester United vs Chelsea, Where to Find The Match On TV: Open Thread
Manchester United and Chelsea battle today in the Premier League. For viewers in the United States, you can watch the match live on NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) or NBC Sports Live Extra. The broadcast begins at 2:30pm ET with Rebecca Lowe presenting for NBC Sports. And the match kicks off at 3pm ET featuring Arlo […]
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/ 4629 days agoSeattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers: Open Thread
Clint Dempsey will make his home debut for Seattle Sounders tonight against Portland Timbers in front of a sell-out crowd of more than 66,500. “I can’t even imagine what it’s going to be like when the whole stadium is completely packed and they are behind us,” said Dempsey, who likened his introduction in front of […]
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/ 4629 days agoCraig Bellamy Pours Water Over Referee During Cardiff Victory Over Manchester City: Nightly Soccer Report
Here are tonight's world soccer news headlines: Premier League Craig Bellamy pours water over referee during Cardiff victory over Manchester City — Dirty Tackle David Platt: 'Roberto Mancini wanted to sell Joe Hart' — Sports Mole Yohan Cabaye saga leaves Alan Pardew in limbo at Newcastle United — The Guardian Arsenal makes €30 million Angel […]
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/ 4629 days agoCardiff City 3-2 Manchester City: Poor Marking By Zabaleta Gifts Welsh Team First EPL Win [GIF]
Manchester City's defensive frailties were exposed today after Pablo Zabaleta was guilty of poor marking for all three of Cardiff City's goals in a shock defeat for the Premier League title chasers. With Vincent Kompany and Mateja Nastasic injured in central defense, Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini may want to address the lack of quality […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 4629 days agoCardiff City vs Manchester City and Tottenham vs Swansea: Open Thread
Today's two Premier League matches feature battles between teams from England and Wales. Not that either club features a ton of English and Welsh players on their team, but don't tell the football supporters who are going to the match that! In the English corner, we have Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur going up against, […]
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/ 4629 days agoChelsea Break Tottenham's Hearts By Signing Willian Subject to Work Permit
Chelsea have officially confirmed that they've agreed personal terms with Brazilian midfielder Willian, and that the deal is done. All that remains is for Willian to be granted a work permit. A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday. The Stamford Bridge club stole Willian away from Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday after the Anzhi footballer had agreed […]
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/ 4629 days agoTottenham Hotspur Turn Attention to Roma's Federico Balzaretti, Says Report: Daily Soccer Report
Tottenham Hotspur are turning their attention to try to sign Italy and Roma left back Federico Balzaretti, according to a report in The Sunday Times newspaper today. The paper also reports that it's unlikely that Fabio Coentrao will be included in the deal to let Bale go to Real Madrid, but that Tottenham — if […]
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/ 4630 days agoTottenham Close In On £30m Deal For Brazilian Striker Hulk: Nightly Soccer Report
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas is ready to make an attempt to sign Brazilian striker Hulk on a £30million deal, but the club faces a tough mountain to climb as Zenit St Petersburg want £40million for him. Villas-Boas is interested in reuniting with Hulk. The Portuguese boss managed Hulk when they were both at Porto. […]
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/ 4630 days agoHeroes and Villains of Premier League Saturday, Week 2: Newcastle, Arsenal and Liverpool
Saturday's installment of gameweek 2 in the Premier League today wasn't the most memorable, but there were still enough moments to deserve recognition. Here are our heroes and villains from Premier League Saturday, Gameweek 2 of the 2013/14 season: Lucky: Olivier Giroud. Sometimes the ball falls kindly to a footballer, and today was the perfect example […]
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/ 4630 days agoHellas Verona Defeat Milan; Luca Toni Scores 2 Goals, Fans Riot and Commentator Goes Mental [VIDEO]
Who said Italian soccer was boring? After returning to Serie A for the first time in 11 years, Hellas Verona defeated AC Milan 2-1 in the opening match of the 2013/14 Serie A season. The match had everything — Thirty-six-year-old striker Luca Toni scored two goals on his Verona league debut, fans rioted with seats […]
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/ 4630 days agoTottenham Agree Deal With Steaua Bucharest For Romanian Defender Vlad Chiriches, Says Report
Romanian centre back Vlad Chiriches is close to signing with Tottenham Hotspur for a Steaua Bucharest club record fee, according to the manager of the Romanian club team. The 23-year-old defender, who has 19 caps for the Romania national team, is seen as an ideal replacement for Steven Caulker who joined Cardiff City this summer. Tottenham […]
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/ 4630 days agoWest Ham United Third Shirt for the 2013-14 Season [PHOTOS]
West Ham United have unveiled their new third shirt for the 2013-14 season. While I loved West Ham's home shirt, this new West Ham United third shirt seems like a waste of an effort. I like that the Hammers colors of claret and blue and included on the side of the shirt, but the rest […]