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/ 4736 days agoManchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson's Farewell SpeecH
Sir Alex Ferguson lifted the Premier League trophy today, the 20th title for Manchester United. It was a sentimental and emotional day for Ferguson, the United staff, players, supporters at Old Trafford and many soccer fans worldwide. Before Ferguson and the team lifted the trophy, Ferguson gave a farewell speech in the center circle of […]
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/ 4736 days agoPremier League Sunday: May 12, 2013
If you're up early today, there's a Championship semi-final playoff on telly today — before the seven Premier League matches get under way. It's between Watford and Leicester at 7:30am ET on beIN SPORT. Leicester won the first leg one-nil. The winner goes through to the playoff final to play either Brighton or Crystal Palace. […]
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/ 4737 days agoRoberto Mancini Dismisses Sacking Rumors But Is Angry With Man City Hierarchy: The Nightly EPL
It's not easy being Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, but he's made life harder on himself after his team were defeated today against Wigan in the 2013 FA Cup Final. Post-match, Mancini dismissed rumors that he was getting the sack in the near future, but he was angry at the lack of support he's received […]
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/ 4737 days agoWigan Players Celebrate FA Cup Final Victory; Plus Behind-The-Scenes Player Tunnel Footage [VIDEO]
Many people thought that Roberto Martinez was mad last summer when he reportedly passed up the opportunity to manage Liverpool or Aston Villa, but decided to stay with Wigan Athletic instead. But the sacrifice by him certainly paid off today. Here's the last video of the day from Wigan Athletic's triumphant FA Cup Final victory […]
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/ 4737 days agoManchester United's Paul Scholes Announces His Retirement From Football
Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has announced that he will retire from football at the end of this season. "Paul is a truly unbelievable player," said Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. "He has always been fully committed to this club and it has been a real privilege to work with him for so many […]
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/ 4737 days agoPost-Match Interviews With FA Cup Final Winners Martinez, Watson, McManaman & Others
Congratulations to Wigan Athletic, the club, players and supporters on a historic FA Cup Final victory against Manchester City. Here are several post match interviews with Wigan manager Roberto Martinez, goal-scorer Ben Watson, Callum McManaman and others. Post-match interview with Roberto Martinez: Interview with goal-scorer Ben Watson: Next up is Callum McManaman, who was my […]
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/ 4737 days agoA Tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United Manager
Manchester United supporters and soccer fans worldwide are still dealing with the shock that Sir Alex Ferguson announced he's retiring from the game. Whether you love or hate him, every soccer fan has a memory of Ferguson from 27 years of triumph after triumph. Watch this 3-minute video tribute featuring some golden memories of Ferguson. […]
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/ 4737 days agoWigan 1-0 Manchester City; Ben Watson Scores Gamewinner: Highlights [VIDEO]
In one of the greatest upsets in FA Cup Final history, Wigan Athletic's Ben Watson will go down in the history books as the goalscorer who headed the ball into the back of the net to beat Manchester City one-nil at London's Wembley Stadium on May 11, 2013. Here's a video highlight of Ben Watson's […]
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/ 4737 days agoWigan Athletic Win FA Cup Final After Stunning Victory Against Manchester City
In one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup Final history, Wigan Athletic defeated Manchester City 1-0 today at London's Wembley Stadium. With minutes to go before the full-time whistle blew, Wigan substitute Ben Watson came up for a corner kick and brilliantly headed the ball into the back of the net over the arms […]
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/ 4737 days agoManchester City vs Wigan Athletic, 2013 FA Cup Final: Open Thread
The 2012-13 FA Cup Final, one of the most prestigious days on the English football calendar, kicks off today live from Wembley Stadium in London. The match features David versus Goliath. Wigan Athletic are in their first major final against a Manchester City side aiming to win a piece of silverware at the end of […]
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/ 4737 days agoGus Johnson Hosts Champions League Final Preview Alongside Alan Shearer
Controversial announcer Gus Johnson will host a 30-minute show after today's FA Cup Final alongside Alan Shearer. "The Road to Wembley," a special UEFA Champions League Final preview that relives the journey of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund's path to the final, will be televised on the free-to-air FOX network at 2:30pm ET. Alan Shearer […]
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/ 4737 days agoFA Cup Final Preview: Manchester City vs Wigan Athletic [VIDEO]
In today's FA Cup Final between Manchester City vs Wigan Athletic (Noon ET on FOX network), it's a clash between two clubs desperate to win the trophy for completely different reasons. Building up to the suspense of this year's final, here are two videos to watch. The first is a preview of Manchester City's chances […]
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/ 4737 days agoJohn Motson Relives His Favorite FA Cup Finals at Wembley [VIDEO]
Famous BBC commentator John Motson walks through his memories of his favorite FA Cup Finals at Wembley Stadium. During the four minute video, Motson discusses the 1981 FA Cup Final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, and that goal by Ricardo Villa. Next, Motson tackles the 1987 FA Cup Final between Coventry City and Tottenham […]
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/ 4737 days agoThe FA Cup Final's Greatest Goals [VIDEO]
Watch some of the best FA Cup Final goals from over the years — everything from Charlie George's goal for Arsenal in 1971, Denis Law for Manchester United in 1963, Stuart Pearce for Nottingham Forest in 1991, Ricky Villa for Tottenham in 1981 and many many more. Which one is your favorite?
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/ 4737 days agoLampard Breaks Chelsea All-Time Scoring Record With 203 Goals
Frank Lampard today set a new record for Chelsea, scoring 203 goals — the most number of goals ever scored by a Chelsea player in the history of the club. Lampard scored a left-footed shot against Aston Villa in the 61st minute to equal the record set by Bobby Tambling. Then late in the game […]