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/ 5711 days agoFIFA 11: Advanced Defending Tutorial (Video)
Here's another preview of FIFA 11, which will be released this autumn around the world. The preview shows the advanced defending tutorial with a voiceover by commentator Martin Tyler. It's a good indication of the graphics, audio and gameplay you can expect in the upcoming release. However, unless you're a FIFA video game expert, some […]
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/ 5712 days agoFIFA 11 PC Gameplay Footage: Video
EA Sports has released another preview of FIFA 11. This time it's a sneak peek of their gameplay footage for the PC. The preview features a match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. As you can see from the graphics, gameplay and the audio, this is a fantastic representation of the beautiful game […]
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/ 5712 days agoJoin the UEFA Champions League Fantasy Football: EPL Talk Private League
Great news. The group stages of the 2010-11 Champions League kick off next week, so I'd like to invite you to join the EPL Talk private league version of the UEFA Champions League Fantasy Football competition which is free to join. To play for free against thousands of football fans from around the world, here’s […]
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/ 5712 days agoGary Lineker's Soccer In The 70s: Video
Match Of The Day presenter Gary Lineker has come a long way since his TV appearances in the early 1990s when he hosted a show entitled "Soccer In The 70's." The former England and Everton striker was, at the time, uncomfortable in front of the camera. And very stiff. Thankfully he's improved over time, but […]
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/ 5713 days agoTell Comcast 'We Want Our Fox Soccer Channel HD and Fox Soccer Plus'
So far this year, the major satellite providers in the United States have added Fox Soccer Channel HD and Fox Soccer Plus. But for those soccer fans who have cable, especially Comcast, it's been a frustrating year with no hope of the two channels being added to Comcast anytime soon. Even cable competitor Time Warner […]
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/ 5713 days agoWhy I'm Looking Forward to Gerard Houllier's Return to English Football
A few years ago I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Gerard Houllier when he was visiting the United States for a coaching clinic at the annual National Soccer Coaches of America Association (NSCAA) event in Baltimore. He was the perfect gentleman, who had plenty of time for the press, but he also seemed […]
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/ 5713 days agoFabio Capello to Step Down as England Manager After Euro 2012
Fabio Capello has confirmed that he'll step down as England manager after the end of Euro 2012. Usually when a manager announces to his squad that he'll no longer be a manager after a specific date, it's an accident waiting to happen. Take for example Raymond Domenech and his French team in the 2010 World […]
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/ 5714 days agoChicago Fire vs L.A. Galaxy: Photo Slideshow
MLS Talk photographer Christian Doellner was at the Chicago Fire versus L.A. Galaxy game last weekend to capture pictures to share with you, the readers. Front and center for many of the photographs were US veteran players Landon Donovan and Brian McBride. A late goal from both sides meant that the final score was 1-1. […]
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/ 5714 days agoESPN and Fox Soccer Plus Rearrange Weekend Premier League TV Schedule
Soccer fans in the United States who are looking forward to watching Premier League matches on television and online this weekend will want to refer to the following schedule to make sure they don't miss any of the action. Reason being is that there have been several changes regarding which games will be shown on […]
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/ 5714 days agoPoll: Which Premier League Matches Are You Looking Forward to Watching this Weekend?
While the topic of Ryan Shawcross and Arsenal has seemingly polarized many of the readers of this site, I wanted to focus on something thankfully more uplifting: The return of Premier League football, which kicks off again this weekend. First things first, I wanted to poll you, the readers, to find out which games you're […]
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/ 5714 days agoTime for Arsenal Supporters to Stop Crucifying Stoke's Ryan Shawcross
In the world of soccer, teams are like George Orwell's Animal Farm. They're all created equal, but some are more equal than others. At least in the eyes of football supporters. Many of these fans, whether they try to or not, find themselves believing in their team, their players and their manager so much so […]
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/ 5715 days agoTop 5 Reasons Why I Dislike FIFA International Dates
I'll be the first to admit that FIFA international dates are something that I don't get excited about. It means either meaningless friendlies or semi-interesting football matches. These games fail to have the fever pitch excitement and build-up to games that we're accustomed to experiencing each week in the Premier League. FIFA International Dates almost […]
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/ 5716 days agoAmazing Goal Celebrations From Stjarnan, Icelandic Soccer Club
For a change of pace, I wanted to share some videos from Stjarnan, the Icelandic team that has become an Internet celebration thanks to their very unique and creative goal celebrations. Stjarnan FC plays in the Men's Premier League division in Icelandic football in front of a stadium that has a capacity of 1,000. Their […]
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/ 5717 days agoLiam Brady's Swerving Goal for Arsenal Against Spurs, 1978: Video
One of the most extraordinary goals that Liam Brady scored for Arsenal was on December 23, 1978. And of all teams, it was against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in the north London derby. The 1978-79 season saw the return of Tottenham to the top flight, but Spurs were buoyed by the addition of […]
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/ 5717 days agoWayne Rooney Cheating On Wife Story is a Sad Reflection On Humanity
Wayne Rooney has been caught, according to British newspapers, of having an affair with a prostitute while his wife Coleen was pregnant. Rooney supposedly slept with the 21-year-old call girl seven times in four months. If the story is true, then it's reprehensible of Rooney to do such a thing. And conceivably, Rooney may have […]