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/ 5810 days agoWhere to Watch the World Cup in the United States
Many of us, whether we live here or are on vacation, will be in the United States this summer when the World Cup is on. But which pubs, restaurants, sports bar or venues will you be attending nearby to watch the game with tens or hundreds or thousands of sweaty soccer fans? The problem is […]
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/ 5810 days agoChelsea Third Shirt for 2010-11 Season
A photograph has been leaked of what seemingly is Chelsea's third jersey for the 2010-11 season. Designed and manufactured by Adidas, Chelsea's new third kit features a unique design that can best be described as a mixture of fluorescent blue and tartan (apologies to Scottish readers). I admit that the shirt looks an awful lot […]
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/ 5810 days agoMan United Home Shirt for 2010-11 Season: New Photos
New photographs of the Manchester United home jersey for the 2010-11 season have been leaked on the Internet. Both images provide close-ups of what the new Man United home shirt looks like. The now familiar retro look continues to grow on me. It's simple but beautiful. The traditional white collar is a nice touch as […]
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/ 5811 days agoSpecial 1 TV Returns: BBC3 Trailer
The trailer for the upcoming relaunch of Special 1 TV, this time on BBC 3, has been launched (see above video). While I'm excited about the show coming back on the airwaves, I must say that I am very underwhelmed by the trailer. They could have put some effort into it rather than this weak […]
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/ 5811 days agoLiverpool Confirm Rafa Benitez's Departure From Anfield
Liverpool has confirmed that Rafa Benitez is leaving the club by mutual consent. "Rafa will forever be part of Liverpool folklore after bringing home the Champions League following the epic final in Istanbul but after a disappointing season both parties felt a fresh start would be best for all concerned," said Liverpool FC Chairman Martin […]
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/ 5811 days agoBarney Ronay Video Interview
Barney Ronay, author and football writer for The Guardian, sat down with Laurence McKenna of EPL Talk recently for a one-on-one interview from the Guardian studos in London. Ronay discusses several topics including his favorite football manager, his favorite football writer, how he got into football journalism, what he did before he became a writer […]
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/ 5811 days agoWho Will Advance from the World Cup Group Stage?
Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to make your predictions for the 2010 World Cup. Who will advance from each group, and who will go on to win the tournament? The top two teams from each group will advance past the Group Stage and into the round of 16. Then it's into the quarter-finals, then semi-finals […]
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/ 5811 days agoEverton Launch Pink Away Shirt for 2010-11 Season: Photo
Everton today launched their new away shirt for the 2010-11 season. And it's pink, yes pink. Don't say we didn't warn you (we posted a sneak peek of the shirt last week). Everton's new away jersey is described as "lightning pink" with a navy blue bar across the chest. According to the club website, the […]
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/ 5812 days agoPro Evolution Soccer 2011: Trailer
A trailer has been released to promote the forthcoming release of PES 2011, better known as Pro Evolution Soccer. The above video gives you a sneak peek at some of the graphics that you may be able to see in the game. With Lionel Messi gracefully running across the pitch, PES 2011 definitely looks mouthwatering.
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/ 5812 days agoWayne Rooney Stars In TV Ad With James Corden
Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney stars in a new TV commercial which also features British actor and comedian James Corden. In the advert, Corden pretends to be a TV director shooting Rooney as he scores a winning goal in the World Cup. Except that things don't go according to plan. Corden, who has […]
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/ 5812 days agoUSA or England? It's Time to Show Which Side You're On
When I wrote a recent post entitled 8 Rules of World Cup 'Fight Club,' I encouraged soccer fans to rise up, begin talking the World Cup up to non-believers and to stand firm against the sports fans who laugh and joke at the sport we love. My "call to arms" was met with a mixed […]
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/ 5813 days agoESPN Unveils England v USA TV Commercial: Video
ESPN has unveiled their TV commercial for the England versus USA game which will be televised live on ABC to an audience of millions in the United States. Not surprisingly, the video features sounds and images that are very patriotic. While it's not as good as some of the earlier ads that ESPN has created […]
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/ 5813 days agoFLO TV Personal Television: Product Review
In time for the World Cup which kicks off on June 11, EPL Talk got its hands on a brand-new FLO TV Personal Television. Our goal was to see whether it would be worthwhile for you, the readers, especially for those of you who will be at work or on the road and unable to […]
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/ 5813 days agoEngland Name Final 23-Man World Cup Squad
The Football Association (FA) has just announced the final England 23-man squad for the World Cup. They are: David James Joe Hart Robert Green John Terry Jamie Carragher Glen Johnson Rio Ferdinand Ashley Cole Stephen Warnock Matthew Upson Ledley King Joe Cole Gareth Barry Aaron Lennon Shaun Wright-Phillips James Milner Steven Gerrard Frank Lampard Michael […]
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/ 5813 days agoThe Other Time When England Lost to the United States
When soccer experts remember the United States beating England, they almost always refer back to the 1950 World Cup when Joe Gaetjens got only the goal in the match to cause the biggest upset in the history of the tournament when the States won 1-0 in Brazil. But there was another day that many England […]