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/ 4407 days agoDavid Villa Says Offer To Join New York City FC Was Too Good To Turn Down
Spain's all-time leading goalscorer David Villa says that the offer from MLS to join New York City FC was too good to turn down, and has thanked Atletico Madrid's fans and staff in a heartfelt goodbye that paves the way for his transfer to MLS. In an interview on the Atletico Madrid club website (see […]
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/ 4408 days agoDavid Villa's Transfer to New York City FC Is A Done Deal, Reveals Source
David Villa's transfer from Atletico Madrid to New York City FC is a done deal, according to a source who confirmed the news to World Soccer Talk. Meanwhile, the Manchester Evening News newspaper has published a photograph of Villa heading into a hospital in Manchester to complete his medical ahead of an announcement that is expected to […]
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/ 4408 days agoSpain Names 23-Man Squad For World Cup 2014
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque has named his 23-man squad for World Cup 2014 today. And while the squad is brimming with talent, there are several key players who will be watching the tournament on television instead of playing in Brazil. Del Bosque has decided that there's no room on the squad for Manchester City's Alvaro […]
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/ 4408 days agoNetherlands Name 23-Man Squad For World Cup 2014
Netherlands manager Louis Van Gaal has named his 23-man squad for World Cup 2014. Holland faces a difficult group at World Cup 2014, where they'll play Spain, Chile and Australia. But the Dutch have a strong squad filled with European experience despite Rafael van der Vaart pulling out of contention this week due to an injury. […]
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/ 4409 days ago1.9 Million Viewers Watch 2014 Champions League Final On FOX
The US TV viewing numbers are in for the 2013/14 UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. The match was televised live on FOX, the free over-the-air network, and was watched by an average of 1.9 million people. This compares to the 1.4 million people who watched the 2013 Champions League final, […]
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/ 4409 days agoEngland vs Peru, World Cup Warmup Match: Open Thread
England kicks off its next match in a series of three World Cup warmup games. Today's game against Peru will be England's last match before heading to Miami, where they'll play two friendlies next week — one against Ecuador and the other against Honduras. Peru should present a suitable opponent for England who will be […]
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/ 4409 days agoArsene Wenger Signs Contract Extension At Arsenal to Stay Until 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has agreed to sign an extension to his contract, which will keep the French manager at the Emirates Stadium until 2017. Wenger is the longest serving current manager in the Premier League, having joined the club in 1996. Today's news regarding his extension will be a relief for many Arsenal supporters. […]
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/ 4410 days agoCeltic Have Asked Permission to Speak With Roy Keane About Manager's Job
Glasgow Celtic have asked permission to speak with Roy Keane about the vacant manager's position at the Scottish Premier League club. Keane wasn't at the Republic of Ireland press conference today, but Martin O'Neill was. O'Neill confirmed that he received a call from Celtic majority shareholder Dermot Desmond asking to speak to Keane. O'Neill said […]
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/ 4410 days agoHow Liverpool Supporters Will Be In For a Surprise If They Sign Michel Vorm From Swansea
Goalkeeper Łukasz Fabiański joined Swansea City from Arsenal on a free transfer today. The Polish goalkeeper will add depth to a department of Swansea City that is already brimming with talent. Swansea manager Garry Monk shared his thoughts regarding the move: “I hope we can help [Fabianski] progress as a player and in his career because […]
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/ 4411 days agoManchester United Owner Malcolm Glazer Has Died, Age 85
Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer has died, age 85. In a statement from the club, it reads "Manchester United's thoughts are prayers are with the Glazer family." In 2005, Glazer purchased Manchester United. Since then, the club captured five Premier League titles (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2013), as well as the 2008 Champions League […]
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/ 4412 days agoWinners of World Soccer Talk Awards Announced For 2013/14 Season: Best Soccer Podcasts, Blogs, Websites and More
Voting for the best of the 2013-14 Premier League season has closed, and the winners of the 6th World Soccer Talk Awards can now be revealed. In one of the most competitive awards since its creation in 2009, more than 38,000 votes were cast by soccer fans worldwide in the awards to recognize the best that the […]
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/ 4412 days agoPochettino named Spurs coach after resigning from Southampton
Mauricio Pochettino has resigned as manager of Southampton, and has agreed a five-year deal with Tottenham Hotspur to become their new head coach. The announcement was made by Tottenham Hotspur Football Club today. Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy said: "In Mauricio I believe we have a Head Coach who, with his high energy, attacking football, will […]
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/ 4412 days agoESPN May Offer Major League Soccer Online, No Proof-of-Cable Required: Nightly Soccer Report
Despite initial reports that ESPN would make available its MLS games starting next season on ESPN3.com via authentication, where the soccer fan would have to log in to prove s/he has a TV subscription to ESPN, the latest reporting is that ESPN may offer Major League Soccer online without authentication, so no proof of cable […]
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/ 4415 days agoGus Johnson and FOX’s Coverage Sinks to New Low
During the past two weeks, FOX Sports' PR representatives have been busy at work securing interviews with top media outlets such as Esquire, Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, New York Post and, bizarrely, Rolling Stone. Their mission was to generate positive press about soccer commentator Gus Johnson in the lead-up to the UEFA Champions League Final […]
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/ 4415 days agoWhere to Find Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Champions League Final On US TV & Internet
All eyes of the soccer world are on one game as the UEFA Champions League, the world’s most-watched elite club soccer competition, crowns its champion. Spanish powerhouses and crosstown rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid square off in the final at Lisbon’s Stadium of Light for the world’s most coveted club prize, live on Saturday, May 24, on FOX at 2:00 p.m. […]