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/ 1868 days agoLiverpool and Leeds share spoils amid Super League protests
Leeds (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw away to Leeds United on Monday in a match overshadowed by the furious response to the Merseysiders' planned involvement in a breakaway European Super League (ESL). A draw left sixth-placed Liverpool two points adrift of fourth-placed West Ham in the Premier League. The […]

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/ 1868 days agoTottenham cut cord with miserable Mourinho spell
London (AFP) – Tottenham brought Jose Mourinho's unhappy spell as manager to an abrupt end on Monday just days before they attempt to end a 13-year wait to win a trophy in the League Cup final. Mourinho was handed the daunting task of replacing Mauricio Pochettino, who had led Tottenham to the club's first ever […]

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/ 1868 days agoJose Mourinho: from 'Special One' to trophy-less Tottenham tenure
London (AFP) – Jose Mourinho, who was sacked by Tottenham on Monday, has been fired before winning a trophy for the first time as a manager, in the latest setback to a career veering increasingly off course. The Portuguese coach, a serial winner across Europe, arrived at Spurs 18 months ago with a point to […]

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/ 1868 days agoMourinho sacked by Tottenham after 17 months in charge
London (AFP) – Jose Mourinho was sacked by Tottenham on Monday just six days before they play Manchester City in the League Cup final as the Portuguese boss paid the price for a turbulent campaign. Mourinho, 58, was dismissed after only 17 months in charge, even though he could have led the club to their […]

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/ 1870 days agoKlopp admits Liverpool under pressure in top four race
London (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool are under pressure as they try to salvage a troubled season by finishing in the Premier League's top four. Klopp's side have failed to defend the Premier League title they won last term and were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid on Wednesday. That quarter-final […]

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/ 1873 days agoLiverpool draw a blank as Real Madrid roll into Champions League semi-finals
Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool were left to rue a host of missed chances as Real Madrid held out for a 0-0 draw at Anfield to progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League 3-1 on aggregate. Mohamed Salah and Georginio Wijnaldum were guilty of wasting glorious opportunities to get Jurgen Klopp's men back into the […]

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/ 1873 days agoReal Madrid bus attacked ahead of Liverpool match
Liverpool (AFP) – A window on the Real Madrid team bus was smashed ahead of the Spanish giants' Champions League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday. "We condemn unequivocally the actions that led to Real Madrid's team bus being damaged during its arrival to Anfield this evening. It is totally unacceptable and shameful behaviour […]

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/ 1874 days agoLiverpool need Klopp to rediscover magic touch for Real Madrid rescue act
Liverpool (AFP) – In need of another famous Champions League fightback, Liverpool cannot rely on a wave of passion, colour and noise from the stands at Anfield to inspire a comeback from 3-1 down against Real Madrid on Wednesday. If the English champions are to reach the semi-finals for the third time in four years, […]

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/ 1876 days agoReal's Vazquez ruled out of Liverpool trip
Madrid (AFP) – Real Madrid will face Liverpool at Anfield next week without right back Lucas Vazquez who set up the opener in Saturday's Clasico win before limping off with a knee injury. Vazquez had to come off before half-time in the 2-1 win over Barcelona but not before he had crossed to Karim Benzema […]

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/ 1877 days agoLeeds stall Man City's title march, last-gasp Liverpool end Anfield losing streak
London (AFP) – Manchester City's march to the Premier League title stalled on Saturday as 10-man Leeds beat the runaway leaders 2-1, while Liverpool ended a six-game losing streak at Anfield as Trent Alexander-Arnold's late strike sealed a 2-1 win over Aston Villa. Chelsea moved back ahead of Liverpool in the battle for a place […]

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/ 1877 days agoLiverpool strike late to end record Anfield losing streak
Liverpool (AFP) – Trent Alexander-Arnold's injury time winner ended Liverpool's record run of home defeats to beat Aston Villa 2-1 and move up to fourth in the Premier League on Saturday. The English champions had lost their previous six games at Anfield and fell behind again when Alisson Becker failed to keep out Ollie Watkins's […]

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/ 1877 days agoLeeds stall Man City's title march, last-gasp Liverpool up to fourth
London (AFP) – Manchester City's march to the Premier League title stalled on Saturday as 10-man Leeds beat the runaway leaders 2-1, while Liverpool climbed into fourth place after Trent Alexander-Arnold's late strike sealed a 2-1 win against Aston Villa. City are counting down to their third title in four seasons, but Stuart Dallas's stoppage-time […]

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/ 1878 days agoLiverpool seek to avenge Aston Villa mauling
London (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp has told Liverpool to "put things right" when they welcome Aston Villa to Anfield on Saturday following their 7-2 mauling at the hands of Dean Smith's men earlier this season. It is a loss that lingers in the memory for Klopp, who dismissed suggestions a 4-1 FA Cup win in […]

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/ 1879 days agoWorld Soccer Talk serves as ultimate resource for NWSL Season
World Soccer Talk, the leading provider of TV schedules, streaming news and cord-cutting advice for soccer fans worldwide, serves as a comprehensive resource for the 2021 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season with a complete listing of games, updated TV schedules, streaming service links and in-depth expert analysis. Beginning tomorrow, Friday, April 9 at 8:30 […]

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/ 1880 days agoCBS NWSL Coverage offers greater reach and strong talent
Last year, CBS Sports’ coverage of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) set a high bar for the broadcaster entering 2021, where a certain degree of normalcy will return to the sports calendar. In 2021, NWSL will play its second short in-season league cup competition before moving on to a normal regular season on May […]