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The case for the USMNT to play in 2019 Copa America

Recent reports state the US Men's National Team has been invited to participate in the 2019 Copa America. The tournament is set to be hosted by Brazil. The 2019 competition will feature all ten CONMEBOL teams, three teams from CONCACAF and three teams from Asia. The US Soccer Federation has yet to make a decision […]

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Man City boss Guardiola sent off for referee rant

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had to watch the second half of his side's pulsating Champions League quarter-final, second leg against Liverpool from the stands after being sent off by Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz. Guardiola furiously approached Lahoz at the half-time whistle with City leading 1-0 on the night […]

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Man City-Man United derby delivers 1.7 million viewers

Saturday's derby between Manchester City and Manchester United was the most-watched Premier League game ever in US television history after 1.72 million people tuned in to watch one of the games of the season. NBC delivered 1.35 million viewers, while 309,000 soccer fans tuned in to watch the game on Telemundo to combine for an […]

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ESPN+ is another smack in the face for soccer fans

ESPN recently revealed what will be included as part of their April 12 launch of ESPN+ and there is cause to be concern Among the highlights: the price of $49.99 per year, out-of-market MLS broadcasts, UEFA Nations League, the Championship, the EFL Cup and a World Cup show called The Last Train to Russia that […]

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Ultimate soccer league with best attributes from top leagues

What if you could combine the best parts of soccer leagues from around the world, and turn them into one league that, on paper, would be the ultimate soccer league? Writer Greg McKay lets us inside to see what it would look like. Super clubs dominate European leagues. Fans of smaller teams in those leagues […]

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NBC's Premier League pundits to swap places this weekend

NBC's Premier League pundits will swap places this weekend to add variety to the coverage of the world's most popular sports league on US television. US-based pundits Kyle Martino, Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe will head to England to commentate games and offer their pitchside analysis, while UK-based pundits Lee Dixon and Graeme Le Saux […]

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Average attendances down for 15 MLS clubs this 2018 season

Soccer fans in the US typically follow European soccer alongside MLS and international tournaments, which means having new sites for betting to bet on soccer is a great asset to have if you're unable to attend most games. And with average attendances going down this year, there is some cause for concern. After six gameweeks […]

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Has Oxlade-Chamberlain improved at Liverpool?

A popular talking point in recent weeks has been whether or not Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has improved under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. The 24-year-old England International was seen as a budding prospect when Arsenal purchased the player from Southampton in 2011. At Arsenal, "The Ox" did not establish himself as a world-class midfielder, but he never […]

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Neuer back training, says Heynckes

Munich (Allemagne) (AFP) – Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer "did well" in a first training session since fracturing his foot but remains in limbo in terms of a return to competition, said coach Jupp Heynckes on Friday. "The session went well," Heynckes said, a day after Neuer put on the gloves for the first time […]

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Man City were offered United's Pogba in January – Guardiola

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester City were offered the chance to sign Manchester United's Paul Pogba during the January transfer window, according to City manager Pep Guardiola. "I said no. We don't have the money to buy Pogba because he is so expensive," Guardiola told reporters on Friday as he attacked the conduct of […]

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Costa back at Bernabeu for Atletico against Real

Madrid (AFP) – Diego Costa will walk out for his seventh Madrid derby in La Liga on Sunday, four seasons since his last at the Santiago Bernabeu when he scored Atletico's winner. Gareth Bale was making his home debut for Real that day back in September 2013, in the same week that Spain requested approval […]

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Everton have golden opportunity to beat Liverpool, says Allardyce

London (AFP) – Sam Allardyce said Friday that the fixture calendar has presented Everton with a golden opportunity to end their long winless run in the Merseyside derby as he bids to snuff out Liverpool's attackers. It is more than seven years and 16 matches since the blue half of the city celebrated victory over […]

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World Cup ad compares Ronaldo-Messi to King Kong and Godzilla

Better late than never, FOX Sports finally has released a new ad to promote its coverage of this summer's FIFA World Cup. Entitled "Epic," the new ad that will begin being televised nationally this weekend focuses on the rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Not surprisingly, the footballers are two of the three players […]

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Klopp slams 'idiots' who attacked Man City bus

London (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hit out at the idiots who attacked Manchester City's team bus, saying it would be difficult for Reds supporters to welcome their own team to Anfield in future. City's bus was struck by hurled bottles and cans on its way into Anfield ahead of their shock 3-0 […]

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Mourinho admits Man City superiority, targets second

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Jose Mourinho said he will not hide from the obvious gulf between his side and champions-elect Manchester City ahead of Saturday's eagerly anticipated derby meeting at the Etihad. Victory for Pep Guardiola's side would seal the Spaniard's first Premier League title after a season of dominance over their rivals. It […]