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/ 3489 days ago

Barca desperate to break Madrid's unbeaten streak

Madrid (AFP) – Barcelona are the more desperate side as Real Madrid visit Catalonia on Saturday for the first El Clasico of the season boasting a six-point lead at the top of La Liga. Madrid have won 15 more points in all in La Liga under the guidance of Zinedine Zidane since the sides last […]

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Fear and loathing in Rome as derby day approaches

Rome (AFP) – They share the same city, the same pizzas and the same football stadium but that's where the similarities end for the fans of Lazio and Roma. The 'Derby della Capitale' is the most intense in Italy and while Sunday's clash at the Stadio Olimpico could have a direct impact on the sides' […]

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Univision scores big TV ratings for Liga MX Apertura playoff games

Univision delivered record-breaking ratings this week for their broadcast of the Liga MX playoff stage of the Apertura 2016 tournament. Coverage of Liga MX Quarterfinal Round was the most-watched ever on Univision with all key demographics. The Thursday “Súper Clásico” match between Club América and Chivas de Guadalajara on Univision Network, simulcast on Univision Deportes, […]

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Liga MX Apertura semi-final TV coverage plans by Univision

Univision has announced their TV coverage plans for the Liga MX Apertura semi-finals, which will be shown across its networks. One game is already "in the can" after Tigres UANL defeated Club Leon 1-0 in the first leg on Wednesday night. Next up is the clash between Necaxa and Club America, which is scheduled to […]

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el Clasico preview plus Barcelona and Real Madrid lineups

Matches between Barcelona and Real Madrid are always enormously significant, regardless of the underpinning circumstances heading into the game. But Saturday’s at the Camp Nou feels particularly pertinent, even in the anthology of iconic contests we’ve witnessed between the two. Indeed, it’s been rare for Barcelona to enter this fixture in a lull of form […]

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MLS sets 5-year attendance record for playoffs and Conference games

Major League Soccer has set a 5-year attendance record for their playoff games and Conference semi-finals and finals, increasing attendances by 19% compared to last season from the wildcard games through to the Conference Finals. The top flight US/Canadian league benefitted from well-supported teams such as Montreal Impact, Toronto FC and Seattle Sounders being featured […]

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2016: What time does el Clásico start?

The first el Clasico of the 2016/17 season between Barcelona and Real Madrid kicks off on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The kickoff time, however, will be very unconventional. Here's the start-time for the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid el Clasico: • USA: 2:45pm ET Match: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Kickoff: Sunday, April 23rd 2:45pm ET Looking to […]

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10 things we learned from the MLS Conference Finals

After one of the most thrilling games in MLS history on Wednesday night in Toronto, the MLS Conference Finals have concluded. Here are ten things we learned. 1. Canada Makes Its Mark Due respect to the Western Conference Final, but, depending on what happens two Saturdays from now, the 2016 MLS Cup Playoffs will be […]

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El Clasico coverage to leave United Kingdom TV viewers frustrated

Around this time of year, Sky Sports begin to churn out their adverts for festive football, delineating the plethora of fascinating fixtures they’ll be showing over the Christmas period to viewers in the the United Kingdom. Unfortunately for those subscribers that enjoy the broadcaster’s wide-ranging coverage of La Liga, this Saturday’s Clasico showdown between Barcelona […]

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/ 3490 days ago

Mourinho buoyed by 'beautiful' Man United

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho lauded his players' "beautiful football" after they overwhelmed West Ham United 4-1 to set up a League Cup semi-final date with Hull City. United are toiling in the Premier League, where a run of four consecutive home draws has contributed to their worst start to […]

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/ 3490 days ago

Toronto down Montreal to reach MLS Cup final

Toronto (Canada) (AFP) – Toronto FC became the first Canadian club to reach Major League Soccer's championship game after overpowering Montreal Impact 5-2 in a seven-goal thriller after extra-time. Toronto, who had trailed 3-0 in last week's first leg in Montreal before recovering to score two crucial away goals, will now host the Seattle Sounders […]

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Zidane's rapid success 'obvious' to Real boss Perez

Madrid (AFP) – Zinedine Zidane's smooth transition from Real Madrid legend as a player to Champions League winning coach has caught many by surprise, but Real president Florentino Perez believes success was guaranteed by the Frenchman's "love story" with the Spanish giants. Zidane dazzled for five years as a Madrid player after being signed by […]

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Former Newcastle player adds his name to abuse victims

London (AFP) – A former Newcastle United player added his name Wednesday to a growing list of ex-footballers in England who said they had suffered sexual abuse during their time in the sport. David Eatock broke his silence as it emerged that more than a quarter of the UK's regional police forces were looking into […]

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6 ways to watch el Clasico for free

If you want to watch el Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid and you live in the United States, there are no excuses. Here are six ways you can watch the game live and legally — and in HD-quality (instead of illegal streams that have ad pop-ups, malware and can spy on your computer). Or if […]

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Nice in pole as ton-up Cavani keeps PSG in hunt

Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain hotshot Edinson Cavani bagged his 100th goal for the club in a 2-0 win over Angers on Wednesday to keep the reigning Ligue 1 champions on the heels of leaders Nice. Cavani scored from the spot, adding to Thiago Silva's opener to round off a win for the Parisians, who […]