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Hey New York Times, Here Are Soccer’s Most Authentic People

On Tuesday morning, The New York Times took over as the PR firm of New York City FC and wrote a puff piece on their most recognizable names, Frank Lampard and David Villa. The piece was primarily about the system of franchises Manchester City is establishing across the globe, but it also included a line about […]

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Top 3 Players Of Serie A Day 6

The polemic big match between Juventus and AS Roma was the most important clash of Serie A day six. Bianconeri took home a contentious three points, after two penalty kicks gave Massimiliano Allegri’s side and a thunderbolt strike from Leonardo Bonucci earned his side a precious victory. After the final whistle, Roma captain Francesco Totti […]

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Premier League and UEFA Eye Expansion to United States

US soccer fans may be in for an unprecedented treat. According to reports in the Daily Mail newspaper tonight, Premier League matches and pre-season UEFA competitions could soon be headed to the United States as officials look to expand the sport globally and increase revenues. The Premier League is contemplating the feasibility of playing league games in the United States […]

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Watch Barcelona's Luis Suarez and Neymar Star In Jeans Commercial [VIDEO]

Barcelona players Luis Suarez, Neymar, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique and Ivan Rakitic star in a new commercial to flog jeans. The commercial is hip, features a groovy soundtrack and some appealing eye candy, but no matter how trendy the ad tries to be hip, you could remove Suarez, Neymar, Iniesta and Pique from the commercial […]

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Top 5 Recommended Soccer Podcasts

Finding quality soccer podcasts is sometimes like trying to find a needle in the haystack, such is the sheer quantity available. But to make your life easier in your search of the best of the best, here are the top 5 recommended soccer podcasts out there along with my video review of each one and […]

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FOX Sports making baby steps to improve its soccer coverage

It's no secret that we've been critical of FOX Sports' poor soccer coverage during the past two years where they've committed a catalog of mistakes and thumbed its noses at its core soccer audience. Thankfully, FOX Sports is beginning to see the light based on a few improvements they've made during the past week. FOX isn't in […]

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4 Footballers Who Rose From Construction Sites to the Premier League

Before the start of this season, if you didn’t follow the English Football League, you probably hadn’t heard of Jamie Vardy. After his instrumental role in Leicester City’s extraordinary come back against Manchester United, you’ll know who he is now, and no doubt his rapid rise to the top. Three years ago, at the age […]
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Roy Keane Speaks His Mind Because He Doesn't Need Public Approval

Fans should be prepared for the next few days because they are about to receive a media blitz following the release of former Manchester United captain Roy Keane's new book, Roy Keane: The Second Half. The international break is upon us and news stories are normally hard to come by during this time. But Keane has […]

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What We Learned From Week 6 Of The Serie A

The main event of the sixth week of Serie A was the clash between Juventus and Roma, the only two sides with an open streak of five victories in the five opening games. The match did meet its lofty expectations, ending 3-2 for the Bianconeri after 90 thrilling minutes. Both teams played expansive football, searching […]

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Four Ways To Stop Jose Mourinho's Dominant Chelsea Outfit

We may be only seven games into the season, however Chelsea have already proved they are the team to beat, after a blistering start that has seen them amass 19 points from a possible 21. They have been putting sides to the sword with the lethal core of Nemanja Matic, Andre Schuerrle, Cesc Fabregas, Eden […]

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Jamie Carragher is Wrong, David Silva is Not 'Two or Three Levels Above' Juan Mata

Juan Mata has rather surprisingly split opinion since his January transfer to Manchester United for what was then a club record £37.1million and this week former Liverpool defender turned Sky Sports pundit, Jamie Carragher, has labelled Manchester City's David Silva 'two or three levels above' Mata. I for one feel this is harsh and simply […]

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Two Reasons Why La Liga Should Be Very Worried About Barcelona This Season

Heading into the international break, Barcelona are undefeated and sit on top of La Liga's table with nineteen points after seven matches. Thus far, the only blemish on the Spanish giants' domestic schedule was a nil-nil draw against Malaga. The Catalan side have scored nineteen times in the Primera Division and have yet to concede a […]

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Chelsea Mishandled Thibaut Courtois’s Head Injury

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois suffered a head injury during the London Derby Sunday when Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez accidentally collided with the Belgium international inside the Chelsea penalty box. Courtois went down right away, and while the Chelsea medical staff treated the keeper, he was allowed to continue playing for another 14 minutes before finally […]

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UEFA Fines And Punishes Partizan Belgrade For Anti-Semitic Spurs Banner

[Warning: This article contains language and a picture containing words which some readers may find offensive.] Partizan Belgrade have been fined £31,430 and will be forced to play their next Europa League match in a partially closed stadium after a section of their supporters displayed an anti-Semitic banner against Tottenham Hotspur during the two clubs' […]

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Roy Keane Reveals Reasons Behind His Manchester United Departure

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has shed new light on the reasons behind his Old Trafford exit in 2005. Rumors have circulated for years that Keane's departure from the club stemmed from a MUTV interview where the United midfielder infamously blasted teammates Rio Ferdinand, Edwin van der Sar, Ruud van Nistelrooy, John O'Shea, Darren Fletcher, […]