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Champions League News Roundup: Nov. 12, 2008

I thought I would share with you some of the articles that have caught my eye over the past couple of days: Kartik of Major League Soccer Talk argues that Landon Donovan's trial with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich is a good move for the player. Kudos to Werder Bremen for taking a tough stance on […]

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The US Squad: Player by Player

Bob Bradley’s selection for US camp preparing for the final qualifier of the semifinals of the group stage. Let’s look at each player and whether or not he has a national team future, given this is essentially a B team with a few exceptions. (Gibbs, Kljestan, Mastroeni and Ching are the exceptions) GOALKEEPERS : Brian […]

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Thoughts on US Camp: Player by Player

Bob Bradley's selection for US camp preparing for the final qualifier of the semifinals of the group stage. Let's look at each player and whether or not he has a national team future. GOALKEEPERS : Brian Edwards (Toronto FC), A training camp related call in. This is simply meant to have an extra training camp […]

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Unión Make History In Copa

Real Unión gave the shocker of the year at the Bernabéu as they eliminated reigning league champs Real Madrid from the Copa del Rey. Many people in the Spanish media thought that logic would once again rear its head into football in Spain, Real Unión decided to repeat their performance and score another three […]

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English Premier League 2008/09 – The Next Round Is Upon Us…

The 2008/09 season has given us one of the best and closest starts to a season in many years. With Liverpool beginning to prove themselves as a consistent force, the prospect of a tight title race is mouth watering to say the least. Last weekend’s 2-1 win to Arsenal has well and truly brought them […]

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The Race to Replace Sir Alex

Neither a flying pizza nor a kick in the shin could fell him, but Sir Alex Ferguson is 66-years-old. He will retire at some point. Manchester United manager for 22 years, Ferguson’s teams have won 10 Premier League titles, five FA Cups and two Champions League Finals. His run must, eventually, end, possibly after serving […]

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English Premier League – Most Competitive in the World?

This is my first submission to EPL Talk, so I would like to extend a big thanks and cheers to the Gaffer for inviting me to join the team. I’m excited to be a member of a top notch network of football enthusiasts and commentators. I hope I can help maintain the high standards set […]

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Derby County Fans Launch Match Day Site

This season Derby County fans launched a site for all who are Rams fans and those who are not that covered each Derby match home and away. The site http://match.therams.co.uk/ is free to register on and provides commentary as well as fan banter throughout the match. For Rams fans who are unable to attend Derby matches […]

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Hughes the wrong man for the Abu Dhabi United Group?

One point off the relegation zone is the last place Sheikh Mansour would have expected Manchester City to be when he took over at Eastlands in September. Now with the club verging on a relegation battle rather than one for a Champions League place must have the ADUG questioning whether Mark Hughes is the right […]

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SI Layoffs Mean Less Footy Coverage?

One of the biggest moments in my short "writing career" is when I saw that Sports Illustrated took a liking to the sport I love. They began giving a damn to the game more than once every four years or to show Americans that "their sports" were better than the Europeans'. I was able to […]

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Donovan to Bayern: The Right Move

Landon Donovan is arguably the greatest footballer ever produced in the United States. This past MLS season, Donovan dominated the opposition, despite being on one of the worst teams in the league. Now Landon Donovan begins the nest phase of his career in Germany, with a ten day trial at legendary club Bayern Munich. […]

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Donovan to Bayern: The Right Move

Landon Donovan is arguably the greatest footballer ever produced in the United States. This past MLS season, Donovan dominated the opposition, despite being on one of the worst teams in the league. Now Landon Donovan begins the nest phase of his career in Germany, with a ten day trial at legendary club Bayern Munich. Jurgen […]

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Poll: Which Big Four Team Will Get Knocked Out Of The Carling Cup?

Today and tomorrow, several Premier League clubs take a break from the Premiership and compete in the Carling Cup. Vote for which big four club is most likely to get knocked out of this stage of the tournament. <a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1096336/" >Which big Premier League club will get knocked out of the Carling Cup?</a> <br /> […]

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Latest Cristiano Ronaldo Nike Pro Video

Cristiano Ronaldo is featured in the latest ad from Nike for its latest line of Nike Pro undershirts. As expected from Nike, the new video ad is extremely creative as it features Manchester United's kit man Albert Morgan having a bit of fun with Cristiano Ronaldo. Enjoy the video. [display_podcast]

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Cole Brings The Curtain Down On Career

Andrew Cole has announced today that he has retired from playing football with immediate effect and brings the curtain down on an eventful career in top flight football. Whilst the last couple of seasons have seen Cole out of the Premiership, there was no doubt that at one point he was one of the most […]