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Do You Fit The Stereotype Soccer Fan?

As a soccer fan, are you overweight, balding, religious and enjoy playing video games? And do you have debt in the form of student loans, like riding dirtbikes, remember the 1970s, occasionally rent a car and are looking for cheaper auto insurance? According to Fox Soccer Channel, that's the type of viewer you are — […]

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Champions League Group F Preview

Today we look at Group F which features defending English Premier League champs Manchester United, Roma, Sporting Lisbon and Dynamo Kiev. The group looks like ti should belong to the favourites and it will be a battle between Sporting Lison and Dynamo Kyiv for the UEFA Cup berth. Manchester UnitedHow they got here: Finished first […]

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Azzurri Week Concluded

Let’s get it out of the way, the Azzurri looked very ordinary against Ukraine last week led by a surprisingly fit Shevchenko, but are very likely, after easing uncomfortably into second place in their group, to qualify for Euro 2008. Yet, what price mediocrity? After a turgid 4 years plus under Il Trap, Lippi came […]

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Dynamo Win; Is MLS Really Inferior to the A-League (As has been speculated upon in Britain)

Houston beat Los Angeles 3-1 last night at the Home Depot Center to jump Chivas (who drew with Colorado earlier in the day) in the Western standings and clinch a playoff spot. The Galaxy's continued poor play has yet to result in any changes to Frank Yallop's status as coach although I would certainly expect […]

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Dynamo Crush Galaxy; Clinch Playoff Birth

Houston beat Los Angeles 3-1 last night at the Home Depot Center to jump Chivas (who drew with Colorado earlier in the day) in the Western standings and clinch a playoff spot. The Galaxy's continued poor play has yet to result in any changes to Frank Yallop's status as coach although I would certainly expect […]

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The Guardian Guilty of Sloppy Journalism Again

Martin Jol has accused English football reports of a conspiracy. Quoted in The Guardian newspaper, Jol stated that "I feel there are two worlds here in London. There is you guys and then there are the supporters who read your papers. Although they read your papers they are still backing me and that's a great […]

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/ 6783 days ago

Four Horse Race in EPL Remains Unchanged

In the song "Once In a Lifetime" by the Talking Heads, the words "same as it ever was" are repeated over and over. After watching another predictable weekend of Premier League football, albeit entertaining, the likelihood of a club cracking the four horse race seems as remote as ever. What clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, […]

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Sevilla's Kanoute Shows Spurs How to Do It

Watching Sevilla's convincing 4-1 win against Recreativo de Huelva was a joy especially with the sublime skills of Fredi Kanoute on show again. The manner in which he plays is a beautiful thing to behold. He seems so at ease with himself and the ball that a one-on-one with an opposition goalkeeper doesn't phase him […]

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Hammers Taunt Boro Fans with Strange Dance

Don't ask me why, but there was a scene during the West Ham against Middlesbrough match this past weekend that I can't get out of my head. It wasn't an on-the-pitch incident, despite the entertaining football that West Ham showed and Tucay's continuous attempts for Middlesbrough. Instead it was after Tucay missed a glorious chance […]

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Crew Blow It

Blanco Has the Fire in Prime Playoff Position Columbus had control of its own destiny with a 2-1 lead over Kansas City entering stoppage time in the race for the final MLS playoff spot. Entering a day a point behind Chicago, the Crew needed a win to bolster its playoff chances. Instead the Wizards scored […]

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Bristol City Top of the Table

Bristol City now sit top of the Championship table following a surprise 3-0 result away to Coventry at the Ricoh. Midfielder Michael McIndoe opened his account for the Robins, in addition to contributing to a Coventry own goal. City are top with 11 points after 5 matches, pending Watford's result on Sunday. Despite Coventry's defeat, […]

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News Snippets from the World of Soccer

Just to show how big the EPL is becoming worldwide, travel agents in Malaysia are offering package tours to watched Premier League matches in England. Sven Goran Eriksson considers the Premier League the best in the world. This week's EPL Talk Podcast features an interview with LA Times freelance writer Chuck Culpepper, author of a […]

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Champions League Group G Preview

Today we look at Group G which features defending Serie A champs Internazionale, perennial darkhorses PSV Eindhoven as well as CSKA Moscow and Fenerbahçe. Everyone has been pegging Group E as the "Group of Death" but I believe that this group could be one of the tougher ones with the potential for some upsets. InternazionaleHow […]

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Chivas Crush Galaxy; Move Atop Western Standings

Chivas USA used some great counter attacking and a rare right footed goal by Ante Razov (Razov is left footed, and is now only 3 goals off the MLS All Time mark of 110 goals held by Jaime Moreno) to crush the Galaxy in the LA derby, 3-0. The goats look poised for a deep […]

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/ 6786 days ago

Chivas Move Atop Western Conference

Chivas USA used some great counter attacking and a rare right footed goal by Ante Razov (Razov is left footed, and is now only 3 goals off the MLS All Time mark of 110 goals held by Jaime Moreno) to crush the Galaxy in the LA derby, 3-0. The Goats look poised for a deep […]