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EPL Talk Podcast: John Kerr Interview

John Kerr Interview On Episode 111 of the EPL Talk Podcast, Johnathan Starling interviews John Kerr, the first American to play in the old English first division. We discuss what it was like to be a kid around the New York Cosmos during the days of Pele, what made him decide to play college soccer […]

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Cahill Does It Again, FA Cup Draw Thoughts, And Other Premier League News

Is there anything Tim Cahill can't do? Tim Cahill's week defines the word jet lag. From Liverpool to Japan for a World Cup Qualifier. His performance for Australia wasn't exactly great, then again neither was Australia's. Cahill had to be thankful Everton's FA Cup tie against Aston Villa was on Sunday, I don't think he […]

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Serie A Roundup – Week 24

Week 24 of the Serie A featured two massive top of the table matchups. The headliner of course being the Derby della Madonnina. The Milan derby was an exciting match with its share of controversy. Adriano's opening goal was clearly a handball that went past Milan keeper Christian Abbiati. Dejan Stankovic put a one-timer past […]

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Is Michael Owen Past It?

The question is simple. Can Michael Owen still perform at the highest level? While many would say no, he’s past it, he’s too injury prone and when he is on the pitch he doesn’t do anything anyway, I tend to disagree. Yes Michael Owen is injury prone, it’s been well documented. Over the course of […]

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Serie A Makes A Return To Britain With Inter vs Milan

With a current drought of goals in the English Premier League and the traditional top four of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Man United all stumbling, England finally have a chance this evening to watch what should be end to end top drawer football with the arrival of Serie A calcio to their shores. That's right […]

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The Beckham Saga: Eurosnobbery 101

Eurosnobs have taken control of English language world football. Between the media whose primary focus is European leagues and European World Cup qualifying ( Tim Vickery of the BBC, and Martin Rogers of Yahoo! are very notable exceptions to this unfortunate trend.) and newly minted football fans in English speaking countries whose sole focus and […]

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Genoa vs Fiorentina LIVE Second Half Action

In the battle of topscorers with Diego Milito on 14 goals, and Alberto Gilardino on 14 goals, today's contest is off to a flying start after the one-two partnership of Genoa's Tiago Motta and Diego Milito have made it advantage Genoa 1-0 within the first 12 minutes. LIVE Updates at Yahoo UK

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Special 1 TV: Wenger Gives Arshavin An Arse-Shavin

For those of you who haven't seen the second episode of Special 1 TV from last week, it's a classic. Jose plays word games with Wenger, which results in Wayne Rooney requiring medical attention. Plus there are a bunch of other hilarious gags in this episode. Enjoy.

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Samba Saves Blackburn Blushes

Blackburn Rovers have to consider themselves fortunate they are looking at a Ricoh Arena replay instead of losing in front of the most faithful of the faithful at Ewood Park. After Roque Santa Cruz put Blackburn ahead inside of ninety seconds, two second half goals from the Sky Blues should have been enough. But the […]

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Major League Soccer Talk Podcast #64: US-Mexico Wrap

Mario Valdez who covers Yanks Abroad and Mexican Football for the show and podcast joins us to recap the US victory over Mexico in Columbus. MLS Talk 64: US-Mexico Wrap

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Derby della Madonnina Preview

VS. This Sunday's Derby della Madonnina will be the 270th meeting between these two legendary clubs. Once again at stake is top of the table positioning. Inter sits in 1st place on 53 points while AC Milan is in 3rd place on 45 points and while the result will not move Inter from 1st place […]

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Inspired Betis End Barca Run

All tihngs come to an end and for Barcelona Their ten-match winning streak came to an end. It was early December since Barcelona last played and not get the three points. Still based on their result at the Manuel Ruiz de Lopera and the likeliness of Madrid winning at El Molinón... Barcelona will remain with […]

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Bundesliga Scores and Notes

Hertha Berlin 2-1 Bayern Munich As we all expected, Hertha go top after a typical home victory over Bayern Munich. Not! Congratulations to all Hertha fans. It is time to start talking about this fairy tale rather than Hoffenheim. And Rafael Benitez shows that his ability to judge strikers might be as poor as my […]

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Donovan's Effect on Galaxy's Beckham Decision

Landon Donovan is basking in the glory of yet another triumph over Mexico as the leader of the US National Team. The on loan attacking player has been the key man for both the LA Galaxy and US since returning home from Bayer Leverkusen in 2005. Donovan is currently on loan with Bayern Munich and […]

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Deadline Passes without a Beckham Deal

Despite his expressed interest to remain in Italy, it appears that David Beckham will return to the Los Angeles Galaxy for the 2009 MLS season. The Friday February 13th deadline for a trade deal, which was set by MLS Commissioner Don Garber, has come and gone without A.C. Milan making an acceptable offer for Beckham. […]