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/ 3792 days agoNew photo of USA's black 2016 jersey is the best yet
A new leaked image of the USA black jersey for 2016 is the best one yet. The photograph, that is. Not the shirt. The new USA black jersey, which will be officially unveiled later this month, features a black shirt, the new USA logo and sleeves that are red and blue. Designed and manufactured by […]

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/ 3792 days agoTotti and Spalletti doubts linger ahead of Roma vs. Fiorentina clash
Uncertainty over the futures of Francesco Totti and coach Luciano Spalletti is hanging over Roma ahead of a clash with Fiorentina on Friday that is key for both clubs' chances of Champions League qualification. "It won't be decisive, but it's a six-pointer," Fiorentina coach Paulo Sousa said after his side hit the woodwork twice on […]

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/ 3792 days agoDate and time set for el Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid
The date and time for 2016's first el Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid has been set, so it's time to mark your calendars. Barcelona will play Real Madrid at Camp Nou in Barcelona on Saturday, April 2nd. The kick-off time is scheduled for 2:30pm ET. In what is always the biggest club soccer game […]

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/ 3792 days agoManuel Pellegrini unfazed by Manchester City slump
Manuel Pellegrini refused to accept Manchester City's hopes of Champions League qualification are now under threat after their lackluster 3-0 loss at Liverpool. City started the season as favorites for the Premier League title and a place in the top four was thought to be a formality. However, they are currently in freefall and were […]

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/ 3792 days agoRussell Brand interviews Slaven Bilic after West Ham's win vs. Spurs [VIDEO]
Stand-up comedian Russell Brand made an appearance on West Ham TV Wednesday night where he interviewed Hammers boss Slaven Bilic. The interview was conducted after the Irons defeated Spurs 1-0 at the Boleyn Ground. Brand, who is a massive West Ham supporter, made sure to point out that Spurs will never have another chance to […]

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/ 3792 days agoLouis Van Gaal impressed by youthful Manchester United
Louis van Gaal hailed Manchester United's youthful spirit after they ground out a 1-0 Premier League victory over Watford. United were second best for much of the game in atrocious weather at Old Trafford on Wednesday, but still secured a fourth successive victory thanks to Juan Mata's 83rd-minute free-kick. It was tough on Watford, and […]

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/ 3792 days agoGerman FA to unveil truth behind 2006 World Cup scandal
The German FA (DFB) is set to answer corruption allegations on Friday as accusations the 2006 World Cup was "bought" threaten to give FIFA another headache. The 2006 finals were lauded in Germany as a huge success with fans from all the world lapping up the well-organized tournament over four sun-soaked weeks. But the 'Sommermaerchen' […]

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/ 3793 days agoBayern Munich lose perfect home record to give Dortmund hope
Bayern Munich suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Mainz on Wednesday, losing their 100 percent home record this season, as their lead in the Bundesliga was trimmed to five points. The result shakes up the title race ahead of Saturday's crunch clash when Pep Guardiola's Bayern play at second-placed Borussia Dortmund. Colombia striker Jhon Cordoba […]

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/ 3793 days agoAdvantage Leicester as Spurs, Arsenal and Manchester City lose
Claudio Ranieri's Leicester City remain sitting pretty at the Premier League summit after their closest rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Manchester City remarkably all contrived to lose on Wednesday. Leicester had dropped points in a 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday, but they remain in pole position after Spurs lost 1-0 at West […]

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/ 3793 days ago2016 MLS season preview
With the 2016 MLS season slated to begin on Sunday, it's time to look forward to what we can expect from each of the 20 teams in the New Year. So what you’ll find below is a series of quick questions and expectations for each team in MLS as the new season approaches. Eastern Conference: […]

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/ 3793 days agoWhy Philadelphia could be surprise package in MLS this season
One Major League Soccer playoff appearance in their six season existence has left Philadelphia Union fans hungry for more, much more. Despite two consecutive runner-up performances in the US Open Cup, the Union have underachieved mightily since their first MLS game in 2010. From shaky goalkeepers to allegedly abusive managers, and even a stint from […]

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/ 3793 days agoLA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena wants MLS schedule review
Los Angeles Galaxy coach Bruce Arena believes the scheduling of the CONCACAF Champions League needs to be reviewed after his expensively assembled team suffered a one-sided quarter-final exit. A Galaxy side bristling with foreign talent led by Steven Gerrard, Robbie Keane and Nigel De Jong were trounced 4-0 by Mexican outfit Santos Laguna on Tuesday, […]

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/ 3793 days agoEx-England winger Adam Johnson guilty of under-age sex charge
Former England winger Adam Johnson was found guilty of one count of sexual activity with a child at a court in northern England on Wednesday. The 28-year-old had previously admitted to grooming a 15-year-old girl and one charge of sexual activity with her, relating to an incident when he kissed her in his Range Rover. […]

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/ 3793 days agoGalatasaray banned from Europe for one year
UEFA on Wednesday banned Turkish champions Galatasaray from European competition for one year for breaching spending rules. A UEFA tribunal ordered the ban after Galatasaray "failed to comply with the terms of the settlement agreement" made with the European confederation in May 2014, said a statement. Galatasaray have spent heavily in recent years to buy […]

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/ 3793 days agoEnglish soccer clubs cool European breakaway reports
The English Premier League's biggest clubs on Wednesday moved to distance themselves from a report that they met to discuss forming a breakaway European Super League. The S*n newspaper claimed representatives from Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool held "secret talks" with officials from a company owned by American billionaire Stephen Ross on […]