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Rabble.tv launches website redesign and new chapter in its soccer growth

Rabble.tv has launched a redesign of its website as well as a long list of new features that enhance the experience of listening to real sports fans calling games. Plus, they’ve made it easier than ever to help you call your own games or favorite TV shows. If you’re not familiar with Rabble, it’s the […]

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FOX Sports TV ratings for Bundesliga continue to disappoint

It's too easy to blame FOX Sports for the poor TV ratings due to their failure to begin promoting its coverage of the Bundesliga just two weeks before the season even though they knew they'd be televising the games since 2013 when they acquired the rights. The reality is that the Bundesliga TV viewing figures […]

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/ 3980 days ago

USA 2-1 Peru match highlights: Mixed performance from USMNT

The US Men’s National Team was never as good a team as indicated when they beat the Netherlands and Germany away from home. Nor were they as bad as indicated when they played a sub-par Gold Cup. The truth often lies in between. And Friday night's performance against Peru followed much of the same script. The […]

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FA helps out former England favorite Jimmy Greaves

The Football Association has donated to an appeal that is trying to help former England striker Jimmy Greaves recover from a stroke. Greaves left hospital in June, one month after suffering a severe stroke, and the 75-year-old's agent is trying to raise £30,000 to pay for 500 hours of physiotherapy. Tottenham, one of his former […]

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Joe Gomez enjoying 'whirlwind' progress for club and country

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez admits the last few months have been a whirlwind for him after making his Premier League and England under-21 debuts within weeks of each other. The 18-year-old was catapulted from Sky Bet Championship football with Charlton to the bright lights of the top flight in an impressive opening to his Anfield […]

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Wayne Rooney predicts Anthony Martial will be a hit at Manchester United

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney admits he knows little about new team-mate Anthony Martial, despite the youngster becoming the world's most expensive teenager. Louis van Gaal splashed out £36million to buy the winger from Monaco on transfer deadline day. The deal made waves across the footballing world, but Rooney concedes that, despite the buzz surrounding […]

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Vicente del Bosque admits he nearly called Victor Valdes up to the latest Spain squad

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has revealed he considered calling up out-of-favor goalkeeper Victor Valdes in his latest selection. Valdes has made just two appearances since joining Manchester United in January after recovering from a knee injury. The former Barcelona player has had a strained relationship with United manager Louis van Gaal and has not […]

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It's time for MLS teams to bring in more Designated Player defenders

Ever since its inception, Major League Soccer’s primary goal has been growth, trying to cultivate an untapped sports fan group in this country. They’ve been relatively successful in that venture if you look at a variety of metrics, from number of teams to revenue to attendance. A large part of that success can be attributed […]

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Progress report on Leicester City’s first four matches of the Premier League season

It wasn’t really supposed to go like this for Leicester City. Having lost a manager with an enormous personality and a key experienced midfield player, Claudio Ranieri didn’t seem like a coach capable of carrying on the good work done by this team as of late. But it's definitely so far so good for the […]

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/ 3981 days ago

West Ham's first four matches of 2015 Premier League season

Has there been a more fascinating team in the Premier League this season than West Ham United? A new and completely different style of manager taking the helm for the final season at the Boleyn Ground meant that there was never going to be a shortage of drama for the east London outfit. But even […]

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Progress reports for EPL clubs after 4 games played

Arsenal World Soccer Talk's Arsenal correspondent Chris Moore faced an interesting dilemma this week when faced with the task of selecting his ideal XI for the Gunners. Take a look at his Arsenal progress report to see whether you agree or disagree with him. Having a hard time picking my Arsenal starting XI for […]

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Sir Alex Ferguson admits approach to discipline could have cost him titles at Manchester United

Sir Alex Ferguson admits his tough approach to discipline could have cost him Premier League titles during his time at Manchester United. Ferguson, who won 13 league titles at United, had a number of high-profile bust-ups with some of the best players in the world during his 27-year tenure at Old Trafford. David Beckham, Roy […]

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The drama of the De Gea transfer saga; are there any winners?

Ever seen the movie Alien vs. Predator? If you haven’t believe me you’re not missing out on an art house classic. To my eternal shame I have seen it, in the cinema no less, and walked out with a one-word critique, “meh”. The danger of too much time coupled with poor judgment. As odd as […]

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Progress report for Aston Villa’s first 4 games of season

Aston Villa have had a stop start beginning to the season but have made some astute signings and look like a side with some quality players, who should comfortably avoid relegation. They have a young enthusiastic manager and a squad with plenty of players who have a point to prove. Best starting XI: Brad Guzan, […]

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Liverpool’s first four games of 2015 Premier League season

We’re four games into the English Premier League season, and even though it’s not an effective barometer for eventual league success, some clubs will be happier with their performance than others. While teams like Chelsea will be disappointed with their start in the context of the millions upon millions they spent this summer, clubs like […]