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Future of US Soccer Is Bright Based on Strong US U-20 Team

If there are frustrated fans of the US Men’s National Team looking for a beacon of light before the January camp gets underway, look to some younger Yanks in Jamaica. The CONCACAF U-20 qualification tournament for the 2015 U-20 World Cup in New Zealand is underway, and if the Yanks on display are any indication, […]

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Louis Van Gaal Wants Manchester United to Rule the World

Louis van Gaal wants his Manchester United team to rule the world. Van Gaal's start to life as United manager may not have gone completely to plan, but his side are third in the Barclays Premier League thanks to a 10-match unbeaten run. Although some performances under Van Gaal have been far from spectacular, the […]

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Louis Van Gaal Needs to Allow Adnan Januzaj To Go On Loan In January

After bursting on the Premier League scene last season, Adnan Januzaj has found himself on the outside looking in to Manchester United's starting eleven. In recent weeks, the 19-year-old Belgium international has been selected in Louis van Gaal's 18-man matchday squad but has failed to crack United's starting eleven since October 26 and has only […]

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Similar to Chelsea, Manchester City Now Faces Squad Conundrum

Manchester City are beginning to run into the same squad limit problems Chelsea has faced for several seasons now. Beginning in the 2010-11 season, the Premier League required all sides to register at least eight homegrown players if they wanted to name a full squad of 25 senior players. Prior to this season, Manchester City […]

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Lionel Messi Deal to Chelsea Is Impossible Says Premier League Club

Chelsea have distanced themselves from the prospect of making a £500million move for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi. The Barclays Premier League leaders have been linked with Messi following claims in Spain this week that the 27-year-old's relationship with Barca coach Luis Enrique has broken down. Assistant-coach Steve Holland believes the sums involved in luring Messi […]
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Frank Lampard Blasts 'Lies and Nonsense' About City Contract Nightmare

Frank Lampard has sought to draw a line under the controversy regarding his extended stay at Manchester City and insisted he will join New York City FC in the summer. There has been confusion over the precise nature of Lampard's contract status in relation to both clubs since it was announced on New Year's Eve […]

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Everton Faces an Ideal Opportunity to Accrue Some Vital Impetus in Clash Against City

That’s right, for Everton—who have lost four consecutive Premier League games—a match against Manchester City—the in-form, reigning champions—is the ideal game to breath some life back into their stuttering campaign. Still with me? As is obvious already, the aforementioned premise isn't based entirely upon recent tangible evidence. The Toffees have been abject in their league […]

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UEFA Team of the Year Revealed; La Liga and Bundesliga Stars Monopolize Honors

UEFA has revealed its 2014 Team of the Year as voted on by UEFA.com users. More than 8.6 million votes were tallied and the starting eleven was selected from a 40-man shortlist. The nominees were based on their overall performances in European club football and international competitions. The team is as follows: Goalkeeper – Manuel Neuer […]

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Analyzing revolving managerial door at Spurs

Before the players walk out onto the pitch at every Tottenham Hotspur home match at White Hart Lane, a video is played on the big screens at either end of the White Hart Lane pitch. The video alludes to Tottenham’s history, of their successes both distant and recent. The video includes two important quotes that […]

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Top 5 Must-See Soccer Games: Jan. 8, 2015

Barcelona's final day La Liga decider with Atletico Madrid was one of the highlights of 2014 and the two sides will meet again this weekend for the first time since that encapsulating afternoon. In addition to that enticing clash, we've got two fascinating matches from Italy to savor and a look at both Manchester clubs […]

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Alan Pardew Describes Newcastle Hurt

Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew admits it hurt to watch his best teams being dismantled at Newcastle but claims he is a stronger and more resolute manager after four years in the North East. Pardew was handed the Barclays Premier League Manager of the Year award in 2012 after leading the Magpies to a fifth-place […]

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It's Official: Manchester United Seal Victor Valdes Deal

Manchester United have completed the signing of former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes on a free transfer. Valdes has been training at United since October as part of his bid to recover from a knee injury he suffered in March. The Spaniard has now regained full fitness and United confirmed he had signed a deal with […]

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Swansea tell Man City they won’t budge on £30m Wilfried Bony fee

Manchester City have been told Wilfried Bony's goals could win them the title and that Swansea will not budge on their valuation of the Ivory Coast striker. Bony's agent Francis Kacou said on Wednesday that he expects "things will be sorted in the next few days" but the reported £30million deal has been held up […]

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See what English soccer was like in the 1960s

If you ever wanted to see how different the game of soccer is on and off the field compared to yesteryear, the following video (entitled Saturday Fever from The Rank Organization) is a prime example. Featuring footage of Tottenham against Manchester City in the 1960 season, as well as clips of fans at Manchester United, Cardiff […]

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Jose Mourinho Charged by FA Over 'Clear Campaign' Remarks

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct for comments made about match officials after last month's draw at Southampton, the Football Association has announced. Mourinho claimed there is a "clear campaign" by "people, pundits, commentators and coaches from other teams" against Chelsea and labeled the booking of Cesc Fabregas for diving at St […]