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Don Garber Misreads the Beckham Experiment

With David Beckham in the final year of his ground-breaking MLS contract, speculation has turned to whether the 36 year-old midfielder will resign with the LA Galaxy and the league, or continue his quest for another international cap elsewhere. In an interview with the press, Garber talked about the MLS All Star's impact on the league, and […]

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11 Players To Watch Out For In This Year's Fantasy Premier League Game

Earlier this week, we reached a landmark day in the countdown to the start of the new Premier League season- the opening of the Premier League's new look fantasy site. In the wake of that monumental occurrence, it seems right to preview eleven Premier League players worth a look in 11/12 so you can get […]

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Jimmy Hill Statue Erected Outside Coventry City Ground: Photo and Video

A seven foot bronze statue of Jimmy Hill was unveiled outside Coventry City's Ricoh Arena Thursday. Jimmy Hill, who is best remembered for hosting Match Of the Day, has a long list of other achievements such as: He helped get rid of the player's maximum wage, He commissioned the first all-seater stadium soccer stadium in […]

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Goal-line Technology May Be in the Premier League Next Season

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has been defiant towards introducing goal-line technology but has softened up on the issue since FIFA’s embarrassment in last summer’s World Cup. The need for goal-line technology was made evident to millions when Frank Lampard was denied a goal that clearly crossed over the line in the knockout round between England […]

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EPL Talk Podcast, 2011-12 Season: Open Auditions For New Host

In just over two weeks, the much anticipated 2011-12 Premier League season kicks off. And with this upcoming season, there could be more teams who have a shot of winning the title than in a very long time. Whether it's at the top, middle or bottom of the Premier League, the talking points are endless. […]

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Bob Bradley Sacked As US Men's National Team Coach

Bob Bradley has been sacked by USSF as coach of the US men's national team. “We want to thank Bob Bradley for his service and dedication to U.S. Soccer during the past five years,” said Gulati. “During his time as the head coach of our Men’s National Team he led the team to a number […]

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Manchester City Signs Argentine Striker Sergio Aguero In 5-Year-Deal

Manchester City has signed Argentine striker Sergio Aguero to the club in a five-year-contract. The rumored transfer fee is believed to be £38 million. Out of all of the transfers so far this summer in the Premier League, the addition of Sergio Aguero is definitely the most high-profile signing of the pre-season. The Argentine star […]

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Jack Wilshere and Wayne Rooney Grace FIFA 12 Cover in UK: Photo

Jack Wilshere and Wayne Rooney will grace the cover of FIFA 12 in the United Kingdom when the popular video game is released this autumn. Wilshere, who was Arsenal's player of the year last season, is an avid gamer as is Rooney, who is gracing the cover for the seventh year in a row. In […]

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Join the I Know The Score Prediction League for 2011-12

I Know The Score, the popular Premier League predictions game, has moved. It's no longer hosted on the Premier League site, but has now found a new home on TalkSport, the British radio station. At first glance, the game looks the same. Very little has changed except the site it's hosted on, and the look-and-feel […]

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MLS Talk Podcast : This Week in US Soccer, July 27

On the latest edition edition of the Major League Soccer Talk Podcast : This Week in US Soccer ... your hosts Chris Webb and Chris Riordan take you on a tour across North America as their is much to discuss. The MLS All Star Game essentially serves as the midway point of the long MLS […]

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Blackburn Rovers Stoop To New Low With Venky's Chicken TV Commercial

Just when you thought that the new owners of Blackburn Rovers, the Venky's, couldn't stoop to any new lows, they've done it again. This time it's with an absolutely embarrassing video of their players promoting chicken. The video is so bad that it looks like something you would expect NASL footballers from the late 70s […]

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Wigan Athletic Home Shirt for 2011-12 Season: Photo

Wigan Athletic today unveiled their home shirt for the 2011-12 Premier League season. I'm in two minds regarding the design. In one way, I think it cheapens the look of the team and it makes them look like Millwall or Ipswich Town (no offense), but then again, the design is a simple, classic cut that […]

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The Art Of The Flop: Diving In Soccer

There are several ways to excel as a professional soccer player. Extraordinary speed, an infallible touch and impeccable field vision are among the most desirable qualities. But if all else fails, one can always rely on the tactic which has been growing in popularity and frequency year after year: The Flop. All that’s required to […]

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MLS All-Star Game: Electric Atmosphere at Red Bull Arena

Wednesday night at Red Bull Arena for the 2011 MLS All-Star Game, the electricity was floating in the air and you could feel it, sense it and smell it. Before the game, the streets near Red Bull Arena were filled with games. Hardest shot contest, Soccer tennis, playing X-Box with FIFA 2011, writing signs for […]

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Queens Park Rangers Third Shirt for 2011-12 Season: Photo

Queens Park Rangers have revealed their third shirt for the 2011-12 Premier League season. The London club has revealed the above photograph featuring new signing Jay Bothroyd sporting the distinctive shirt design. Created by Lotto, QPR's third shirt is inspired from the R's 1974-75 campaign when the club were enjoying a purple patch in their […]