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Europa League Final: Sevilla vs. Dnipro: TV times and open thread

Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: Dnipro vs Napoli, 2:45pm, FOX Sports 1 and FOX Soccer 2GO MORE: — Watch Europa League Final on FOX Soccer 2GO. — Sevilla prepared to punch their ticket to the Europa League final. Mute the TV and listen to Rabble for a different experience For today's […]

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US Open Cup has improved but TV and radio coverage is lacking

With the level of competition in MLS, NASL and USL improving, this year’s US Open Cup promises to be one of the most competitive in recent memory. Combined with the fact that the level of tension between the three aforementioned leagues is at an all-time high, this makes the 2015 US Open Cup the most […]
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Man United agree £21 million deal for Benfica’s Nicolas Gaitan

Manchester United have agreed a £21 million deal for Benfica midfielder Nicolas Gaitan, according to a report from the Portuguese newspaper A Bola. The 27-year-old had been linked with a move to Chelsea, but it appears Manchester United have beaten the Premier League champions to the Argentine's signature. According to A Bola, the transfer will […]

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It's time for the US Soccer Federation to demand change in FIFA and CONCACAF

The news of U.S. and Swiss authorities executing arrests and warrants on FIFA and CONCACAF today are shaking the sports world, and while the news is quickly changing with constant updates and information, there is one thing that we can be sure of: FIFA will be changed from this day forward. Unlike some of my […]

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FIFA issues statement welcoming US Dept. of Justice investigation

FIFA, the world football governing body, released a statement regarding the arrests of FIFA officials by Swiss authorities and extradited to the United States earlier today. The statement welcomed any approach to try and provide transparency regarding the allocations of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, stating: "FIFA welcomes actions that can help contribute to rooting […]

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Listen to Soccer Morning live from 9-10.15am ET; FIFA officials arrested

Today's Soccer Morning features an interview with David Cartlidge to discuss all of the latest stories from La Liga including the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti and the expected appointment of Rafa Benitez. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World Soccer Talk LIVE page at www.worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/live. During the show, you can tweet your […]
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Jack Warner pleads innocence to corruption

Jack Warner, former FIFA vice president and President of CONCACAF, has responded to the news that he and CONCACAF officials have been arrested and indicted for racketeering conspiracy and corruption by issuing a press release. Despite being named as one of the persons indicted by the US Department of Justice, Warner says he has not been […]

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Casillas welcomes the challenge of competing against De Gea

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas says he will welcome the challenge of competing against David de Gea for the club's number one spot, should the Manchester United shot stopper decide to join him in the Spanish capital. The Madrid based media have all but written off Casillas' chances of returning to the Bernabeu next season. But […]

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Liverpool defensive duo Kolo Toure and Andre Wisdom sign contract extensions

Liverpool have today announced on their official website that defensive duo Kolo Toure and Andre Wisdom have signed contract extensions to their current deals. The 34-year-old Ivory Coast-born Toure started just seven Premier League games this season but is seen as a reliable back-up option in centre defence. Having signed on a free from Manchester […]
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Europa League final preview; Sevilla vs. Dnipro

Sevilla aim to defend the Europa League title they won last year when they play Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk in Wednesday’s final at the Stadion Narodowy, Warsaw. The Spanish club are overwhelming favorites coming into this match having made light work of the opposition for most of the competition with the toughest test coming against Zenit St. […]

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Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez wins PFA Fans’ Player of the Season award

Alexis Sanchez was immensely impressive during his freshman season with Arsenal. The Chile international arrived at the Emirates with plenty of hype, as the north London outfit paid Barcelona around £35 million for his services prior to the 2014/15 campaign. While few disputed the Chilean’s talent, not many Arsenal supporters could imagine just how well […]

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An American travels to Goodison Park to watch his beloved Spurs

In recent weeks I have written about trips to The Hive, Vicarage Road, Griffin Park and Allianz Park to write about experiences that are foreign to me as an American living in England. All of these experiences were extremely memorable and unique and created memories that I will keep with me for a long time. […]

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Valencia tell Nicolas Otamendi to hand in transfer request

Valencia president Amadeo Salvo has publicly responded to comments made by agent of defender Nicolas Otamendi, saying if the Argentine wants to leave the club he should formally request a transfer. Yesterday, during an interview with Cadena SER, Eugenio Lopez said his client wants to leave Valencia in order to join a top club next […]

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Napoli expected to announce Rafa Benitez's departure on Thursday

Napoli have announced a joint press conference to be held on Thursday with the club's president Aurelio de Laurentiis and coach Rafa Benitez, where it is expected the Serie A side will announce the departure their head coach and his staff after the conclusion of the season. This news will come as no surprise since Benitez […]

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Newcastle United consider manager options

Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley will draw up a fresh short-list as he looks to appoint a head coach following an eventful few weeks on Tyneside. The Magpies eventually secured their Barclays Premier League status on Sunday with a 2-0 win over West Ham, their first in 11 attempts at the end of a run […]