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Real Madrid vs. Juventus; predicted lineups and team news

Real Madrid host Juventus in a game that ultimately may decide if the Champions League holders are going to win anything this season. With the La Liga title effectively already out of their reach after dropped points at home to Valencia ensured rivals Barcelona raced to a four point lead at the top with only […]

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Petr Cech in talks with Besiktas over summer move

Chelsea legend Petr Cech has began negotiations with Turkish side Besiktas over a summer move after playing second fiddle to Thibaut Courtois this season. The 32-year-old is frustrated by his lack of game time having made just five Premier League starts this season and wants out of the club to seek a regular football action. […]

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Sergio Agüero wrongly neglected in Premier League awards

In what appears to be an incredible blunder, Manchester City’s Sergio Agüero has been overlooked this season when it comes to awards. The leading goalscorer in the Premier League was not shortlisted for PFA Player of the Year (eventually won by Chelsea’s Eden Hazard), nor was he even included in the PFA Team of the […]

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Interview with Tampa Bay Rowdies’ Francisco Marcos

USL Founder Francisco Marcos was recently hired by the Tampa Bay Rowdies of NASL to lead the club’s international development effort. Marcos, who for over four decades has been one of the most influential people in the development of both the professional and elite youth game in the United States, began his professional life in […]

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MLS equivalent to English Championship

Chicago Fire and Scotland international midfielder Shaun Maloney believes Major League Soccer is inferior to the leagues in the United Kingdom, but thinks MLS is equivalent to the brand of soccer played in the Championship. The former Celtic and Wigan player joined Chicago Fire for a £1 million fee in January, after rejecting a contract offer […]

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Eden Hazard named Footballer of the Year by Football Writers' Association

Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard has been voted the 2015 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association. The Belgium international topped the poll of 300-plus journalists with 53 per cent of the vote, comfortably ahead of Tottenham striker Harry Kane, with his Chelsea team-mate and captain John Terry third. The 24-year-old playmaker has scored […]

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Bayern Munich vs Barcelona Champions League semi-final 2nd leg: TV times and open thread

Here we go. The second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final kicks off today with Bayern Munich facing the herculean task of trying to overcome a 0-3 deficit from the first leg against Barcelona, one of the best teams int he world. Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: Bayern Munich […]

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Paul Pogba named to Juventus squad ahead of Real Madrid clash

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has included midfielder Paul Pogba in his 22-man squad for tomorrow's Champions League semi-final clash with Real Madrid. The France international was sidelined for 52 days with a right-thigh muscle tear before returning to Juventus' lineup on Saturday. The newly-crowned Serie A champions drew 1-1 with Cagliari at Juventus Stadium, with Pogba scoring the […]

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Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos set to face Juventus on Wednesday

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has declared striker Karim Benzema fit to face Juventus and said his side is ready to make history against Juventus on Wednesday. There was a concern that Benzema would miss tomorrow's match with the France international suffering from a knee injury. But Ancelotti gave the striker the "all-clear" to start […]

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Valencia committed to holding on to Nicolas Otamendi

Valencia sporting director Francisco Rufete says defender Nicolas Otamendi has not expressed a desire to leave the club. However, officials at the La Liga side are eager to secure the center-back for the long term with the likes of Manchester United expressing an interest in the 27-year-old. Otameni has enjoyed a solid debut season with Valencia since arriving […]

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Glazers accused of 'draining $1.5 billion' from Manchester United

The Glazer family has been accused of draining £1billion ($1.5 billion) from Manchester United and wrecking the club's chances of dominating Europe. The Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) chose the 10-year anniversary of the Glazers' takeover to launch a fresh attack on the American family. The Glazers' £790million leveraged buyout of United in 2005 caused […]

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Watch Arsenal 0-1 Swansea match highlights [VIDEO]

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal still have automatic Champions League qualification in their own hands despite the disappointment of Swansea's 1-0 smash-and-grab raid at the Emirates Stadium last night. The Gunners were aiming to keep up pressure on Manchester City in the battle for second place in the Barclays Premier League, and also to stay ahead […]

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Barcelona boss Luis Enrique won't change his game plan against Bayern Munich

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique will not change his tactics against Bayern Munich despite holding a 3-0 advantage heading into today's Champions League semi-final return leg in Germany. Most managers would have their team take a more defensive approach if they were holding a three-goal advantage in the second leg of a cup tie. However, Enrique has […]

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Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona; predicted lineups and team news

Bundesliga giants FC Bayern host Barcelona in the return leg of the Champions League semi final fixture that ended in a 3-0 win for the Catalans last week. A brace from Lionel Messi and a late Neymar goal was enough to win the game for Luis Enrique's men and ensured they have one foot in […]