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Soccer Morning with Dave Martinez and Jeff Kassouf

Today's episode of Soccer Morning features guests Dave Martinez and Jeff Kassouf. Hosted by Jason Davis and produced by Trevor Hayward, Soccer Morning features interviews with prominent journalists, players and coaches in addition to taking listener calls. Martinez will discuss the latest headlines around New York soccer, while Kassouf will review the USWNT's Algarve Cup […]
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Fernando Torres not distracted by next week's Champions League decider

Heading into this weekend's La Liga fixtures, Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres has reiterated he and his teammates are being constantly reminded of the importance of Saturday's encounter with Espanyol, even though fans may have one eye on the club's important Champions League return leg against Bayer Leverkusen next week. Atletico are facing elimination from European competition after losing […]

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Barcelona striker Luis Suarez says the English media misses him

Luis Suarez has once again voiced his opinion on the English media, just over two weeks after blasting the British press for making false claims against him following Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Manchester City. Following that contest, several English newspapers reported Suarez attempted to bite City defender Martin Demichelis towards the end of the match. But […]

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Top 5 must-see soccer games: March 12, 2015

While the race for the Premier League title looks dead in the water, there are a host of enticing battles still to be played out in English soccer's top flight. Perhaps most intriguingly, the race to finish amongst the top four spots and secure UEFA Champions League football for next season. Our selected five games […]

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Everton 2-1 Dynamo Kiev match highlights

Everton once again produced a Europa League performance in contrast to their domestic displays as Romelu Lukaku's late penalty secured them a 2-1 come-from-behind victory in their last-16 first leg against Dynamo Kiev. The Toffees started the contest at Goodison Park poorly and fell behind in the 14th minute to an Oleg Gusev finish, but […]

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Copenhagen release amazing video from win over Brondby

FC Copenhagen beat fierce rivals Brondby in a convincing fashion on Sunday in one of the biggest games in Danish soccer. Not much there you might say but the video the home side produced about the game was absolutely phenomenal and has gone viral in the social media world. It was a mind blowing experience […]

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All-star teams named for Steven Gerrard testimonial match

Liverpool legends Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher revealed the two All-Star teams which will feature during the upcoming Steven Gerrard testimonial match to be held on March 29. Tickets for the event went on sale today and immediately sold out. The proceeds raised from the game will help fund the Liverpool FC Foundation's community programs, which benefit thousands […]

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Burnley manager Sean Dyche plays down player spats ahead of City game

Burnley boss Sean Dyche believes dressing-room spats between players are "a natural occurrence" at the highest level. Manchester City visit Turf Moor on Saturday at the end of a week where the club have been forced to play down reports that captain Vincent Kompany was dropped following a bust-up with team-mate Fernandinho. The row allegedly […]

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Premier League decline in Europe due to lack of winter breaks

Sam Allardyce believes a lack of winter break is hampering Premier League clubs in European competition. Chelsea were eliminated from the round of 32 in the Champions League by Paris St Germain on away goals on Wednesday night – whilst Manchester City and Arsenal both need to turn around first-leg defeats to Barcelona and Monaco, […]

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John Terry defends Chelsea conduct against PSG

John Terry has defended Chelsea's conduct during their Champions League elimination after Paris St Germain talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic branded the Blues "babies". Television pundits Graeme Souness and Jamie Carragher led the criticism of Jose Mourinho's players, nine of whom, led by Terry, surrounded Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers before the harsh dismissal of Ibrahimovic for a […]

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Europa League Round of 16 1st leg: TV schedule and open thread

Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: Zenit vs Torino (Europa League), 2pm, FOX Soccer 2Go Wolfsburg vs Inter Milan (Europa League), 3pm, FOX Sports 2, FOX Soccer 2Go & ESPN Deportes Dnipro vs Ajax (Europa League), 3pm, FOX Soccer 2Go Club Brugge vs Besiktas (Europa League), 3pm, FOX Soccer 2Go Mexico vs Costa Rica (CONCACAF U17 […]

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Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic doesn't care where he plays, as long as he is playing

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has said he doesn't care where manager Luis Enrique chooses to play him, so long as the Croatian is playing in every match. Rakitic joined the Catalan club from Sevilla last summer and has performed well in his first season with La Blaugrana. The 26-year-old midfielder is recognized for his versatility and superior technical ability […]

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Real Madrid president blames media for attempting to destabilize team

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez held an impromptu press conference today where he blamed the media for attempting to "destabilize" the club. Perez also went on to back his under-fire manager Carlo Ancelotti, while calling for fan support during his side's "bad moment". After weeks of heavy criticism, Perez apparently felt compelled to address the […]

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CONCACAF announces US opponents & 2015 Gold Cup schedule

The USA Men's National Team will face Panama, Haiti and the winner of the Honduras-French Guiana playoff in the Group Stage of this summer's 2015 Gold Cup, CONCACAF announced today. The schedule and stadiums for the USA team in the Group Stage is as follows: • USA vs Honduras or French Guiana, July 7, 9:30pm ET, Toyota Stadium, Dallas […]

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Chelsea players branded unprofessional over Zlatan red card

Chelsea players have been criticized for their role in Zlatan Ibrahimovic's red card in their Champions League round of 16 clash exit to PSG. The Swede was sent off in the first half for what appeared to be a hefty challenge on Oscar. However, replays suggested that the decision was a harsh one but as […]