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/ 4147 days agoSoccer Morning with Alejandro Bedoya and Ted Philipakos
Today's episode of Soccer Morning features guests Alejandro Bedoya and Ted Philipakos. 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. US international Bedoya has been at Nantes in Ligue Un since 2013, and he'll join Jason on the […]

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/ 4147 days agoCriticism of Real Madrid is justified says Carlo Ancelotti
Speaking after his side's 4-3 defeat to Schalke 04, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said recent criticism of himself and his players is justified. Real Madrid have been dealing with adversity since the start of the New Year. Lackluster performances, misfiring attackers, unrest in the dressing room and injures to key personnel have lead to […]

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/ 4147 days agoCristiano Ronaldo will not speak to the media until end of the season
Following Real Madrid's shock 4-3 defeat to Schalke 04, Cristiano Ronaldo told a French television correspondent he would not speak to the media again until the end of the season. Ronaldo was visibly upset with his teammates and was overheard admonishing Real Madrid players about their performances. He reportedly had words with striker Karim Benzema, and following the match the Portuguese […]

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/ 4148 days agoBackground on El Clasico referee assigned to Barcelona-Real Madrid match
Antonio Mateu Lahoz has been assigned to officiate El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid on March 22nd at the Camp Nou. The 37-year-old Valencian is recognized for his liberal style and letting play flow during matches. Recently, he was appointed by FIFA to officiate during the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. It will be the third time Mateu Lahoz will oversee a […]

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/ 4148 days agoVan Gaal’s big buys underwhelm, leaving Manchester United vulnerable
Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United tenure appears to be getting rockier by the day. In hindsight, Monday’s 2-1 loss at Old Trafford to Arsenal in the FA Cup Sixth Round seems predictable given the recent performances of the Red Devils. Still, losing to one of the club’s great rivals and thus being denied any chance […]

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/ 4148 days ago5 talking points before Chelsea v PSG game
Premier League leaders Chelsea play Paris St Germain in the Champions League last-16 second leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday with the tie level at 1-1. Here, Press Association Sport looks at some of the talking points. 1. FOCUS ON THE FOOTBALL The first leg on February 17 was overshadowed by an incident of racism […]

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/ 4148 days agoIt's all or nothing for Bayern Munich as they prepare for Shakhtar Donetsk
Bayern Munich enter Wednesday's Champions League return leg against Shakhtar Donetsk knowing victory will ensure their passage to the next round of the competition. The German giants were held to a 0-0 draw by the Ukrainian champions in the first leg – a surprising result considering Shakhtar had not competed in a competitive game for […]

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/ 4148 days agoPaul Pogba showcasing a burgeoning mental strength to complement his immense talent
Paul Pogba's rumbustious displays since the turn of the year have further enamored the young Frenchman to the watching world. At the heart of a Juventus midfield bristling with immense quality, the young Frenchman has shone brightest for the Bianconeri as of late. His endearing patent for bossing games with a marriage of panache and physicality […]

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/ 4148 days agoMLS TV viewing figures are in for opening weekend of games
The TV viewing figures for the opening weekend of the 2015 MLS season are in. While they're not earth shattering, the numbers were positive for ESPN and UniMas but disappointing for FOX Sports. An average viewing audience of 539,000 watched Orlando City against New York City on ESPN2 (from 4:30-7:15pm ET). For a game featuring […]

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/ 4148 days agoZinedine Zidane could succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane is being lined up to be Carlo Ancelotti's successor at Real Madrid, according to Sky Sports Spanish soccer expert Graham Hunter. Ancelotti has been under criticism for the past several months for failing to rotate his squad and being unable to find a solution to his team's attacking problems. Although Madrid embarked on a record-breaking 22-match winning […]

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/ 4148 days agoPorto coach Julen Lopetegui targeting elite European status
Porto coach Julen Lopetegui has set the target of elite European status as motivation for his side ahead of their Champions League Round of 16 return leg against FC Basel tonight (live on FOX Sports 2 at 3:45pm ET for viewers in the US). Porto enter the contest following their 1-1 draw from the first leg in Switzerland, and have […]

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/ 4148 days agoSchalke face task of overturning 0-2 deficit against Real Madrid
Schalke 04 coach Roberto Di Matteo understands his side is facing a difficult task trailing Real Madrid by two goals in their return leg of the Champions League Round of 16. The German side will be buoyed by the fact that Madrid's attacking trio of Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo have been misfiring […]

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/ 4148 days ago10 things we learned from MLS gameweek 1
Here are the 10 things we learned from the first week of MLS' 20th season: 1. The new MLS TV deal got off to an encouraging start Not only should the Sunday double-headers on ESPN2 and FOX Sports 1 become destination spots for American soccer fans, but the productions on both networks feel big-time this year. ESPN has […]

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/ 4148 days agoUniMas scores record numbers for MLS match on Spanish-language network
The opening game of the 2015 MLS season was the most-viewed MLS match ever among non-Hispanics on a Spanish-language network. UniMás’ broadcast of the MLS season opener, LA Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire, delivered gains of +44% among Total Viewers and +111% among Adults 18-49 compared to last season’s MLS opener, Chicago Fire vs. Chivas USA […]
