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Manchester United 3-1 Real Madrid: European Clubs Make US Soccer History

ANN ARBOR, MICH. – It was billed as possibly being the largest soccer crowd in the history of the United States. And it didn’t disappoint. In front of 109,318 fans at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., travelers from around the world that had descended on the town that houses the University of Michigan were […]

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Jack Wilshere and the History of Smoking in Soccer

What happened in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas for Arsenal star Jack Wilshere as he was recently caught smoking a cigarette while partying poolside. He duly apologized, saying “Of course I regret it…I have kids myself and I don’t want them growing up to think their dad smokes and it’s ok for a footballer to […]

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Liverpool vs AC Milan, International Champions Cup Open Thread

Trailing 2-1 in the 85th minute against Manchester City at a sold-out Yankee Stadium, Raheem Sterling of Liverpool scored the equalizer to force the shootout, where Liverpool prevailed 3-1 to vault them to the top of the table with five points for the tournament. Liverpool travels to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte to face […]

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Manchester United vs Real Madrid, International Champions Cup Open Thread

All eight tournament teams compete today, headlined by Manchester United facing Real Madrid at ”The Big House” at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The game is expected to draw the largest-ever audience for a professional soccer match in the United States, with more than 108,000 fans packing the stadium on game day and […]

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Angel Di Maria Set To Leave Real Madrid For PSG Next Week, Says Report

According to Bein Sports, Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to have Angel Di Maria sent to the Ligue 1 side. The player would be sent on loan for this season with PSG paying the Spanish giants £8 million. After the completion of the 2014-15 season, the Paris-based club would pay Real Madrid […]

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Manchester City vs Olympiacos, International Champions Cup Open Thread

Manchester City and Olympiacos square off at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, with kickoff slated for 3pm ET. Both teams are still in contention to qualify for the International Champions Cup final in Miami on Monday, and need wins coupled by a Liverpool loss to advance from Group B. For viewers in the United States, here’s […]

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Inter Milan vs AS Roma, International Champions Cup Open Thread

Inter Milan and AS Roma kick off the Guinness International Champions Cup on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET., as both teams are still in contention for the finals matchup with victories and a Manchester United loss. For viewers in the United States, here’s the TV schedule for this afternoon’s game: AS Roma vs. Inter Milan at 1pm ET; […]

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Radamel Falcao Closing In On Move To Real Madrid, Say Reports

AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao appears to be closing in on a transfer to Real Madrid, if reports in Spain and France are correct. Just last weekend, the Spanish newspaper AS reported that Real Madrid were in talks with Monaco over a potential move for the Colombian international. According to the publication, Real Madrid’s proposal is for […]

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Stoke's Geoff Cameron Attracting Interest from 9 European Clubs

US international Geoff Cameron has as many as nine clubs trying to sign him this summer, according to reports in the Stoke Sentinel newspaper. Cameron has been used primarily as a make shift right back over the past two seasons at the Britannia, though with the introduction of Phil Bardsley from Sunderland on a free transfer, […]

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Bojan Looks To Finally Realize His Potential At Stoke City

It’s amazing to think that Bojan Krkić is only 23 years old. He burst on to the scene, making his Barcelona debut against Egyptian side Al-Ahly when he was just 16 and even scored in that game too. However, after a promising start his career thus far hasn’t blossomed as he would have liked. Bojan […]

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Arsenal's Loan Of Carl Jenkinson To West Ham Is A Smart Move For Both Clubs

Although not much of a surprise, Arsenal’s Carl Jenkinson has joined fellow London-based club West Ham United on a season-long loan. With the Gunners securing both Mathieu Debuchy and Calum Chambers this summer, Jenkinson was pushed down to third option in the right back pecking order and would've found playing time scarce. While there was […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo Ruled Out Of International Champions Cup Match At The Big House

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out the possibility of Cristiano Ronaldo playing in tomorrow's International Champions Cup match against Manchester United at Michigan Stadium. Ronaldo had been going through double training sessions in recent days and is reportedly nearing match fitness. But Madrid's boss has decided that the Portugal international will make his […]

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How Real Madrid Will Line Up This Season With James Rodriguez Added To The Mix

As Real Madrid continue to spend on players that they may or may not need, the issue arises as to who should start, who should sit on the bench, and who should be left out of the game day squad. With certain new transfers having enjoyed a particularly special World Cup, we now look to […]

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Frank Lampard To Sign For Manchester City On Six-Month Loan, Say Reports

Separate reports from England have suggested that former-Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is on the verge of making a sensational return to the Premier League with Manchester City. The 36-year-old was in the United States early this week to promote his new MLS club, New York City FC. It was understood that Lampard would play in […]

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Goalkeeper Diego Lopez Being Shown The Exit Door From Real Madrid

According to reports coming out of Spain, although Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is satisfied with his current goalkeeper choices of Iker Casillas and Diego Lopez, the club has decided to sign Costa Rican international Keylor Navas after his outstanding performances at the World Cup this summer and for Levante last season. The Spanish newspaper AS is […]