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/ 4599 days agoWes Brown Red Card Rescinded
The controversial red card issued to Wes Brown in Sunderland's 2-0 loss to Stoke City has been rescinded by an FA Panel. Black Cats Manager Gus Poyet said the following regarding the decision: "Of course it was hugely frustrating to have Wes sent off but we accept that officials are only human and, like everyone, […]

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/ 4600 days agoFernandinho Turning Into Manchester City Stalwart
This summer Manchester City took what many, including myself thought was a huge risk in buying Fernandinho who had played the last eight seasons in Ukraine for £30 million. The signing was not only City’s most expensive of the summer but the third most expensive in club history. This for a player who at 28 […]

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/ 4600 days agoUEFA Champions League Tuesday, Matchday 5: Open Thread
UEFA Champions League action returns today with eight matches being played across the European continent. For viewers in the United States, the TV schedule is as follows: Zenit St Petersburg vs Atletico Madrid, Noon, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Soccer 2Go Basel vs Chelsea, 2:45pm, FOX Sports 1 and FOX Soccer 2Go Arsenal vs Marseille, 2:45pm, FOX Sports […]

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/ 4600 days agoCan Emmanuel Adebayor and a Formation Change Reignite Spurs Attack?
Spurs have scored only six open play goals in twelve Premier League matches and while the side has feasted on European opposition in the Europa League something is badly wrong domestically. Andre Villas-Boas spoke after Sunday’s humiliating defeat against Manchester City about possibly moving to a 4-4-2 formation to suit Emmanuel Adebayor. AVB prefers a […]

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/ 4601 days agoWest Bromwich Albion vs Aston Villa, Premier League Gameweek 12: Open Thread
The Midlands derby kicks off today with West Bromwich Albion playing Aston Villa at The Hawthorns. Both clubs sit in relative safety right now near the middle of the table. If this derby can be even half as good as Everton-Liverpool from Saturday, then we're in for a cracking game today. For viewers in the […]

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/ 4601 days agoUEFA Champions League and Europa League TV Schedule This Week For Soccer Fans In United States
After a marathon of exciting matches from this past weekend, there's no rest for soccer fans as we have a ton of UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches in store this week. Programming note: U.S. Men’s National Team and LA Galaxy forward Landon Donovan joins FOX Sports’ lead soccer studio team – Rob […]

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/ 4601 days agoStephen Ross Cools On Owning Piece of Beckham Miami MLS Team, Says Sources: Monday Soccer Insider
I am hearing from multiple sources that Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has cooled on owning a piece of MLS team in Miami. This may explain why most media reports indicate David Beckham has moved beyond Ross’ Dolphins Stadium complex for a temporary home. This should properly explain the recent hubbub of activity including LeBron […]

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/ 4601 days agoCrystal Palace's Decision to Acquire Tony Pulis As Manager is a Wise One
Tony Pulis has made a deserved return to Premier League football with Crystal Palace. Critics of the Welsh Manager are seemingly found at every corner in the British press. Yet his accomplishments with Stoke City, his previous Premier League job, have gone wildly under-appreciated. It seems when he was ousted this past summer from Stoke, […]

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/ 4601 days agoCeltic Park Is Set To Rock For One More European Night
Celtic are facing a win-or-go-home scenario when they host AC Milan in Tuesday evening’s Champions League group stage match. A win could see Celtic catapulted into second place; a loss would effectively eliminate the Hoops from this season’s European competition. For those who haven’t seen a Champions League match from Celtic Park, you may only […]

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/ 4601 days agoWayne Rooney Lashes Out at Martin Tyler and Graeme Souness
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney took to twitter to lash out at Martin Tyler and Graeme Souness regarding commentary made during the Red Devils 2-2 draw at Cardiff City on Sunday. Rooney even referred to the former Liverpool legend Souness as "Sourness." Just watched game back. I agree mine was bad tackle and ref dealt […]

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/ 4601 days agoPortland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake, 2nd Leg Preview: One Step Away From the MLS Cup
Tonight features the second leg of Western Conference Championship between Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake. For viewers in the United States, the live broadcast begins at 9pm ET on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. What It Means For Portland, 2-1-0 – #1 Seed in the Western Conference The Portland Timbers’ 2013 has been one of […]

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/ 4602 days agoDavid Beckham Plans to Build 75,000 Seater Stadium in Miami For His MLS Team
According to a report coming out of England tonight, David Beckham has decided that his Miami MLS team will temporarily play at Sun Life Stadium before moving to a brand-new 75,000 seater stadium that will be built with money from David Beckham and his investors. If true, it's a logical move by Beckham. Sun Life […]

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/ 4602 days agoSporting Kansas City vs. Houston Dynamo, Eastern Conference Championship 2nd Leg: Open Thread
After a scoreless first match, this MLS Conference Final is delicately poised ahead of the return leg in Kansas. The first game was uninspiring to say the least, with neither of these emerging rivals able to impose themselves within a frantic atmosphere. Programming note: For viewers in the United States, Sporting Kansas City versus Houston […]

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/ 4603 days agoHooligan Walks on to Pitch and Punches Leyton Orient Goalkeeper During Match [VIDEO]
A teenage hooligan walked on to the pitch and swung punches at Leyton Orient goalkeeper Jamie Jones today in the match against Swindon. The 16-year-old hooligan was removed from the pitch by stewards, and was arrested by police. Orient manager Russell Slade said: "That was the worst scene I've seen as a manager. "[The match] […]

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/ 4603 days agoCrystal Palace Appoint Tony Pulis As Manager
Crystal Palace have appointed Tony Pulis as the club's new manager. Pulis has signed a 2.5 year contract. He'll be in the crowd for their away match against Hull City, but he won't be managing the side today. That'll be the responsibility of caretaker boss Keith Millen. If a report in a British tabloid is […]