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/ 4163 days agoLuis Suarez says English media should show him more respect
Luis Suarez has hit out at the English media claiming they are out to get him and further stated they should show him some respect. The Barcelona striker was speaking after his side's 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League Round of 16, a match which saw the Uruguayan score both of his club's goals. […]

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/ 4163 days agoWeekend betting preview for Capital One Cup Final and Premier League
As the Premier League roars on toward its conclusion, this weekend also brings the small matter of 2015’s first Cup Final to feast upon. Enhancing the excitement of the big games with a few wagers is an age old practice, and we’re here to give you the ins and outs of where the money is […]

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/ 4163 days ago7 reasons Manchester City keeps getting exposed in the Champions League
Manchester City's defeat to Barcelona in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday was deja vu for most City supporters. Here are 7 reasons why Manchester City keeps getting exposed in the Champions League: 1- Tactical Naivety Manchester City has built a deep squad to compete on multiple fronts in domestic competition. […]

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/ 4163 days agoReasons why the English Premier League teams are suffering in Europe
The Premier League is regarded by so many as the best league in world soccer. But why then do Premier League teams struggle so much when they take their game to the continent? The English flag is being flown the highest by Everton, who are currently 12th in the Premier League table. Why can a team […]

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/ 4163 days agoArsenal more to blame for AS Monaco loss than Arsene Wenger
Arsenal was dealt a major blow in the knockout phase of the Champions League on Wednesday night, as the Gunners were thoroughly beaten by Monaco 3-1 in London. With the Arsenal team not looking right the entire night, who is to blame for the massive letdown at the Emirates? Since the loss, there has been […]

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/ 4163 days agoWatch Everton 3-1 Young Boys match highlights [VIDEO]
Everton manager Roberto Martinez hailed the quality of striker Romelu Lukaku who starred with two goals to help his side cruise into the last 16 of the Europa League with a 3-1 win over Young Boys – a 7-2 victory on aggregate. Lukaku had proved the scourge of the Swiss side during the first leg […]

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/ 4163 days agoWatch Fiorentina 2-0 Spurs match highlights [VIDEO]
Roberto Soldado's embarrassing mistake was the "key" moment in Tottenham's Europa League exit, but Mauricio Pochettino had no regrets about playing the misfiring striker ahead of Harry Kane. Having arrived in Florence with the last-32 clash level at 1-1, the Spurs head coach made seven changes with Sunday's Capital One Cup final against Chelsea (live […]

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/ 4163 days agoBesiktas 1-0 Liverpool match highlights (5-4 on penalties)
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers did not look for excuses after his side lost to Besiktas on penalties on their return to the Ataturk Stadium. The Istanbul stadium was the venue for their famous 2005 Champions League victory, also on penalties, but there was no repeat this time as Dejan Lovren missed the decisive last kick […]

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/ 4163 days agoAtletico Madrid midfielder Koke expected to return this weekend
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke has resumed training and is set to return to Diego Simeone's lineup this weekend against Sevilla. The 23-year-old's last appearance was February 7th when he was substituted during the opening minutes of the Madrid derby after picking up a muscle injury. Initially, it was expected Koke would be sidelined for up to […]

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/ 4163 days agoRobin van Persie expected to be sidelined one month with ankle ligament damage
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is set to miss one month after suffering ankle ligament damage during last weekend's 2-1 defeat at Swansea, according to various reports out of England, Last Saturday, the 31-year-old forward left the Liberty Stadium on crutches while wearing a protective boot. He appeared to injure himself late in the […]

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/ 4163 days ago9 reasons why the Premier League needs NBC for 2016-19 TV rights deal
In the last year and a half, the Premier League has reached a new level of recognition and marketability in the United States. While to some it might appear this is simply part of a natural evolution toward more interest in the European club game, the reality is this push has come from the remarkable […]

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/ 4163 days agoTop 5 must-see soccer games: Feb. 26, 2015
The destination of the first piece of domestic silverware in English soccer will be decided this weekend with the League Cup final set to be played at Wembley on Sunday. That clash between two local rivals is just one of a surfeit of cracking games to savor this weekend. In Italy, the top two sides go […]

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/ 4164 days agoFOX scores biggest viewing audience ever for Champions League Round of 16 game
FOX Sports scored its biggest viewing audience ever for a UEFA Champions League game on FOX Sports 1 when an average viewing audience of 779,000 tuned in to watch Manchester City versus Barcelona match on Tuesday from 2:30pm-5pm ET. The Manchester City 1-2 Barcelona game was the fifth most-watched sports event on cable on Tuesday, and […]

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/ 4164 days agoMan United target Danilo set at £30 million by Porto president
Porto president Pinto da Costa has slapped a £30 million price tag on right-back Danilo, according to the Spanish publication AS. The 23-year-old full-back is one of the most sought after defenders in Europe; with the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain all expressing their interest in the talented Brazilian. […]

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/ 4164 days agoEuropa League Round of 32 2nd leg: TV schedule and open thread
Here we go. Today's matches in the Europa League will decide which teams will make it into the Round of 16. There's a lot on the line for a number of clubs all of whom are dreaming of winning silverware with the added bonus of getting an automatic qualification into the UEFA Champions League for the […]