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Bayern Munich vs. Wolfsburg German Supercup match highlights [VIDEO]

Today marked the traditional start to the new German soccer season with the match between Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg in the 2015 German Supercup. The match featured the winner of the 2014/15 Bundesliga title against the winner of the 2014/15 DFB-Pokal competition. SEE MORE — FOX Sports’ Bundesliga coverage debuts in August; Read the complete […]

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Rare footage of Chelsea vs. Arsenal from 1935 in front of 82,905 fans at Stamford Bridge

As Chelsea and Arsenal prepare to face-off for the FA Community Shield on Sunday, watch this throwback video from October 14, 1935 presented by Gaumont British News. The game finished in a 1-1 draw in front of 82,905 fans, a record breaking crowd at the time, at Stamford Bridge in west London. Joseph Bambrick for Chelsea […]

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10 ways that the US Men's National Team is eerily similar to England

For years, the United States has striven to become a world power in soccer. Even as a majority of the country failed to acknowledge the sport, the die-hards in this country looked forward to the day when America's passion for winning, combined with a population that seemed to populate every sport successfully, would lead to […]

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2015/16 Premier League team preview: Aston Villa

The appointment of Tim Sherwood seemed to breath new life into Aston Villa in 2015, but despite avoiding relegation with ease, the previous campaign finished with a whimper, paving the way for a summer of substantial change at Villa Park. Villa’s Wembley date was ruined as they succumbed to a rampant Arsenal in the FA […]

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2015/16 Premier League team preview: Arsenal

After years of stubbornness from manager Arsene Wenger hampered Arsenal in pursuit of the Premier League title, the cerebral Frenchman seems to be learning overdue lessons that will enrich a renewed charge towards top spot in 2015-16. The first signs of which came during Arsenal’s fine run to the finish last term. Wenger was happy […]
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2015/16 Premier League team preview: Bournemouth

Has there ever been a Premier League debutant quite as popular as Bournemouth? It’s tough to recall if so, as the Cherries drew unanimous acclaim last season after taking the Championship by storm, scoring goals for fun and securing promotion to the Premier League as worthy champions. The manner in which Bournemouth went about their […]

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Arsene Wenger backed to rise above taunts from Jose Mourinho

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger can easily brush off Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho's pre-season taunts, according to Martin Keown. Former Arsenal defender Keown believes Mourinho knows full well Chelsea are in little position to accuse rivals of buying their way to the Premier League title given the Blues' history of big-spending under owner Roman Abramovich. Wenger […]

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Aaron Ramsey claims Arsene Wenger is reason for snubbing Manchester United

Back in 2008, Aaron Ramsey looked almost certain to make a switch from Cardiff City, his childhood club, to Manchester United. In fact, a fee was agreed between the two teams and was announced on United’s official website. Nevertheless, the Gunners swooped in, made a £4.8 million offer and Ramsey chose to move to north London instead […]

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Watch adidas' promo for Manchester United's new home jersey [VIDEO]

adidas has released a video to promote the long-awaited launch of Manchester United's 2015/16 home jersey. In a campaign video entitled 'Break Expectations,' watch the likes of Juan Mata, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Ander Herrera, Luke Shaw and Daley Blind in three stripes in the new Manchester Utd home kit for the 2015/16 season. With voiceover by […]

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Interview with adidas designer who created Man United jersey

Now that the Manchester United home jersey for the 2015/16 season has been unveiled by adidas, here's an interview with the man responsible for creating the design, adidas senior designer Inigo Turner: How many people are involved in the planning, developing and making of the kit? Not so many. In terms of the content itself, […]

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Manchester United unveil adidas home jersey for 2015/16 season [PHOTOS]

After much speculation, Manchester United have officially unveiled their home jersey for the 2015/16 season, which will be the first year of their 10-year record-breaking $1.2 billion deal. Taking inspiration from classic three-stripe United kits from the 1980s, adidas has reengineered these iconic designs with a modern twist, taking familiar style features that were loved […]

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Chelsea’s 13-match unbeaten run against Arsenal is not a factor

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists his personal 13-match unbeaten record against Arsene Wenger's Arsenal is irrelevant ahead of Sunday's Community Shield at Wembley. Mourinho is adamant his focus is only on the future as the Premier League champions face the FA Cup winners in the season curtain raiser. Yet he would be scratching his head […]

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Stevan Jovetic completes Inter loan move from Manchester City

Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic has completed his loan move to Inter Milan. The Premier League club have confirmed the 25-year-old has joined Inter on a year-and-a-half loan deal, with a view to a permanent transfer. Jovetic joined City from Fiorentina in the summer of 2013, but has not been a regular in Manuel Pellegrini's […]

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Tim Sherwood lands new faces for Aston Villa

Rudy Gestede has completed his move to Aston Villa as Tim Sherwood continues the summer overhaul of his squad. The 25-year-old striker passed a medical to finalize his move from Blackburn to Villa Park on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee on Friday, soon after Jordan Veretout joined the Premier League outfit. Villa manager […]

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West Ham striker Enner Valencia suffers 'significant' injury

West Ham striker Enner Valencia suffered an apparently "significant" injury to his right knee and right ankle in the Europa League clash with Astra Giurgiu, the club have announced. The Ecuador forward was starting his first game since returning from the Copa America, but was stretchered off with a potentially serious knee injury before half-time. […]