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/ 4077 days agoAtletico Madrid midfielder Koke puts an end to Chelsea transfer rumors
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke has committed his future to the club in spite of reported interest from Chelsea. Koke, a product of Atletico's youth system, has been manager Diego Simeone's most consistent performer and loyal servant during his tenure in charge. Over the past few seasons, the Spain international has been continually linked with moves […]

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/ 4077 days agoReport claims Arsenal will receive €4 million if Barcelona win Champions League
Barcelona-based publication, Sport, has claimed that Arsenal will receive around €4 million from the Catalan club because of an agreed clause in the transfer of defender Thomas Vermaelen last summer. Vermaelen, who has yet to make an appearance in a Barca kit this season due to a hamstring tear, was sold to the Spanish giants for […]

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/ 4077 days agoTop 5 must-see soccer games: May 14, 2015
With the majority of title races wrapped up in European football’s most prestigious leagues, focus has shifted to other facets of various divisions as soccer fans go in search of some excitement late on in the campaign. One league that still has a race of sorts ongoing is La Liga and the leaders can clinch glory […]

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/ 4077 days agoArsenal’s Aaron Ramsey admits frustration over wide position
Following a peculiar 1-0 defeat at home to Swansea City, a match in which Arsenal dominated possession, Gunners midfielder Aaron Ramsey voiced his displeasure with his new wide role with the team. The Wales international said, "It (playing out on the right) is not my preferred position. I am a central midfielder and that's where I […]

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/ 4077 days agoListen to Arlo White on World Soccer Talk Radio from 9-10pm ET
Tonight's World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Arlo White. Arlo White serves as the play-by-play voice for NBC Sports Group’s coverage of Premier League coverage. White, who spent the last two seasons as the play-by-play voice for NBC Sports Group’s Major League Soccer coverage, relocated back to the U.K. to call Premier League […]

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/ 4077 days agoBoca Juniors vs. River Plate, Copa Libertadores Round of 16 2nd leg: TV times and open thread
The second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 match between Boca Juniors and River Plate kicks off tonight in one of the world's most fierce and passionate games in soccer. In the first leg, the match was decided by a late penalty after River Plate's Carlos Sanchez converted the penalty. But everything is left […]

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/ 4077 days ago‘Sepp Blatter and FIFA,’ ESPN’s full-length e:60 documentary
With the goal of expanding its union of journalistic excellence and compelling long-form storytelling, E:60 presents this ambitious new effort. Under the banner “E:60 Reports with Jeremy Schaap” the show devotes an entire program to an in-depth look at the most powerful man in the world of sports and the oft-criticized organization he oversees – […]

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/ 4077 days agoLuis Suarez doubtful for Barcelona clash against Atletico Madrid
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is a doubt for this weekend's La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid after picking up a hamstring strain during his side's 3-2 defeat to Bayern Munich. La Blaugrana will travel to the Vicente Calderon on Sunday knowing a victory would give them their 23rd league title. The team returned to training today for the […]

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/ 4077 days agoMauricio Pochettino hails retiring Brad Friedel
Mauricio Pochettino has heaped praise on the retiring Brad Friedel, but the Tottenham head coach suggested there was unlikely to be a sentimental final appearance for the veteran goalkeeper. After a career spanning three decades, the the American, who turns 44 on Monday, is at last calling time on his playing career, 17 years after […]

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/ 4077 days agoSteven Gerrard readies himself for final Anfield farewell this Saturday
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard hopes he can keep his emotions in check when he bids farewell to Anfield on Saturday night. The 34-year-old is set to make his final home appearance against Crystal Palace at the weekend to bring the curtain down on a 17-year professional career with the Reds before joining Major League Soccer […]

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/ 4077 days agoDnipro vs Napoli & Fiorentina vs Sevilla Europa League semis 2nd leg: TV times and open thread
Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: Fiorentina vs Sevilla, 3pm, FOX Sports 2 and FOX Soccer 2GO Dnipro vs Napoli, 3pm, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Soccer 2GO MORE: — Watch Champions League and Europa League matches on FOX Soccer 2GO. — Sevilla prepared to punch their ticket to the Europa League […]

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/ 4077 days agoManchester United will challenge on all fronts next season, says Ed Woodward
Manchester United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward has reiterated the club's stance that it will financially back manager Louis van Gaal during this summer's transfer period. According to the club official, the goal is to arm the Dutch boss with a squad capable of challenging for every major piece of silverware next season. "The squad […]

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/ 4077 days agoReal Madrid's Sergio Ramos set to miss the remainder of the season
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos is set to miss the remainder of the season after it was learned the center-back played yesterday's Champions League semi-final return leg with a torn calf muscle. According to the Spanish newspaper Marca, Ramos played the entire second half with the soleus muscle in his calf ripped. While no official […]

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/ 4077 days agoChelsea complete signing of Brazilian midfielder Nathan
Chelsea have signed Brazilian midfielder Nathan from Atletico Paranaense for an undisclosed fee. The 19-year-old will move to Stamford Bridge on July 1. Nathan bolsters the ranks of Brazilians at Chelsea, joining Ramires, Willian, Oscar and Filipe Luis. The Blues also have young Brazilians Wallace and Lucas Piazon out on loan. Nathan said on chelseafc.com: […]

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/ 4077 days agoWhere to find Boca Juniors vs. River Plate on US TV and Internet in Copa Libertadores clash
The second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 match between Boca Juniors and River Plate kicks off tonight in one of the world's most fierce and passionate games in soccer. In the first leg, the match was decided by a late penalty after River Plate's Carlos Sanchez converted the penalty. But everything is left […]