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/ 4127 days agoMatch preview – USA vs. Denmark
A very busy 2015 rolls on for the US. Games against Chile and Panama are behind them, and games against Denmark and Switzerland lay directly ahead. It’s the first chance of the year for Jurgen Klinsmann to get a look at most of his European based players in the national team setting. It also looks […]

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/ 4127 days agoPep Guardiola's trip to Barcelona to blame for Bayern Munich's shock loss
Soccer often throws up surprises and one at the weekend in the Bundesliga was no exception. Tongues will wag and an inquest will be opened after Bayern Munich were left shell shocked after losing 2-0 at home to Borussia Mochengladbach. It was only Bayern’s second defeat of the season, and Arjen Robben's return was soured by […]

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/ 4127 days agoReal Madrid identify abusive fans, suspend one individual
Real Madrid has identified the three individuals who shouted abuse and attacked player's cars during the early morning hours today. The club says they plan to pass information to the Spanish National Anti-Violence Commission on two men who were seen on video. Madrid has also identified the other individual seen in the images as a "Real […]

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/ 4127 days agoBidding for La Liga US TV rights to begin shortly for 2015-18 deal
Discussions will begin to take place this week to determine who will be the next rights holder in the United States for La Liga, Spain's top flight soccer league. The current US TV rights deal for La Liga expires at the end of the 2014/15 season in late May. Representatives from La Liga amd Mediapro were in Miami […]

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/ 4127 days agoI won’t criticize Steven Gerrard, says Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers refused to criticize Steven Gerrard despite his senseless dismissal in Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United. Gerrard ensured his final meeting against United would be remembered for all the wrong reasons as he was sent off just 43 seconds after his half-time introduction from the substitutes' bench. Already 1-0 down thanks to Juan […]

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/ 4127 days agoLiverpool defender Martin Skrtel charged with violent conduct by FA
The Football Association has charged Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel with violent conduct following his clash with Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea during Sunday's Barclays Premier League match. Skrtel appeared to step on the Spaniard in the 95th minute of the match at Anfield, which Liverpool lost 2-1. The FA said in a statement the […]

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/ 4127 days agoGerrard’s red card caps off career that promised so much more
The celebration of Steven Gerrard’s career will be a main area of focus over the player’s final weeks as a Liverpool player. However, for many, Steven Gerrard is exiting his career in Europe as a figure of tragedy. While Liverpool fans and Gerrard backers will point to his trophy haul and one May 2005 night in […]

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/ 4128 days agoLuis Suarez's el Clasico performance praised by Barcelona manager
It seems like ages ago when fans and the media were questioning Barcelona's acquisition of Luis Suarez. The Uruguayan striker has had the support of his teammates and manager since his arrival from Liverpool this summer – even during a stretch which saw the goalscorer struggle to find the back of the net for his new club. […]

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/ 4128 days agoNBC Sports raises the bar by sending broadcast team to England for Premier League TV coverage
The best just got better. NBC Sports will be sending its entire US-based crew to the UK for three Premier League matches, so the likes of Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Mustoe, Kyle Martino and Robbie Earle will broadcast from stadiums in England from April 11-13, bringing the best soccer coverage to homes across the United States […]

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/ 4128 days agoSpanish press are pushing Gareth Bale out of Spain
The abuse Gareth Bale has received from Real Madrid fans and the Spanish press has steadily increased since his arrival in September 2013. Over the past few months, the criticism has increased significantly with the player's every move and decision on and off the pitch being scrutinized by the masses in Spain. Without question, the […]

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/ 4128 days agoMLS attendances from gameweek 3 of the 2015 season
New England Revolution’s home opener was nothing to speak of, with only 14,189 in attendance to watch the 0-0 draw with Montreal Impact. Philadelphia may have suffered from a game day switch due to weather, with their Friday night match being postponed due to snow but rescheduled for Saturday afternoon. Colorado and Kansas City sold […]

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/ 4128 days agoSoccer Morning with Robert Andrew Powell and Charlie Boehm
Today's episode of Soccer Morning features guests Robert Andrew Powell and Charlie Boehm. Hosted by Jason Davis and produced by Trevor Hayward, Soccer Morning features interviews with prominent journalists, players and coaches in addition to taking listener calls. Robert Andrew Powell is the author of an eyeopening piece about Marcelo Claure, one of the main investors […]

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/ 4128 days agoReal Madrid players confronted by angry supporters
Real Madrid supporters have never been shy of voicing their displeasure when the team has failed to meet their high expectations. Over the past few weeks, manager Carlo Ancelotti and his players have been consistently jeered and whistled during home matches with the pinnacle of fan disapproval hitting its peak during Madrid's 4-3 Champions League defeat […]

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/ 4128 days agoHull 2-3 Chelsea match highlights
Loic Remy came off the bench to spare Chelsea's blushes at Hull, with goalkeeper Thibault Courtois a relieved man after his first-half howler. A thrilling 3-2 victory restored the Blues' six-point lead at the Barclays Premier League summit but the Tigers were desperately unlucky not to take something from a rousing encounter. Fine efforts from […]

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/ 4128 days agoWatch Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United match highlights [VIDEO]
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal hailed one of the most important wins of his career after a 2-1 victory over 10-man Liverpool at Anfield opened up a five-point cushion in the race for Champions League football. Juan Mata scored in each half, either side of Reds captain Steven Gerrard getting sent off just 43 […]