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/ 4131 days agoLouis van Gaal declares Manchester United as his last job
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has promised to quit soccer after his job at Old Trafford is done. The 63-year-old only took control of affairs last summer but believes he won't be in soccer management after United. He has already managed at Barcelona, Ajax and Bayern Munich, as well as leading his national side […]

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/ 4131 days agoMajor talking points; Liverpool vs. Manchester United
It seems as if it was eons ago when Liverpool lost 3-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford back in December. Manchester United (as has been the story of their season), were clinical with their chances, while Liverpool had large segments of the game when they dominated play, but could not put anything past David […]

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/ 4131 days agoWhy the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup isn't "March Madness" yet
Even if you haven't filled out your NCAA Tournament bracket (or five) yet, you are probably still aware that there's some big college basketball tournament about to explode onto several networks today. Colloquially it is known as "March Madness". In recent years there have been articles written about the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup characterizing […]

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/ 4131 days agoel Clasico preview: Barcelona-Real Madrid prepare to battle for honors of best team in world
When Barcelona and Real Madrid meet, the football world stops to observe the internal plots of the two biggest clubs in the world intertwining on the global stage. But when the latest El Clasico gets underway on Sunday night, the narratives on either side of the divide will represent polar opposites. La Liga's top two […]

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/ 4131 days agoTop 5 must-see soccer games: March 19, 2015
There are some soccer rivalries that go beyond what occurs on the field. The needle between some of the game's most illustrious names spans across various cultural and historical demographics, with deep-rooted factors contributing to the angst between those out on the pitch and the supporters in the stands. For neutrals, these are wonderful games […]

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/ 4131 days agoReal Madrid throw away players like used towels
Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola has continued his verbal assault on Real Madrid by declaring the La Liga club buys players "like you buy a facecloth – and then throws them away like a facecloth." Despite signing a contract extension with Juventus, Pogba has still been linked with a move away from the Serie A side. […]

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/ 4131 days agoFIFA announce date for 2022 World Cup Final
FIFA has disclosed that the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held in Winter, with the Final coming on December 18, which is also Qatar National Day. The reasoning for such an unprecedented move from the traditional Summer schedule to a Winter one is essentially focused on the climate in Qatar. A Summer competition would have seen […]

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/ 4131 days agoSam Allardyce dismisses reports linking him with Sunderland job
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has dismissed reports linking him with the Sunderland job as "pure speculation". The 60-year-old emerged as an early favorite to be appointed at the Stadium of Light in the summer after the struggling Black Cats sacked Gus Poyet and installed Dick Advocaat on a short-term deal until the end of […]

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/ 4131 days agoReal Madrid players close ranks ahead of El Clasico showdown
Real Madrid have decided to circle the wagons and close ranks after weeks of being battered by the media and their own supporters. The reigning European and world champions have not been able to replicate the form that saw them win 22 straight matches in all competitions prior to the New Year. In recent weeks, Madrid have been leapfrogged […]

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/ 4131 days agoEuropa League Round of 16 2nd leg: TV schedule and open thread
Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: Dinamo Moscow vs Napoli, 1pm, FOX Soccer 2GoRoma vs Fiorentina, 2pm, FOX Sports 2 & FOX Soccer 2GoDynamo Kiev vs Everton, 2pm, FOX Sports 1 & FOX Soccer 2GoSevilla vs Villareal, 4:05pm, FOX Sports 2, FOX Soccer 2Go & ESPN DeportesTorino vs Zenit, 4:05pm, FOX Soccer 2GoAjax vs Dnipro, 4:05pm, FOX Soccer […]

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/ 4131 days agoBayern Munich legend asks for patience with Van Gaal’s model
World Cup winner and five-time Bundesliga champion Paul Breitner believes Louis van Gaal's previous success with Bayern Munich will be repeated at Manchester United provided the club maintains patience with the Dutchman's model. Van Gaal was appointed Bayern Munich manager in 2009 and immediately won the Bundesliga title and German Cup. He would also take the club to […]

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/ 4131 days agoTime for MLS to pull the plug on Miami debacle
The time has come for MLS to pull the plug on the Miami debacle. The league, which has begun its 20th season in a strong position, now has the ability to pick and choose expansion markets. David Beckham’s commitment to Miami and to MLS is admirable, but the market is too fraught with risk at […]

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/ 4131 days agoPremier League’s Euro-flop is no real cause for alarm
So much for the ‘Greatest League in the World’ eh? For the second time in three seasons, no Premier League club has made it into the last 16 of the Champions League. All the millions spent by Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool counted for little when it came to the crunch. England’s elite just […]

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/ 4132 days agoSoccer Morning broadcast: March 19, 2015
Today's episode of Soccer Morning discusses the latest stories including Barcelona beating Manchester City with relative ease, Montreal taking the lead in the CONCACAF Champions League and more 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. Plus, Jason […]

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/ 4132 days agoAtletico Madrid dealt triple injury blow; Miranda handed 2-game ban
It has been an eventful few days for the reigning champions of Spain. Last Saturday, during the second half of their 0-0 draw with Espanyol, centre-back Miranda was sent off for a vicious elbow on Abraham. That result – coupled with Valencia's 2-0 win over Deportivo – saw Atletico drop from third to fourth place in […]