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/ 4137 days agoAtletico Madrid's poor disciplinary record threatening their season
Atletico Madrid's poor disciplinary record is threatening the club's domestic and European title charge this season. Diego Simeone's side have been labeled "violent" by sections of the media. However, while the team's style of play might not be as visually appealing as other clubs, Atletico have been praised by opposing managers for their cohesion and […]

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/ 4137 days agoFormer Chelsea players de Bruyne and Lukaku seize control of their futures
Neither Kevin de Bruyne or Romelu Lukaku seemed to be under that much pressure to leave Chelsea. The Belgian duo weren’t forced out of the Stamford Bridge door, rather it was their own respective willingness to play regular first-team soccer that prompted the pair to seek pastures new. And while the achievements of both players in […]

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/ 4137 days agoAshley Young trusts Manchester United's team spirit following FA Cup defeat
Ashley Young expects Manchester United to bounce back from its disappointing FA Cup defeat earlier this week, and points to the character of the players at the club, as well as the "fantastic" team spirit within the squad. United were reduced to 10-men and were knocked out of the FA Cup by Arsenal on Monday night, but […]

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/ 4137 days agoSoccer Morning with Dave Martinez and Jeff Kassouf
Today's episode of Soccer Morning features guests Dave Martinez and Jeff Kassouf. 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. Martinez will discuss the latest headlines around New York soccer, while Kassouf will review the USWNT's Algarve Cup […]

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/ 4137 days agoFernando Torres not distracted by next week's Champions League decider
Heading into this weekend's La Liga fixtures, Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres has reiterated he and his teammates are being constantly reminded of the importance of Saturday's encounter with Espanyol, even though fans may have one eye on the club's important Champions League return leg against Bayer Leverkusen next week. Atletico are facing elimination from European competition after losing […]

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/ 4137 days agoBarcelona striker Luis Suarez says the English media misses him
Luis Suarez has once again voiced his opinion on the English media, just over two weeks after blasting the British press for making false claims against him following Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Manchester City. Following that contest, several English newspapers reported Suarez attempted to bite City defender Martin Demichelis towards the end of the match. But […]

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/ 4138 days agoTop 5 must-see soccer games: March 12, 2015
While the race for the Premier League title looks dead in the water, there are a host of enticing battles still to be played out in English soccer's top flight. Perhaps most intriguingly, the race to finish amongst the top four spots and secure UEFA Champions League football for next season. Our selected five games […]

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/ 4138 days agoEverton 2-1 Dynamo Kiev match highlights
Everton once again produced a Europa League performance in contrast to their domestic displays as Romelu Lukaku's late penalty secured them a 2-1 come-from-behind victory in their last-16 first leg against Dynamo Kiev. The Toffees started the contest at Goodison Park poorly and fell behind in the 14th minute to an Oleg Gusev finish, but […]

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/ 4138 days agoCopenhagen release amazing video from win over Brondby
FC Copenhagen beat fierce rivals Brondby in a convincing fashion on Sunday in one of the biggest games in Danish soccer. Not much there you might say but the video the home side produced about the game was absolutely phenomenal and has gone viral in the social media world. It was a mind blowing experience […]

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/ 4138 days agoAll-star teams named for Steven Gerrard testimonial match
Liverpool legends Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher revealed the two All-Star teams which will feature during the upcoming Steven Gerrard testimonial match to be held on March 29. Tickets for the event went on sale today and immediately sold out. The proceeds raised from the game will help fund the Liverpool FC Foundation's community programs, which benefit thousands […]

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/ 4138 days agoBurnley manager Sean Dyche plays down player spats ahead of City game
Burnley boss Sean Dyche believes dressing-room spats between players are "a natural occurrence" at the highest level. Manchester City visit Turf Moor on Saturday at the end of a week where the club have been forced to play down reports that captain Vincent Kompany was dropped following a bust-up with team-mate Fernandinho. The row allegedly […]

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/ 4138 days agoPremier League decline in Europe due to lack of winter breaks
Sam Allardyce believes a lack of winter break is hampering Premier League clubs in European competition. Chelsea were eliminated from the round of 32 in the Champions League by Paris St Germain on away goals on Wednesday night – whilst Manchester City and Arsenal both need to turn around first-leg defeats to Barcelona and Monaco, […]

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/ 4138 days agoJohn Terry defends Chelsea conduct against PSG
John Terry has defended Chelsea's conduct during their Champions League elimination after Paris St Germain talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic branded the Blues "babies". Television pundits Graeme Souness and Jamie Carragher led the criticism of Jose Mourinho's players, nine of whom, led by Terry, surrounded Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers before the harsh dismissal of Ibrahimovic for a […]

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/ 4138 days agoEuropa League Round of 16 1st leg: TV schedule and open thread
Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: Zenit vs Torino (Europa League), 2pm, FOX Soccer 2Go Wolfsburg vs Inter Milan (Europa League), 3pm, FOX Sports 2, FOX Soccer 2Go & ESPN Deportes Dnipro vs Ajax (Europa League), 3pm, FOX Soccer 2Go Club Brugge vs Besiktas (Europa League), 3pm, FOX Soccer 2Go Mexico vs Costa Rica (CONCACAF U17 […]

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/ 4138 days agoBarcelona's Ivan Rakitic doesn't care where he plays, as long as he is playing
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has said he doesn't care where manager Luis Enrique chooses to play him, so long as the Croatian is playing in every match. Rakitic joined the Catalan club from Sevilla last summer and has performed well in his first season with La Blaugrana. The 26-year-old midfielder is recognized for his versatility and superior technical ability […]