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/ 4339 days agoWhy Traditional Media is Actually Driving Illegal Soccer Viewing
Pop quiz! Which legal streaming platforms are showing the UEFA Champions League qualifying matches? And where can you watch the English Championship via legal streams? Yeah, we thought so. It's not easy to know the answers to these questions, right, without digging into a lot of exhaustive online research? For soccer fans, the world is […]

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/ 4339 days agoTony Pulis Leaves Crystal Palace By Mutual Consent 2 Days Before Start of Season
Tony Pulis has left Crystal Palace by mutual consent just two days before the start of the 2014/15 Premier League season. The manager and co-chairman Steve Parish had been locked in serious talks late this afternoon. It is believed that the two men had a difference of opinion as for the type of players they […]

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/ 4339 days agoDejan Lovren is the Remedy to Liverpool’s Defensive Frailties
In the age of tactical writing and analysis, soccer geeks fight over which formation is best, the use of the False 9, if there is a False 10, and whether or not to label a defensive midfielder as the next Claude Makelele. What can be lost in the analysis though, is the positioning of players […]

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/ 4339 days agoItaly Appoints Antonio Conte As Head Coach On 2-Year Deal
Former Juventus coach, Antonio Conte, has been appointed as the new coach for the Italian national team, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed today. Since the unexpected resignation of former Italian coach, Cesare Prandelli, in the wake of their dismal World Cup 2014 group stage elimination, the position had remained vacant. The 45 year-old tactician […]

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/ 4339 days agoNBC Sports Will Offer Enhanced Matchday Coverage For Premier League Season
After a debut Premier League season where NBC Sports exceeded everyone's expectations, the sports network is preparing for its sophomore season in covering the world's most popular sports league. While there have been plenty of changes on the pitch, with transfers galore by each club, NBC Sports is planning on several enhancements to elevate the production […]

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/ 4339 days agoSporting Lisbon Claim Officials 'Representing' Manchester United Attempted Negotiations
The Marcos Rojo transfer saga has had its share of twists and turns since it was first reported two days ago that Manchester United had tabled a £16million bid for the Sporting Lisbon defender. There were early concerns regarding the potential transfer because Rojo is only part-owned by the Portuguese club. The sports investment group, Doyen […]

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/ 4339 days ago2014-15 Premier League Table Predictions: What’s Your Top 20?
For the past seven years, we've asked you — the reader — to predict how you think the Premier League table will finish up at the end of the season. The challenge is that we ask you this before the season kicks off, and before the summer transfer window ends. It's an opportunity for you to share […]

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/ 4339 days agoMen In Blazers' Appearance on Seth Meyers Late Night TV Show
NBC's Men In Blazera made an appearance on the Seth Meyers late show on television last night. The short segment featured an interview with Roger Bennett and Michael Davies. The duo were interviewed by soccer fan and comedian Seth Meyers, formerly of the Saturday Night Live TV show. Watch the segment here (which is split […]

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/ 4339 days agoMondogoal Launches Best-of-Breed Fantasy Soccer Game
There are lots of fantasy soccer games out there, but a new site named Mondogoal has brought something unique and refreshing to the table. Mondogoal has set up a fantasy soccer game where you can compete for cash, every single match day. Combined with a beautiful and easy-to-use design, Mondogoal has emerged as a best-of-breed […]

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/ 4339 days agoNBC Sports and Uber Launch Fleet of Premier League Mini Coopers in New York City [PHOTOS]
NBC Sports and Uber have teamed together to offer soccer fans in New York City a unique opportunity to ride in Premier League-themed Mini Coopers for free. In celebration of its second season as the exclusive home of the Premier League in the U.S., NBC Sports Group will unleash a custom-designed convoy of Mini Cooper […]

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/ 4339 days agoManchester United 2014/15 Season Preview
Manchester United has started the post-Moyes era in remarkable fashion, having not lost in any of their six pre-season friendlies as they settle relatively well into Louis Van Gaal’s unorthodox 3-5-2 system. Their last friendly fixture – against Valencia – saw Marouane Fellaini notch his first goal for the club in injury time, which is […]

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/ 4339 days agoLuis Suarez's Appeal Rejected And Ban Is Upheld; But Player Can Train
Luis Suarez's four month ban from soccer has been upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). But the player has been permitted to train with his teammates and be involved with promotional activities at Barcelona. "The sanctions imposed on the player by FIFA have been generally confirmed," the CAS said in a statement. […]

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/ 4339 days agoArsenal 2014/15 Season Preview: Gunners Hopes Remain Optimistic After Winning Silverware
Arsenal's famed nine-year trophy drought ended in May when the Gunners defeated Hull City in the FA Cup and on Sunday, the north London club beat Manchester City 3-0 to win the FA Community Shield. Can Arsenal continue their trophy hunt by adding a Premier League title this upcoming season? Before we go any further, […]

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/ 4339 days agoHope Solo Court Trial Set For November, Won't Interfere With World Cup Qualifying
A November date has been set for the trial of U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo, who is accused of assaulting her half-sister and 17-year-old nephew. Solo appeared in Kirkland, Washington court Monday following two counts of fourth degree domestic violence in June. She has pleaded not guilty. Solo’s lawyer has said the 33-year-old goalkeeper was a […]

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/ 4339 days agoOnly 30% of Community Shield Winners Go On to Become Premier League Champions
With Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the latest Community Shield, people in the soccer world are now starting to see the Gunners as a contender to win the Premier League title this season. Claiming the top spot is within their grasp if they keep their players fit. But does winning the Community Shield […]