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Watzke Insists There Is No War Between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund Chief Executive Hans-Joachim Watzke says that there is no war with Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich. The relationship between both sides grew tense after the transfers of Mario Gotze and Robert Lewandowski to Bayern, and was followed by the war of words between Bayern director Matthias Sammer and BVB coach Jurgen Klopp. When Dortmund's […]

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11 Stars That Could Miss World Cup 2014 Due to Injury

Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes recently joined the long list of high-profile players who risk sitting out this summer’s World Cup tournament in Brazil. Valdes’ anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) was torn in an innocuous incident during Barcelona’s recent 3-0 win over Celta Vigo, not only ending his involvement this season with Barcelona, but even in the […]

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USMNT 2-2 Mexico: US Let 2-0 Lead Slip In Julian Green Debut

After a strong first half that led to two goals, the United States Men’s National Team looked lost in the second half as they let a 2-0 lead slip into a 2-2 final result against rivals Mexico in Glendale, Arizona. Deciding to spice things up, head coach Jurgen Klinsmann decided to go with a 4-4-2 […]

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USMNT vs Mexico, 11:15pm ET Kickoff: Open Thread

The US Men's National Team plays Mexico tonight at the University of Phoenix Stadium in a friendly match that will be televised live on UniMas, ESPN, WatchESPN and ESPN3.com. From 11-11:15pm ET, the pre-match coverage will be on ESPN2. The coverage will then switch to ESPN at 11:15pm ET for the game itself. Also ESPN3 […]

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Ronaldo Equals Messi’s Record For Most Champions League Goals

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has equaled Lionel Messi’s record for the most number of goals scored in a single UEFA Champions League season. The Real Madrid superstar’s strike on Wednesday night against Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-final first-leg at Santiago Bernabeu took his tally to 14 goals for 2013-14 campaign. Plus, he set a […]

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Jose Mourinho Rues Sloppy and Ridiculous Defensive Mistakes in 3-1 Loss to PSG [VIDEO]

In his post-match interview, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho described the goals that his team conceded in the 3-1 loss to Paris Saint Germain as sloppy and ridiculous. Mourinho was disappointed with the poor clearance that resulted in the first goal, the free kick that was conceded that led to the second goal (an own goal) […]

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NBC Sports Analyst Kyle Martino Heading to Mount Everest

After Monday’s match between Sunderland and West Ham United, NBC Sports analyst Kyle Martino surprised many by stating it was going to be his last show of the season for NBCSN, but that he would return in the summer for the next season of Premier League soccer. Martino is heading to Everest as one of […]

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Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea and Real Madrid vs Dortmund, Champions League 1st Leg: Open Thread

After yesterday's entertaining matches between Barcelona-Atletico Madrid and Manchester United-Bayern Munich, we have two more treats in store today with the clash between "The Special One" and "The Only One" (PSG vs Chelsea) as well as another Real Madrid-Borussia Dortmund game (the two teams that always seem to face each other each year). For viewers […]

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David Moyes' Tactical Switch Allows Danny Welbeck to Shine

While more often than not this season, David Moyes has gotten his tactics all wrong in big matches, yesterday against Bayern Munich at Old Trafford he got his team sheet spot on. Moyes received praise for his use of Danny Welbeck in the 1-1 Champions League quarterfinal first leg draw but to me it is a sign […]

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Popularity of Premier League On US TV Boosts NBCSN’s Numbers

The growing popularity of the Premier League in the United States is one of the reasons why NBCSN posted record numbers for the first quarter of 2014. NBCSN’s first quarter performance, excluding its coverage of the Winter Olympic Games, increased by 58% over 2013, which is a larger year-over-year increase than any other sports cable […]

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USA-Mexico Preview and Possible Starting XI For USMNT

When: April 2, 2014 Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona TV: Pre-match coverage begins at 11pm ET on ESPN2 and WatchESPN. Game kicks off at 11:15pm ET on ESPN, UniMas and WatchESPN. The United States will face Mexico for the first since their 2-0 victory over “El Tri” last September. Essentially made up only of Major […]

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Manchester United vs Bayern Munich and Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid, 1st Leg Match Highlights

In both of the opening quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League tonight, the final scores were the same. The stage is now set for the second legs to be played next week, but if you missed the games or you want to watch the highlights again, watch below. Note that due to rights restrictions, the […]

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Dumbing Down Of Soccer Announcing By Gus Johnson and FOX

Last season, it was the Gus Johnson Experiment, with FOX Soccer throwing basketball announcer Gus Johnson into the deep end to announce several high-profile European soccer games for US television. The "car crash" was filled with numerous mistakes, with Johnson learning on the job as he fumbled his way through until the summer, where he […]
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WATCH Wayne Rooney's Dive That Got Bastian Schweinsteiger Sent Off in Champions League [VIDEO]

In the first leg of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League quarter-final between Manchester United and Bayern Munich, Wayne Rooney got Bastian Schweinsteiger sent off at Old Trafford after he dived to accentuate the late tackle by the German midfielder. The incident happened in the final few minutes of the game. Rooney dribbled to turn past Schweinsteiger. […]

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Manchester United vs Bayern Munich and Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid, 1st Leg: Open Thread

The quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League kick off today with two matches that will be played simultaneously, making it a tough decision which one to watch. For viewers in the United States, here is today's TV and Internet schedule: Manchester United vs Bayern Munich, 2:45pm, FOX Sports 1, FOX Deportes and FOX Soccer 2Go Barcelona […]