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Everton and Chelsea Announce Plans to Head Back to US On Another Summer Tour: The Nightly EPL

In the 365 days a year/24 hours a day soccer business, there's never a good time to take a vacation. But sometimes you have to go. But even when you go, it's hard to keep yourself away from the games. So while walking around Legoland Florida with my wife and kids, today, and enjoying a […]

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Manchester City vs Chelsea Exhibition Game in New York City: Open Thread

After Thursday night's pulsating 4-3 comeback win for Manchester City against Chelsea in St Louis, the anticipation is building for tonight's match between the two clubs, which will be played at Yankee Stadium in New York City. For viewers in the United States, the kick-off time is tentatively scheduled for 5:30pm ET on FOX Soccer. […]

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Champions League Final, Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: Open Thread

WHO: Borussia Dortmund versus Bayern Munich WHAT: Champions League Final WHEN: Kick-off is scheduled for 2:45pm ET WHERE: Live from Wembley Stadium in London HOW: Viewers in the USA can watch the game live on FOX (the free-to-air network) and FOX Soccer 2Go Bayern Munich faces Borussia Dortmund in all-German match at this year's Champions League […]

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Rejected Concepts for England's New Home Shirt [PHOTOS]

E pluribus unum. It’s not only the inspiration behind a totally cool country, it’s also Nike's design process ethos. Many designs were crafted and considered before being culled down to the one chosen to be England’s new 150th anniversary kit. Nike’s meticulous selection system ensures that players and fans alike only put the finest shirt […]

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Michael Laudrup Demands Top Signings If He's To Stay At Swansea: The Daily EPL

Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup has warned club chairman Huw Jenkins that he could leave the club unless Swansea deliver the players he wants to sign this summer. At the top of the list for Laudrup is a new striker — either Romelu Lukaku, St Etienne's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Wigan striker Arouna Kone or Celta Vigo […]

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Win Keeps Barcelona On Course For Century

Barcelona remained on course to register 100 points as champions, but with the title race settled, the interest in La Liga has shifted to the battle for European qualification. Last weekend, an early Pedro Rodriguez strike and a Marc Valiente own goal set Barcelona on the way to a routine win over Real Valladolid at […]

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Stoke City Begin Search for New Manager By Contacting Mark Hughes: The Nightly EPL

Although Mark Hughes is not believed to be the number one candidate, Stoke City have contacted Hughes to schedule an interview with the former QPR, Blackburn, Manchester City and Wales manager. Stoke are also believed to be considering Gus Poyet, Roberto Martinez and Malky Mackay as candidates for the position. Whether it's the fact that […]

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/ 4760 days ago

Watch the Premier League 2012-13 Season Montage From BBC's Match Of The Day [VIDEO]

Earlier this week, we shared with you the Sky Sports montage of the 2012-13 Premier League season, which included some of the highlights of another glorious nine months. Not to be outdone, BBC's Match Of The Day program also produced their montage, which is included below. Plus, here are the Goals of the Season according […]

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Why Martin Jol Needs to Stay At Fulham And Follow Everton Blueprint

After Fulham survived a tough season in the Barclay's Premier League, slipping to 12th in the league, the speculation continued about the future of Fulham manager Martin Jol. Sacking a manager happens often, but when is the right time for a change? How long should Fulham stick with Jol? Fulham have been a mid-table club […]

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Why Kolo Toure Is A Worthwhile Gamble For Liverpool and Brendan Rodgers

Kolo Toure, who has been linked with Liverpool in recent days, has completed a remarkable comeback season. The central defender’s recent seasons were characterized by drug suspensions, alleged salacious affairs and uneven play. However in the 2012-13 season, Toure proved a lifesaver for a City side that was struggling with injuries and consistency at the […]

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Friday Football Special: Wayne Rooney Tries To Get A New Nan(ny) And More Laughs [VIDEO]

As an all-German Champions League final approaches, Agent Bond drives another hard bargain with his devastating charm, we take a look at how managers look at each other, a football remains respectful and there's a song about the prospect of a summer without the beautiful game. Plus there's Wayne Rooney who's trying to get a […]

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Napoli to Appoint Rafa Benitez As Their New Manager Says Club President

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed that Rafael Benitez is on the verge of becoming the club's new manager. According to reports in the Italian media, De Laurentiis told reporters, "I've given myself a birthday gift, I've signed Benitez. I'll make it official in the next few days as Benitez needs to end things with […]

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Bad Day For Spurs: Joao Moutinho Joins Monaco, While Andros Townsend Charged With Betting

It's been a bad day for Tottenham Hotspur. FC Porto have announced that they've sold midfielder Joao Moutinho to Monaco for a transfer fee of £21 million. The White Hart Lane club were reportedly within minutes of signing Moutinho last summer, but failed to beat the deadline to bring the highly-sought after footballer to England. […]

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Manchester United Confirm Departure of Backroom Staff; Mike Phelan and Eric Steele Gone

Manchester United have today confirmed the departure of assistant manager Mike Phelan and goalkeeping coach Eric Steele. "I would like to put on record the club's thanks for everything Mike and Eric have done," said Manchester United manager David Moyes. "I will be looking to appoint my own members of coaching staff at some point […]

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Will He Or Won't He? The Special1 TV Press Conference [VIDEO]

The latest episode of Special 1 TV is now ready for viewing. This week, Special 1 TV hosts a press conference to try to put an end to the rumors regarding some of the biggest names in Europe. The mystery continues!