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Chelsea Win UEFA Europa League Final After Stoppage Time Header By Branislav Ivanovic [VIDEO]

Chelsea were crowned Champions of Europe once again, this time as winners of the 2012-13 Europa League. The Blues defeated Benfica 2-1 in regulation time after a stoppage-time header by Branislav Ivanovic that sailed into the back of the net. Chelsea now have the distinct honor of currently holding the UEFA Champions League and UEFA […]

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Chelsea vs Benfica, Europa League Final: Open Thread

Chelsea today are just win away from joining an elite group of teams who have won all three European trophies — the UEFA Champions League, European Cup Winner's Cup and UEFA Cup/Europa League. With the kick-off at 2:45pm ET, the match will be shown live on US television via FOX Soccer and FOX Soccer 2Go. […]

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Newcastle United Prepare Shock Bid for Wayne Rooney: The Daily EPL

Newcastle United are preparing a shock bid for Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, according to a report on the website of Newcastle's owner, Sports Direct. Here's what a source close to the negotiations has said: “Newcastle see Wayne as their ideal player. He’s a strong centre-forward, would relate to the fans and would be a massive […]

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Manuel Pellegrini Looks Set to Join Manchester City in Two-Year Deal Beginning July 1

Manuel Pellegrini is free to leave Malaga on July 1 and to become Manchester City manager without having to pay the Spanish side a penalty clause, according to a report in the Spanish media today. For cash-strapped Malaga, Pellegrini's departure on July 1 means that the club won't have to pay his hefty salary. At […]

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Ryan Giggs Set to be Offered Coaching Role at Manchester United

Ryan Giggs is reportedly close to agreeing a deal with Manchester United that will see him stay on at the club for one more season in a coaching role as well as being available for the first-team. The 39-year-old midfielder has already signed a one-year extension at Manchester United but isn't expected to get much […]

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QPR Striker Loic Remy Arrested On Suspicion of Rape

As if it couldn't get any worse for Queens Park Rangers, the club's star striker Loic Remy has been arrested on suspicion of rape. The French international was arrested along with two other men, one being his cousin, after a woman allegedly was gang-raped by the three men in London last week. Reportedly, the woman […]

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Arsenal vs Wigan and Reading vs Manchester City Match Highlights [VIDEO]

In case you missed them, here are the highlights from yesterday's matches between Arsenal and Wigan Athletic and Reading versus Manchester City. These two matches were the final mid-week games of the 2012-13 Premier League season, and both of them had plenty of goals that were worth watching. Sadly, for Wigan Athletic, the goals were […]

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Frank Lampard Agrees One-Year Deal to Remain at Chelsea: The Nightly EPL

On the eve of captaining Chelsea in a major European final, Frank Lampard is understood to have agreed a one-year deal to remain at Stamford Bridge until the end of the 2013-14 season. The news will be music to the ears of Chelsea supporters and neutral fans who admire the work ethic and professionalism that […]

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Arsenal's Game Against Newcastle Will Be Televised Live On ESPN2: The Race For Fourth

With Arsenal's impressive 4-1 home victory against Wigan Athletic today, the Gunners are just one match away from guaranteeing a spot in the UEFA Champions League next season. For viewers in the United States, the match between Newcastle and Arsenal will be shown live on Sunday at 11am on ESPN2 and WatchESPN. While Arsenal will […]

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Arsenal vs Wigan and Reading vs Manchester City: Open Thread

For Wigan Athletic, it's win or bust today. A draw won't be good enough since the Latics would have to overcome Sunderland's 11 goal difference on Sunday, so if Roberto Martinez's side fail to beat Arsenal, we shall be saying goodbye to Wigan after eight consecutive seasons in the Premier League. Arsenal, meanwhile, will be […]

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Can Wilfried Zaha Be An Instant Hit at Manchester United?

As Manchester United supporters were paying homage to the team's twentieth domestic title, at the other end of the country, a glimpse of their future was on show. Wilfried Zaha, Sir Alex Ferguson’s last ever signing for the club, struck a brace to send Crystal Palace into the playoff final. Zaha was signed by the […]

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Wigan's Callum McManaman Called Up By England For u21 European Championships [VIDEO]

Wigan Athletic right winger Callum McManaman has been called up to England's u-21 squad for the first time, for next month's u-21 European Championship in Israel. The FA Cup winner will be available for England's three matches in the first round against Italy (June 5), Norway (June 8) and Israel (June 11). McManaman was originally […]

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ESPN to Launch Daily Soccer Show 'ESPN FC' On ESPN2 in August

ESPN is launching its own daily 30-minute news and highlights soccer show beginning August 11 entitled ESPN FC. The program will air Sunday through Friday, primarily on ESPN2, beginning August 11. “Soccer’s popularity is at an all-time high in the United States as fans are now more familiar with the world’s top players, marquee clubs […]

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Manchester City Hierarchy Sold Roberto Mancini Down The River

To outsiders, it may appear that those who support Manchester City have overreacted in the past few days. If you feel that way, you simply don't understand the culture that surrounds supporting Manchester City. You can debate the merits of the Roberto Mancini sacking all day long. His record as a manager speaks for itself. […]

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Norwich City Unveil New Home Kit For 2013-14 Season: [PHOTO] & [VIDEO]

Norwich City have unveiled their new home kit for next season, designed and manufactured by Errea. The familiar canary yellow shirt color is accented with green sleeves and green sides to the shirt, as well as a green v-neck collar. The kit is matched with green shorts and yellow socks. Overall, it's a very clean […]