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/ 5207 days ago

Mourinho and Guardiola Heading to England Would Take EPL to Next Level

Two to three years, that’s the time that both Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger seem to have given themselves before they end their respective managerial careers. Although we have heard the “I am quitting” spiel from Sir Fergie a million times before, usually about a year before his contract is set to expire, you can’t […]

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/ 5207 days ago

Chelsea Home Shirt for 2012-13 Season, The Real One: New Leaked Photos

New leaked photos of Chelsea's home shirt for the 2012-13 season have been revealed, and this time we believe it's the real deal. We found out that the one revealed yesterday is a fake, while the one pictured above and below is, supposedly, the shirt. Chelsea's home shirt for the 2012-13 season looks very modern. […]

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/ 5207 days ago

4 Managerial Candidates to Replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal

After a miserable week, Arsene Wenger's future at the club has never looked more unsecure. The tide is turning for the once untouchable Wenger with the rallying of fans, critics and players going against Arsenal's greatest manager. Fans have voiced their displeasure of the past few months; with a recent poll saying that it’s time […]

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/ 5208 days ago

FA Cup Sunday, 5th Round: Open Thread

After yesterday's shock results in the FA Cup with both Arsenal and Norwich being knocked out, we have a few potential upsets in the 5th Round of the FA Cup today. Plus we'll learn later today who will play whom in the 6th Round of the tournament, founded in 1871 (long before the Football League […]

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/ 5208 days ago

Alternative Premier League, Gameweek 25: Manchester United Top Form Table

Arsenal overcame the APL’s form side away from home, Spurs and the Baggies shared the summit of the top-scorers podium and the bottom five sides are closer than ever. Sunderland slipped from the top of the form table after losing late-on to Arsenal, who themselves have jumped up to fourth place following defeats for Chelsea, […]

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/ 5208 days ago

Chelsea In Transition: Villas-Boas Struggling With Underperforming, Egotistical, Infighting, Aging Footballers

At what point during Chelsea’s season did the difference between symptoms of discomfort and symptoms of illness become clear? For some time, they looked and felt the same. It was a bit like trying to figure out if you’re getting sick or just feeling a little crappy that afternoon. Michael Ballack put it best in […]

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/ 5208 days ago

Andre Villa-Boas Enters Crunch Period at Chelsea

Amid a torrid run of form, player backlash and the famed "backing" of a trigger happy owner, the following month could be make or break for Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas Every manager goes through it. A run of important fixtures that can ultimately decide a team's season. It’s around this time of the year too. […]

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/ 5208 days ago

UPDATED: Chelsea Home Shirt for 2012-13 Season Fake Photo

UPDATED: A photo of supposed Chelsea's home shirt for the 2012-13 season has been leaked on the Internet. However, it has been revealed as a fake. If true, and it certainly looks like the real deal, I love it. Chelsea's famous blue shirt is enhanced by thin diagonal lines across the shirt chest. Plus the […]

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/ 5209 days ago

FA Cup Saturday, 5th Round: Open Thread

We have five matches on the cards in the 5th Round of the FA Cup today, the tournament that was founded in 1871. Chelsea are at home to Birmingham City in the early kick-off at 7:30am ET/12:30pm GMT, which is followed by three 10am ET/3pm GMT games involving Everton against Blackpool, Norwich versus Leicester, and […]

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/ 5210 days ago

Umbro Prepares for Launch of England's New Shirt, But Who's Buying?

England’s new shirt, to be worn during this summer’s European Championship, drops on February 29. The new shirt’s arrival angers some supporters who feel compelled to replace their current shirt, worn by England for all of eight matches, while outraged all the same by the price and greed of it all. The current shirt’s short […]

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/ 5210 days ago

MLS '12 Preview: Columbus Crew

Team: Columbus Crew Coach: Robert Warzycha Last Season: 13-13-8, 4th East, 9th Overall Twitter Hashtag: #Crew96 There were a lot of questions going into last season about the type of club the Columbus Crew would be, with some new additions as well as the release of Guillermo Barros Schelotto. But Robert Warzycha crafted the new players he drafted and […]

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/ 5210 days ago

FIFA Street 12: Video Previews of the New Game From EA Sports

FIFA Street is scheduled for release in March, 2012. But we have several videos that provide a glimpse into what the video game will look like. The game, based on street soccer or street football, is also known as FIFA Street 12. It's the first game in the series in four years, and this year […]

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/ 5210 days ago

MLS '12 Preview – Colorado Rapids

Team: Colorado Rapids Coach: Oscar Pareja Last Season: 12-9-13, 5th West, 6th Overall Twitter Hashtag: #Rapids From MLS champions to gutted in the past season, the Colorado Rapids enter the season wondering "what if". A new front office and new coach will try to repeat the incredible playoff run of two years ago with an older and more injury-prone […]

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/ 5210 days ago

DirecTV Offers Soccer Fans Free Preview of FOX Soccer Plus February 20-26

Mark your calendars! FOX Soccer Plus will be available as a free preview to DirecTV customers from February 20-26, 2012. The free preview coincides with the 7-day free trial of FOX Soccer 2Go that's available to US residents. On DirecTV, FOX Soccer Plus is channel 621. During the February 20-26 window, soccer fans will be […]

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/ 5211 days ago

Arsenal's Season Hangs In The Balance After Champions League Mauling

Arsenal’s 4-0 loss at the San Siro on Wednesday could have implications far beyond just elimination from the Champions League. In fact, the heavy defeat and disappointing performance could be the force that reduces Arsenal’s season to ash. Before the match against AC Milan, Arsene Wenger made an excellent point. He said, "You could say […]