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Verizon FiOS Delays Launch of Fox Soccer Channel in HD

It's been almost 12 months since DISH Network were the first TV provider to launch Fox Soccer Channel in HD. Since then, slowly but surely, other major TV providers such as DirecTV, some Time Warner regions and smaller cable providers have added the channel. Verizon FiOS customers have been enduring an agonizing wait to find […]

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Wolves 0-3 Liverpool – Spotlight Match Review

In a match that may be seen as a turning point in their season, Liverpool endured a lousy pitch and some inspired second half play from Wolves to lodge a 3-0 victory. Wolves Form: The home side was organized in a standard 4-4-2. The only change from their previous lineup was the return of skipper […]

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Sian Massey Stars As Female Assistant Referee in Wolves vs Liverpool Match

Some viewers may have done a double-take early Saturday while watching the replay of Liverpool's first goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers to see if Raul Meireles was offside or not. With hair bobbing up and down, it was a female assistant referee who made the critical decision to keep her flag down, allowing Meireles to run […]

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Premier League Saturday: Jan. 22, 2011

I can't remember the last time I had a chance to watch Liverpool play in the early Saturday kick-off, so it'll be a treat to see them play in the early match against a Wolverhampton Wanderers side who are cruising after they recent victories against Chelsea and Liverpool. To me, this will be a true […]

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FIFA 11 Gods Predict Newcastle vs Tottenham Result

Those video game designers at EA are getting smarter and smarter as each year goes by. So much so that they're now able to predict results of matches in the above simulation of FIFA 11 featuring Newcastle United against Tottenham complete with Martin Tyler and Andy Gray commentary. Watch the video to see who won […]

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Report: UEFA Planning to Adopt MLS Scheduling

Recently we've shared that various soccer luminaries such as Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson has advocated a spring-to-fall schedule change in advance of the 2022 World Cup. Now we find out that UEFA itself is advancing well past the thinking stage. The British press is reporting that the English Premier League and Bundesliga are […]

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Open Letter From Tottenham Chairman Shows Strong Support For Olympic Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy published an open letter to Spurs fans today to share his feelings regarding the club potentially leaving White Hart Lane and moving to Stratford in East London, home of the Olympic Stadium. The issue has been a derisive one thus far among Tottenham supporters. In the letter, Levy comes out strongly […]

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Predictions for the U.S.-Chile Friendly

Tomorrow night (or evening for those on the West Coast) the United States January camp team will take the pitch against Chile in a friendly where both sides are lacking all of their biggest stars. Chile is a good South American squad, normally second-tier behind countries like Brazil and Argentina, but with their former coach […]

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Special 1 TV: Arry's Bargain Bin (Video)

In this week's Special 1 TV episode, The Special One has plenty of treats for us including a rare one-on-one interview with Avram Grant, a special appeal for Robbie Keane and Harry Redknapp's Bargain Bin. Plus there's a great piece from Pulp Fiction in this episode. And much more. Be champions!

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Atlanta Chiefs vs Manchester City, 1968: Friday Flashback Videos

This week's episode of Friday Flashback Videos features a very rare video of a Manchester City from 1968 against the Atlanta Chiefs played at Atlanta's Fulton-County Stadium, home to the baseball team the Atlanta Braves. The friendly match was played just a few weeks after Manchester City had won the league championship under manager Malcolm […]

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La Liga Preview and U.S. T.V. Listings for Jornada 20: Jan. 22 – Jan. 24

La Liga officially begins the second half of its season this weekend, and FC Barcelona has continued its stellar form with a staggering fifty-two points out of a possible fifty-seven points, a Spanish record for the opening half of any campaign. Despite this extended run of breathtaking football, Barça only has a four point lead […]

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Thinking About The Bentcrimony (Mid-Week Review, Weekend Preview): EPL Talk Podcast

FA Cup third round replays and the built-up to the next round of English Premier League action was overshadowed this week by the shock transfer of Darren Bent, who – two days after handing in his transfer request at Sunderland – became the newest member of Aston Villa Football Club. The AVFC club record acquisition […]

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Wolfsburg's Dilemma

Ah the rumor mill. Such a crazy addictive hobby. And it's always a load of rubbish. The thing that will stir it up more than anything is a massive purchase. Due to the particularities of January and the desperation of clubs, there tend to be more ridiculous purchases than during the summer. This winter we […]

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Arsenal Will Tour United States In Future: Could It Be Summer 2011?

Arsenal today announced that the club will be touring the United States for a preseason tour in the future. Whether it'll be this summer or a future summer, we'll have to wait and see. "The question is when, not if [Arsenal will tour the United States on a preseason tour]," said Arsenal Chief Commercial Officer […]

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What Major League Euro Clubs Do You Want to See on a U.S. Tour?

Earlier this offseason, I posted a poll and question about what EPL teams you would like to see do a tour of the United States. Since then we have seen Barcelona confirm a three-stop tour of the U.S., where they will be playing both Manchester United (DC) and AC Milan (Miami). But with as large […]