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/ 4185 days agoManchester United vs Spurs: Major talking points
Tottenham’s trip to Manchester United Sunday could be among the most important matches of the season for both teams. Spurs’ 2-1 win over Queens Park Rangers this past weekend earned them their game-in-hand victory, taking them three points off United’s hold of the crucial Champions League earning position of fourth place. With a mere 10 […]

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/ 4185 days agoRecord-breaker Jose Mourinho is the king of clean sheets
Chelsea’s 1-0 victory over West Ham United marked Jose Mourinho’s 100th clean sheet as the Blues boss. He becomes the quickest manager to reach the feat in Premier League history. The Portuguese is most famous for his mind games off the pitch, however in his time at Stamford Bridge he has proved how successful you can […]

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/ 4185 days agoIs Miroslav Klose the ticket to the Champions League for Lazio?
After Monday's 4-0 thrashing of top three rivals Fiorentina, Lazio are now in the last Champions League spot behind Juventus and eternal rivals Roma. Unlike the Spanish La Liga, the German Bundesliga and the English Premier League it's the top THREE not four Italian clubs that make it to the Champions League. The Biancoceleste have […]

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/ 4185 days agoArsenal set to give new contract to Héctor Bellerín
News surfaced this week that 19-year-old right-back Héctor Bellerín has agreed to a contract extension with Arsenal. Gunners manager Arsene Wenger confirmed this rumor during his customary Friday press conference. The deal is expected to keep the young Spaniard at the north London club until the summer of 2019. Arsenal fans will surely be pleased upon […]

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/ 4186 days agoUnnamed Real Madrid player says Gareth Bale doesn't want to defend
An unnamed Real Madrid player has stated teammate Gareth Bale "doesn't defend because he doesn't want to defend," reports the Spanish publication Marca. This season, rumors have swirled around the on-field relationship between Bale and star man Cristiano Ronaldo. The two forwards have apparently had a difference in opinion regarding Bale's failure to pass to his Portuguese […]

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/ 4186 days agoManuel Pellegrini wants to stay at Manchester City
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has tried to quash speculation over his future by insisting he intends to see out his contract at the Etihad Stadium. And the Chilean, who led the club to the Barclays Premier League title last season, has said he would like to stay beyond his current deal, which ends in […]

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/ 4186 days agoEverton's victory in Europa League must be turning point, says Roberto Martinez
Everton boss Roberto Martinez stressed after his side's 2-1 Europa League win over Dynamo Kiev that the result must be a "turning point" for the Toffees' season. Martinez's men came from behind at Goodison Park to claim the advantage from the last-16 first leg as they once again produced a continental performance in contrast to […]

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/ 4186 days agoArsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jack Wilshere will return to action in April
Midfielders Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jack Wilshere will not be fit for international duty with England later this month, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed. Oxlade-Chamberlain pulled up with a hamstring injury during the second half of Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win at Manchester United on Monday night. Wenger expects the 21-year-old, who had just […]

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/ 4186 days agoSmartNews app launches World Soccer Talk channel
If you're a news junkie like me, you'll want to check out SmartNews, which is honestly the best app I've ever seen for aggregating news. I've tried Flipboard, BBC News, CNN, Feedly, and others, but none of them gives me the news that interests me in such a beautiful and intuitive way. Try it. I think […]

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/ 4186 days agoAtletico Madrid's poor disciplinary record threatening their season
Atletico Madrid's poor disciplinary record is threatening the club's domestic and European title charge this season. Diego Simeone's side have been labeled "violent" by sections of the media. However, while the team's style of play might not be as visually appealing as other clubs, Atletico have been praised by opposing managers for their cohesion and […]

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/ 4186 days agoFormer Chelsea players de Bruyne and Lukaku seize control of their futures
Neither Kevin de Bruyne or Romelu Lukaku seemed to be under that much pressure to leave Chelsea. The Belgian duo weren’t forced out of the Stamford Bridge door, rather it was their own respective willingness to play regular first-team soccer that prompted the pair to seek pastures new. And while the achievements of both players in […]

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/ 4186 days agoAshley Young trusts Manchester United's team spirit following FA Cup defeat
Ashley Young expects Manchester United to bounce back from its disappointing FA Cup defeat earlier this week, and points to the character of the players at the club, as well as the "fantastic" team spirit within the squad. United were reduced to 10-men and were knocked out of the FA Cup by Arsenal on Monday night, but […]

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/ 4186 days agoSoccer Morning with Dave Martinez and Jeff Kassouf
Today's episode of Soccer Morning features guests Dave Martinez and Jeff Kassouf. Hosted by Jason Davis and produced by Trevor Hayward, Soccer Morning features interviews with prominent journalists, players and coaches in addition to taking listener calls. Martinez will discuss the latest headlines around New York soccer, while Kassouf will review the USWNT's Algarve Cup […]

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/ 4186 days agoFernando Torres not distracted by next week's Champions League decider
Heading into this weekend's La Liga fixtures, Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres has reiterated he and his teammates are being constantly reminded of the importance of Saturday's encounter with Espanyol, even though fans may have one eye on the club's important Champions League return leg against Bayer Leverkusen next week. Atletico are facing elimination from European competition after losing […]

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/ 4186 days agoBarcelona striker Luis Suarez says the English media misses him
Luis Suarez has once again voiced his opinion on the English media, just over two weeks after blasting the British press for making false claims against him following Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Manchester City. Following that contest, several English newspapers reported Suarez attempted to bite City defender Martin Demichelis towards the end of the match. But […]