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Feuerstein's Fire #59: Gold Cup Preview

Tuesday, May 31st 8:00PM EDT – 5:00PM PDT 2011 CONCACAF GOLD CUP PREVIEW SHOW Guests: Michael Lewis of Big Apple Soccer & www.tropigol.com John Jagou covers the Mexican National Team and the Mexican Primera League for Big Soccer Duane Rollins of It's Called Football, 24th Minute Blog and writer for Toronto FC's official website NASL […]

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Manchester United Cup Finals, Past to Present: Video Medley

MUTV has created a compilation of some of Manchester United's finest cup final moments and have assembled them into a video medley. The above video features several current Manchester United players and compares them to some of the legends of yesteryear from the Busby Babes to greats such as Eric Cantona and Roy Keane. I'm […]

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Poll: Who Will Win the 2011 Champions League Final?

It all comes down to today. Who will win the 2011 Champions League Final? Will it be Barcelona, the best team in the world, or Manchester United, the team led by the best manager in the world? Vote in the poll below and share your opinions in the comments section underneath. Feel free to post […]

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What Was Your First Champions League or European Cup Final?

There's something magical about a European final. There's a different buzz in the air. Lot of contrasts. And so much more that's on the line. But there's also a massive sense of being involved in an occasion. One which will live in the history books. Thinking back, my first European Cup Final should have been […]

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2011 Champions League Final: Download the Official Matchday Programme

If you can't be at Wembley Stadium for the Champions League Final, you can watch the match on television. The perfect accompaniment is a copy of the official matchday programme — either as a souvenir or for your reading pleasure. This year's official matchday programme — all 116 pages of it — is available online. […]

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Sunderland Away Shirt for 2011-12 Season: Photo

Sunderland have revealed their away shirt for the 2011-12 Premier League season. Designed by Umbro, this is the first drastic shirt design of the new season thus far. The design features a sky blue shirt with a bold white chest band. The shirt features a round collar, while the shorts are white and the socks […]

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FIFA 12 Gets Tough: Watch the Sneak-Preview Video

FIFA 12 will feature a new Player Impact Engine in the game which will add real-world physicality. According to the above video, it'll show "collision variety, accuracy and momentum preservation" (whatever that means). In simpler language, we'll get to see all of those bone-crunching tackles Vinnie Jones-style. See for yourself by watching the above video.

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Birmingham City Release Six Players As Rebuilding Begins At St Andrews

The brutal process of breaking apart a Premier League team and rebuilding a Championship side has begun at St Andrews as Birmingham City confirmed the release of six players today. Those released include former Arsenal player Sebastian Larsson and Lee Bowyer both of whom are likely to seek moves back to the Premier League. The […]

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How Will Man United Defeat Barcelona?

Manchester United's clash with Barcelona in the Champions League Final Saturday will be the club's biggest test in recent history. When they've played against others recently, whether it's the Premier League or Champions League, Manchester United have dominated most of their matches and rarely have played second fiddle. But in the Champions League Final at […]

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Gary Lineker’s Goals for Barcelona: Friday Flashback Videos

Few English footballers ply their trade outside of their home country, but one man who did and who played at the highest level was Gary Lineker who is now best known as the host of BBC's Match Of The Day. After beginning his career at Leicester City, he was signed by Everton in 1985 and […]

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Knock Knock It's FIFA: Week in Review May 23-27, 2011

It was an incredibly busy week in American soccer. Between the US national team, MLS midweek matches, and all sorts of FIFA controversies, there was a wealth of story lines for fans of the beautiful game. Below are some of the ones we were following this week that we did not have time to post […]

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AFC Wimbledon and the Superiority of the Pyramid System of Promotion and Relegation

The Boston Braves, St. Louis Browns, Philadelphia Athletics, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants, Washington Senators, Milwaukee Braves, Montreal Expos, Baltimore Colts, St. Louis Football Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Oilers, Minnesota North Stars, Quebec Nordiques, Winnipeg Jets, Hartford Whalers, Vancouver Grizzlies and Seattle SuperSonics. Just some of the American and Canadian franchises that have abandoned […]

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Questions Please for Arsenal Legend Lee Dixon

Have you ever wanted to ask Arsenal legend Lee Dixon a question? If so, here's your chance. Post your best question in the comments section below. And if it's chosen, it'll be asked directly to Lee Dixon next week and will be appearing on this site in the near future as a video with the […]

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Retro Vs. Modern Football, A Conversation With Rob Smyth

So modern football, eh? As much as the Premier League captivates our imaginations and dominates our pub and water cooler conversations, not every fitba fan, young or old, buys into the product that many millions across the world invest so much time, energy and (most importantly) money into. While most modern football fans have a […]

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Rapids Earn Their Fourth Consecutive Draw Against the Red Bulls

After pulling off a stunning stoppage time goal to steal a point in Houston, the Red Bulls came home for a mid-week tilt against the defending MLS Cup Champion Colorado Rapids. This was a side that was missing several players due to injury including Jamaican international striker Omar Cummings with a leg injury. For the […]