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Chelsea vs Spurs, Capital One Cup Final preview

The last time Tottenham hoisted a trophy, it was just a shade more than 7 years ago. Their opponent: Chelsea. A 2-1 win in extra time in the 2008 League Cup Final was a crowning moment for Juande Ramos (who would have few others at the Lane), and turned out to be the club’s only […]

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fubo or Sling TV: Which soccer streaming service is best for you?

Which soccer streaming service is best for you — fubo or Sling TV? For years, soccer fans in the United States have demanded the opportunity to watch what you want, when you want and how you want it. Instead of being tied to contracts with satellite TV providers or stuck with cable, now soccer fans have […]

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MLS rosters not good enough in CONCACAF Champions League

MLS dreams of Champions League glory are about to go kablooey. Again. Montreal remains alive in the ongoing CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals, having played to a worthy draw at Pachuca earlier this week. A return leg against the Mexican club is set for next week. But given the relative strength of the MLS clubs and […]

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David de Gea dismisses reports regarding a fractured relationship with Louis van Gaal

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has dismissed reports from earlier this week that claimed Louis van Gaal had not spoken to him "for months". A story surfaced in the Spanish publication AS stating the Spain international's contract negotiations were in question due to a fractured relationship between the United manager and his number one. The article […]

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Luis Enrique defends Dani Alves’ outburst

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has defended right-back Dani Alves' emotional outburst following the player's second half substitution against Manchester City on Tuesday night. TV cameras showed the Brazilian kicking a water bottle in anger – splashing several people including a police officer – as he made his way to the Barcelona bench upon being removed […]

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Leaked photos of MLS team jerseys for 2015 season

With just one week to go until the start of the 20th MLS season, several high-profile kits have been leaked on social media for expectant fans to pour over, analyze and dissect. World Soccer Talk gives you the run-down, and our take on each one of these jerseys which will be worn by the likes of […]

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Europa League Round of 16: Draw, preview and predictions

The UEFA Europa League is a competition that gets a lot of stick, but the last-32 of the tournament did plenty to endear itself to the watching soccer stratosphere. And the draw for the last-16 of the tournament has stirred anticipation once again, with some intriguing ties plucked out of the hat in Nyon, Switzerland earlier […]

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Lukaku’s goalscoring record makes criticism of him extremely harsh

When it comes to Romelu Lukaku, the narrative amongst many supporters and pundits reads that he isn’t having a good time of things at Everton since his £28 million move from Chelsea last summer. On the back of a disappointing World Cup for the burly Belgian, in the early stages of the Premier League season Lukaku […]

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Barcelona move for Paul Pogba despite transfer ban

Barcelona have made contact with the agent of Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba regarding a future move to the Catalan club, according to the Spanish publication Marca. The newspaper reports under-fire club president Josep Bartomeu has made signing the France international a priority in an attempt to win favor with supporters, thus enhancing his chances for re-election […]

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Soccer Morning with Darrell Lovell, Thomas Floyd & Dave Zirin

Today's Soccer Morning features the latest news and talk about soccer, as well as guests Darrell Lovell, Thomas Floyd & Dave Zirin. Darrell Lovell is the Houston Dynamo beat writer for MLSSoccer.com, Thomas Floyd is the editor of Goal.com USA, and Dave Zirin is the sports editor for The Nation. Hosted by Jason Davis and […]

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Oxlade-Chamberlain’s potential in danger of fizzling out at Arsenal

In amongst the carnage of Arsenal’s loss to Monaco in the UEFA Champions League, one curious facet of their display was the cameo appearance of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The England midfielder was brought on in place of Francis Coquelin at the base of the Gunners’ midfield with the Gunners chasing the game. By no means is […]

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Luis Suarez says English media should show him more respect

Luis Suarez has hit out at the English media claiming they are out to get him and further stated they should show him some respect. The Barcelona striker was speaking after his side's 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League Round of 16, a match which saw the Uruguayan score both of his club's goals. […]

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Weekend betting preview for Capital One Cup Final and Premier League

As the Premier League roars on toward its conclusion, this weekend also brings the small matter of 2015’s first Cup Final to feast upon. Enhancing the excitement of the big games with a few wagers is an age old practice, and we’re here to give you the ins and outs of where the money is […]

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7 reasons Manchester City keeps getting exposed in the Champions League

Manchester City's defeat to Barcelona in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday was deja vu for most City supporters. Here are 7 reasons why Manchester City keeps getting exposed in the Champions League: 1- Tactical Naivety Manchester City has built a deep squad to compete on multiple fronts in domestic competition. […]

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Reasons why the English Premier League teams are suffering in Europe

The Premier League is regarded by so many as the best league in world soccer. But why then do Premier League teams struggle so much when they take their game to the continent? The English flag is being flown the highest by Everton, who are currently 12th in the Premier League table. Why can a team […]