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/ 4245 days agoTwitter Takeover: Pete Quinn Will Answer Your Soccer Questions Today at 6pm ET
World Soccer Talk writer Pete Quinn will be taking over the @worldsoccertalk Twitter account on Thursday, December 11 beginning at 6pm ET/3pm PT to answer questions from you, the readers about any soccer topic you're interested in. Pete has been writing for World Soccer Talk since 2013. He's best known for his thorough analysis of Manchester United, […]

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/ 4245 days agoLeicester Suffer Blow as Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel Ruled Out for One Month
Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel suffered a broken metatarsal during training and has been ruled out for at least one month. While manager Nigel Pearson was optimistic of the initial diagnosis, he added that it was possible the Danish international could be sidelined for longer than one month. "Kasper is having an operation on a […]

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/ 4245 days agoArouna Kone Excited Ahead of Everton Comeback
Arouna Kone feels like he is starting his career again ahead of his long-awaited comeback for Everton. The Ivory Coast striker followed Roberto Martinez from Wigan to Everton in the summer of 2013 but made just one start and five substitute appearances before suffering a knee injury last October. More than a year later he […]

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/ 4245 days ago7 Intriguing Facts From Champions League Group Stage
The Champions League group stage wrapped up last night with the 6th and final group match-day. Now that the first part of the tournament is over and the next part (the knockout rounds) don't begin until February, it's a good time to look back and review the statistics of the group stage. 1. Most Wins: […]

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/ 4245 days agoNo QPR Action Against Steven Caulker After Disciplinary Incident
QPR have announced they will not be taking disciplinary action against Steven Caulker over the incident that left the defender requiring hospital treatment. Caulker suffered a cut to his head amid reports he was involved in a brawl at a London pub on Sunday afternoon with players from Crystal Palace also present at the social […]

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/ 4245 days agoRuben Loftus-Cheek Enjoys Surreal Chelsea Debut
Ruben Loftus-Cheek says making his senior Chelsea debut has given him a thirst for more first-team playing time. The 18-year-old midfielder, who has been with the Blues since the age of eight, made his first appearance in Wednesday night's Champions League Group G defeat of Sporting Lisbon. Manager Jose Mourinho insisted prior to the 3-1 […]

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/ 4245 days agoJames Milner: Manchester City Can Surprise in Europe
James Milner believes Manchester City can go on and make a big impression in the Champions League after snatching a place in the last 16. City completed a remarkable escape from the group stages after beating Roma 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico in one of the greatest results in the club's history. The club had […]

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/ 4245 days agoJose Mourinho: The Real Champions League Starts Now
Jose Mourinho has told Chelsea "the real Champions League starts now" after the Blues romped through Group G with a tournament high 17 goals. The Barclays Premier League leaders' place in the last 16 was already confirmed prior to their 3-1 defeat of Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday night. The Blues could play Juventus, Basle, Bayer […]

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/ 4246 days agoPlayer Ratings: AS Roma 0 Manchester City 2
Manchester City secured their spot in the last sixteen of this season's UEFA Champions League with a 2-0 victory away from home at the Stadio Olimpico this evening as AS Roma failed to make best use of their home advantage, despite having arguably the best chances of the match inside the first-half. AS Roma Morgan […]

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/ 4246 days agoArsenal Target William Carvalho May Leave Sporting Lisbon in January
Fresh off of a 4-1 drumming of Galatasaray in Tuesday’s final Champions League group stage match, Arsenal received more positive news as it was revealed that one of their long-time transfer targets could be sold in January. Sporting Lisbon manager Marco Silva spoke to reporters ahead of their own Champions League clash with Chelsea on […]

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/ 4246 days agoAaron Ramsey: Champions League Win Was for Arsene Wenger
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey hopes his wonder goal against Galatasaray in Istanbul can help spark a run which kick-starts the Gunners' domestic campaign – and dedicated the victory to under-fire boss Arsene Wenger. The 23-year-old's sensational 30-yard half-volley, crashing the ball back into the top corner after it was cleared from a corner, was applauded […]

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/ 4246 days agoWatch Chelsea 3-1 Sporting Match Highlights [VIDEO]
Serious Champions League business begins for Chelsea in February after Jose Mourinho's men completed their unbeaten Group G campaign with a 3-1 win over Sporting Lisbon. The Blues had already qualified for the last 16 as group winners, with Sporting hoping to join them ahead of Schalke, managed by Chelsea's European Cup-winning manager Roberto di […]

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/ 4246 days agoWatch AS Roma 0-2 Manchester City Match Highlights [VIDEO]
Samir Nasri and Pablo Zabaleta struck in the second half as Manchester City reached the Champions League knockout stage with a brilliant 2-0 win at Roma. French playmaker Nasri chose the perfect moment to score his first goal of the season, smashing in a shot via the woodwork on the hour at the Stadio Olimpico. […]

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/ 4246 days agoUEFA Champions League, Wednesday Matchday 6: TV Times & Open Thread
For viewers in the United States, today’s UEFA Champions League games will be shown across several channels. Don’t forget, you can also see live highlights of the matches on FOX Soccer Plus’s MultiMatch 90 service. Here's the TV/Internet schedule for soccer fans in the United States: Roma vs Manchester City, 2:45pm, FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports GO & FOX […]

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/ 4246 days agoWho's Your Favorite Soccer Commentator?
If you're like us, you have your favorite soccer commentator. The one who makes you smile or excites you when you hear his or her voice on television, radio or online. But based on your expert opinion, who's your favorite and why? Let us know in the comments section below. Share your honest opinion in the […]