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Number 7: The evolution of soccer’s mythical & lucky shirt number

What do Billy Meredith, Stanley Matthews, Raymond Kopa, Manolo Garrincha, George Best, Allan Simonsen, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, Luis Figo, Raúl González, Andrei Shevchenko, David Villa and Cristiano Ronaldo have in common? Besides all of them being legends of soccer, they have all played a crucial role in making number 7 a mythological shirt number […]

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Tottenham Hotspur Close to Signing Swansea Defender Ben Davies

So far, Tottenham Hotspur is the only club in the Premier League that hasn't signed a player this summer. Despite manager Mauricio Pochettino's claim that he doesn't expect any new additions at Tottenham, reports in England suggest that Tottenham are the favorites to sign left-back Ben Davies from Swansea City. The 21-year-old has been being […]

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Frank Lampard to Complete New York City FC Move Next Week

Reports in England are saying that former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is on the verge of a move to New York City FC. That announcement could be made as early as next week. The 36-year-old England international is currently out of contract at the London club. During his thirteen year career at Chelsea, Lampard became […]

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Jose Mourinho Declares Chelsea Summer Transfer Business Is Done

The saying in soccer is that the best thing a club can do is get its transfer business done early. That way, the new players can get acclimated to their new city, manager and teammates sooner rather than later. With 43 days remaining before the summer window slams shut, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has declared […]

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What the Soccer Landscape Looks Like In Puerto Rico After the Islanders Era

In 2008, the Puerto Rico Islanders were on the brink of greatness, just a penalty round away from playing for the CONCACAF Champions League championship. Fast forward four years later to 2012, and the franchise had all but disappeared. The heavy governmental financing of the project, coupled with a change in ruling party, when most […]

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Real Madrid Striker Alvaro Morata Looks Set To Complete His Move To Juventus

Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is poised to complete a move to the Italian champions, Juventus, either tomorrow or in the coming days. Reports this afternoon from the Spanish newspaper AS are saying that the 21-year-old forward flew to Turin this evening and will undergo a medical on Saturday morning. All that is left is […]

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An Argument For Watching MLS Now That The World Cup Has Ended

The World Cup is over and yes, it’s depressing. While no league in the world can truly match the amazing month-long festival of soccer that is the World Cup, America has an immediate outlet where fans can get their soccer fix: Major League Soccer. Whether you’re a brand new soccer enthusiast sucked in by the […]

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Atletico Madrid And Real Madrid Agree On Spanish Super Cup Schedule

The Spanish Super Cup (Supercopa de España) between La Liga champions Atletico Madrid and the Copa del Rey/Champions League winners Real Madrid will be played on Tuesday August 19 and Friday August 22. The first leg will be played at Santiago Bernabeu, with the second leg kicking off at Vicente Calderon three days later. This will […]

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Hull City Home And Away Shirts For 2014/15 Season [PHOTOS]

Hull City have unveiled their new home shirt for the 2014/15 season. Plus, an image has been leaked on the Internet featuring the away shirt the club will be wearing during the upcoming season. With shirts designed by Umbro, Hull City AFC will wear the home kit in the UEFA Europa League as well as […]

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Read Philipp Lahm's Letter To Fans After Retiring From German National Team

Germany defender Philipp Lahm announced his retirement from international soccer today, ending his international career on a high note with a World Cup medal after defeating Argentina on Sunday in Brazil. Lahm, who is versatile as a right back or defensive midfielder, will continue to play with his club Bayern Munich. Here's what the German captain […]

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Manchester United Fans Should Temper Their Expectations Prior To Louis Van Gaal’s First Season

Since Louis Van Gaal was officially announced as the successor to David Moyes at Manchester United, most of the clubs fans have been swept up by a whirlwind of emotion. And they have every reason to be excited. Louis Van Gaal is one of the greats in soccer management. Van Gaal has had success domestically […]

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Juventus Home, Away and Third Shirts for 2014/15 Season: Kit Review and [PHOTOS]

This week Italian giants Juventus released their home and away kits for the 2014/15 season. Nike, who have made Juventus kits since 2003, are teaming up with the Turin club for a final season, before the "keys" are handed over to Adidas. This partnership, which has seen four Scudetti, as well as a one-season demotion […]

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Ronald Koeman Looks To Forge His Own Dutch Revolution At Southampton

Louis van Gaal may be capturing the imagination and headlines as he starts his new job at Manchester United, but down on the south coast of England there is another Dutch legend who’s preparing to stamp his own mark on the Premier League. Ronald Koeman, the former Feyernoord manager, will embark on his maiden Premier […]

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Manchester United Announces 25-Man Squad For US Summer Tour

Manchester United has announced its 25-man squad for the 2014 US summer tour. The squad will feature stars such as Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata, Danny Welbeck, David De Gea, Jonny Evans, Phil Jones and new signings Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera. The club, who will fly to the United States today to begin its tour, […]

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Tottenham Hotspur Unveil Home and Away Shirts for 2014/15 Season: Official [PHOTOS]

Tottenham Hotspur have officially unveiled their home and away shirts for the 2014/15 season. Inspired by former player and manager Bill Nicholson, the shirts mark the 10th anniversary of Nicholson's death. To honor him, the home shirt has the words "Echo of Glory" woven into them from one of Nicholson's famous quotes: 'It is better […]