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Real Madrid New Kits 2012/13- Adidas Real Madrid Home & Away Shirts 2012-2013 unveiled is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Days after Barcelona unveiled their 2012/13 Kits, arch rivals Real Madrid have followed suit.

With the news that Jose Mourinho has signed a new deal with Real Madrid, fans in England of the "Special One" will have to wait a little longer before seeing the return of the master tactician to the Premier League.
With the job up for grabs with his former club Chelsea and the vacancy at Anfield with Liverpool, there were suggestions the Portuguese coach could be set for an imminent return to the Premier League, where he claimed two titles with the Blues.

No sooner have Brazil's vast array of localized state championships reached their conclusion does the time come for the national championship to commence. The "Brasileiro" is now in its 41st year and the quality of the competition has increased in recent years thanks to the adoption of a standard round robin league format, as used in many of Europe's top leagues, which has brought about many a dramatic finish since it was introduced in 2003.

On Friday Brazil announced its squad for its games against Denmark and United States in May and Mexico and arch-rivals Argentina in June.

While Pato made coach Mano Menezes's 23-man squad, which is made up largely of under-23 players as Brazil look to try and win the Olympic gold medal for the first time, missing was former World footballer of the year Ronaldinho.

Liverpool are reportedly considering making a move for out of favour Man United striker Dimitar Berbatov. Kenny Dalglish is looking to beef up his Anfield attacking options but still has faith in Andy Carroll to deliver the goods in the long term and is therefore looking for an experienced back-up options with a proven Premier League record and sees a move for the Bulgarian international as a viable option.

United travel to Sunderland for the final game of the season and are a top priced 1.44 to beat the Black Cats and keep alive their slim hopes of retaining the title.

The Red Devils need City to slip up in their home game at QPR, and will be hoping that history doesn't repeat itself.

United go into their final home game of the season against Swansea knowing only a win is good enough in order to keep their title hopes alive, and they are a top priced 1.2 with Boylesports to do just that.

Having been 8 points clear and looking to have the title in the bag they now sit in second place on goal difference behind arch rivals City.

The season is nearly over and as we go into our penultimate game of the season the Champions League qualification spot is still up for grabs as is 3rd place! THFC1882 is pleased have Mike Hooley back to preview the game.

Following a very encouraging 4-1 victory on Wednesday night away at Bolton, which itself came hot on the heels of a home win against Wanderers' fellow Lancashire relegation candidates Blackburn, Spurs face a third team threatened with relegation on Sunday afternoon.

Wasn't this the golden age of FC Barcelona?
Barely a week ago the blaugrana were going for a clean sweep of trophies as their legend as the greatest football team of all time continued to be told.
Now Barça are out of the Champions League and have handed their Spanish title to Real Madrid with a loss to their arch-rivals at the Camp Nou.

Manchester United's Summer 2012 Transfer Targets - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Manchester United may miss out on the title this year, but there are many things to look forward to next season.

United's 1-0 loss to City puts them in a tie with their arch-rivals at the top of the table, but City's goal difference is eight points better than United's.

Sir Alex summed up the importance of United game against City at the Etihad when he called it "a derby of amazing proportions... probably the most important in my time".

The Red Devils go into the game three points clear of their arch rivals having thrown them a lifeline after blowing a 4-2 lead against Everton through some uncharacteristically shoddy defending.

Sir Alex summed up the importance of United game against City at the Etihad when he called it "a derby of amazing proportions... probably the most important in my time".

The Red Devils go into the game three points clear of their arch rivals having thrown them a lifeline after blowing a 4-2 lead against Everton through some uncharacteristically shoddy defending.

Derby Day: Manchester City v Manchester United - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

A week ago, I spoke of the significance of Manchester United's draw with Everton and how much the title race had been affected. The impact has been huge; this has been made clear throughout the footballing world for the last 7 days.

Manchester betting: United to avoid defeat and Rooney to score? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

All eyes will be focused on the Etihad Stadium (8pm KO, Live on Sky Sports 1) when City take on arch rivals United in what is ultimately the title decider. Sir Alex summed up the importance of game when he called it "a derby of amazing proportions.

Racing Santander became the first team in the Spanish Primera Division to be relegated after a 3-0 defeat to Real Sociedad on Saturday. Racing went into the game knowing that a win no matter how how vital, would not keep them from escaping the relegation axe.

After 34 matches, Racing were at the bottom of the league standings having only garnered 26 points.

Pep Guardiola's four years at the helm of one of the greatest side in this sport's history wore him down. That was the message garnered from his press conference. The most arresting part was a sort of enigmatic half plea, "I need to find myself again."

This is not a soulless man.

The gloves came off at Villa Park last night. Leading by a goal and having dominated the match at half-time against Bolton Wanderers, Alex McLeish's team threw their lead away and now sit just three points above the relegation places with three matches of the Premier League season left to play. And with this defeat, the sullen cloud of dissatisfaction that has sat over Villa Park this season lifted, but what replaced it was a thunderstorm of noise and abuse.

The Scottish Football Association (SFA) yesterday banned Rangers owner and director Craig Whyte for life for misconduct on his part arising from unclear dealings since he took over the club last May after buying it from Sir David Murray for £1.

A tough talking Whyte who was hit with a £160,000 fine and 12 month transfer embargo however scoffed at the SFA's decision saying that it would not affect him one bit.

Eastern Conference rivals D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls face off tonight at RFK Stadium, with second place in the East on the line in this battle of arch-rivals.

The Red Bulls come in unbeaten in four matches, and boast MLS goal-scoring leaders Thierry Henry and Kenny Cooper.

It was a long time coming, however, Real Madrid's 2-1 win over arch rivals Barcelona last night was the clearest indication of their desire to win their first league title in 4 years. In fact, the last time Madrid beat Barcelona in the famed El Clasico was when Frank Rijkaard was still Barca coach.

FA Cup Semifinals Preview: Backing Liverpool and Chelsea to win - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

It's FA Cup semi-final weekend, and first up is a fascinating Merseyside derby clash between Liverpool and Everton (12.30pm KO, Live on ESPN).

Liverpool v Everton, FA Sup Semifinal

Both sides have god records at this stage of the competition, bit on current form Everton simply have to be the bet at a massive looking 3 withbet365 and Boylesports.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean hopes it will be a good time to play FA Cup semi-finalists Liverpool at Ewood Park on Tuesday.
Relegation-threatened Rovers meet the Reds in a crucial Premier League tie as they bid to end a run of three successive defeats which has sucked them back into the bottom three.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean hopes it will be a good time to play FA Cup semi-finalists Liverpool at Ewood Park on Tuesday.
Relegation-threatened Rovers meet the Reds in a crucial Premier League tie as they bid to end a run of three successive defeats which has sucked them back into the bottom three.

Barcelona's game with Real Madrid at Camp Nou has been brought forward by a day to 21 April.

El Clásico, which will take place between the two legs of the Champions League semi-finals, has been moved from Sunday to Saturday.

Barcelona travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in the first leg of their last-four meeting three days earlier on Wednesday 18 April, with the return fixture on Tuesday 24 April.

Lionel Messi reached yet another landmark on Saturday as his two goals helped Barcelona to a 4-1 win over Real Zaragoza. The Argentine has so far netted 60 goals this season and is within touching distance of Gerd Muller's European record of 67 goals in one season.

Muller set the record while playing for Bayern back in the 1972-73 campaign a feat that is yet to be matched to this day.

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BY ADAM SERRANO

Fans of the United States and Mexico were unable to see the two arch-rivals face off this year during Olympic Qualifying, but thanks to a blast from the past, they'll get their fix.

The Legends Classic, a match featuring several of the greatest players to play for the US and Mexico is scheduled to take place at the Home Depot Center on April 15th at 9pm EDT.

Bayern Munich v Chelsea Preview: The Complete 2012 Champions League Final Guide - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The 2011/2012 Champions League Final, to be played between Chelsea and Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday, 19th May 2012, is going to be a classic.

Both finalists were unfancied going into their respective semi-finals and they overcame unlikely odds to beat Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Following their progress into the last 4 of the Champions League, a lot of criticism is emerging towards Chelsea's chances of making it all the way to the final. After their 8-2 aggregate win over APEOEL, Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has already ruled out chances of his side meeting Chelsea in the final saying that his arch rivals Barcelona were the 'super favourites' to win the fixture.

Kenny Dalglish could be dethroned when Liverpool take on arch rivals Everton in their FA Cup semi-final on 14 April.
It was only a few months ago that his followers were chanting "Long live the King", but it is league championships and Champions League football the Kop crave, not the Carling Cup and Europa League qualification.

Between them they have scored an amazing 74 goals. Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gonzalo Higuain have established themselves as La Liga's ultimate strike trio after they led their side to another impressive display against Osasuna last night.

Both Higuain and Ronaldo scored twice to ensure a comfortable 5- win for Los Blancos who prepare to face APOEL in a return leg Champions League quarter final fixture on Wednesday.

wood Park hasn't been a happy hunting ground for United in recent years as far as victories go, but bookmakers make them 1.4 shots to beat Blackburn and in their current form it would take a brave man to back against them not securing all three points.

Rovers recorded a shock 3-2 win against United at Old Trafford on New Year's Eve, but currently sit just three points clear of the relegation zone following their loss to Bolton Wanderers last week.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player since Madrid icon Ferenc Puskas to score the fastest century of goals in the Primera Division. The Portuguese's brace inspired Madrid to a 5-1 win over Real Soceidad at the Bernabeu and helped keep them 6 points ahead of arch rivals Barcelona. This brings both Ronaldo and Messi level on 35 league goals with only a handful of matches remaining in the season.

by Adam Bate

"In my time as manager, it is the best team we have faced," said Sir Alex Ferguson after Manchester United were comprehensively dismantled by Barcelona in last year's Champions League final. Three-time European Cup winner Graeme Souness went further, saying: "I think they are the best team ever and, in Lionel Messi, they have the best player ever.

FC Barcelona will meet AC MIlan in the 2011-12 Champions League Quarter Final. The first leg of the tie will be held on the 28th of March at San Siro and the return leg will be held at Camp Nou on 3rd of April. It is second time Barcelona is drawn to meet the defending Serie A Champions.

In the wake of last month's death of 74 soccer fans in a lethal brawl in Port Said, militant support groups of crowned Cairo arch rivals Al Ahly SC and Al Zamalek SC warned Egypt's rulers that they would sacrifice their lives to ensure that the instigators of the worst incident in Egyptian sporting history are brought to justice, says writer James Dorsey.

The battle for first place in the English Premier League continues to rage on as arch-rivals Manchester City and Manchester United continue to pull away from the pack as they keep pressuring each other.

Manchester City holds the lead at the moment, but face a tricky test on the road against Swansea City.

The use of a 'Cup final' as a cliche in soccer make sense.
A 'Cup final' is a match that is a championship game in a tournament - one where there can only be a winner and a loser, and one where the loser is eliminated. The NBA on TNT uses this phrase for their commercials during their tournament-style playoffs: WIN OR GO HOME.

A pretty astonishing achievement was had for Egyptian captain Ahmed Hassan today, earning his 179th cap, which requires an advanced degree simply to count that high. The list is impressive stuff, if only because the top 5 includes not one but two named 'Hassan' from Egypt.

He's also not done, which leaves the possibility of a 200th cap in sight.

Arsenal's captain Robin Van Persie couldn't help but make fun of arch rivals Tottenham in an interview he gave recently just after the incredible win the Gunners managed against Tottenham. "What's funny is that people are discussing the best Tottenham team ever and the worst Arsenal team. And we just beat Tottenham.

More than bragging rights in North London will be on the line at the Emirates today when Arsenal takes on Tottenham. For the Gunners, holding on to their precious top four place in the English Premier League standings will be at stake, while Tottenham will be trying to solidify their hold on third place.