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Our review Man United x Fulham

The Manchester United fans blog - Truly Reds 16 March @ 06:22 AM EDT
Another strong win for Manchester United this weekend in what could have been a much more difficult encounter against Europa League hopefuls Fulham. The Red Devils eventually won 3-0 after two goals...
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Players Exchange

U.S. YNT Blog 15 March @ 09:23 AM EDT

After the match against Costa Rica, the U.S. players met up with their Haitian counterparts outside of the locker rooms before they boarded the bus to give each player a backpack stuffed with soccer gear, clothes, toiletries and other items. The Haitians had stayed to watch the match after losing out to the Cayman Islands 1-0 earlier in the evening.

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Carlos Vela Sits Alongside Cesc Fabregas In the Stands at Emirates

Carlos Vela News 11 March @ 07:01 AM EDT

21 years old Mexican striker Carlos Vela has followed the Champions League clash on Tuesday night in the stands with fellow teammate Cesc Fabregas.

Vela was not available to help the Gunners to overcome a one nil deficit against Porto Football Club after returning from international duty with a short-term injury.

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Photo gallery: Crew rally for draw in CCL quarterfinal

American Soccer News 10 March @ 02:12 PM EDT
The Columbus Crew came back from a seemingly hopeless 2-0 halftime deficit to draw Toluca 2-2 in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal match Tuesday night at Crew Stadium. ASN's Taylor Birkos was at Crew Stadium and supplied his favorite photos of the encounter. See them here. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool Manager Rafael Benitez Denies Any Knowledge Of Steven Gerrard's Offensive Gesture During Wigan Athletic Match

Anfield Talk 09 March @ 01:56 PM EDT
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez maintains that he did not see skipper Steven Gerrard produce any offensive gestures or hand signals during the match against Wigan Athletic, insisting he was not in a position to see the events that unfolded on the pitch.
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Wolverhampton x Man United review

The Manchester United fans blog - Truly Reds 09 March @ 04:19 AM EDT
Manchester United came through a difficult encounter away in Wolves taking the all important three points courtesy of a Paul Scholes goal in the 73rd minute. Despite the tight result, Manchester...
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[Video] Nicklas Bendtner on target for Denmark with another powerful header

The Gunning Hawk 04 March @ 06:30 AM EDT
In a dull encounter in Vienna, Austria edged Denmark in a match that leaves the visitors struggling with their World Cup 2010 preparations.


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Arsenal’s Carlos Vela Scores And Then Limps Off With Bad Injury

Carlos Vela News 04 March @ 06:20 AM EDT

Gunners winger Carlos Vela has a really frustrating campaign, as he suffered another injury in Mexico's friendly encounter against New Zealand at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Wednesday night.

The Mexican was introduced for striker Aldo Di Nigris after halftime to play up front with EL Chicharito Javier Hernandez.

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Arsenal’s Carlos Vela Arrives In Pasadena, California With EL-Tri

Carlos Vela News 02 March @ 07:32 AM EDT

21 years old Mexican Carlos Vela has arrived with his native Mexico in the United States where the Mexican side start preparing for Wednesday's friendly with New Zealand at the Rose Bowl in California.

The EL-Tri side arrived to their hotel at 9.30pm pacific time yesterday in Pasadena, California.

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Watford – A Newcastle United away fan’s guide.

Newcastle United Blog - NUFC news, blogs and debate. 23 February @ 07:40 PM EDT
Our next on the road encounter takes us to Vicarage Road and a clash with Watford. Vicarage Road is expected to be close to a sell out for this match as fans flock to see the possibilty of their team taking the scalp of the famous Newcastle United. It's been about 5 years since I was [...] Click to continue reading...

Ancelotti Fires Shot At Mourinho

English Premier league 23 February @ 04:35 AM EDT

The off the field mind games between Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho and Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti might be more enjoyable than the actual games between the two teams.

The two managers are quite open in their dislike for each other. When Ancelotti was at AC Milan the two managers clashed often and Ancelotti took a number of swipes at Mourinho in the autobiography he published last year, referring to the self-anointed Special One as ‘His Speciality'.

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Mourinho versus Ancelotti Mind Games Begin

Soccer Tickets Online 23 February @ 03:36 AM EDT

The off the field mind games between Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho and Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti might be more enjoyable than the actual games between the two teams.

The two managers are quite open in their dislike for each other. When Ancelotti was at AC Milan the two managers clashed often and Ancelotti took a number of swipes at Mourinho in the autobiography he published last year, referring to the self-anointed Special One as ‘His Speciality'.

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Rafael Benítez Wishes Liverpool Were Still 'Fighting' For Top Honours

Anfield Talk 16 February @ 12:12 PM EDT
Rafael Benítez has conceded disappointment with Liverpool's lack of "fight" in the Premier League title race and Champions League but says his side will be taking the Europa League seriously as they prepare for their first match in the competition, on Thursday.
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Has Carlos Vela Really Just A Little Knee Problem?

Carlos Vela News 16 February @ 07:05 AM EDT

Arsenal winger Carlos Vela has been sidelined now for a couple of matches and there are really major doubts, whether the knee injury is more serious than Arsenal Football club want to tell the supporters. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has mentioned Vela in his pre match interviews in the last weeks and counted him always with the word "out".

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Bolton Wanderers 1 Tottenham Hotspur 1: A Tale Of Two Halves

TottenhamBlog.com — The Spurs News Blog That Expects The Worst And Is Rarel 14 February @ 07:18 PM EDT

If we were looking to bounce back from our defeat at Wolves, we certainly took our time in doing so.

Bolton dominated us in the first half to an extent that we haven't often seen this season. In truth, we did well to only go in at half-time at 1-0 down, as Bolton out muscled and outplayed us.

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Early Doors

Fantasy EPL 10 February @ 11:53 PM EDT
"So, how are we going to spend our time off?" Big Four edition. Giggs worry for United Ryan Giggs has been sent for an X-ray on an arm injury he suffered at Aston Villa, sparking fears he could miss Manchester United's Champions League encounter with AC Milan on Tuesday. Giggs injured himself in a clash with Steve Sidwell during the second half of United's 1-1 draw at Villa Park and


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Trouble and Protest in Gallipoli

The Offside: Italy 09 February @ 04:42 PM EDT

This summer the tiny club Gallipoli Calcio, founded in 1999, achieved a historic promotion to Serie B. The Pugliese club, managed by former Roma and Italy midfielder Giuseppe Giannini, weren't expected to do much this season, but have been a surprise, playing well and currently sitting above the relegation zone with 30 points.

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La Liga Novela : Negredo, Pique & Higuain!

Futbolita 08 February @ 03:26 AM EDT

What a dramatic turn of events for Alvaro Negredo! Stellar performances from the past two weeks and a Sunday Señor title (don't you know you get a tub of Ben & Jerry's for that?!) wasn't enough to tide Alvaro over for another week. Tipo scored an own goal and got himself sent off last night in Sevilla's 2-1 loss to Zaragoza.

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Moyes Wanted Derby Point

Anfield Talk 07 February @ 12:02 PM EDT

Everton manager David Moyes felt his side deserved to take something from the 213th Merseyside derby with Liverpool at Anfield.

The Reds took all three points in a fiery encounter as Dirk Kuyt nodded home early in the second half from Steven Gerrard's precise corner.

Rafa Benitez's men played the vast majority of the match with only 10 men after defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos saw red following an X-rated challenge with Marouane Fellaini.

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Sunday Señor : Nicola Legrottaglie!

Futbolita 07 February @ 02:14 AM EDT


It's the little things that count most these days for Juventus and in yesterday's encounter against Livorno, they needed defender Nicola Legrottagli to save their ASSinis! And look, our Sunday Señor this week even pulled up a holier-than-thou shirt after scoring which translates to "Jesus is the Truth".

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Liverpool Sense A Brighter Future After Their Steely Derby Win Over Everton

Anfield Talk 06 February @ 01:44 PM EDT

The Merseyside derby continues to bring out the worst in people, but for Liverpool this was ultimately a joyous encounter. The hosts had to play the majority of this tetchy and at times violent game a man down after defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos was sent off for a two-footed lunge on Marouane Fellaini, but that made victory over their local rivals even sweeter, and even more significant.

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Liverpool Deserved Victory Over Everton - Dirk Kuyt

Anfield Talk 06 February @ 01:40 PM EDT

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt insists that the Reds deserved the 1-0 victory over their arch-rivals Everton in the 213th Merseyside derby.

The hosts were down to ten men in the first-half after the sending off of Sotirios Kyrgiakos, but a goal from the Dutchman - who has a history of scoring in important games - ensured that the three points went to Rafael Benitez's charges.

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Snapshot: Bury 1-0 Rochdale, Gigg Lane – The Shakers Upset League Two Leaders

Who Ate All the Pies 02 February @ 09:06 AM EDT

By Ollie Irish

Bury's Efe Sodje heads clear from Rochdale's Chris O'Grady during the League Two encounter at Gigg Lane on Monday evening. Bury won 1-0 against the league leaders, with the winner scored by Ryan Lowe in the 78th minute.

The Shakers now lie third in the table, though both Rotherham and Notts County (fourth and fitth respectively) have three games in hand on them.

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Classy United defeat sluggish Arsenal 1-3

goalpost.tv 01 February @ 04:02 AM EDT
Arsenal were totally outclassed by Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium 1-3. The Premier League encounter last night saw the two teams battle it out to challenge Chelsea for the top spot but Arsenal came short of their goal. They were slow, sluggish and totally out styled by United who were surely better on that [. Click to continue reading...

Have You Met The Latest Douche?

Futbolita 01 February @ 02:22 AM EDT

The stories are rolling in like hot-fire! All that's left for John Terry to do is needs to book an air ticket to Madrid ASAP to join Kun Aguero because that's where cheating douchies go to for help. It's also where Tiger Woods will check into immediately after his sex rehab and all members will enroll into Kun's imaginary PhDs for their Womenomics studies which they will fail upon their encounter with the first reading.

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Stuttgart 4-1 Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga Highlights (Video)

Caught Offside 31 January @ 12:47 PM EDT

Struggling Stuttgart thrashed high flying Dortmund in this Bundesliga encounter.

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Arsenal’s Vela Picks Up Knee Injury

Carlos Vela News 31 January @ 10:36 AM EDT

Gunners winger Carlos Vela will be not in the 18-man Squad for Arsenal's crucial Premiership encounter with Manchester United today at Emirates Stadium.

The Mexican has been forced out, because of a little knee problem which he suffered in the tough battle against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium last Sunday.

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Arsenal’s Vela Picks Up Knee Injury

Carlos Vela News 31 January @ 10:36 AM EDT

Gunners winger Carlos Vela will be not in the 18-man Squad for Arsenal's crucial Premiership encounter with Manchester United today at Emirates Stadium.

The Mexican has been forced out, because of a little knee problem which he suffered in the tough battle against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium last Sunday.

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Ticket to Germany? Check. Final Against Mexico? Double Check.

U.S. YNT Blog 28 January @ 09:21 PM EDT
The U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team punched its ticket to the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup with a 2-1 win against Costa Rica at Estadio Cementos Progreso on Thursday afternoon with goals from Kristie Mewis and Teresa Noyola.
The team also advanced to the final of the 2010 CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship at 5:30 p. Click to continue reading...

Egypt 4-0 Algeria African Nations Cup 2010 Semi Final Highlights (Video)

Caught Offside 28 January @ 05:25 PM EDT

Egypt got the better of Algeria in this typically bad tempered encounter with Hosni Abou Rabou netting the first goal after Algeria had been reduced to ten men when Halliche was sent off. Mohamed Zidan scored a second to kill off any chance of comeback from the Desert Foxes who's woes continued when they found themselves down to nine men when Nadir Belhadj was red carded.

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Chelsea 3 Birmingham 0 - match report and analysis from the fans

bridge views 28 January @ 12:10 PM EDT

One side came to Stamford Bridge last night with a fifteen match unbeaten record in the league – and it wasn't Chelsea. Alex McLeish's Birmingham have had a great season so far and many Chelsea fans – me included – felt yesterday's must-win game would be a tough encounter for Chelsea.
As it was, Chelsea put three goals past their opponents without ever looking like getting out of second gear.

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Chelsea 3-0 Birmingham City Premier League Highlights (Video)

Caught Offside 27 January @ 05:40 PM EDT

Chelsea eased past in form Birmingham City to reclaim top spot in this rather one sided encounter in west London.

Goals from Florent Malouda and a Frank Lampard brace were enough to see the Blues past the Brum at Stamford Bridge.

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Roon wants a double repeat

Premiership Talk Blog 27 January @ 02:55 PM EDT

Manchester United's blistering hot striker Wayne Rooney has stated his desire to land his second Premier League and Champions League double. The Premiership's leading goalscorer firmly believes the Red Devils can finish the season strong to take home an unprecedented fourth straight Premier League crown.

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Portsmouth 1-1 West Ham United Premier League Highlights (Video)

Caught Offside 26 January @ 05:43 PM EDT

Portsmouth fought their way back from a goal down to register a crucial point at home to a West Ham side who looked in control of this Fratton Park encounter.

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Portsmouth keeper Begovic makes a couple of fine early saves

Portsmouth 0-1 West Ham (Kaboul Own Goal)

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Chelsea v Birmingham: an opposition fans view on the game, the Bridge and Lampard

bridge views 26 January @ 11:17 AM EDT

After Saturday's FA Cup exploits – when Chelsea put in a professional performance to see off Preston North End – Chelsea are now nearing a return to the nitty-gritty of Premier League action. Wednesday's visitors are Alex McLeish's rapidly improving Birmingham.
It won't be an easy game – just a month ago Birmingham ground out a nil-nil draw with an uninspired Chelsea who, despite Lampard and Anelka missing good chances, never really looked like snatching all three points.

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Chelsea v Birmingham: an opposition fan's view on the game, the Bridge and Lampard

bridge views 26 January @ 11:17 AM EDT

After Saturday's FA Cup exploits – when Chelsea put in a professional performance to see off Preston North End – Chelsea are now nearing a return to the nitty-gritty of Premier League action. Wednesday's visitors are Alex McLeish's rapidly improving Birmingham.
It won't be an easy game – just a month ago Birmingham ground out a nil-nil draw with an uninspired Chelsea who, despite Lampard and Anelka missing good chances, never really looked like snatching all three points.

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Nolan and Carroll issue rallying call.

Newcastle United Blog - NUFC news, blogs and debate. 25 January @ 04:47 PM EDT
Good words today coming from two of our players, Andy Carrol and Kevin Nolan, with both of them saying the best thing to get over a defeat is another game, and that comes in the shape of Newcastle United's home encounter with Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening. Both lads are understandably annoyed with being eliminated from [. Click to continue reading...

Hughton: news on wounded troops.

Newcastle United Blog - NUFC news, blogs and debate. 25 January @ 11:43 AM EDT
Newcastle United manager, Chris Hughton is playing the waiting game as he counts the cost of two costly games against fierce Championship rivals, West Bromwich Albion. Firstly, centre back, Steven Taylor "tweaked" his knee in the thrilling 2-2 league encounter with the Midlands club, and the Times's North East football corresspondent, George Caulkin, had reported that [. Click to continue reading...

Newcastle Jets 1-3 Sydney FC A-League Highlights (Video)

Caught Offside 24 January @ 11:06 AM EDT

Sydney FC came from a goal down to triumph over Newcastle Jets in this A-League encounter.

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Toon v WBA match banter: Will S.Taylor be on the team sheet?

Newcastle United Blog - NUFC news, blogs and debate. 23 January @ 09:21 AM EDT
This afternoon sees the third titanic encounter between the two Championship heavyweights of Newcastle United and West Brom. With the two previous encounters being very tight draws, it will be a very tough game to call. As far as team news goes, George Caulkin has been reporting in the Times that Steven Taylor has suffered knee [. Click to continue reading...