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DT in London: Day 1

Dirty Tackle 20 November @ 03:11 AM EST

There's a door next to Lampard's crotch. ... Sounds about right.

Today's lesson: Always tip your taxi driver well. Upon experiencing your awesome generosity and overall wonderfulness as a human being, he just might reveal that he's a season ticket holder and member of the club's gym, where injured players apparently congregate on matchday.

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USA vs. Denmark: Matchday Commentary

Soccer By Ives 18 November @ 02:14 PM EST

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The final match of the year is set to kick off today for the U.S. men's national team as the Americans take on Denmark (2:30pm, ESPN Classic/Galavision/ESPN2 after Ukraine-Greece) on the last international matchday of the year.

The United States will be playing its 24th match of the year and this match is an important one as head coach Bob Bradley looks to learn more about the depth of his squad.

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USA vs. Denmark: Matchday Commentary

Soccer By Ives 18 November @ 02:14 PM EST

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The final match of the year is set to kick off today for the U.S. men's national team as the Americans take on Denmark (2:30pm, ESPN Classic/Galavision/ESPN2 after Ukraine-Greece) on the last international matchday of the year.

The United States will be playing its 24th match of the year and this match is an important one as head coach Bob Bradley looks to learn more about the depth of his squad.

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Matchday 11/14: The Eastern Conference Final

Fire Confidential | ChicagoNow 14 November @ 10:19 AM EST

A trip to the MLS Cup is on the line as the Chicago Fire and Real Salt Lake are almost set to face off in tonight's Eastern Conference Final at Toyota Park. Who will advance remains to be seen, but I'll be here to take you through the whole day with Fire Confidential's second All Day Blog.

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Memo To Fox: We Want US Commentators For Champions League

EPL Talk 10 November @ 05:20 AM EST

I admit it. I was wrong. When Fox Soccer Channel announced in the Spring that they had acquired the US TV rights to the UEFA Champions League for the next three seasons, I recommended to the EPL Talk readers that Fox should hire the world feed that featured the UEFA commentary team instead of putting Fox's crew behind the mic.

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Matchday 11/7: Fire vs. Revs Game 2

Fire Confidential | ChicagoNow 07 November @ 09:46 AM EST

It all comes down to this for the Fire. They need to defeat the Revs tonight at Toyota Park to have any hope of advancing to the Eastern Conference Final against Real Salt Lake. Will they do it? We'll find that out later, but I'll be here to walk you through the whole process with Fire Confidential's first all-day blog.

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Babel Piledriver Not Enough, As Heartbreak Hotel Strikes Again – Lyon 1-1 Liverpool

LFC News | Liverpool Football Club News 06 November @ 11:45 AM EST
Ryan Babel's speculative, yet spectacular drive from 30 yards into the top corner on 83 minutes looked to have won the match in France on Matchday 4. All sorts of things were going through my head. "Maybe we can sneak through this group after all," or "FINALLY! We're back on track! We can do it," [.. Click to continue reading...

Wednesday’s win over Alkmaar was more important that it may have seemed

The Beautiful Groan 06 November @ 10:23 AM EST

The 4-1 thumping of Alkmaar in midweek was an immensely satisfying affair, a triumph of footballing philosophy over the defensive nous of coaches such as Ronald Koeman, and yet another demonstration that this Arsenal team is serious about combining footballing beauty with tangible success.

But prior the the match, there was a definite sense of relaxation amongst the fans, as if the game really didn't matter, so assured was our progress regardless of the result.

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Champions League Wrap Up: Liverpool Almost Out

Soccer Wrap Up 05 November @ 10:03 PM EST
This matchday of Champions League and Europa League has provided us with action and entertainment. Anyone who said the group stages are boring is proved wrong big time, with big teams slipping, and small teams fighting, the group stages will be fought to the death.
In the Champions League, Liverpool boss Benitez is risking big with a 1-1 draw against Olympique Lyon, although the reds aren't out of the competition mathematically, they will need many results to go their way so that they can go through to the knockout stages. Click to continue reading...

Benfica beats Everton 2-0 – Recap and Video Highlights – Thursday, November 5, 2009

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 05 November @ 05:02 PM EST

The UEFA Europa League had a full set of group stage matches on Thursday, November 5, 2009 including Everton v Benfica. Here's a recap along with video highlights of the match.

Benfica beats Everton 2-0 Video Highlights

Everton hosted Benfica looking to avenge a 5-0 defeat in the last matchday.

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Champions League Group Stages Finally Getting Interesting

Soccer Tickets Online 05 November @ 03:43 PM EST

It took four rounds of play but the Champions League group stages is finally heating up.

If the group stages finished as they are now, then Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Liverpool would all be playing in the Europa League.

Jose Mourinho and Inter Milan were five minutes away from an 9th consecutive Champions League game without a win, when two late goals not only gave Inter the win, but also propelled them to first place in the group.

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Arsenal 4-AZ 1; Kroenke on the Brink

The Offside - Arsenal 05 November @ 11:21 AM EST
Arsenal v AZ
by nineinchmail

There's not much else to say other than that that was a sublime performance by Arsenal. The trophy draught is frustrating, but honestly, when Arsenal plays like they did last night, dominating another club through sheer skill, technique, and teamwork, it just reminds me how lucky I am to root for Arsenal.

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Champions League Report: Predicting the final 16

SoccerLens 05 November @ 02:42 AM EST

Champions League View: Bayern Munich and Liverpool FC could get 10 points and still not qualify.

An entertaining set of Champions League games threw up some unexpected results, great games and the odd ninja (but not a very effective one). Almost all of the big names have a chance to reach the knockout stages, even though the likes of Bayern and Liverpool have made it very, very difficult for themselves.

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Liverpool's Champs' League hopes hang by a thread and a dogfight in Group F

Soccer Source 04 November @ 04:57 PM EST
Liverpool's chances of advancing to the UEFA Champions League knockout stage are on life support after the team's 1-1 draw at Olympique Lyon earlier today. With the point from the draw, Lyon become the first team in the group to advance. Likely to join them are Fiorentina, who sit second on nine points. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal crushes AZ Alkmaar 4-1 – Recap and Video Highlights – Wednesday, November 4, 2009

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 04 November @ 04:41 PM EST

Arsenal hosts AZ Alkmaar on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in the UEFA Champions League. The two teams played last matchday as Alkmaar scored a late goal to get a draw. Arsenal will be looking to get three points playing at home and to put them in great position to advance to the knockout stage. Here's a recap and video highlights of the match.

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Briefest of Alkmaar previews

The Beautiful Groan 04 November @ 02:34 PM EST

Apologies all, I've been moving house today and cannot get near to doing a full preview of tonight's game, which starts in a matter of minutes. Suffice to say that a win is actually quite important given Chelsea's qualification last night (we play Chelsea after matchday 5, and they can concentrate entirely on that one), and I think we'll get it, 2-0.

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Champions League Matchday 4 Live Chat Chit

The Offside 04 November @ 02:20 PM EST
Champions League Matchday 5 Day 2 Live Chat Chit Click to continue reading...

Very Late Edition of the UEFA Champions League Prediction Thread. Get Yer Bonus Points Here!

Fighting Talker 04 November @ 12:05 PM EST
Late notice on this one thanks to the dunderheads at Comcast and some other issues beyond my control, so as a result, everyone who posts any pick at all gets 10 bonus points today.
Decent lineup of matches in the Champions League today, and like yesterday, these are the reverse fixtures of Matchday 3. Click to continue reading...

Olympique de Marseille 6-1 FC Zurich: Frenchmen East Past Swiss Opponents

goalpost.tv 04 November @ 08:15 AM EST
Olympique de Marseille emerged triumphant against FC Zurich on Matchday 3, and Matchday 4 was no different, as the Ligue 1 side comfortably eased past their opponents on home soil. Silvan Aegerter scored an own-goal to begin the proceedings, while Fabrice Abriel, Mamadou Niang, Hilton, Benoit Cheyrou, and Brandao added one each to showcase the dominance. Click to continue reading...

UEFA Champions League: Draws and goals galore as Matchday 4 gets underway

Soccer By Ives 04 November @ 07:46 AM EST

by TRAVIS CLARK

There was end-to-end action pretty much everywhere you looked on Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League. A couple of high profile matches delivered the goods, with late equalizers in Madrid and Manchester scuttling a Chelsea comeback against Atletico and a CSKA upset of United.

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UEFA Champions League: Draws and goals galore as Matchday 4 gets underway

Soccer By Ives 04 November @ 07:46 AM EST

by TRAVIS CLARK

There was end-to-end action pretty much everywhere you looked on Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League. A couple of high profile matches delivered the goods, with late equalizers in Madrid and Manchester scuttling a Chelsea comeback against Atletico and a CSKA upset of United.

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Robin van Persie delighted with new experience, “Everyone has improved with the new system”

The Gunning Hawk 03 November @ 09:00 AM EST
He's one of the best players for Arsenal this season. With eight goals scored already, Dutchman Robin van Persie is flying high and is enjoying every second of it. Speaking to the Official Matchday Programme, the ... Click to continue reading...

Robin van Persie delighted with new experience, “Everyone has improved with the new system”

The Gunning Hawk 03 November @ 09:00 AM EST
He's one of the best players for Arsenal this season. With eight goals scored already, Dutchman Robin van Persie is flying high and is enjoying every second of it. Speaking to the Official Matchday Programme, the ...


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Champions League Matchday 4: Real-Rossoneri Rematch

Championship Talk 03 November @ 08:48 AM EST

AC Milan's 3-2 win in Madrid on Matchday 3 lifted them to the top of Group C and a repeat success on home soil would take them a step closer to the first knockout round. The Matchday 3 win was a big morale boost for Milan while Madrid slumped. Madrid put a three-game winless run behind them with victory over Getafe CF on Saturday but face a tough task in overturning Milan at home.

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Predictions – Matchday 4

Part-time Pundit 02 November @ 04:13 PM EST


AC Milan seem to have their mojo back as they prepare to host Real Madrid in this crucial UCL match. Will they be as lucky as last matchday?... I don't think so, but I do think both teams will have to settle for a share of the points and that can't ... Click to continue reading...

Champions League Schedule

Springfield MO Soccer 02 November @ 12:05 PM EST

The European Champions League is back for Matchday 4 with some great match ups, including AC Milan vs Real Madrid on Tuesday and Lyon vs Liverpool, who are fighting for their life, on Wednesday. The full list of games for Matchday 4 (of 6 in this round) can be found on the UEFA website. The broadcast schedule looks like this:

TUESDAY, Nov.

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RoM Reads

Republik Of Mancunia 02 November @ 08:30 AM EST

Mark Ogden writes for The Telegraph about Neville spoiling his legendary status.

Oliver Kay writes for The Times about Owen's increasing England chance.

The Mirror reckons Rooney's absence from training means his missus has gone in to labour how considerate of her to pick a non-matchday.

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Midweek TV Preview: 2 - 5 November 2009

Some People are On The Pitch 02 November @ 06:07 AM EST
Monday 2 November
19.45 Sheffield Utd v Newcastle Utd, Championship, Sky Sports 1/HD1
The Blades are in an awful slump that could see them in big trouble if they don't snap out of it quick. A last minute winner from Kevin Nolan ended Newcastle's own winless run last time out but they can go back top with a win here. Click to continue reading...

Lessons Learned from Giornata 11

Serie A Talk 01 November @ 08:26 PM EST

A Halloween weekend for the 11th matchday saw tricks and treats for various clubs, players and managers. In honor of the holiday, we will take a look at those who got their candy this weekend and those who got toilet papered.

Treat: Inter Milan on Top

An expected win by Inter over Lavorno coupled with a Juventus loss to Napoli and Sampdoria tie with Bari has left the Nerazzurri seven points up on the top of the table.

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Matchday 11/1: Fire vs. New England

Fire Confidential | ChicagoNow 01 November @ 11:12 AM EST
We're finally here.
After 7 months of grueling regular season action, the Fire is just two hours away from kicking off Game 1 of their two game Eastern Conference Semifinal against New England. Today's game should be a hard-fought, physical battle (as it always is between the two long time rivals. Click to continue reading...

Matchday 10/31

Fire Confidential | ChicagoNow 31 October @ 11:06 AM EST
The MLS playoffs continue tonight with Columbus traveling to Sandy, Utah to take on Real Salt Lake in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series (6 p.m. Direct Kick). If Real Salt Lake is to have any chance against the regular season champion Crew they need a result tonight -- as they typically struggle mightily on the road. Click to continue reading...

Serie A Wrap Up: Inter Provide Spectacular 5-3 Win Over Palermo

Soccer Wrap Up 31 October @ 12:28 AM EST
The Italian Serie A kicked off with a round of midweek games, many spectacular not only results wise, but also the repurcussions that the results will have. Here is a wrap up of the biggest games of this matchday.
Inter Milan faced off against Palermo, providing an eight goal thriller with the final score being 5-3 to the neroazzurri. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool back for more in London

Premiership Talk Blog 30 October @ 01:00 PM EST

Merely three days after their Carling Cup elimination against Arsenal in North London, Rafa's Reds are back in London for another tough challenge. Following their 2-0 dominance of Manchester United last weekend, the critics were not completely silenced. After all, the Reds still face the challenge of proving their consistency, particularly after their failure to overcome an Arsenal side made up of fringe players.

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Lions to play Indonesia as final preparation for Asian Cup Qualifying matches against Thailand

BoLASEPaKO - a simple view on Singapore Soccer 30 October @ 11:25 AM EST
(Media information by Football Association of Singapore)
SINGAPORE, 30 October 2009: After a winning performance at the Ho Chi Minh City International Tournament in Vietnam last week, Singapore will be looking to continue their good form when they play Indonesia on Wednesday 04 November 2009 at the National Stadium. Click to continue reading...

Observations from Saturday’s Premier League Matches

EPL Talk 24 October @ 09:00 PM EST

Maybe it was because it looked and felt like Autumn had truly arrived in England (i.e. blame it on the weather), but Saturday's Premier League matches were the first boring day of the season thus far in my opinion. Let's hope Sunday's crop of games will raise the bar a little because Saturday's matches left an unsatisfying taste.

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