May 2013
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Borussia Dortmund is taking London by storm
Borussia Dortmund has made their presence known in London, and all across the internet. If you don’t know about their club, BVB has set out to make sure you do by the time they face off against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final on Saturday.
It started back on May 15th, with this tweet:
Ever since then, @BVB has been counting down the days to the final at Wembley in London using...
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Chelsea FC Youth Clinic with FC Harlem
Photos courtesy of Chelsea FC
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Robin van Persie sends Piers Morgan special...
Images: @piersmorgan
When Robin van Persie made the move from Arsenal to Manchester United, Arsenal supporter Piers Morgan was pretty critical on social media.
The CNN talk-show host has been known for his Twitter tirades but has been known to taunt the Dutchman, insisting on referring to him as “Van Pursestrings.”
However, it looks as though RvP has had the last laugh. With Arsenal...
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Hitting the London Scene: Wembley Dreams
Photo: Thomas Hautmann / FOX Soccer
By Thomas Hautmann
On Friday, the FOX Soccer crew headed to Wembley for a walkthrough ahead of Saturday’s big game. The stadium is quite a sight: you can see the whole of it as soon as you get off the Underground stop at Wembley Park. I’ve never been to London before, but I do have seen plenty of modern stadiums and have to say Wembley is amongst the finest...
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Man City hopes to keep Aguero away from Real...
Despite Manchester City’s dreadful defense of its Premier League crown this season, Sergio Aguero’s stock has continued to rise. The Argentina international remains one of the league’s most lethal strikers and has attracted interest from Real Madrid.
Also, Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has put a number of clubs on high alert after he announced that he could be looking to join a new...
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Liga MX Liguilla: Cruz Azul take 1-0 lead over...
Photo: Getty Images
By Kyle McCarthy
Cruz Azul claimed a 1-0 victory over bitter rivals Club América in the first leg of the Liguilla final on Thursday night, but the modest margin between the teams leaves both sides with a chance to lift the trophy.
Both sides failed to hit their best in a bland affair hindered by the rainy and slippery conditions at Estadio Azul and tempered by the looming...
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Copa Libertadores Quarterfinal: Club Tijuana 2,...
Photo Credit: Francisco Vega
By Kyle McCarthy
Everything proceeded according to plan for Club Tijuana for the opening hour of the 2-2 home draw with Atlético Mineiro in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores quarterfinal tie.
Xolos manager Antonio Mohamed watched his side expose and unsettle a Mineiro side visibly uncomfortable with the unique task presented at Estadio Caliente. The home...
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Hitting the London Scene: Champions League Fever
Photo: Thomas Hautmann / FOX Soccer
By Thomas Hautmann
The trip to London couldn’t have started any better. I succeeded in getting about two and a half hours of sleep on the flight, which is pretty much a minor miracle when you consider I sat only three seats away from an ominously wide-eyed baby girl who seemed ready to burst into tears at any second. Next there was no wait at the border...
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Joe Hart takes a shot at (American) Football
If this whole world-class goalkeeper thing doesn’t work out for Manchester City keeper Joe Hart, he may have a future at wide receiver.
City is in the United States for their two friendly matches against Chelsea, as well as representing the club new MLS venture New York City FC.
Between their training and public appearances, the club stops by the New York Giants training facilities to...
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Trecker's Travels, Day Fifteen: Women's UCL Final
Photo: Jamie Trecker / FOX Soccer
By Jamie Trecker
STAMFORD BRIDGE - There’s no Rafa, but Megan Rapinoe just went down the tunnel, kitted out, like all the Lyon players, in a chic white pantsuit. Lyon came dressed for business.
The women’s Champions League final is here tonight, and while it feels like an afterthought this weekend, there is little doubt that Lyon are taking this game very...
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PSG lines up mega deal for United's Rooney
Wayne Rooney’s days at Manchester United look numbered with wealthy French club, Paris Saint-Germain, throwing its hat into the ring to sign the England international. A lot will come down to how the initial talks go between new United manager - David Moyes - and Rooney, but there will definitely be a number of interested clubs circling.
For this rumor and the rest of today’s paper...
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Psychic animals picking Champions League winner
The animals are at it again. Nelly the Elephant has triumphantly declared that Bayern Munich will defeat Borussia Dortmund in the 2013 UEFA Champions League Final. This isn’t Nelly’s first rodeo, she correctly predicted 4 of the 5 Germany matches in the Euro 2012 tournament, and she hopes to get back on track with her Bayern Munich selection.
Some other animals are not as optimistic...
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Brooklyn Beckham trains with QPR, close to joining...
Beckham could be back in the Premier League before we know it, Brooklyn Beckham that is.
David Beckham’s 14-year-old son has been training with recently relegated Queens Park Rangers and while reports have said that he has signed, QPR has confirmed that those reports were a little quick on the trigger.
Contrary to reports, Brooklyn Beckham has been training at #QPR but has not joined...
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AS Roma new logo revealed in front of Pope Francis
Italian club AS Roma released a new logo today, and who better to show it to than one of the most recognizable figures on the planet.
Prior to the Coppa Italia final this weekend, members of Roma and Lazio met with Pope Francis, and Roma president James Pallotta wisely used the opportunity to give their logo update more exposure.
Apparently, Roma isn’t the only Serie A team trying to...
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Trecker's Travels, Day Fourteen: All quiet
Photo: Jamie Trecker / FOX Soccer
By Jamie Trecker
LONDON - The city is quiet, pummeled into depression by a spring that has been anything but spring-like. The markets that line Camden Town and London Bridge, selling summer dresses and tank tops, have been despairing of takers. Most of their time has been spent sitting about, smoking cigarettes and swearing baroquely.
The Germans are coming,...
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Manchester City looks into striker swap
It’s certainly going to be a busy summer for Manchester City.
Roberto Mancini’s departure has left them manager-less, and their relentless mission of European dominance will definitely continue into the coming months with some heavy investment.
First on the list appears to be Napoli’s Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan striker regularly tops the goal charts in Serie A, but...
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Manchester City, NY Yankees team up to own New...
It was announced on Tuesday that Manchester City and the New York Yankees will be owners of the 20th team in MLS: New York City FC.
Baseball and soccer coming together? With their powers combined, NYC FC could become a wildly popular and successful club in the heart of the Big Apple.
We let our imaginations run wild at the thought of these two sports giants teaming up, and conjured up this...
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Wayne Rooney welcomes son Klay
Image via @WayneRooney
The Rooney family has a new addition.
Klay Anthony Rooney was born in the early hours on Tuesday, the Manchester United striker announced on Twitter.
Big brother Kai looks either terrified, or way too excited about his new baby brother. Maybe a combination of both.
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Trecker's Travels, Day Thirteen: Strawberry...
Photo: Jamie Trecker / FOX Soccer
By: Jamie Trecker
LONDON, ENGLAND
Weather is a constant, favorite topic here. The word itself is used as noun, a verb, an adjective and an epithet. This will strike Americans as surprising given that the weather rarely changes: it is miserable, and damp.
The English do like to put the best possible spin on things, so the daily weather reports – which, as I...
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Arsenal target Real's Higuain
Arsenal are set for a huge summer spending spree, with Gonzalo Higuain top of their wishlist. From today’s newspapers it is understood an offer of around £17 million will tempt Real Madrid to part with their striker. Higuain has scored 17 goals in 44 appearances this season. The money used for Higuain is part of a rumored £70 million transfer kitty.
For this rumor and the rest of...
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Paolo Di Canio goes into furious rant at his own...
You’d think that with the season being over, it might be possible for Paolo Di Canio to finally take a nap.
Nope. Not so. Instead, the Sunderland manager launched an angry attack on the discipline of his team after Phil Bardsley was pictured laying on the floor of a casino covered in £50 notes.
Yes, we suggest watching the entire thing.
(H/T kckrs.com)
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Sir Alex Ferguson's last chewed gum sold for...
Well come on, who didn’t see this coming?
Someone at The Hawthorns on Sunday supposedly recovered Sir Alex Ferguson’s last ever piece of gum chewed as Manchester United manager. Of course, it quickly found its way onto ebay, where the gum sold overnight for nearly $640,000.
We’re a little disturbed by how many people fought over this piece of dry, yet saliva-infused,...
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Tottenham to move for Moutinho?
After Sunday’s disappointment - with Tottenham missing out on the last Champions League spot - boss Andre Villas-Boas has been told he will given major backing in the summer transfer window.
Villas-Boas, frustrated on previous occasions to sign Joao Moutinho, will make the Porto star his main target with a host of other names on the manager’s wishlist.
For this rumor and the rest...
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Premier League, Surviving on top: Part Three
In the final segment of our examination of the history and impact of relegation from the Premier League, we focus on the financial difficulties of relegated clubs.
Along with money lost from television deals, teams also lose significant money from lack of sponsorship income and a historically lowered attendance. To combat this, teams are given parachute payments.
Every year, teams receive...
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Zenit player scores, swears at fans, gets red card
You stay classy Roman Shirokov.
The Zenit midfielder was subbed on in the 59th minute of a match against Volga, and he certainly made an impression. In stoppage time, Shirokov scored Zenit’s third goal, securing a 3-1 victory.
But then he carried out a bizarre celebration.
After the goal, Shirokov proceeded to flip off the home crowd. The referee wasted no time, and sent him off with a...
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Premier League All-Time Best XI
We’ve revealed our picks for the best Premier League starting XI of all time. From the brick wall known as Peter Schmeichel, to the goalscoring assassin Alan Shearer, these are some of the best players to ever grace the Premier League.
Click through the gallery to see a recap and career highlights from our starting XI.
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Champions League + Europa League spots sealed
The Barclays Premier League has come to an end and the Champions League positions are set. The Premier League will be sending the same representatives as last year but will be hoping for a much better result as none of them made it through to the Quarterfinals in this year’s competition.
There will be a different look for the Europa League representatives this season.
Tottenham will...
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Thank you fans!
It’s not a good-bye.
Thank you all for watching and for supporting the Premier League all these years on FOX Soccer. It’s been a blast and our pleasure bringing it to you, the fans.
As a reminder, FOX Sports 1, America’s new sports network, will be our new home for soccer starting August 17. Until then, FOX Soccer has next weekend’s Champions League final on tap, as well...
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Man City favorites to swoop for Falcao
Seemingly one of the most talked-about stories in football at the moment is Radamel Falcao’s next destination. Newly-promoted Monaco looked set to have won the race for the Colombian’s signature, but it has emerged that Manchester City is close to snapping up the Atletico Madrid star.
Also Chelsea looks set to have a busy transfer window, with Fernando Torres looking likely to leave...
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WatchWith the 2012-13 Premier League season coming to a close, we review the top ten goals that made our heads swirl through the season.
In reality, there were too many to count this past season. Though we had to leave some out the list, strikes like Robin van Persie’s beauty to seal Manchester United’s Premier League title against Aston Villa or Gareth Bale’s magical strike versus...
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Premier League, Surviving on Top: Part two
In part two of our examination of the history and impact of relegation from the Premier League, we take a look at the statistical odds and financial impact for each club.
There is still hope for recently-relegated Wigan, Reading, and QPR. Clubs that are relegated to the Championship have a 60% chance of returning to the Premier League the following season — though none that were relegated...
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Polls on Sunday
Tune in to Goals on Sunday at 1pm & 4pm ET for full poll results
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David Beckham's emotional exit
David Beckham broke down while being substituted in PSG’s 3-1 win over Brest on Saturday.
The 38-year-old left the pitch, in tears, for likely the final time in his career, as it has been suggested that he will not play in PSG’s final match of the season, away at Lorient.
Those tears quickly turned into cheers, though, as his teammates joyously tossed Becks up into the air....
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Heineken offers Champions League final tickets to...
In this hilarious promotion from Heineken is an example of what happens when soccer gets in the way of shopping.
If any of these husbands can persuade their wives to buy two plastic chairs for $2,000, Heineken will give them two tickets to the UEFA Champions League final. The only catch: They aren’t allowed to mention the tickets. With skepticism aplenty, they try every trick in the book...
