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  1. English Premier League Team of the Week

    Another weekend, another crazy set of games in the English Premier League. Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham all won 1-0 to keep the race for the UEFA Champions League spots on the line, ...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 13 days ago 14,145 reads 41 comments

  2. Why Manchester United's Anderson Must Leave to Save His Career

    It's tough to take if you're a Manchester United fan, but Anderson 's continued slump shows absolutely no sign of stopping...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 13 days ago 5,954 reads 28 comments

  3. Chelsea Edge Manchester United, Remain on Course for Top-4 Finish in EPL

    It took 87 minutes, but Chelsea and Manchester United eventually brought the drama we've come to expect from them...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 13 days ago 7,940 reads 81 comments

  4. Arsenal Closing on Top-4 EPL Finish as Chelsea, Tottenham Move Toward Showdown

    Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur took different paths to reach similar results Saturday in the Premier League, and coincidentally the race for the top four and Champions League qualification is playing out much the same way...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 13 days ago 16,897 reads 33 comments

  5. World Football Gossip Roundup: Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Edin Dzeko

    Manchester United are the club to watch in this Sunday edition of the B/R World Football Gossip Roundup. Cristiano Ronaldo has a homecoming on his mind and has reportedly been spreading the word about it...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 13 days ago 86,922 reads 67 comments

  6. Gerard Pique Wants Reinforcements: Right in Assertions, Wrong to Speak out

    Gerard Pique is in hot water for some outspoken comments following Barcelona's 7-0 aggregate loss to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 13 days ago 15,018 reads 149 comments

  7. Ilkay Gundogan: Early Injury Sets Juergen Klopp's No. 10 Experiment Back Again

    In the aftermath of Dortmund's aggregate victory over Real Madrid , concerns were raised over the No. 10 position in Juergen Klopp 's side...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 13 days ago 12,959 reads 61 comments

  8. Chelsea FC: Victor Moses Finding His Niche in Europa League?

    In the middle of the early-second-half goal glut Thursday night that clinched Chelsea 's spot in the UEFA Europa League final, overlooking Victor Moses was almost too easy. Nothing new there, of course...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 16 days ago 7,460 reads 6 comments

  9. Gareth Bale: Why Tottenham Hotspur Star Deserves All the Awards This Season

    The trophies keep coming for Gareth Bale , and correctly so. On Thursday, the Football Writers' Association named Bale their 2013 Footballer of the Year (via The Guardian ), bringing Bale's total to three trophies in his breakout season...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 16 days ago 5,055 reads 17 comments

  10. World Football Gossip Roundup: Robert Lewandowski, Jose Mourinho, Xabi Alonso

    The gossip scribes simply cannot make up their minds. One day, Robert Lewandowski is reportedly heading one place. The next day, he's thought to be going someplace else...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 16 days ago 28,274 reads 108 comments

  11. Liverpool: Where Should Philippe Coutinho Be Played for Anfield Success?

    Philippe Coutinho has been a wild success at Anfield since joining in January . The £8.5 million man has lit up Liverpool 's side with attacking flair and forged a superb ...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 16 days ago 11,154 reads 40 comments

  12. Bayern vs. Dortmund: Tactical Guide to the Champions League Final

    It has been decided: Bayern Munich will play Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley on May 25...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 17 days ago 12,261 reads 82 comments

  13. Bayern vs. Dortmund: Bold Predictions for the Champions League Final

    The UEFA Champions League final lineup is decided—it's Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund. The first ever all-German affair will be played out in front of 90,000 expectant fans at Wembley Stadium, and here's an early look at the event...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 17 days ago 28,215 reads 159 comments

  14. Bayern Munich Favorites for Champions League Title After Whipping Barcelona

    The deconstruction of FC Barcelona is complete. Bayern Munich now have their chance at history. Bayern Munich whipped Barcelona 3-0 at Barca 's Camp Nou on Wednesday to finish ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 17 days ago 7,432 reads 19 comments

  15. Arjen Robben's Sumptuous Hit the Pick of Bayern's Goals vs. Barcelona

    Just as we were beginning to think the second leg of Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich was lulling into a 0-0, Arjen Robben bagged an absolute beauty...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 17 days ago 14,154 reads 35 comments

  16. Barcelona 0-3 Bayern Munich: Martinez Nullifies Iniesta, Bayern Play on Counter

    Bayern Munich picked up where they left off the week before, destroying Barcelona 3-0 at the Camp Nou and 7-0 on aggregate...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 17 days ago 4,242 reads 23 comments

  17. Bayern Munich Rout Barcelona, Continue March Toward Champions League Glory

    The all-German final is set and the transfer of power is all but complete. Bayern Munich have not just beaten Barcelona. They have humbled the history books and carved out a chance to secure their own immortality...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 17 days ago 34,039 reads 260 comments

  18. English Premier League Power Poll: Week 35

    The title is long since decided, but two other races in the English Premier League appear set to go down to the final day...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 17 days ago 19,288 reads 19 comments

  19. Champions League: Sky Sports Germany Mocks Spanish Football in TV Ad (Video)

    Sky Sports Germany is grabbing attention around the web for a television advertisement produced ahead of this week's UEFA Champions League semifinals...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 17 days ago 18,525 reads 28 comments

  20. World Football Gossip Roundup: Gareth Bale, Fernandinho, Leandro Damiao

    Gareth Bale could cost a potential suitor up to £60 million this summer, but make no mistake, some clubs can—and probably would—pay. That's the word in this Wednesday edition of the B/R World Football Gossip Roundup...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 17 days ago 49,309 reads 31 comments

  21. Scouting Report: Manchester United Target James Rodriguez

    James Rodriguez is seemingly a man in demand; f or the past 12 months or so, Manchester United have been continually linked with the midfielder who continues to shine in the Liga Sagres ...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 17 days ago 14,098 reads 100 comments

  22. Chelsea vs. Basel: Europa League Semifinal 2nd Leg Live Score, Highlights, Recap

    Stamford Bridge —London Chelsea 3-1 Basel Chelsea booked their place in the UEFA Europa League final at the Amsterdam ArenA with a 3-1 home win over FC Basel...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 17 days ago 9,617 reads 40 comments

  23. Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo Rue Missed Chances Against Borussia Dortmund

    Borussia Dortmund are off to the UEFA Champions League final after a thrilling semifinal second leg against Real Madrid saw the Germans advance 4-3 on aggregate...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 18 days ago 14,193 reads 7 comments

  24. Bayern Munich Manager Jupp Heynckes Wants Repeat Performance Against Barcelona

    Bayern Munich hold a 4-0 advantage on Barcelona after one leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal, and manager Jupp Heynckes says he wants a "similar" performance in Wednesday's second leg...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 18 days ago 17,251 reads 2 comments

  25. Marco Reus: Is Borussia Dortmund Winger Mario Goetze's Replacement as a No. 10?

    Borussia Dortmund took a glimpse into next season when Mario Goetze left the field early at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 18 days ago 9,161 reads 55 comments