1. Bayern Munich Strike Early, Beat Juventus in Champions League Quarters 1st Leg

    In the battle of the runaway domestic league leaders, Bundesliga beats Serie A for now. Bayern Munich sprinted out of the gates and generally dominated Juventus ...

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  2. David Beckham Open to England Recall, so Should He Get It? (Poll)

    David Beckham says he wouldn't mind playing for England again. Of course, that's because, as Beckham reminds us, he never actually retired from the national team...

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  3. FC St. Pauli Goalkeeper Scores Headed Equalizer in 90th Minute (Video)

    You remember St. Pauli, right? Sure you do. They're that hip, cool, counter-culture German club that all the football hipsters used to like. Now that they've all cleared out, you can like St...

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  4. World Football Gossip Roundup

    The theme for this Tuesday edition of the B/R World Football Gossip Roundup seems to be: Hurry up and wait. Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Wayne Rooney, but they haven't made a move as of yet...

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  5. Why Don't Bayern Munich Have the U.S. Appeal of Real Madrid and Barcelona?

    In April 2012, a UEFA Champions League semifinal match between Chelsea , an English club from London, and Barcelona, the defending Spanish champions, generated 13,684 tweets per ...

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  6. Steven Gerrard Guides Liverpool Comeback Against Aston Villa

    Twenty minutes into the second half Sunday at Villa Park, Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina planted a kiss on Steven Gerrard after a particularly perilous attack petered out for the hosts...

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  7. Chelsea, Manchester United Set to Battle Fatigue, Each Other in FA Cup Replay

    No rest for the weary—or for under-fire interim managers and chasers of the Double. When Chelsea host Manchester United in an FA Cup quarterfinal replay on Monday around ...

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  8. Sunderland: Candidates to Succeed Sacked Manager Martin O'Neill

    Martin O'Neill is out, sacked by Sunderland after a dismal run of eight matches without a win saw the Black Cats slip into the Premier League relegation race...

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  9. World Football Gossip Roundup: Javier Hernandez, Jose Mourinho, Frank De Boer

    Javier Hernandez might be behind two or three other forwards in the Manchester United strikeforce, but he isn't going anywhere this summer. At least, that's what Sir Alex Ferguson is saying...

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  10. 10 Early Predictions for World Cup 2014 in Brazil

    The 2014 FIFA World Cup inches closer. With the first kickoff scheduled for June of next year, we're just over 16 months away from the greatest sporting event on Earth...

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  11. World Cup 2014: Evaluating England's Chances for Qualification

    Failure might not be an option , but with four matches left in England's World Cup qualifying campaign, it is a possibility. Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Montenegro left England with 12 points from six matches in UEFA 's Group H ...

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  12. Francesco Totti Marks 20 Years with AS Roma (Video)

    Francesco Totti 's career is turning 20, and that means it's time to celebrate. Totti , 36, made his debut with AS Roma on March 28, 1993, at Brescia . He was 16 years old and not yet known as " Il Capitano ...

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  13. World Football Gossip Roundup: Edinson Cavani, Leandro Damiao, Yaya Toure

    So you're telling us there's a chance ? The saga of Edinson Cavani's inevitable departure from Napoli drags on and on, but in this Thursday edition of the B/R World Football Gossip ...

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  14. Why Eden Hazard Is Better Than Neymar Right Now

    Neymar is the precocious Brazilian superstar tipped to lead his nation’s challenge at their home World Cup in 2014...

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  15. USMNT: Americans Claim Gutsy Qualifying Draw at Azetca as New Stars Shine

    A week can change everything, especially in the high-stakes atmosphere of World Cup qualifying. After the United States national team secured a valuable point Tuesday night with a ...

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  16. Luis Suarez Appears to Punch Chile Defender in Face (Video)

    Luis Suarez is back in hot water. The 26-year-old, who spent much of last season dealing with a racism controversy , could find himself in trouble again after a disappointing trip home to South America for international duty...

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  17. World Football Gossip Roundup: Stevan Jovetic, Christian Benteke, Jose Mourinho

    Stevan Jovetic might or might not head to North London this summer. Either way, one of his current teammates is warning him off the move. Jovetic's continued flirtation with Arsenal leads this Wednesday edition of the B/R World Football Gossip Roundup...

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  18. Zlatan Ibrahimovic Cleared to Play Barcelona in Champions League First Leg

    Zlatan Ibrahimovic will have two cracks at his old team, not just one. Ibrahimovic , Paris Saint-Germain's 31-year-old star forward, has been cleared to play in the ...

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  19. World Football Gossip Roundup: Sergio Aguero, John Terry, Luis Suarez

    Sergio Aguero has already played in Madrid once before. Could he be headed back to the Spanish capital—only to wear new colors? That story leads this Tuesday edition of the B/R World Football Gossip Roundup...

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  20. USMNT: Costa Rica Appeals Snow Game to FIFA as U.S. Prepares for Mexico

    As the United States national soccer team prepares for its fiercest rivalry, another is starting to linger. The U.S...

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  21. Gervinho: Is There Hope for the Much-Maligned Striker at Arsenal Next Season?

    It’s been another rough season for Gervinho , from famous misses to long stretches on the bench. But is the much-maligned forward running out of time at Arsenal? Near the ...

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  22. USMNT: Identity Emerging for Yanks After Snowmageddon in Denver

    Looking back, the bombshell might not have cut as deep as we thought. In fact, amid all the controversy and pressure, and as a potential date with history approaches, this United States men's national team might be finding its identity...

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  23. Wayne Rooney Has Shot at Redemption with England Against Montenegro

    Wayne Rooney will have his chance at international redemption, but it won't come easy—or without provocation...

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  24. Clarence Seedorf Receives Red Card for Leaving Field Incorrectly (Video)

    Not all red cards are created equal, and this has got to be one of the softest ones we can remember. Clarence Seedorf , the former Dutch international midfielder noted for the lack ...

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  25. World Football Gossip Roundup: Edinson Cavani, Alvaro Negredo, Stevan Jovetic

    In this Monday edition of the B/R World Football Gossip Roundup, two questions dominate. What do you know? And what does that mean? Alvaro Negredo wants to play in the Premier League, but he's not sure when that might happen...

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