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My Thoughts On The Tottenham-Manchester City Game

This game was a big matchup in the race for the fourth spot in the Premier League. Both teams were coming off of disappointing results. Tottenham were defeated at home by Wolverhampton while Manchester City were held to a 3-3

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Barcelona defeats Atlante to play Estudiantes in FIFA Club World Cup Final

For a brief moment, it seemed that an upset could finally happen in the FIFA Club World Cup. Atlante scored in the 4th minute when Guillermo Rojas got behind the Barcelona defense where he lobbed Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes. He

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News Of The Day: United States announce Netherlands friendly, Landon Donovan signs new MLS contract, Fulham advance in Europa League

The long rumored friendly between the United States and Netherlands has been confirmed by US Soccer. The game will be in Amsterdam on March 3rd, which is the only FIFA international date between now and the end of the season.

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News Of The Day: Holden offered large MLS contract, Galaxy player announcement on Wednesday, US Schedules Honduras Friendly

Stuart Holden who is out of contract with MLS at the end of the year is apparently being offered a 10 fold increase in wages to stay with MLS and the Houston Dynamo. Holden has been receiving interest from Scotland

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Estudiantes advances to FIFA Club World Cup Final as Pohang Steelers see red three times

Argentinian side Estudiantes advanced to the finals of the FIFA Club World Cup by defeating South Korean side Pohang Steelers 2-1. Estudiantes had a 2 goal lead through two goals by Leandro Benitez in the 45th and 53rd minutes. The

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My Thoughts On The Manchester United-Wolverhampton Game

Manchester were looking to rebound after their loss to Aston Villa while Wolverhampton would have wanted to continue their momentum after securing a win at Tottenham. However, Wolverhampton changed their entire outfield squad from their win at Saturday signaling that

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My Thoughts On Atletcio Madrid-Villarreal Game

This game featured a matchup between two teams that were underachieving this season. At the start of the season, both teams would have pictured themselves as contenders for Champions League spots but instead both are sitting dangerously close to the

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News Of The Day: Portsmouth face transfer ban, Gattuso sings contract with AC Milan

Portsmouth are already struggling as the bottom of the Premier League. However, things are going to get worse for them as they look unlikely to get their transfer ban lifted before the January window opens. Portsmouth are still need to

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Premier League Recap and Gameweek 17 I Know The Score

This was a bad weekend for my picks. The big four were the main source of my incorrect predictions. Chelsea and Manchester United suffered surprising results especially since both teams were at home. Chelsea suffered a 3-3 draw against Everton

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FIFA Club World Cup Preview

I’m a bit late coming to this tournament since it has already started. However, I really only begin watching the tournament when it gets to the semifinals round. This is the first competition that is being played outside of Japan

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