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UEFA Champions League: Barcelona Draw, Manchester United and Inter Get Victories

It was another day of domination by the big boys as Inter and Manchester United scored victories. Manchester United needed a late winner from Javier Hernandez to get their first win in Spain since 2002. The one top team that

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Weekend Watch List: Big Games Across Europe

Almost every league in Europe has a big match-up this weekend with especially big games in England and Italy. Here is a look at the top five games from the weekend. Manchester City vs. Chelsea (Saturday 7:45 am, ESPN2 &

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Barcelona 2, Atletico Madrid 1: A Look Back

This was a chance to make a statement for both teams. Barcelona were looking to rebound after an embarrassing loss to Hercules last week while Atletico Madrid were looking to show that they are at the level to compete with

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Weekend Watch List: Northwest Derby Headlines The Weekend

There are some solid match-ups this weekend with big games in England and Spain headlining the weekend. Here is a look at the top five games from the weekend. Manchester United vs. Liverpool (Sunday 8:30 am, FS+) This game is

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UEFA Champions League Preview: Group D

Here is my preview of Group D of the Champions League. This group features a rematch from last year’s group stage between Barcelona and Rubin Kazan.

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2010-11 La Liga Preview: Part 1

The Spanish league also gets started this weekend and there should be another battle at the top between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Here is my preview of the first five teams including last year’s champions Barcelona.

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Champions League Recap: Best XI And Player Of The Season

Internazionale completed the treble by defeating Bayern Munich 2-0 on Saturday which completes the Champions League for another season. Looking back, there were tremendous performances and here is a look at the best players of the season with a Best

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Inter And Barcelona Win Domestic Leagues

The European soccer calendar is nearly complete as the Spanish and Italian leagues finished today. Internazionale beat Siena 1-0 to win the title over Roma who defeated Chievo Verona 2-0. The winning goal was scored by Diego Milito in the

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Weekend Watch List: Spain And Italy Finish And Cup Finals in Germany And England

This will be my final Weekend Watch List until the European leagues return in the fall. This week should be good with the English and German Cups as well as the end of the Italian and Spanish Leagues. Here are

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Weekend Watch List: Title Chases Across Europe

The European club seasons are winding down as the German and English leagues come to an end this weekend. Italy and Spain enter their second to last rounds so the title chases are definitely heating up especially in Spain. Here

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