Archive for the ‘Europe’ Category

Not “A.” Not “B.” Who, what then?

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Don’t support Barcelona or Manchester United? What to support in Saturday’s Champions League final.

La tercera edición

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Four games in three weeks? PSP wants to know what you’ve seen in the first two Barca/Madird matchups, and what you expect to see in the Champions League.

It’s time to celebrate

Well...maybe not the pants...

Goal celebrations: PSP’s Ryan Pine rains on the parade of those raining on the parade.

Soccer and the Christmas Truce of 1914

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The power of soccer is such that it has helped to start wars. It has also given vent to the emotions of wars long over. And it has stopped wars, if only for a day.

Who deserves the Ballon d’Or?

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The player who most deserves FIFA’s highest individual honor isn’t even on the short list.

The Special One + Los Galacticos = Look Out

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With a series of impressive summer signings and his proven track record, Jose Mourinho has Real Madrid looking like a contender, both domestically and in the Champions League.

Manchester United puts frustrations aside to punish Newcastle

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A breakdown of Manchester United’s game against Newcastle.

Watch real football, pt. 3

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Chelsea v West Brom – 12:30pm Saturday, FSC

Watch real football, part 2

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Aston Villa v. West Ham United – Saturday 10am, FSC
The Preview you need before you view!

Preseason football sucks, watch real football instead pt. 1

Redknapp v Mancini

The EPL returns on Saturday and Adam Cann is previewing this weekend’s televised matches, beginning with Tottenham v Manchester City!

Cherundolo appointed captain of Hannover

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Steve Cherundolo has been appointed the new captain of Hannover 96.

Free Landon Donovan!

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We knew in December that MLS had to let Landon Donovan go abroad, and it’s only clearer now. It’s best for him, MLS and American soccer as a whole. Here’s why.

World Cup preview: Spain v Switzerland

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We preview Wednesday’s match up between World Cup favorite Spain and easy to overlook Switzerland

World Cup managers forgot their knives

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So many ties and 1-0 wins in the 2010 World Cup… why won’t anyone go for that second goal?

What can Mexico tell us about England?

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The Mexico-England game can give us some hope of defeating the English at the World Cup.

Europa Cup final today: Everything you need to know and why you should care

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What makes this a great final is how well the two teams embody their home country’s styles of play. American Clint Dempsey’s wondergoal beat Juventus, and Fulham needs him to produce tonight. Because if there’s one word that sums up Atletico Madrid, it’s offense.