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Blog Post Archive
Serie A, Week 31 preview and fixture list: Back on the road to Rome
The Derby della Capitale finishes Round 31, but there's plenty to watch prior to Monday's contest. Numerous clubs are still fighting for European positions, while the struggle to avoid the drop continues.
In Italy, it's almost certain which side will finish first (Juventus) and which side will end bottom (Pescara). Show More Summary
UEFA Europa League 2013: Quarterfinals feature three English sides
Way to keep that coefficient up despite your elimination from the Champions League, England!
The Europa League is finally getting interesting as the quarter-final stage has resulted in four intriguing ties, with all eight teams having at least an outside shot of going all the way.
Chelsea vs. Show More Summary
Malaga vs. Borussia Dortmund, 2013 UEFA Champions League: Hipsters, unite
It's a football hipster's dream! Prove you're too cool for mainstream Champions League action by shunning Real Madrid to watch Malaga and Dortmund.
A sense of destiny will be shining over Borussia Dortmund as they travel to Malaga as...Show More Summary
Real Madrid vs. Galatasaray, 2013 UEFA Champions League: Drogba, Sneijder in familiar spoiler roles
While Real Madrid are expected to progress past Galatasaray without much of a problem, Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder have a recent history of spoiling things for favored giants in Champions League play.
Real Madrid go into theirShow More Summary
Toni Kroos injury: Bayern Munich to miss six weeks
Bayern Munich will be without their star midfielder for six weeks after suffering a muscle tear.
Toni Kroos has been taken off injured in Bayern Munich's match against Juventus with what appears to be a groin strain.
Bayern may have a 1-0 lead thanks to an early strike from David Alaba, but the injury to Kroos will be a terrible blow. Show More Summary
Lionel Messi injury: Barcelona star hurts right hamstring
Lionel Messi left Barcelona's Champions League match on Tuesday with an injured right hamstring. He will be re-evaluated on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi appeared to suffer a leg injury of some kind after his goal in the 38th minute against Paris Saint-Germain. Show More Summary
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Barcelona, 2013 UEFA Champions League: PSG need a home win
Zlatan Ibrahimovic faces his former club on Tuesday, and his current club will need to put a cushion between themselves and Barcelona before the second leg at Camp Nou.
Thanks to UEFA finally being reasonable and making a good decision, the incomparable Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be available to play for PSG after having his suspension shortened. Show More Summary
Bayern Munich vs. Juventus, 2013 UEFA Champions League: Old Lady out to announce return to power
Juventus will be out to prove that Arsenal's win over Bayern Munich was not a fluky result, but a sign that the Bavarians are ripe to be picked off in the Champions League.
Bayern Munich face their toughest test so far this year in the...Show More Summary
Chelsea vs. Manchester United, 2013 FA Cup: Blues' eggs all in this basket
While Manchester United have a Champions League game to prepare for, Chelsea are zeroed in on the FA Cup. Alex Ferguson has rested some key players, while Rafa Benitez has picked his strongest side.
Two days after Manchester United and Chelsea played Premier League matches, the pair will take to the pitch yet again, this time in a FA Cup replay. Show More Summary
Bundesliga, Week 27: BAYERN ANGRY, BAYERN SMASH
Bayern Munich benched some of their stars in preparation for their Champions League match, which didn't help Hamburg SV at all.
The long international break is over, and the Bundesliga returns for Saturday and Sunday action only. The biggest battle comes in the number of teams challenging for the fourth and final Champions League place in the league. Show More Summary
MLS 2013, Week 5: Landon Donovan on the bench as LA visits Toronto
Landon Donovan is back and on the bench for LA in the first match of the weekend.
The international break is over and all of MLS's best players will be back this weekend, not that you will notice much of a difference. Without a slewShow More Summary
La Liga 2013, Week 29: Messi with a chance to make more history today
If Lionel Messi can score today he'll be making even more history. It would be his 19th consecutive league game with a goal plus he would have scored against every team in La Liga consecutively as well. As often happens in top heavyShow More Summary
English Premier League, Week 31: Wake up with Sunderland and Manchester United
Sunderland are very much in a relegation battle and have a tough task if they want to put some cushion between themselves and the bottom three. They're underdogs, even at home, against Manchester United.
Sunderland vs. Manchester United
Stadium...Show More Summary
Serie A, week 30: The race for Europe continues
With the scudetto race all but over, and the relegation spots practically decided, the excitement in Serie A centers around who will grab the European positions. Round 30 could prove significant in the race for Europe.
Amidst the recent...Show More Summary
AFC 2014 World Cup qualifying: Australia in trouble, Japan all but in
Earlier results mean that Japan is all but in the World Cup finals, while Australia are struggling to secure their place in AFC qualifying.
The only thing for certain at the moment in AFC qualifying is that Japan are in really good shape. Show More Summary
Mexico vs. USA, 2014 World Cup qualifying: Pressure all on El Tri
Following their win in a blizzard on Friday, the pressure is off the United States to get a result at Estadio Azteca. Between their two draws to start the campaign and their recent friendly loss at home to the U.S., all of the pressure...Show More Summary
CONMEBOL 2014 World Cup qualifying: Chile, Uruguay fighting for one bid?
With Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador setting the pace in CONMEBOL, there may only be one automatic bid available for the 2010 World Cup's two South American darlings, Uruguay and Chile.
It is so exciting FIFA should probably let Brazil host World Cups more often. Show More Summary
UEFA World Cup 2014 qualifying: Desperate times for England, Spain
Anything but a win for England and Spain on Tuesday puts both on the track to finish second in their groups and go to the World Cup qualification playoffs.
Much of the focus will be surrounding England's trip to Podgorica, as Roy Hodgson's...Show More Summary
Brazil vs. Russia: An appetizer for Tuesday's smorgasboard
During their friendly tour of the world, Brazil has been nice enough to schedule their games the day before giant international slates. This game against Russia is no exception. You're welcome, earth.
While teams around the globe stress...Show More Summary
Honduras vs. Mexico, 2014 World Cup qualifying: Can El Tri get on the right track?
While they will take the pitch expecting to have a chance at a result on Friday night, any points are a bonus for Honduras, who already own a win over the United States. Mexico will feel like they need to avoid a loss after their draw...Show More Summary