Category Archives: European Soccer

European Weekend Rewind: Arsenal, AC Milan and Schalke hold onto UCL spots with close wins

Arsenal, AC Milan and Schalke are headed back to the Champions League after each club pulled out close wins to secure the final qualifying spots from their respective leagues. Continue reading »

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Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary

The Premier League season draws to a close today, with Arsenal and Tottenham facing their opponents in an attempt to qualify for the Champions League. Continue reading »

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Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

Jermaine Jones and fourth-place Schalke 04 need to grab at least one point against fifth-place Freiburg in order to secure a place in next season’s Champions League competition. Follow the German showdown and all of the day’s action here on SBI. Continue reading »

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This Weekend’s Soccer on TV

The Copa del Rey final kicks off this weekend’s soccer, with Real Madrid and rivals Atlético Madrid facing off. Continue reading »

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Report: Johannsson could accept Iceland call over USMNT

U.S. Men’s National Team manager Jurgen Klinsmann may not get the chance to call Aron Johannsson into the U.S. squad for the Gold Cup if the Icelandic forward accepts a call from the country he grew up in. Continue reading »

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Friday Kickoff: PSG makes massive offer for Ronaldo; Cruz Azul dominate Santos Laguna in Torreon; and more

PSG have offered Real Madrid $128 million to acquire Cristiano Ronaldo, who they will offer a $23 million per season contract to, according to reports out of France. Continue reading »

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European Weekend Preview: UCL spots up for grabs on the final matchdays in England, Germany and Italy

The final Champions League spots in the English Premier League, the German Bundesliga and the Italian Serie A come down to the final matchdays of their respective seasons. We preview the qualification scenarios and other major matches in Europe this weekend. Continue reading »

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Beckham announces retirement

David Beckham has announced his retirement from soccer after 20 years in the game. Continue reading »

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Thursday Kickoff: Lampard signs one-year extension; Monterrey and America play to thrilling draw; and more

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has signed a one-year contract extension with the club, keeping him in London through the end of the 2013/2014 season. Continue reading »

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Ivanovic stoppage-time winner wins Europa League for Chelsea

A goal scored by the head of Branislav Ivanovic in the third minute of injury time led Chelsea to a 2-1 victory over Benfica in the Europa League Final. Continue reading »

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