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KIEV, UKRAINE – FEBRUARY 24: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City is congratulated by teammates Yaya Toure and Vincent Kompany after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16, first leg match between FC Dynamo Kyiv and Manchester City FC at the Olympic Stadium on February 24, 2016 in Kiev, Ukraine. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Video: Sergio Aguero and David Silva make it 2-0 for Manchester City in Kiev

Manuel Pellegrini went with a little stronger of a lineup for today’s Champions League match with Ukraine side Dynamo Kiev. Despite letting Kiev control most of the ball, Manchester City has complete control of the tie. Man City scored 2 goals in the first half, giving them 2 very crucial away goal. The first goal […]

SHANGHAI, CHINA – JULY 21: Jerome Boateng (2nd-L) of FC Internazionale challenges Geoffry Kongdogbia and Federico Dimarco of FC Bayern Muenchen during the international friendly match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Inter Milan of the Audi Football Summit 2015 at Shanghai Stadium on July 21, 2015 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Can Bayern Munich win the Champions League without Jerome Boateng?

There are a lot of things that go into winning the Champions League. First, and foremost, you need a deep roster with great players. You also need a little bit of luck throughout the year and you need to be disciplined. You also need to try to stay healthy. Bayern Munich knows all too well […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 14: Manuel Pellegrini, Manager of Manchester City looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 14, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Is Manchester City and Manuel Pellegrini only interested in the Champions League?

72, 51, 75, 76, 53. Those were the numbers on the backs of five players that Manuel Pellegrini put into Manchester City’s starting 11 in yesterday’s humiliation to Chelsea in the FA Cup. Pellegrini fielded a well understrength side while Chelsea didn’t. The result was a 5-1 defeat to the Chelsea. After the match, there was talk […]

during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between AS Roma and Real Madrid CF at Stadio Olimpico on February 17, 2016 in Rome, Italy.

Champions League: Real Madrid punish Roma, as Wolfsburg survive Gent comeback

Real Madrid 2, Roma 0 What started out as a boring first half in the Champions League with no shots on target for either team quickly turned into an exciting and open second half thanks to Christiano Ronaldo’s first away goal in months. Jese added another goal later in the second half as Roma were […]

<> at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 31, 2016 in Madrid, Spain.

Video: Christiano Ronaldo scores an away goal to put Madrid up 1-0

Christiano Ronaldo made headlines in the build-up to today’s match against AS Roma in the Champions League. He walked out on a press conference after being asked about his poor away goal record in recent months. Ronaldo was criticised by many for acting a bit arrogant in answer the question before walking off. In the second […]

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 12: Louis van Gaal Manager of Manchester United waves to supporters prior to the Barclays Premier League match between A.F.C. Bournemouth and Manchester United at Vitality Stadium on December 12, 2015 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)

Has Louis Van Gaal done enough to leave a lasting philosophy at Manchester United?

No one can say Louis Van Gaal isn’t a successful manager. His trophy cabinet includes league titles from around Europe, a Champions League title and a third place finish in the 2014 World Cup. But his current spell at Manchester United has been anything but impressive. To be fair to Van Gaal, the current United […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 14: Christian Eriksen (L) of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 14, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Tottenham up to 2nd place with dramatic 2-1 win over Manchester City

With Leicester City dropping points against Arsenal earlier today, England’s top four became a much more crowded place. Tottenham visiting Manchester City was a perfect chance for both sides to work their way back into the title race. With two second-half goals from Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen, Tottenham managed to secure three points and leapfrog […]

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 14: Nathaniel Clyne of Liverpool celebrates with team-mate Roberto Firmino after scoring his team’s fifth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park on February 14, 2016 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Video: Liverpool smash Aston Villa with second half onslaught

Liverpool was comfortably in the lead after the first half in their match against Aston Villa. In a span of a little more than 10 minutes, they went from comfortable to dominant as Liverpool scored four goals in quick succession to completely smash Aston Villa. Emre Can kicked off the scoring with a low shot […]

xxxx during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park on February 14, 2016 in Birmingham, England.

Video: Daniel Sturridge scores in first Liverpool start since December

Liverpool has missed Daniel Sturridge’s ability to put the ball in the net over the past few months. The young forward has been dealing with injuries for some time and hadn’t started a match since picking up a hamstring injury back in December. He managed to get right back on the score sheet, though, scoring a […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 28: Romelu Lukaku of Everton celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Stoke City at Goodison Park on December 28, 2015 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)

Romelu Lukaku is quietly having a great year, and Everton should try hard to keep him

When talking about the best strikers in England, you can’t go wrong mentioning Sergio Aguero, Harry Kane, Diego Costa or even this year’s breakout star Jamie Vardy. But with the exception of Vardy, none of these strikers are having the same kind of production that Everton’s Romelu Lukaku has had this season. Sitting only two […]

SHANGHAI, CHINA – JULY 21: Thomas Mueller of FC Bayern Muenchen looks on during the international friendly match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Inter Milan of the Audi Football Summit 2015 at Shanghai Stadium on July 21, 2015 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

FOX can’t lift up Bundesliga ratings with Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen

As far as scoreless draws go, you could do a lot worse than Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. It was a physical match, with chances at both ends and even a sending off. It isn’t going to be remembered as a classic, but it was still a good game between two of Europe’s […]

during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between AS Roma and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at on Olimpico Stadium on November 4, 2015 in Rome, Italy.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich is FOX’s first big chance to boost Bundesliga Ratings

The Bundesliga will probably always live in the shadow of the Premier League in the United States. NBCSN brought England’s top flight into the mainstream with their terrific broadcast package a few years before FOX purchased the rights to the Bundesliga. Before FOX the only (legal) way to see Bayern Munich, Borrusia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 25: (R-L) Manuel Pellegrini the manager of Manchester City and Josep Guardiola the head coach of Bayern Muenchen look on during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between Manchester City and FC Bayern Muenchen at the Etihad Stadium on November 25, 2014 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola is headed to Manchester City, what does that mean for City?

Pep Guardiola will be in charge next year. The current managerwill be given one last chance to win, and he still has a chance for a treble. Last season, the team failed to win any silverware, and the man in charge was put on the hot seat by many supporters. With the arrival of Guardiola […]

SARASOTA, FL – NOVEMBER 28: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States scores against England during the Nike International Friendlies at The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch on November 28, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Study Abroad: Why many young Americans are heading to Europe, especially Germany

It’s been a big month for possible future USMNT players. Christian Pulisic made his Dortmund debut, Matt Miazga made his move to Chelsea, and of course, the big news was Jordan Morris signing stateside for the Seattle Sounders. The difference between Morris and the other two players is obviously that he is playing in MLS. Morris had […]

SARASOTA, FL – NOVEMBER 28: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States scores against England during the Nike International Friendlies at The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch on November 28, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

17-year old American Christian Pulisic makes first team debut in Dortmund win

What were you doing when you were 17? If you’re Christian Pulisic then you’re making your first team debut for one of the biggest clubs in Europe. Pulisic came on in the 68th minute during Dortmund’s 2:0 win against Ingolstadt today. Congrats! American Christian Pulisic makes his Bundesliga debut for Borussia Dortmund. Watch him now […]

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