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PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 26: The European Trophy is displayed during EURO 2016 Logo & Slogan Launch on June 26, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images)

Halfway through the playoff round, who will qualify for Euro 2016?

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Before the playoff round started, 20 of 24 Euro 2016 spots were taken. This international break, eight teams entered in a playoff round and went head-to-head with another team in a home-and-away series whereas the winners qualify for the Euros. Now that everyone has played one leg, the second leg starts today and by Tuesday, […]

ST. LOUIS, MO – NOVEMBER 13: Fabian Johnson #23 of the United States controls the ball against Nazir McBernette #7 of St. Vincent and the Grenadines during a World Cup qualifying match at Busch Stadium on November 13, 2014 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

After a scare, USMNT dominate St. Vincent and the Grenadines 6-1 in first 2018 WCQ game

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Even though St. Vincent and the Grenadines took a 1-0 lead over the US Men’s National Team very early in the game, the USMNT got it together and pulled away to a 6-1 win with goals from five different players. St. Vincent and the Grenadines did take the lead in the fifth minute as Oalex […]

STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND – MARCH 21: Martin Kelly of Crystal Palace during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Crystal Palace at The Britannia Stadium on March 21, 2015 in Stoke-on-Trent, England. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)

Former Liverpool and current Palace defender Martin Kelly believed at restaurant attacked in Paris UPDATE: “Is safe and well”

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The Liverpool Echo reports that Martin Kelly, former Liverpool and current Crystal Palace defender, is believed to have been in one of the restaurants that was under attack in Paris tonight. Earlier tonight, Kelly posted a pic on Instagram about having dinner at the Cafe la Perle, believed to be one of the restaurants attacked, […]

PARIS – JUNE 22: A general view of the Stade de France during the Confederations Cup Group A match between France and New Zealand on June 22, 2003 at the Stade de France in St Denis, France. France won the match 5-0. (Photo by Mike Finn-Kelcey/Getty Images)

Shootings and explosions throughout Paris and outside Stade de France during France vs. Germany game

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News is coming in by the minute that there have been shootings in Paris as well as three explosions just outside the Stade de France while France and Germany were having their friendly in an apparent organized terrorist attack. France President Francois Hollande was at the game and was safely evacuated while the game continued […]

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JUNE 9: A sellout crowd of over 81,000 watches Brazil play Argentina during the second half of an international friendly soccer match on June 9, 2012 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Argentina defeated Brazil 4-3. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Copa America Centenario venues revealed: MetLife Stadium hosts Final

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ESPNFC reports that 10 of 12 stadiums have been “locked in” as Copa America Centenario venues for the special tournament next Summer. MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey (NYC market) will host the Final. It is unsurprising that large NFL and College Football stadiums are being chosen to host this special event. With the […]

DUBLIN, IRELAND – OCTOBER 11: Robbie Keane of Republic of Ireland congratulates Wes Hoolahan of Republic of Ireland on scoring their seventh goal during the EURO 2016 Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar at Aviva Stadium on October 11, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Irish team will give a free season ticket for playing new Football Manager game

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Football Manager 2016 is out today and many people who “talk the talk” when they say they can manage a team better than (insert manager’s name here) will be trying to “walk the walk” in a fantasy sense. One Irish club team wants to make sure someone gets rewarded for managing their team to the […]

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – SEPTEMBER 05: Szabolcs Huszti of Hungary celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot during the FIFA2010 World Cup Qualifier match between Hungary and Sweden at the Ferenc Puskas Stadium on September 5, 2009 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Hungary scores in Euro 2016 playoff as Norway’s GK has one heck of a howler

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Hungary is a big underdog against Norway as the two faceoff in a UEFA Euro 2016 playoff series to determine who gets one of the final Euro positions. While Norway got out to a strong start, it was Hungary that shockingly got on the board and got their away goal and they got it in […]

during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Leicester City at St Mary’s Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Southampton, England.

Leicester’s Jamie Vardy moves wedding date to not inferfere with possible Euro 2016 selection

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Jamie Vardy is the epitome of someone who can have anything they want if they work hard enough. He went from a non League player working in a factory, to playing for a low League team, to playing for a midtable team who because of him, now is in the top three of the English […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – OCTOBER 20: The FIFA logo is seen outside the FIFA headquarters prior to the FIFA Executive Committee Meeting on October 20, 2011 in Zurich, Switzerland. During this third meeting of the year, held on two days, the FIFA Executive Committee will approve the match schedules for the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)

Get to know the five FIFA Presidential candidates

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FIFA released the list of FIFA presidential candidates and have narrowed the list down to five people after all candidates underwent integrity checks by the FIFA Ethics Committee. Musa Bility of Liberia and most notable, currently suspended UEFA President Michel Platini were not among the five. In Platini’s case, the Ethics Committee will not consider […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 29: Neymar of Brazil is closed down by Pablo Hernandez, Charles Aranguiz, Gonzalo Jara and Gary Medel of Chile during the international friendly match between Brazil and Chile at the Emirates Stadium on March 29, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Five important World Cup Qualifiers you should pay attention to during this international break

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This international break, the USMNT will play St. Vincent and the Grenadines as well as Trinidad and Tobago. As these two World Cup Qualifiers will no doubt be important games in the United States, 94 countries will take part in at least one World Cup Qualifying game in the CONCACAF, AFC, CAF and CONMEBOL regions. […]

CUIABA, BRAZIL – JUNE 21: Peter Odemwingie of Nigeria (L) celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Emmanuel Emenike during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Group F match between Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina at Arena Pantanal on June 21, 2014 in Cuiaba, Brazil. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

After 30 years, Nigeria government will honor promises made to U-17 team for winning 1985 U-17 World Cup

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Better late than never I guess. After 30 years, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will finally fulfill promises he made to the 1985 U-17 World Cup winning Nigerian soccer team. This specific team won the first ever FIFA U-17 World Cup, which was played in China. Such promises made by Buhari include a trip to the […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 12: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United in action during the Pre Season Friendly match between Manchester United and Valencia at Old Trafford on August 12, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Wayne Rooney appears on WWE Monday Night Raw, slaps Wade Barrett

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Taking some time off during the international break, Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney decided to take in WWE’s Monday Night Raw with his son as they were in Manchester. Things took a turn as wrestler Wade Barrett had a bone to pick with the all time England scoring leader. Barrett, a legit Preston North End fan, […]

NASHVILLE, TN – JULY 03: A ball bounces off a fan in the crowd during the first half of an international friendly match between U.S.A and Guatemala at Nissan Stadium on July 3, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

How US Soccer eliminating heading for U-10 players will improve the quality of American soccer talent

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US Soccer announced changes to their concussion standards among youth soccer. In a statement, US Soccer and plantiffs reached a settlement regarding concussions in the youth level of American soccer. As part of this settlement, US Soccer has “eliminated heading for children 10 and under and limit heading in practice for children between the ages […]

during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Chelsea at Britannia Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Stoke on Trent, England.

Chelsea’s Loic Remy’s missed penalty call shows why it pays to dive

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Late in Chelsea’s 1-0 loss against Stoke, Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland tried to keep Loic Remy from scoring. Butland took to the ground to attempt to grab the ball and while he didn’t make contact with Remy, he impeding Remy’s chance at goal while in the box as the ball was clearly away from the […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal holds off Eric Dier of Spurs during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on November 8, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Tottenham go to a draw in pivotal North London Derby

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The North London Derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium ended in a pretty entertaining 1-1 draw with goals by Harry Kane and Kieran Gibbs. The game went back and forth all 90 minutes. Things really picked up when Harry Kane broke the scoring deadlock in the 32nd minute. Kane took advantage of […]

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