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European soccer outdraws NHL, horse racing on U.S. network TV in key demographic groups

And by that read younger viewers, those most prized by advertisers since they represent the future. It's always interesting to put TV ratings for soccer in a broader context with other more established American sports. So why don't American newspaper...

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea – Champions League Final Betting Preview

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea – Champions League Final Betting Preview is a post from: Just Football

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea – Champions League Final Betting Preview is a post from: Just Football It’s been a while.  Truth be told the stresses of a relegation battle for my team in the rarefied atmosphere of the Premier...

UEFA Champions League Final Preview (and the essential places to watch the game in LA)

Coverage begins at 11 a.m. on Fox for the third consecutive year; kick off is at 11:45 a.m. FOX
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Champions League final: Dilemma for Di Matteo as Chelsea look to make history

Champions League final: Dilemma for Di Matteo as Chelsea look to make history is a post from: Just Football

Champions League final: Dilemma for Di Matteo as Chelsea look to make history is a post from: Just Football The Champions League final is ironically being contested by two sides who are not champions of their...

Wednesday Kickoff: UCL yellow cards stand, Fulham make history and more

Chelsea and Bayern Munich will have their respective roster depth tested in the biggest match of the season. Officially. The six Chelsea and Bayern Munich players suspended for the UEFA Champions League final because of card accumulation will remain suspended, after UEFA stated that its rule regarding cards would not change ahead of the final...

Who knew the last two days would answer the question…

What do Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kaka and Sergio Ramos have in common? (Answer below) Ronaldo Rubbish: Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a penalty against Bayern Munich in the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League (AP Photo). All...

UCL Rewind: Bayern Munich shocks Real Madrid in PKs to reach final

By JOHN BOSCHINI Two days of breathtaking UEFA Champions League semifinal play are complete, and with the dust settled, neither of the two Spanish favorites will be playing for Europe's greatest prize. Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid on penalty kicks and will play for the UEFA Champions League trophy in their home stadium after their...

Should yellow cards be wiped out before a major club final?

FIFA has already taken steps to assure that players picking up a single yellow card in the semifinals of the World Cup won't be ineligible for the final because of card accumulation. Should club governing bodies adopt the same approach? The question is raised yet again after Chelsea's riveting triumph over Barcelona, one in which...

UEFA Champions League: Bayern Munich aim to hold off Real Madrid

By JOHN BOSCHINI Either Bayern Munich will be hosting the UEFA Champions League final, or Jose Mourinho will be bringing another team to Europe's grandest stage. One way or another, it's all on the line in Spain's capital city on Wednesday. Bayern Munich take a 2-1 lead over Real Madrid back to Estadio Santiago Bernabeu...

Dissecting the disappointment: 4 key reasons for Barcelona’s failure this season

Dissecting the disappointment: 4 key reasons for Barcelona’s failure this season is a post from: Just Football

Dissecting the disappointment: 4 key reasons for Barcelona’s failure this season is a post from: Just Football The first thing to point out here is that this is no obituary piece. Barcelona are not in crisis, this is not...

UCL Rewind: 10-man Chelsea survives to stun Barcelona, reach final

El Clasico might have taken place at Camp Nou on Saturday, but a true classic unfolded there Tuesday. Despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half and facing a deficit, Chelsea stunned Barcelona to advance to the UEFA Champions League final after a 2-2 draw (3-2 win on aggregate). Fernando Torres scored on...

UEFA Champions League: Chelsea cling to narrow lead against Barcelona

By JOHN BOSCHINI Considering the nature of their domestic season, Chelsea sealing a berth in the UEFA Champions League final at Barcelona's expense would be have to be considered the shock of the year. But here are the Blues, 90 minutes away from doing just that. Chelsea’s gritty defending and opportunistic scoring, combined with a...