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Brian McBride, American Soccer Legend, Announces Retirement

Soccer News on Fanhouse &bull Today

He's arguably the most significant American soccer player ever. He was the first draft pick in MLS history, the first American to score in two World Cups, and he was a legend and former captain at an English Premier League club that thought so highly of him it named a stadium pub in… Full Story »

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Harry Redknapp's Rafael van der Vaart Dilemma: Where Will the Dutch Midfielder Fit In?

EPL Talk &bull 1 Hour Ago

This past week in football taught the world that Harry Redknapp is a football manager first and a 'wheeler dealer' last. If you missed his verbal tirade on the poor Sky Sports reporter who so mistakenly uttered the phrase in Redknapp's direction, you'd have also missed Tottenahm's securing of Dutch playmaker Rafael van der Vaart as the transfer deadline so quickly approached - both were major news items during a not so exciting week. The question that Redknapp now faces… Full Story »

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Euro 2012 Special: How Germany, Italy, France, The Netherlands, Portugal, England & Spain Will Line Up For The Qualification Campaign

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Spain The qualification process for Euro 2012 begins in earnest tonight as the continent's top sides get back into action after the start of their respective domestic seasons. For some, it marks the beginning of a new era with new… Full Story »

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• Mario Balotelli
• Claudio Marchisio
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• Guillaume Hoarau

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American legend McBride to retire at end of season

Soccer by Ives &bull Today

U.S. men's national team legend and Chicago Fire captain Brian McBride has enjoyed one of the most successful careers in American soccer history and that career will close its final chapter at the end of this MLS season. McBride will… Full Story »

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Goal.com Quotes Of The Week: Jose Mourinho Is Not Harry Potter, Zlatan Ibrahimovic And Javier Mascherano Hit Back At Former Employers And More

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Real MadridThey say...Pep, The Small-Time Coach"In my book, a great coach solves his problems. A small-time coach runs from them. There was only one person [at Barcelona] who wanted to get rid of me. I have never had problems with any coach before during my career. But suddenly I had a thousand problems and I had no communication with 'the Philosopher'. No communication whatsoever. I don't know what his problem was," new Milan signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic blasts Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola for being the only reason why he had to leave the Spanish champions.Lies, Damn Lies And Liverpool's Lies"It is… Full Story »

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• Javier Mascherano
• Zlatan Ibrahimovic
• Xabi Alonso

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Are AC Milan now Serie A favourites?

Reuters Soccer Blog &bull Today

No one is outwardly saying it, but whispers and hints abound. AC Milan may finally have a squad capable off wrestling the title off Inter Milan after five long years. Owner Silvio Berlusconi decided to loosen the purse strings and recruiting Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robinho has seriously spiced up Milan's front… Full Story »

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USA Legend Brian McBride Will Retire At End of Season.

Goal.com &bull 4 Hours Ago

Brian McBride One of the greatest players in USA soccer history is calling it quits.Chicago Fire forward Brian McBride will retire at the completion of the 2010 MLS season.McBride, the number one selection in the 1996 MLS inaugural player draft,… Full Story »

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Euro 2012 Qualifying Comment: Patience Will Be A Virtue With Laurent Blanc & His New-Look France

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France To those not familiar with French football, the team that France boss Laurent Blanc sends out on Friday evening against Belarus as les Bleus open up their European Championship qualifying campaign may seem quite alien, yet the new coach is counting on these fresh faces to banish the memories… Full Story »

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• Patrice Evra
• Yoann Gourcuff
• Guillaume Hoarau

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USA/ CHICAGO FIRE, McBride will retire

Former Unites States international forward Brian McBride (38) have announced by official site of current club, Chicago Fire, that he will retire after the end of MLS season. Full Story »

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FIFA panel hails Rooney's World Cup performance

ESPN SoccerNet &bull Today

Despite coming under fierce criticism for failing to set the World Cup alight, Wayne Rooney has received a commendation from FIFA for his performances in South Africa, and was named as one of England's three best players at the tournament.… Full Story »

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• Steven Gerrard
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Chicago's Brian McBride to retire at season's end

Soccer News on Sports Illustrated &bull 4 Hours Ago

The 38-year-old McBride said Friday he will retire at the end of the season, his third with his hometown Chicago Fire. McBride has 78 goals and 51 assists in 11 years with Chicago and Columbus, where he still shares the… Full Story »

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Euro 2012 Qualifying Comment: Many Spots Up For Grabs As Germany Begin Campaign

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Germany Throughout August, most of the news surrounding the German national team concerned its captaincy. Would ageing hero Michael Ballack take the reigns after missing the World Cup with an ankle injury? Or would coach Joachim Loew choose Ballack's summer stand-in Philipp Lahm? The answer was revealed at a Wednesday… Full Story »

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• Sami Khedira
• Sascha Riether
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Coutinho: I'm not the new Ronaldinho

FIFA.com &bull Today

Inter Milan boy wonder Philippe Coutinho has pleaded not to be dubbed 'the new Ronaldinho' as he begins his Italian adventure. The Brazilian attacking midfielder has received considerable hype since I Nerazzurri bought him from Vasco da Gama two years… Full Story »

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Im not the new Ronaldinho, says Coutinho

Soccer Way &bull Today

Inter Milan's Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho controls the ball during an Italian serie A football match Bologna vs Inter Milan at Dall'Ara stadium in Bologna on August 30. Coutinho has pleaded not to be dubbed the new Ronaldinho as he… Full Story »

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England Vs Bulgaria Euro 2012 Qualifier Highlights, Preview and Team News

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Coach Fabio Capello says the pressure he faces at the start of England's Euro 2012 qualifying campaign is nothing new and it will inspire him to do better. Despite talk of a new era post-World Cup his team to face Bulgaria on Friday is likely to show just three changes from the XI beaten… Full Story »

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Del Neri content despite Diego exit

FIFA.com &bull Today

Diego returned to the Bundesliga just one season after joining the Turin giants from Werder Bremen. The player moved to the German club for 15.5 million euros last month, almost 10 million less than what Juve paid for him last… Full Story »

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Armenia 0-1 Ireland: Fahey's First Goal For The Boys In Green Seals Vital Away Win

Goal.com &bull 3 Hours Ago

Ireland RepublicKeith Fahey's maiden international goal secured an opening win in the Euro 2012 qualifiers for Ireland in Group B against Armenia in Yerevan. The Birmingham City midfielder had replaced Aiden McGeady midway through the second half and it proved… Full Story »

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• Aiden McGeady
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Arsenal star Arshavin: I've lost my sparkle

ESPN SoccerNet &bull 3 Hours Ago

Arsenal star Andrei Arshavin says he has been frustrated over the past 18 months by his inability to score the kind of sublime goals that saw him become Russian football's biggest star. Arshavin exploded into English football with a four-goal… Full Story »

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MLS, World Cup veteran McBride to retire

Soccer on CBC Sports &bull 1 Hour Ago

The 38-year-old McBride said Friday he will retire at the end of the season, his third with his hometown Chicago Fire. McBride has 78 goals in 11 years with Chicago and Columbus, where he still shares the Crew record for… Full Story »

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McBride announces plans to retire

FIFA.com &bull 1 Hour Ago

Former Fulham and United States forward Brian McBride will retire at the end of the 2010 season. The 38-year-old has spent the last two years with the Chicago Fire after returning to his homeland following four years at Craven Cottage.… Full Story »

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