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Internazionale 3, Barcelona 1: Mourinho’s Tactics Give Inter The Edge

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This was a masterclass performance by Internazionale. They frustrated and hassled Barcelona all over the pitch and exposed their defense for three goals. They may regret the one goal they surrendered, but it will not take away from what was…

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UEFA Champions League: Internazionale-Barcelona 1st Leg Preview

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The Champions League returns today when Internazionale face off against Barcelona. Due to the cloud of volcanic ash, Barcelona has had to take a road trip in order to play this game which may give Internazionale an advantage. This is…

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Weekend Watch List: Big Battles Across Europe

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This weekend has big battles in Italy, Spain, and England as the title races heat up. The games even feature some big derby matches in all those countries, so the games will be fiercely contested. Lazio vs. Roma (Sunday 2:30…

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UEFA Champions League: Quarterfinal 2nd Leg Preview Part I

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It’s getting down to crunch time in the Champions League and by Wednesday evening, there will only be four teams left in the competition. Tuesday will feature what appears to be the tougher half of the draw. After the first…

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Champions League Recap: Thriller At The Emirates, Inter Take Lead

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The match of the round absolutely lived up to its billing as Arsenal and Barcelona played to a 2-2 draw that was so much more than the scoreline can tell. Thierry Henry returned to the Emirates, but that was a…

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Champions League: Quarterfinals 1st Leg Preview Part II

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The first set of games were entertaining with Bayern Munich coming back against Manchester United while Lyon took firm control of the tie with Bordeaux winning 3-1. Both games set up for some exciting second legs, but before that there…

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Weekly Watch List: Madrid Derby And Big Matches In Italy And Germany

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This is another weekend of great football with the Madrid derby headlining the weekend’s matches. Italy and Germany have games that are face off between the title contenders. This is also the beginning of MLS so there are a lot…

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Champions And Europa League Draws: My Initial Reaction

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The draw for the rest of the Champions and Europa League tournaments were performed this morning and the big stories are the rematch of Champions League finals as Arsenal face Barcelona, the 2006 final, and Bayern Munich face Manchester United…

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Champions League Recap: Favorites Fall As Chelsea And Sevilla Are Knocked Out

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Mourinho got his revenge on his return to Stamford Bridge as Internazionale were deserved winners in a 1-0 win over Chelsea. The win sends Internazionale into the quarterfinals for the first time in three years. It also is a big…

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UEFA Champions League: Round Of 16 2nd Leg Predictions

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Last week, four teams made it into the quarterfinals, and the other quartet will be known by the Wednesday evening. The top match-up is Chelsea vs. Internazionale as Jose Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge after the Italians won the first…

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