2012 Casualties of the top flight trap door…
Premier League
Relegated: Wolves, Blackburn, & Bolton
La Liga
Relegated: Racing Santander, Sporting Gijon, & Villarreall
Serie A
Relegated: Lecce, Novara, & Cesena
Bundesliga
Relegated: Koln, Kaiserslautern, & Fortuna Dusseldrof
Source: ESPN
Serie A Chaos
Serie A game times have changed this weekend due to snow, which in turn changed which games broadcast in the U.S. - only two live Serie A games will be shown on TV today (Sunday 2-5-12), and sadly, one is already over : (
You can catch most of the remaining action on ESPN3, below are today’s game times for the Serie A.
Live TV
Genoa vs. Lazio - 6:25 am ET - Fox Soccer Plus
AC Milan vs. Napoli - 9:00 am ET - Fox Soccer Plus
Live Stream
Genoa vs. Lazio - 6:25 am ET - ESPN3
MLS on Twitter
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@ChicagoFire
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@HoustonDynamo
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@PhilaUnion
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@SJEarthquakes
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@RealSaltLake
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@ColoradoRapids
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@LAGalaxy
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@SoundersFC
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@TorontoFC
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@CDChivasUSA
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@NewYorkRedBulls
https://twitter.com/#!/NewYorkRedBulls #RBNY
@TimbersFC
https://twitter.com/#!/TimbersFC #RCTID
@WhitecapsFC
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@DCUnited
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@SportingKC
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@ImpactMontreal
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2011 Fixture Finale
Premier League
Man United vs. Blackburn 12-31-2011 7:30 a.m. ET ESPN2 / ESPN Deportes / ESPN3
Fresh off stealing a point Merseyside, Steve Kean hopes to end 2011 on a high by grabbing more points this weekend as Blackburn make the trek to Old Trafford.
Sir Alex has a defensive injury crisis on his hands, but all United need is a draw and they’ll end 2011 top of the table. Sir Alex has defended Kean in recent weeks, but will be expecting 3 points from his in-form side.
“We can cope, especially in home games”. Ferguson on his injury hit defense
Quote from Barclays Premier League site.
Off the clock…
Some leagues across Europe get a break during the holiday season; Listed below is when you can expect to see your favorite competitions kick off again.
The English Premier League goes into overdrive this time of year! Check site for details.
Spain
Copa del Rey resumes 01/03/2012
La Liga resumes 01/07/2012
Italy
Serie A resumes 01/07/2012
Germany
Bundesliga resumes 01/20/2012
France
Coupe De La Ligue resumes 01/07/2012
Ligue 1 resumes 01/14/2012
Holland
Eredivisie resumes 01/20/2012
Portugal
Liga ZON Sagres resumes 01/08/2012
Boxing Day Preview
Premier League
Liverpool vs. Blackburn 12-26-2011 10:00 a.m. ET Fox Deportes
Not a game for the optimists this Holiday Season, but certainly an interesting one to say the least.
A potential 8 match ban for Liverpool’s most important attacking player, Luis Suarez, has everyone hitting the ‘panic’ button Merseyside.
Injury hit Blackburn have more questions than answers as 2012 approaches. Steve Kean hasn’t yet proven to fans that he’s the man to keep them in the top flight this season. After being thoroughly beaten by fellow bottom feeders Bolton on Dec. 20, they face a down and out Liverpool. Getting at least 1 point from this game would be massive boost for Kean. While receiving support/sympathy from Premier League Managers, the fans haven’t been so forgiving. Will a result at Anfield change the mood surrounding Ewood park? We’ll find out tomorrow!
USA vs. Spain 6-4-2010 Foxborough, Massachusetts
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Soccer Headlines for Monday - 12/19/2011
Premier League
“Manchester City have been 1st in the Premier League table at Christmas on 3 previous occasions, but have never won the league afterwards.” [@OptaJoe]
“Blackburn Rovers defender Scott Dann will be out for up to 6 weeks with a ruptured testicle.” [ESPN Soccernet]
“Real Madrid star Sami Khedira to become subject of Manchester United bid in January.” [FootyBunker]
Serie A
“Palermo have fired head coach Devis Mangia after just four months in charge.” [Sky Sports]
“Former Atalanta captain Cristiano Doni (along with 17 others) has been arrested in connection with a match-fixing probe. He was banned from the game for three-and-a-half years this summer by the Italian Football Federation.” [Sky Sports]
“Universidad de Chile’s star winger Eduardo Vargas—Yes, I will be joining Napoli. I’m sure I will be a success alongside Cavani and Lavezzi.” [@TouchlineDrama]
La Liga
“Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison for his role in the embezzlement of public funds in the southern Spanish town of Marbella.” [ESPN Soccernet]
“Ajax defender Gregory van der Wiel has revealed that he has agreed personal terms with Valencia about a 5-year deal. Clubs still in talks.” [@S_Coerts_Goal]
MLS
“El-Hadji Diouf has been in contact with the LA Galaxy over a possible deal.” [France Football]
Brazilian Serie A
“Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Jadson has been in European football for seven years now and rumours are flowing about a possible return to Brazil.” [Sambafoot]
“Flamengo supporting Vagner Love has shown the strength of his desire to return to Brazilian football by admitting that in order to return he would even consider moving to arch-rivals Vasco.” [Sambafoot]
Midweek Match Preview
Premier League
Fulham vs. Manchester United 12-21-2011 3:00 p.m. ET Fox Soccer/Fox Deportes
Manchester United take on Fulham Wednesday afternoon, the highlight of a busy game week for U.S. viewers.
Fulham have racked up 6 points in their last 2 Premier League home games; scoring 3 goals in the process, conceding 0. Netminder David Stockdale looks to be making a smooth transition from the Championship back to the Premier League after his loan move was terminated to replace the injured Schwarzer. Dempsey has been on fire lately, netting 60% of The Cottagers goals in December. He has a knack for scoring in big games, and Martin Jol will hope that continues Wednesday.
Man United are unbeaten in their last 7 Premier League games, winning 6 and drawing 1. This game will be United’s second match in four days, and with Boxing Day around the corner Sir Alex will surely be bringing in some fresh legs for their upcoming encounter. United have only conceded 2 goals in the League after that 6 goal thrashing they received courtesy of Manchester City. They will need to make plans for Dempsey though, who’s free scoring form will certainly worry the back four.
Stats from ESPN Soccernet
