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ESPN to show more than 20 friendlies across the summer
Summer line-up of live football set to feature English club sides Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea as well as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Opportunity for fans to scout one of England’s UEFA Euro 2012 opponents, France
ESPN is to broadcast more than 20 club and international friendlies over the summer, featuring a host of top British club sides plus key international clashes.The line-up will give viewers a chance to scout England’s first opponents in UEFA Euro 2012 as ESPN broadcasts France’s remaining two warm-up games. The Brazilian national side will feature three times on ESPN, starting with its clash against the USA on Wednesday 30th May. And live at 7.45pm on Sunday 9th June, ESPN brings fans one of the biggest international friendlies on the football calendar: Brazil v Argentina.
USA vs Scotland and Jurgen Klinsmann’s challenge ahead of next five games
Jurgen Klinsmann will be testing the strength and spirit of USA when he leads his men against Scotland in the first of a series of important games.
The former Germany coach named his final 23-man squad ahead of his three friendlies against Scotland, Brazil and USA, and also his two World Cup qualifying matches against Antigua & Bermuda and Guatemala.Klinsmann initially called up 27 players at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando; but having now made his selection, the entire team is now heading to Jacksonville prior to their Scotland encounter on May 26 at EverBank Field.
For the USA manager, who won his last four international games, the Stars and Stripes can accept nothing other than good results in the Five-Game Tournament, which is supposed to mimic the pressure and consequences of a true tournament.
ESPN to show 12 International Friendlies in the USA
USA vs. Brazil on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
ESPN will be showing 12 Live International matches on the following channels: ESPN2, ESPN3 and ESPN Deportes. The feature match will be USA vs Brazil on May 30th, at 8 PM EST on ESPN2 and ESPN3. The remaining 11 matches will be International friendly matches featuring Nations that are participating in the UEFA EURO 2012.
UEFA Euro 2012 USA TV Schedule for group stage - US Television Networks
Soccer Fans based in the US will be treated with extensive live TV and Online coverage of the EURO 2012 Tournament taking place between June 8 and July 1, 2012.
The European Championship - UEFA Euro 2012 is arguably one of the biggest and toughest National team soccer tournaments in the World. The event occurs every four years alternating on even numbered years with the FIFA World Cup. This year, the massive event will take place in Poland and Ukraine who will co-host the event. Euro 2012 kicks off on June 8th and runs until July 1st.
In the United States the Television rights have been awarded to ESPN. ESPN will show every match LIVE in both English and Spanish on their family of television sports channels. Specifically, the Spanish Language broadcasts will air on ESPN Deportes. The english language broadcasts will air on ESPN AND ESPN2.
In all, ESPN family of channels will combine to televise over 200 hours of live exclusive coverage of the UEFA EURO 2012. All the 31 matches will be available live and in high definition on US Television. In addition, ESPN will offer additional coverage US viewers and listeners on the other ESPN multip-platform channels: ESPN3, WatchESPN, ESPN Deportes Radio and ESPN Mobile TV.
Euro 2012 online in the USA
ESPN will offer all 31 matches live on it's broaband channel ESPN3 in both English and Spanish. Subscribers will be able to view all matches on-demand and in replay. ESPN will offer soccer subscribers of Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks and Verizon FiOS TV access to all matches on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3 via WatchESPN. Access will be available on tablets via the WatchESPN app.
Italy vs USA Preview
Italy will be hoping to rebound from their defeat against Uruguay when they welcome the United States to Genoa for what is expected to be a tricky friendly match on Wednesday.
Team News
Cesare Prandelli will make a number of changes to his side since they were beaten by Uruguay in their latest friendly match. The Azzurri will have quite a face-lift, as Andrea Barzagli and Domenico Criscito will replace Andrea Ranocchia and Federico Balzaretti in defense and Antonio Nocerino will receive the nod ahead of Claudio Marchisio in the midfield...
FIFA International Match Day Content on ESPN Platforms on Wednesday, Feb. 29
On Wednesday, Feb. 29, a FIFA international match day, ESPN platforms (ESPN2, ESPN3 and ESPN Deportes) will combine to carry eight matches featuring 16 national teams and extensive studio news, information, highlights and analysis programming throughout the day.
Highlights include:
Italy vs.USA live on ESPN2 and ESPN3 beginning at 2:30 p.m. and matches with FIFA No. 1 team Spain and No. 2 Germany, both on ESPN3.
ESPN Deportes, the 24-hour Spanish-language sports network, will provide comprehensive coverage of the FIFA match day with a seven-hour block of live programming that includes two matches – Montenegro vs. Iceland at 11:55 a.m., and Spain vs. Venezuela at 3:30 p.m. – and one-hour editions of ESPN Futbol Center (11 a.m.) and Los Capitanes (2 p.m.).
Chelsea vs Manchester United Live on Fox Network in USA
FOX kicks off with live Barclays Premier League coverage of Chelsea hosting Manchester United at Stamford Bridge Sunday, Feb. 5 at 10:30 AM ET on FOX.
FOX is expecting big returns on broadcasting a major EPL clash on the FOX Network which is widely available throughout the US on Terrestrial, Satellite and Cable Television. This is the second match in as many weeks that FOX airs a live Barclays Premier League match. The first was on January 22nd which drew record television audiences in the US with apx 1.3 million US viewers as American soccer fans watched Arsenal lose to Manchester United 1-2 at home.The live coverage of Chelsea-Man United will be presented by Rob Stone, former U.S. Men’s National Team player Eric Wynalda and CNN's Piers Morgan. Repeat airings of this match will be available at 7:00PM and 11:00PM (EST) on Fox Soccer Channel.
Univision Deportes and Galavision to broadcast USA and Mexico international friendly matches live
Get glued to Galavision and Univision Deportes for the live coverage of the upcoming international friendlies involving USA, Mexico, Panama and Venezuela.
The USA Men’s National Team will be in action against Venezuela on Saturday, January 21. The match is scheduled to kick off at 9:00pm EST (6:00pm PT and 8:00pm CT). Watch it live on Galavision. Galavision will also broadcast Panama vs USA live on Wednesday, January 25. The United States’ encounter with Panama will start at 8:30pm EST (5:30pm PT and 7:30pm CT). Viewers can catch Mexico vs Venezuela on Wednesday as well.
This Latino affair will be live online on UnivisionDeportes.com. Kick-off time for the Mexico vs Venezuela international friendly is at 8:50pm EST (5:50pm CT and 7:50pm PT).
Brazil set to meet the United States, Mexico in upcoming friendly matches
The five-time world champions will face the hosts during a three-game U.S. trip in mid-2012.
The Brazilian Football Association (CBF) announced that the South Americans have confirmed five friendly matches against Bosnia, Denmark, the United States, Mexico and Argentina.The first match for the Selecao in 2012 will be against Bosnia in Saint Gallen, Switzerland, on February 28. Denmark will be Brazil's next opponents, with the fixture scheduled for May 26 in the German city of Hamburg.
Brazil will then travel to the United States, where they will take part in three relatively high-profile friendly matches. They will face the United States on either May 30 or 31 in Boston or Washington. The last time the teams met in 2010 Brazil cruised to a comfortable 2-0 win courtesy of goals from Neymar and Alexandre Pato.
Tottenham Hotspur in EPL title crusade: The pressure is on Manchester City!
As the 2011/12 English Premier League season continues, leaders Manchester City are giving more reasons for Spurs to try their luck.
The top three zone in the Premiership is not Tottenham Hotspur’s usual place – especially not during the second half of the campaign. The reality, this year, is that the London club can optimistically dream about lifting the prestigious trophy in May.Of course, Spurs need long-term consistency to achieve such a feat. In addition, they have to fight against the historical and financial power of England’s top teams. These include Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City. The competition between the English Premier League’s top six contenders is tight – both in terms of points and mental strength.
Where to watch the UEFA Euro 2012 final draw in USA, Canada, England & the world
Don’t be left out this Friday as the much-anticipated UEFA Euro 2012 final draw finally takes place in Ukraine. Check out live stream and TV schedule info.
In North America
In the United States, the UEFA Euro 2012 final draw can be watched on ESPN3 USA. ESPN Deportes and ESPN Deportes Radio will also cover the event live. In Canada, The Sports Network – TSN and Reseau des Sports will bring the best of the Euro 2012 final draw in Kyiv with extensive and exclusive coverage involving football fans.
In Europe
Watch the UEFA Euro 2012 final draw live on BBC Two and British EuroSport 1 if you are in the United Kingdom. If you are in Germany, ARD is the place to be during the ceremony. If you are in Greece, watch it on ERT 1. In Spain, Cuatro will be responsible of showing the event.
Slovenia vs USA Preview
USA manager Jurgen Klinsmann will be looking for a much-needed victory when his team travel to face Slovenia on Tuesday.
The United States have won only one of six games played under Klinsmann’s guidance, and will be looking to boost morale before they begin their World Cup 2014 qualifying campaign.This game is a rematch of a World Cup 2010 group stage game that finished in an entertaining 2-2 draw. Valter Birsa and Zlatan Ljubijankic put Slovenia 2-0 up during the first half in South Africa, before Landon Donovan and Michael Bradley rescued a point for the USA.
World Cup goal scorers Birsa and Ljubijankic are expected to feature for Slovenia, while Udinese shot stopper Samir Handanovic is expected to start in goal.
Bostjan Cesar and Bojan Jokic also play their club soccer in Serie A, and are teammates of USA midfielder Bradley at Chievo Verona.
France vs USA Preview
The USA will face a stiff test of their ability on Friday when they travel to face France in Paris.
Jurgen Klinsmann has won only one game in charge of the United States, while Laurent Blanc’s France will come into this game looking to extend an unbeaten run that goes back over a year.Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri is sidelined with injury for France, while Barcelona defender Eric Abidal has also withdrawn from the squad.
Yohan Cabeye, Loic Remy and Chelsea winger Florent Malouda are injury doubts for the French and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Striker Karim Benzema has scored nine goals so far this season for Real Madrid, and is expected to lead the France attack in this game.
France have already secured qualification for Euro 2012, but Blanc has insisted that his team will be taking this game very seriously.
USA vs Ecuador Report
Ecuador handed the USA a 1-0 defeat at Red Bull Arena on Tuesday night.
Jaime Ayovi scored the decisive goal for Ecuador when he rose above defender Tim Ream to head home a cross from his cousin Walter Ayovi.The result leaves USA head coach Jurgen Klinsmann with just one win from his first five games in charge, and with a goals scored tally of two in five. His teams offensive inability must be of huge concern for Klinsmann who is noted for his attacking style of play.
The Americans started with a front pair of Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey, but the pair were bottled up very well by the Ecuador defensive pairing of Fricson Erazo and Eduardo Morante.
The first half saw both defenses very much on top, with the first clear chance coming as Ecuador winger Jefferson Montero skipped past Steve Cherundolo before firing wide.
USA vs Ecuador Preview
The USA will play host to Ecuador in an international friendly at Red Bull Arena on Tuesday night.
USA manager Jurgen Klinsmann earned his first win against Honduras over the weekend, but will face stronger opposition here.New Jersey native Tim Howard will play in goal for the USA in his home state, while Tim Ream will be hoping to start his first game for Klinsmann in his home stadium.
If Ream does earn a start, he is expected to be partnered by Oguchi Onyewu. Red Bull forward Juan Agudelo could also feature for the States, while Clint Dempsey should continue in midfield after scoring the winning goal against Honduras.
Timmy Chandler could play at left back for the USA, and would face a stiff challenge in the form of Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia.
USA vs Honduras Report
A first half goal by Clint Dempsey lifted the USA to a 1-0 win over Honduras on Saturday.
The game produced the first victory for USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann in his fourth attempt.Things started slowly for the home side, and Honduras had the first goal scoring chance when Jerry Bengston raced clear but could not beat USA goalkeeper Tim Howard. Honduras continued to threaten, and in the 26th minute Howard saved well from Carlos Costly.
The USA responded well and took the lead nine minutes before half-time when Dempsey fired home from Brek Shea’s deflected cross.
After the interval Honduras pushed for an equalizer but were denied when Howard blocked a 52nd minute effort from Boniek Garcia.
USA vs Honduras Preview
The USA will play host to Honduras in an international friendly on Saturday night.
The game will be played in Miami, Florida, and is to be screened live on Fox Soccer Channel and Univision at 6pm Eastern Time.USA manager Jurgen Klinsmann will be looking to lift some pressure off himself by snapping a four game winless streak for the stars and stripes.
Star striker Landon Donovan has withdrawn from the squad due to injury, and was replaced by Edson Buddle. Buddle will be competing with Juan Agudelo, Jozy Altidore and Teal Bunbury for playing time at forward.
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard is expected to play in goal for the United States, while veteran pair Carlos Bocanegra and Steve Cherundolo will feature in the back line.
Juventus’ new stadium: the Old Lady’s biggest reason and key to achieve success
The Juventus Arena, also called Juventus stadium, could give the Old Lady the perfect energy to hit great records and higher standards throughout the 2011/12 campaign.
Last year, things turned out really badly for Juve who had to play their home fixtures at the Stadio Olimpico. The following statistics can prove this fact: 19 home matches, 8 wins, 6 draws, 5 defeats, 35 goals scored but 31 allowed… clinching 30 points from a possible 57 is definitely not good enough for a team as illustrious as Juventus.Now, meet Juventus’ new stadium. It has 41,000 seats and it’s built on the site of Delle Alpi’s ground. The name is the Juventus Arena.
It was designed by architect Hernando Suarez Gino Zavanella and cost around €105M to be constructed within a 2-year period. Among the facilities are 120 executive boxes, 3,600 premium seats, a 7/7 34,000-m2 shopping complex, a museum and a parking space wide enough to arrange 4,000 vehicles.
Martin Vasquez might not turn out to be the Ideal Assistant for Juergen Klinsmann
Juergen Klinsmann recently announced that Martin Vasquez would be the assistant coach of the USA.
Klinsmann, as most fans know, was previously the coach of Bayern München. Klinsmann’s tenure lasted less than a season at the club with which he won the UEFA Cup as a player. The former striker was sacked after two embarrassing losses against VfL Wolfsburg and FC Barcelona. Juergen’s assistant in those days was Martin Vasquez. Thus, most journalists must have winced slightly when they heard whom Klinsmann was hiring as his assistant. What must be said is Bayern was in the top three in the Bundesliga when the German was sacked. Also, Vasquez is a good friend of Klinsmann’s.
USA vs Belgium Preview
After losing 1-0 to Costa Rica recently, Jurgen Klinsmann and his men are preparing to affront Belgium. Kick-off time for this friendly fixture is at 11:30am PST, 2:30pm EST and 6:30pm GMT.
Tuesday’s encounter between USA and Belgium will mark both sides’ fourth meeting in history. It will be important for the Americans to record an emphatic victory like the 3-0 win they clinched 81 years ago when they first clashed against Belgium.It may, however, be difficult for Jurgen Klinsmann’s team to bounce back following their Costa Rica defeat. The likes of Lukaku, Kompany, Thomas Vermaelen and Eden Hazard are set to make life tough for USA who are yet to win after the departure of Bob Bradley.
“What we need is that piece more of determination, being really hungry to finish it off and score,” Klinsmann believes.