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figo said:
Mayed In Manchester, thanks for not picking mane in your team. Gad damn, fantasy football done have a winner.
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For Champions League viewers in the United States.

It's a historic month for Univision Deportes, the multimedia sports division of Univision Communications Inc (UCI) as it begins its tenure as the official Spanish-language broadcaster of the UEFA Champions League and the Europa League in the U.S.

Although much of the conversation has surrounded Turner Sports and its english-speaking acquisition of the tournament from Fox Sports, the reality is that the U.S viewers also have another option, regardless of language.

Speaking exclusively with Sports Illustrated, Univision's Senior VP/Sports Programming & Acquisitions Eric Conrad gave details on their broadcasting plans and expressed how the overall goal is maximum exposure to their soccer-loving audience. "We view the Champions League as the premier of competition in the world of soccer, so for us we wanted to acquire those rights and then make it as many games available to our audience as we possibly could."

The statement is backed up as beginning on August 21, 22, Univision will carry 137 Champions League matches live across its platforms, 97 of which will air on its linear networks – Univision, Univision Deportes Network (UDN), UniMás and Galavisión. As a linear comparison, TNT is believed to show 46 matches. The other advantage is that non-linear matches will be available for free on digital and if you have a cable subscription and the network is included in your package, you will be able to watch every game digitally via its app or the website. If not, fans can still have access to selected non-linear matches for free, whether you have cable subscription or not.

This is a major move by Univision as it hopes to also attract non-Spanish speakers dedicated to the tournament who despite the language barrier, they will migrate to the network as it looks for quality broadcasting.

"While it's already established itself as the best tournament in the world," says Conrad, "we think the ratings stilll have an opportunity to grow."

In regards to the schedule for the group stage, which begins September 18, there are two new windows for the tournament: 1pm ET and 3pm ET. Univision Deportes will air two matches at 1pm ET - one match on UNiMas/UDN and the other on Galavision. At 3pm ET there are three matches airing on Univision/UDN, UniMas and Galavision.

(For the Europa League's group stage, UD will air two matches live at both 1pm and 3pm. One on UniMas/UDN and the other on Galavision)

Outside of scheduling logistics, the network will also have on-site presence for its linear matches and pre-match broadcasting will begin at 12pm ET aswell as a post-match show from Univision's Miami studios directly after the games. In terms of talent, Univision will rely on iconic UEFA Champions League commentators Luis Omar Tapia and Diego Balado, as well as Champions League and 1994's Ballon D’or winner Hristo Stoichkov, who has become a tremendously popular analyst for spanish-speakers in the U.S, and former Real Madrid, Inter striker Ivan Zamorano. Lucía Villalon, Tony Cherchi and Marc Crosas will also contribute to coverage of UEFA events.
Coverage of UEFA competitions officially get under way next week on August 15 when Real Madrid faces Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup.

"We are dedicating all our resources to ensuring the best production possible," says Conrad. "From technology to coverage, hoping we make it the best place to watch the biggest club tournament in the world."

Unvision Deportes has always been an aggressive broadcaster of the beautiful game, annually carrying 1100 live soccer matches, more than any other programmer in the U.S., regardless of language. Last year, for example, UD accounted for 46% of all soccer viewership in the U.S., regardless of language. Even with Telemundo having the World Cup this year, UD will have 40+% in 2018. Next year, that share is projected to be in the 50-55% range.

With major changes happening to UEFA coverage in America, it is clear Univision wants to be at the forefront as it expands its broadcasting appeal.

They just might succeed.
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https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/08/09/champions-league-univision-coverage-press-release-uefa-europa
 
Hundredeyes said:
Lol MLS really aint shit. Mofo got outpaced by old man Rooney lmao
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You seriously think Rooney right now wouldn't outpace 75% of players in the PL on a similar play as that???
One thing no one could ever question about Rooney was his effort and commitment. He would run as much as he could and even as he has lost pace each year, he would still give 100% effort in that situation in the PL and outrun a lot of players to stop that. No slight on the MLS for that. That's just a player who shows effort wherever he goes, even if age is catching up to him.
That's why he and Zlatan will be successful in MLS. That's why Robbie Keane, David Villa, Lampard Schweinsteiger and Beckham were successful when other former Euro stars failed in the league. Competitive streak in them. They decide not to come on a holiday and approach it like its a holiday because it isnt. The euro players that dont look at it as just a paycheck and that want to win at every single thing they do are the ones that are succesful in MLS. Cos the ones that take the other attitude are the ones that end up bowing out after 1 or 2 seasons as they see average-poor players outhustle, pass and dribble past them.

Anyway, thats why I love Rooney. That play is peak Rooney.
 
If the light came on for Rooney, I could see him playing for a mid-table Premier League team for a couple more season before he retires. In a role what Esteban Cambiasso did for Leicester
 
Chelsea winger Willian admits he would have left the club this summer had Antonio Conte stayed on as manager.

The Brazilian endured a difficult relationship with the Italian during their two years working together at Stamford Bridge.

And the 30-year-old looked set to join his former boss through the exit door this summer with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United all monitoring his situation.

He admitted after the game he would be elsewhere by now had Conte been stood in the technical area: 'Would I be here if Conte stayed? No chance. No.

'I'm here. I'm here because I want to play for Chelsea. I will only leave if Chelsea want me to go.'

But he is now enjoying working under new boss Sarri and implementing his style of play, even in these early stages of the new campaign.

Asked if he was having fun he replied: 'I think so. We have a lot of players with quality up front, players like Eden Hazard and Pedro. Players like that want to play football.

'That's why Sarri talked about 'fun' football because he wants to build from the back. This is what we will try to do this season.

'This is what we do in Brazil and are trying to do here, playing with skill and movement and the manager told us to do that.'

Chelsea return to action on Saturday when they host London rivals Arsenal in the late kick-off.

Source: DailyMail
 
Jack Wilshere records woeful statistic during West Ham's 4-0 defeat to Liverpool

Wilshere was once regarded as the future of English football but his career has stagnated somewhat in recent years.

Injuries and poor form have prevented the 26-year-old from realising his huge potential, though it was hoped joining a new club would help him do that.

However, according to Jamie Carragher, Wilshere wasn't even that good a signing for West Ham and he has a lot to prove.

WILSHERE STRUGGLES ON DEBUT
"I don't think it’s as good as signing as people are saying," said the Liverpool legend. "He's still got to bring a lot more.

"If I was a West Ham fan I'd be more excited about the wide players than Jack Wilshere."

Brutal, but perhaps true considering Wilshere was a passenger for West Ham during the Liverpool defeat.

Wilshere started alongside Mark Noble and youngster Declan Rice in the creative midfield role that he claims is his best position.

But the Englishman failed to make any real impact against an energetic and far superior Liverpool midfield three of James Milner, Naby Keita and Georginio Wijnaldum.

And just to make things worse for Wilshere, a truly embarrassing statistic has emerged that just about sums up his performance.

According to bookmakers bet365, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson completed more passes (29) than eight outfield players at Anfield - and Wilshere was one of them.
No, seriously. Wilshere was West Ham's midfield creator on the day but completed less than 29 passes in 90 minutes on the pitch.

It's a good job the 26-year-old didn't cost a penny.

Source: https://www.givemesport.com/1371760...istic-during-west-hams-40-defeat-to-liverpool
 
Rooney was playing for Everton though which essentially is a mid level team (no shots @Big_Ev) and I think he struggled, not with effort but with consistency... Also I couldnt ever see him playing any another other team in the EPL that wasnt United or Everton...

The MLS makes sense for him on various levels imo... He can outshine most players as its prolly like playing Div1 to Championship at best, it also builds his brand, opening him up to North America etc
 
Mrman said:
You seriously think Rooney right now wouldn't outpace 75% of players in the PL on a similar play as that???
One thing no one could ever question about Rooney was his effort and commitment. He would run as much as he could and even as he has lost pace each year, he would still give 100% effort in that situation in the PL and outrun a lot of players to stop that. No slight on the MLS for that. That's just a player who shows effort wherever he goes, even if age is catching up to him.
That's why he and Zlatan will be successful in MLS. That's why Robbie Keane, David Villa, Lampard Schweinsteiger and Beckham were successful when other former Euro stars failed in the league. Competitive streak in them. They decide not to come on a holiday and approach it like its a holiday because it isnt. The euro players that dont look at it as just a paycheck and that want to win at every single thing they do are the ones that are succesful in MLS. Cos the ones that take the other attitude are the ones that end up bowing out after 1 or 2 seasons as they see average-poor players outhustle, pass and dribble past them.

Anyway, thats why I love Rooney. That play is peak Rooney.
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Lol Ive seen Rooney get outpaced in the EL n even CL...you already saw the decline at man u and ev...all the man u fans in this thread wanted him outta the starting 11 in his final man u season...

And yeah the mls aint shit. Brighton would be top of the league there every season...notice that Slowpoke didnt even try to go for the empty goal - that would have got his team the w...
 
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