Rapid Reaction: FC Porto v SC Braga - UEFA Europa League Final

The Dublin Arena was full and 45,000 supporter's from both sides and neutrals were in a craze. Throughout the entire match the scene in the stands was one full of dancing and cheers as the supporters who were eager to see their side lift the UEFA Cup were also aware of how special this final was. It was the first time 2 Portuguese clubs had met one another in a European final and the first of it's kind in this tournament. 

UEFA Europa League Final: FC Porto v SC Braga Preview & Prediction

The stage is set and today at 2:45 PM ET we will experience an all-Portuguese final, the first of it's kind in this competition as FC Porto look to finish off an incredible 2010-2011 campaign against what many consider the tournament's Cinderella side in SC Braga. These 2 sides know it each other very well not only because of encountering each other in league play, but their cities are roughly only 30 miles apart. However, FC Porto remain clearly above and beyond when it comes to the bookmakers odds in this tie; but can SC Braga pull off yet another upset? 

Rapid Reaction: UEFA Europa League Semi-Finals 2nd Leg

After an evening of football, it came down to 2 sides claiming their opportunity for glory in Dublin. So which 2 clubs made it through? 

UEFA Europa League: Tomorrow We Find Out Who Our Finalists Are

Tomorrow, May 5th, we'll know who our finalists are. Those 2 clubs who have endured to have a chance for the ultimate prize in Dublin. Despite being UEFA's second tier competition, the Europa League, in it's 2nd season, has produced some excellent quality matches which have led people to argue that certain sides within the competition this year could even have contended for the UEFA Champions League. 

Radamel Falcão: A Traditional #9

While Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are grabbing all the international attention for their incredible skill and goal tally's over the past several seasons, Radamel Falcão is establishing himself as one of the most potent strikers in the game.

UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Update: Porto Thrash Villarreal & Benfica Hold Onto Slight Edge

The UEFA Europa League Semi-Finals took off in Portugal this evening as both Porto and Benfica secured 1st leg victories at home to edge a step closer to a pivotal Portuguese duel in Dublin.

UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Match-Day

2 teams will be closer to the cup at the end of the day, which 2 will it be?

UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Preview: SL Benfica v SC Braga

The semi-finals will be an all Iberian affair with 3 Portuguese clubs (FC Porto, SL Benfica and SC Braga) participating and Villarreal CF as the lone-ranger from Spain. What should we expect from these matches and who will make it to Dublin on May 18th? Here's the second segment of our preview.

UEFA Europa League Semi-Final Preview: FC Porto v Villarreal CF

The semi-finals will be an all Iberian affair with 3 Portuguese clubs (FC Porto, SL Benfica and SC Braga) participating and Villarreal CF as the lone-ranger from Spain. What should we expect from these matches and who will make it to Dublin on May 18th? Here's the first segment of our preview.

Spain Wants In? 2011 Copa America

So the associated press is reporting that Spain are considering an offer to take Japan's slot at this summer's Copa America in Argentina. Japan withdrew from the tournament given the current condition the nation is in, which the whole world knows. If Spain is being allowed to participate then why not Portugal?