United States Are In Talks With England About Pre-World Cup 2014 Friendly: Daily Soccer Report

USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann says that the USSF is in talks with England regarding a potential friendly to be played before the 2014 World Cup, according to an interview in Sports Illustrated.

Earlier this week, World Soccer Talk revealed that the United States are planning a pre World Cup tournament to be played on US soil around April-May in preparation for the FIFA World Cup. And that Iran has been invited to participate, while the two other teams that will compete will include a European team and a team from South America. All of the details haven’t been finalized, but we do know that England are seriously considering using Miami as a training base if England qualifies for World Cup 2014.

We could see a re-match of the World Cup 2010 game between England and the United States, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Here are today’s world soccer news headlines:

International soccer

Jurgen Klinsmann discusses his desire to stay, a possible England friendly and more — Sports Illustrated
Harry Redknapp is ‘confused’ and ‘thinks he is Alex Ferguson’ according to Jose Bosingwa — Independent
The full extent of FIFA’s Qatar 2022 shambles — Pitchside Europe
From Mexico to Mexico – charting Jurgen Klinsmann’s tactical revolution — Top Drawer Soccer
Wayne Rooney turned down Scotland approach – Berti Vogts — BBC Sport
Christian Benteke could play for Belgium despite injury — Pro Soccer Talk
England should write off 2014 World Cup chances – Hoddle — BBC Sport
Ochoa: Mexico need to pull together — FIFA
14 year-old embroiled in “international transfer saga” — BBC Sport
FIFA confirms goalline technology for 2014 World Cup — ESPN
Aaron Ramsey declared fit to captain Wales against Macedonia — The Guardian
Joey Barton criticises England team and Alex Ferguson ahead of World Cup qualifier against Montenegro — Telegraph
Steven Gerrard denies texting Harry Redknapp support over England job — The Guardian
Spain call my greatest honour – says Swansea City striker Michu — Evening Post
Wales call up 16-year-old Liverpool winger Harry Wilson – nicknamed the “new Bale” — 101GG

Premier League

Juventus ready to sell Arsenal target Paul Pogba if huge bid is made — The Guardian
Malky Mackay: Cardiff City deny reports they asked manager to quit — BBC Sport
John Wark on playing with Pele and Sly Stallone in Escape To Victory — The Telegraph
Tottenham could continue spending with January move for FC Basle winger Mohamed Salah — Independent
Manchester United keen on signing Will Hughes from Derby County — The Mail
Danny Murphy retires from football — Liverpool FC
Michael Cox examines the midfield maestros at Arsenal — Arsenal FC
Dan Gosling: ‘I don’t want to be the forgotten man of football’ — Shields Gazette
Premier League defend not being on commission and vow to help — Evening Standard
Swansea’s Ashley Williams is a major doubt for South Wales derby clash with Cardiff City — Wales Online
Newcastle United should sign Loic Remy right now, says Steve Harper — Newcastle Chronicle
D-Day for Cole as West Ham play behind closed doors to determine striker’s future — The Mail
Fabio da Silva considers leaving Manchester United — ESPN FC

Serie A

Juventus president admits a ‘massive offer’ for Paul Pogba would be impossible to resist — Independent

La Liga

Four Real Madrid fans fined for displaying Nazi symbols — Euro News

MLS

Seattle Sounders beaten heavily again as MLS playoff race heats up — The Guardian
Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal could swoop for MLS wonderkid Kekuta Manneh — Daily Star

UEFA Champions League

Ligue Un

PSG to sign new Nike shirt deal — Football Shirts

Football League

State of the Game: Championship a stepping stone for England — BBC Sport
Brighton’s £55m Premier League grand plan — FC Business

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