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/ 3797 days agoBrad Guzan looks set to regain number one spot at Aston Villa
Despite rumors throughout the summer transfer window that Brad Guzan was heading out of Aston Villa, it seems that the American might be manager Tim Sherwood's number one choice for goalkeeper for the 2015-2016 Premier League season after all. Guzan was the first choice at the beginning of last season but was forced to sit […]

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/ 3808 days agoCopa America quarter-finals reaches 3.8 million
beIN SPORTS reported that the network's coverage of the 2015 Copa America quarterfinals reached 3.8 million according to the most recent Nielsen Rating. Coverage of the Argentina v. Colombia on beIN SPORTS en Español was the highest rating sports broadcast in cable for that day (June 26). This news comes after beIN SPORTS released their viewing […]

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/ 3832 days agoUSA men’s team wish US women good luck who share same jersey numbers
Several United States Men's National Team players have been tweeting good luck photos to the members of the women's national team who share their jersey numbers. It seems that every member of the men's senior team with a Twitter account has sent out a corresponding tweet to their "number twin" ahead of the USWNT debut […]

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/ 4104 days agoDiego Costa Might Be Fit To Play Swansea Saturday Following International Break
Diego Costa is being looked at by staff doctors heading into Chelsea's game against Swansea City this Saturday. Costa has suffered from various leg injuries over the last year, a large cause for concern for many Chelsea fans after hearing of the Spaniard's signing before arrived at Stamford Bridge. However he has proven his health […]

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/ 4104 days agoFIFA To Suggest Kick-Off Dates For 2022 World Cup
During a press conference held on Monday, FIFA suggested two alternative dates for a winter kick-off for the 2022 World Cup to be held in Qatar. The official dates suggested are November/December 2022 or January/February 2022. The talks to have a World Cup take place in the winter instead of the traditional June-August format comes […]

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/ 4108 days agoBrazil vs. Colombia Line-Ups; Rematch In Miami
Brazil and Colombia meet in Miami for a rematch of the World Cup game that took place almost exactly two months ago. After four yellow cards, one broken back and Colombia's World Cup finished the game ended 2-1 with goals from Thiago Silva, David Luiz and James Rodriguez, two of whom traveled to Miami to […]

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/ 4113 days agoLionel Messi Suffers Leg Injury In Barcelona’s 1-0 Win Against Villarreal
Argentinian forward, Lionel Messi, suffered a leg muscle injury as confirmed by his club FC Barcelona after their 1-0 win at Villarreal earlier today. He will undergo further testing on Monday to judge the severity of the injury. "The former (Messi) has pulled an adductor muscle in right hip, and precautionary measures will be required," […]

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/ 4121 days agoCandidates Who Could Replace Tim Howard During His Leave Of Absence
While Tim Howard continues to play for Everton and spend more time with his family, there will be sizeable void in the United States Men National Team's defense in a very literal sense. Between the two back-up goalkeepers who traveled with the team to Brazil, and a few scattered amongst MLS and the English Premier […]

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/ 4158 days agoChelsea Striker Demba Ba On the Verge of Joining Besiktas In £8million Deal
Chelsea striker Demba Ba is on the verge of joining Besiktas after passing a medical earlier on Thursday. After falling out of favor with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, Demba Ba had a less than spectacular season with the Blues. He earned only 19 appearances and scored five goals during the 2013-2014 season. Even before the […]

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/ 4159 days agoNewcastle United Sign Forward Emmanuel Rivière For Undisclosed Fee
As Newcastle's fifth signing of the summer, French forward Emmanuel Rivière is heading to St. James' Park for the upcoming 2014-2015 season. Transferring from Monaco, the 24 year-old has signed a long-term contract with Newcastle and stated his excitement for the move on Newcastle's official website, "When the Club spoke to me I said yes […]

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/ 4159 days agoSwansea City’s £4million Deal For Ecuador Winger Jefferson Montero Nears Completion
Swansea City is close to signing Ecuador winger Jefferson Montero, according to BBC Sport, with the World Cup footballer expected to fly in for his medical exam later this week. Currently with Monarcas Morelia, the transfer fee is expected to net the Mexican club £4million. For Swansea, meanwhile, it'll be a worthy upgrade with former […]

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/ 4159 days agoWatch MLS’s Parody of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Movie [VIDEO]
As a tribute to the beloved 80's comedy Ferris Bueller's Day Off, MLS and KickTV have released their own version staring the reigning MLS MVP and Chicago Fire's Mike Magee in "One Player's Struggle to Take it Easy" featuring an all-star group of America's best MLS players including Omar Gonzalez, Thierry Henry, Hope Solo, Sydney Leroux […]

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/ 4165 days agoBayern Munich Agree €10million Fee For Costa Rica Goalkeeper Keylor Navas
Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas is heading to Bayern Munich for a reported €10million fee as confirmed by Levante Vice-President Thomas Perez. Navas became much sought-after following an impressive performance for Costa Rica during the 2014 World Cup. Los Ticos were eventually defeated by the Netherlands on penalty kicks in the quarterfinals. "Going to one […]

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/ 4167 days agoSouthampton Signs Serbian Midfielder Dušan Tadić For £10.9million
Southampton's new manager, Ronald Koeman, has made his first signing at St. Mary's with the signing of Serbian midfielder Dušan Tadić according to their official twitter using the hashtag #SaintDusan. Tadić has been signed to a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee but it is speculated to be around £10.9million. The attacking midfielder joins Southampton […]

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/ 4169 days agoAshley Cole Reported to be In Talks to Join AS Roma
Former Chelsea and England fullback, Ashley Cole is reported to be working on a deal with Serie A giants A.S. Roma after denying offers from MLS and AS Monaco. The Daily Mail reported that Cole was flying to Italy to begin negotiations on a two-year contract negotiation. Cole became a free agent after he was […]