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/ 3983 days agoCarlo Ancelotti may have worked his last match in Real Madrid's dugout
Following their aggregate defeat to Juventus in the Champions League semi-final, Ancelotti admitted his future at Real Madrid was out of his hands, with the dependent being on post-season talks with club president Florentino Perez. The Royal Spanish Football Federation's Competition Committee has banned Ancelotti from Real Madrid's dugout for the final two La Liga games […]
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/ 3983 days agoSuarez will feel me during the Champions League final, says Evra
Juventus defender Patrice Evra has promised to shake Luis Suarez's hand when he and his teammates take on Barcelona in the Champions League final in Berlin. While at Liverpool, Suarez was banned for eight games for racially abusing the former Manchester United left-back in October 2011. Following yesterday's 1-1 draw against Real Madrid – which saw […]
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/ 3984 days agoGianluigi Buffon slams Real Madrid fans for their treatment of Iker Casillas
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has come to the defense of Iker Casillas when he was asked his opinion regarding Real Madrid supporters whistling and jeering their legendary team captain. Last weekend, Casillas was whistled loudly after conceding two goals against Valencia off crosses – which most goalkeepers would have had a hard time stopping. Each time […]
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/ 3984 days agoManchester City's Yaya Toure edging closer to Inter Milan move, say reports
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is edging closer to a switch to Inter Milan, according to reports from Italy. The 32-year-old reportedly said "yes" to the move during a phone conversation with former City boss and current Inter coach Roberto Mancini on Tuesday. All that is left for the deal to be completed is for […]
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/ 3984 days agoMLS equivalent to English Championship
Chicago Fire and Scotland international midfielder Shaun Maloney believes Major League Soccer is inferior to the leagues in the United Kingdom, but thinks MLS is equivalent to the brand of soccer played in the Championship. The former Celtic and Wigan player joined Chicago Fire for a £1 million fee in January, after rejecting a contract offer […]
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/ 3984 days agoPaul Pogba named to Juventus squad ahead of Real Madrid clash
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has included midfielder Paul Pogba in his 22-man squad for tomorrow's Champions League semi-final clash with Real Madrid. The France international was sidelined for 52 days with a right-thigh muscle tear before returning to Juventus' lineup on Saturday. The newly-crowned Serie A champions drew 1-1 with Cagliari at Juventus Stadium, with Pogba scoring the […]
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/ 3984 days agoKarim Benzema and Toni Kroos set to face Juventus on Wednesday
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has declared striker Karim Benzema fit to face Juventus and said his side is ready to make history against Juventus on Wednesday. There was a concern that Benzema would miss tomorrow's match with the France international suffering from a knee injury. But Ancelotti gave the striker the "all-clear" to start […]
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/ 3984 days agoValencia committed to holding on to Nicolas Otamendi
Valencia sporting director Francisco Rufete says defender Nicolas Otamendi has not expressed a desire to leave the club. However, officials at the La Liga side are eager to secure the center-back for the long term with the likes of Manchester United expressing an interest in the 27-year-old. Otameni has enjoyed a solid debut season with Valencia since arriving […]
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/ 3985 days agoBarcelona boss Luis Enrique won't change his game plan against Bayern Munich
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique will not change his tactics against Bayern Munich despite holding a 3-0 advantage heading into today's Champions League semi-final return leg in Germany. Most managers would have their team take a more defensive approach if they were holding a three-goal advantage in the second leg of a cup tie. However, Enrique has […]
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/ 3985 days agoNeville and Carragher analyze Guardiola’s Barcelona tactics
Sky Sports Monday Night Football team of Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher took a few minutes during today's broadcast to analyze Bayer Munich manager Pep Guardiola's tactical approach to last week's Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona. Despite the fact that Bayern have been dealing with a massive injury toll – which has left Guardiola's squad […]
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/ 3985 days agoManchester City, Bayern Munich and PSG lining up for Kevin De Bruyne, says agent
A number of Europe's top club are positioning themselves to secure the services of VfL Wolfsburg winger Kevin De Bruyne, according to the player's agent. The Belgian international's representative, Patrick De Koster, told talkSPORT that Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have all made "informal contact" with him in order to register their interest […]
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/ 3986 days agoBayern Munich do not need a miracle to beat Barcelona, says Thomas Müller
Bayern Munich forward Thomas Müller does not agree with those who say his side need a 'miracle' to overcome a 3-0 deficit to Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals. Most bookmakers now have Barcelona as outright favourites in the UEFA Champions League betting tips to beat Bayern and then win in the final next month, […]
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/ 3986 days agoReal Madrid remain silent on Toni Kroos' condition prior to Juventus clash
The availability of Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final return leg against Juventus is still up for question after the German international only carried out part of today training session. On Saturday, Kroos picked up what appeared to be a hip injury during the early part of his side's 2-2 draw against Valencia. The midfielder […]
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/ 3986 days agoSchalke release Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sidney Sam following Cologne defeat
Schalke 04 have released Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sidney Sam "with immediate effect" as a 'consequence' of their shocking 2-0 defeat to Cologne on Sunday. Sam's contract was not due to expire until June 2018, while Boateng had 12 months remaining on his deal at the Veltins-Arena. The Bundesliga club has also suspended Marco Hoger from […]
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/ 3986 days agoPalermo striker Paulo Dybala nearing agreement with Juventus, say reports
Palermo striker Paulo Dybala is nearing an agreement with reigning Serie A champions Juventus, according to numerous reports from Italy. The 21-year-old has been called "the new Messi' and is one of the hottest young players in Europe. In recent weeks, Dybala has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal. But the understanding has […]