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/ 4048 days agoAll-star teams named for Steven Gerrard testimonial match
Liverpool legends Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher revealed the two All-Star teams which will feature during the upcoming Steven Gerrard testimonial match to be held on March 29. Tickets for the event went on sale today and immediately sold out. The proceeds raised from the game will help fund the Liverpool FC Foundation's community programs, which benefit thousands […]
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/ 4048 days agoBarcelona's Ivan Rakitic doesn't care where he plays, as long as he is playing
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has said he doesn't care where manager Luis Enrique chooses to play him, so long as the Croatian is playing in every match. Rakitic joined the Catalan club from Sevilla last summer and has performed well in his first season with La Blaugrana. The 26-year-old midfielder is recognized for his versatility and superior technical ability […]
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/ 4048 days agoReal Madrid president blames media for attempting to destabilize team
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez held an impromptu press conference today where he blamed the media for attempting to "destabilize" the club. Perez also went on to back his under-fire manager Carlo Ancelotti, while calling for fan support during his side's "bad moment". After weeks of heavy criticism, Perez apparently felt compelled to address the […]
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/ 4048 days agoVeteran Real Madrid players rallying around Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid's veteran players are rallying around embattled manager Carlo Ancelotti. Ancelotti has come under heavy criticism from fans and the media in recent weeks. Madrid have battled adversity and poor form in recent months, after rattling off a 22-match winning streak in all competitions and being crowned world champions in December. Madrid's recent performances […]
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/ 4049 days agoNeymar expects El Clasico to be like a final and has targeted the treble
Barcelona forward Neymar expects the upcoming El Clasico to be played like a final, and feels his team is strong enough to win the treble this season. Barcelona are currently on top of La Liga after overcoming a four-point deficit in the standings to overtake Real Madrid. They also advanced to the Copa del Rey […]
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/ 4049 days agoBarcelona midfielder Xavi says he's glad he didn't leave club
Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez says he's glad he didn't leave the club this season. Last summer, the 35-year-old was linked with a move to new MLS franchise New York City FC, as well as the Qatari side Al Arabi. At the time, Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu said Xavi had earned the right to decide his future, while teammates made […]
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/ 4049 days agoIker Casillas battling a broken Real Madrid dressing room
Tuesday night at the Santiago Bernabeu wasn't a pretty scene. What has been building in the Spanish capital for weeks finally reached its boiling point when the final whistle sounded signaling the end of Real Madrid's 4-3 defeat to Schalke 04. Although they were able to advance to the Champions League quarter-finals, Madrid's performance reached a new […]
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/ 4049 days agoCriticism of Real Madrid is justified says Carlo Ancelotti
Speaking after his side's 4-3 defeat to Schalke 04, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said recent criticism of himself and his players is justified. Real Madrid have been dealing with adversity since the start of the New Year. Lackluster performances, misfiring attackers, unrest in the dressing room and injures to key personnel have lead to […]
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/ 4049 days agoCristiano Ronaldo will not speak to the media until end of the season
Following Real Madrid's shock 4-3 defeat to Schalke 04, Cristiano Ronaldo told a French television correspondent he would not speak to the media again until the end of the season. Ronaldo was visibly upset with his teammates and was overheard admonishing Real Madrid players about their performances. He reportedly had words with striker Karim Benzema, and following the match the Portuguese […]
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/ 4050 days agoBackground on El Clasico referee assigned to Barcelona-Real Madrid match
Antonio Mateu Lahoz has been assigned to officiate El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid on March 22nd at the Camp Nou. The 37-year-old Valencian is recognized for his liberal style and letting play flow during matches. Recently, he was appointed by FIFA to officiate during the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. It will be the third time Mateu Lahoz will oversee a […]
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/ 4050 days agoIt's all or nothing for Bayern Munich as they prepare for Shakhtar Donetsk
Bayern Munich enter Wednesday's Champions League return leg against Shakhtar Donetsk knowing victory will ensure their passage to the next round of the competition. The German giants were held to a 0-0 draw by the Ukrainian champions in the first leg – a surprising result considering Shakhtar had not competed in a competitive game for […]
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/ 4050 days agoZinedine Zidane could succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane is being lined up to be Carlo Ancelotti's successor at Real Madrid, according to Sky Sports Spanish soccer expert Graham Hunter. Ancelotti has been under criticism for the past several months for failing to rotate his squad and being unable to find a solution to his team's attacking problems. Although Madrid embarked on a record-breaking 22-match winning […]
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/ 4050 days agoPorto coach Julen Lopetegui targeting elite European status
Porto coach Julen Lopetegui has set the target of elite European status as motivation for his side ahead of their Champions League Round of 16 return leg against FC Basel tonight (live on FOX Sports 2 at 3:45pm ET for viewers in the US). Porto enter the contest following their 1-1 draw from the first leg in Switzerland, and have […]
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/ 4050 days agoSchalke face task of overturning 0-2 deficit against Real Madrid
Schalke 04 coach Roberto Di Matteo understands his side is facing a difficult task trailing Real Madrid by two goals in their return leg of the Champions League Round of 16. The German side will be buoyed by the fact that Madrid's attacking trio of Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo have been misfiring […]
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/ 4051 days agoDesperate Angel di Maria hits rock bottom after tumultuous few weeks
Following last night's 2-1 FA Cup defeat, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal informed the media he would review the video of his team's performance and determine whether or not there were any positives to be taken from the loss. What the Dutchman will see when he takes to the game film is better execution of his […]