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/ 4128 days agoDavid Moyes Admits Early Struggles With Real Sociedad
Former Manchester United manager David Moyes was appointed his new position at Real Sociedad in early November. Since the Scotsman's arrival in San Sebastian, La Real have lost once, won twice and drawn four in all competitions. They've advanced to the Copa del Rey Round of 16 and have slightly improved their position on the […]
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/ 4128 days agoBrendan Rodgers Says Daniel Sturridge Will Return For Liverpool In January
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is expecting striker Daniel Sturridge to return to his lineup at "some point in January". Unfortunately for the club, Sturridge's return won't come before Liverpool's busy holiday fixture list which will see them play three matches in seven days (Burnley, Swansea City and Leicester City). Liverpool have been struggling to score goals this season […]
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/ 4128 days agoJupp Heynckes Believes Marco Reus Should Join Real Madrid
In an interview on the German cable channel Sky 90, former Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes said he believes Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus should join Real Madrid. The former Bayern boss recommended the switch to Spain because he feels the German champions have too much competition in their attacking positions. Heynckes led Bayern Munich to the […]
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/ 4128 days agoCarragher & Neville say English clubs lack power and intensity
Sky Sports Monday Night Football has produced some amazing punditry in recent times. Over the past few years, former Premier League defenders Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have provided moments of genuine banter and analytical genius. Prior to his evening's match between Stoke City and Chelsea, Neville and Carragher combine to share their passionate thoughts on the […]
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/ 4128 days agoLuke Shaw Set To Return To Action Against Newcastle United
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has seen his side ravaged by injury throughout the early part of his inaugural campaign in England. It seems as if each time the Dutch boss receives some positive news on the injury front, he's dealt a fresh blow to his squad which in-turn hampers his team selection. The area on […]
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/ 4129 days agoAntoine Griezmann Shines During Volatile Match At The New San Mames
Atletico Madrid winger Antoine Griezmann scored a hat-trick and propelled Diego Simeone's side to a 4-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao during a volatile match at the new San Mames on Sunday. Those who witnessed the La Liga contest will testify that it was one of the more compelling, hard-fought games of the early season. Atletico […]
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/ 4129 days agoChristoph Kramer Renews Contract With Bayer Leverkusen
Christoph Kramer has renewed his contract with Bayer Leverkusen, extending his terms with the German side until 2019. The midfielder, who currently on-loan at Borussia Monchengladbach, was being heavily linked with a January move to Real Madrid in recent weeks. But news of his contract renewal will mean that the La Liga giants will have […]
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/ 4129 days agoBojan Krkic Left Barcelona Because Of Guardiola’s Broken Promise
Stoke City forward Bojan Krkic began his professional career with Barcelona, having his character and skills nurtured by the Catalan club's famed La Masia when he was nine-years-old. Bojan quickly emerged as one of the brightest prospects to ever play for the La Liga giant's youth academy – scoring 126 goals during his first season. […]
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/ 4130 days agoCristiano Ronaldo awarded with homeland’s highest honor & statue
Less than twenty-four after his side won its fourth trophy of 2014, Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo returned to his place of birth in the region of Madeira – an archipelago which is one of two autonomous regions of Portugal – to be presented with the "Cordão Autonomy" and a statue in his likeness by the […]
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/ 4131 days agoSergio Ramos Believes Real Madrid Are God's Team
Speaking ahead of his side's FIFA Club World Cup final in Marrakesh, defender Sergio Ramos told the assembled media that he believes Real Madrid is "God's team" and the reigning champions of Europe are ready to take home their second piece of silverware during this early campaign (Los Blancos beat Sevilla earlier this year to win the UEFA […]
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/ 4132 days agoAngel Di Maria Returns To Manchester United Training; Could Make Bench Against Villa
During his pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester United's match against Aston Villa, manager Louis van Gaal revealed that midfielder Angel di Maria returned to training earlier this week and is in contention for the 18-man squad on Saturday. Although the United boss tempered his statement by reminding the gathering that one week of training is […]
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/ 4133 days agoBayern Ready To Make Martin Ødegaard Highest Paid Youth Player
Bayern Munich have made signing 16-year-old Norwegian prodigy Martin Ødegaard a priority, and the German giants are willing to do anything it takes in order to acquire the young midfielder's signature, according to the Spanish newspaper Marca. Ødegaard has been tipped to join the Bundesliga champions by the German press, with most Spanish papers predicting European […]
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/ 4133 days agoAS Roma’s New Stadium Plans Being Discussed
Last March, AS Roma officials announced plans for a proposed 52,500-capacity stadium that would make the Italian club the second Serie A side to play in their own arena – the other being Juventus. Roma president James Pallotta told the NY Times that the Stadio della Roma would be a very important piece for the club and would […]
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/ 4134 days agoInvestigator Michael Garcia Resigns Citing FIFA's Lack Of Leadership
US lawyer Michael Garcia has resigned from his position with FIFA, 24 hours after the governing body dismissed his complaint regarding the handling of his investigation into World Cup corruption. Garcia's findings – which he detailed in a 430-page investigation – were released as a 42-page summary by FIFA-appointed independent judge Hans-Joachim Eckert in mid-November. Immediately following the […]
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/ 4134 days agoRadamel Falcao optimistic about his Man United future
Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao has endured a difficult start to his career in England. The on-loan forward from Monaco arrived at Old Trafford after a spending the end of last season and this summer rehabilitating from a knee injury. The Colombian missed out on his country's World Cup campaign, had little to no pre-season […]