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/ 4241 days agoDiego Simeone's Eight-Match Ban Upheld By Spanish FA Appeals Committee
The Spanish Football Association Appeals Committee has rejected Atletico Madrid's appeal against Diego Simeone's eight-match touchline ban. The court's decision means the Argentinian boss will miss Los Colchoneros' next four league fixtures against Eibar, Real Madrid, Celta and Almeria; with the remainder of the suspension to be served during Atletico's Spanish Super Cup matches. Simeone will also […]
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/ 4242 days agoManchester United still waiting for Marcos Rojo's work permit
A little more than a week ago, Manchester United confirmed the £16 million transfer of Sporting Lisbon defender, Marcos Rojo. Shortly after the Argentina international was announced as a member of the twenty-time champions of England, United manager Louis van Gaal revealed that the 24-year-old would not be included in his squad against Sunderland because the player […]
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/ 4242 days agoFernando Torres On The Verge Of Joining AC Milan, Say Reports
Over the past few days, there has been growing speculation regarding the immediate future of Chelsea striker Fernando Torres. Yesterday, AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani confirmed his club's interest in the 30-year-old Spaniard: "Our goal is to take a great striker. Fernando Torres? He is a great striker. Let's see if he comes or someone else. We […]
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/ 4242 days agoChelsea Sweating The Fitness Of Diego Costa Following Hamstring Scare In Training
Diego Costa's Chelsea career has gotten off to a fast start as the striker has found the back of the net twice in his opening two league matches. But reports have surfaced from England speculating that the newly-signed goalscorer picked up a hamstring injury in training and could be out of action for as long as […]
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/ 4243 days agoXabi Alonso On The Verge Of £5million Switch To Bayern Munich, Say Reports
It appears Xabi Alonso isn't finished making news today. Fresh from the announcement that he has retired from international competition, Alonso is reportedly on the verge of a £5 million move to Bayern Munich, according to stories emanating from Germany and Spain. Should the deal take place, speculation is the 32-year-old will sign a two-year contract […]
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/ 4243 days agoXabi Alonso Announces Retirement From International Competition
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has confirmed his retirement from international competition via an open letter, as well as his official Twitter account. The announcement signals the end of an eleven-year career with the Spanish national team. He becomes the second member of Spain's "golden generation" to retire following Xavi Hernandez announcement earlier this summer. "I […]
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/ 4243 days agoDaley Blind Will Only Be Sold For 'Absolute Top Price', Says Ajax Official
AFC Ajax director of football Marc Overmars has told the Dutch Newspaper De Telegraaf that any club interested in signing Daley Blind will have to pay an "absolute top price" for the Netherlands international. Blind has been a rumored target of Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal following the player's successful stint with Holland's national team during […]
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/ 4243 days agoReal Madrid Renew Interest In AS Monaco Striker Radamel Falcao, Say Reports
Following the news of Angel Di Maria's £59.7 million transfer to Manchester United, reports emanating from Spain and France are saying that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has made it his top priority to sign AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao before the conclusion of the transfer window. The signing of Falcao has been the president's obsession […]
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/ 4243 days agoAtleti face possible sanctions for exceeding 1st team expenditures
Atletico Madrid have one week to adhere to the spending limits set forth by the Spanish Professional Football League (LFP), or the reigning champions of La Liga could face a range of sanctions from the governing body. Currently, the club's first-team expenditures are above the limits permitted by the LFP. Should the Spanish side fail […]
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/ 4243 days agoCrystal Palace Appoint Neil Warnock Manager On A Two-Year Contract
Crystal Palace have appointed Neil Warnock as manager on a two-year contract with immediate effect. Warnock was previously in charge of the club from 2007 to 2010. He replaces Tony Pulis, who left the club "by mutual consent" on August 15. Steve Clarke had been rumored to be the favorite for the job at Selhurst […]
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/ 4244 days agoAtletico Madrid To Appeal Diego Simeone's 8-Match Touchline Ban
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has informed the news outlet Canal Plus that his club will file an appeal against Diego Simeone's eight-match touchline ban. This news comes on the heels of yesterday's announcement from the Spanish FA that the Argentine boss was found guilty of four infractions during the second leg of the Spanish Super […]
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/ 4244 days agoAS Roma And Bayern Munich Agree £24 Million Fee For Mehdi Benatia, Say Reports
The transfer saga of AS Roma defender Mehdi Benatia has finally come to a conclusion as reports in Italy and Germany have stated the Serie A side and Bayern Munich have agreed a £21million fee plus £3.2m in add-ons for the player. The Morocco international will fly to Germany to have a medical on Wednesday. Today, it […]
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/ 4245 days agoSpanish FA Slaps Diego Simeone With An 8 Match Touchline Ban For Super Cup Antics
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has been handed an eight-match by the Spanish Football Association. The Argentinian boss was facing three separate charges and had been anticipating a lengthy spell away from the touchline. He was already banned from the touchline for today's La Liga opener against Rayo Vallecano and admitted during his pre-match press […]
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/ 4246 days agoManchester United Agree Record Breaking £63.9 Million Fee For Angel Di Maria, Says Report
According to Sky Sports Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, Manchester United have agreed to pay Real Madrid a British transfer record fee of £63.9million for Angel Di Maria. Balague broke news of United's impending move for the Argentina international late yesterday and is now reporting that the 26-year-old winger will fly into Manchester tomorrow in order to hold […]
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/ 4246 days agoCarlo Ancelotti Confirms That Angel Di Maria Is Leaving Real Madrid; Could Be United Bound
Fresh from yesterday's news that Manchester United are on the verge of signing Angel Di Maria, Real Madrid manager has informed the media that the player has said his goodbyes and is leaving the club. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Madrid's first league fixture of the season against Cordoba, Ancelotti confirmed the Argentina […]