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/ 4257 days agoCourt Of Arbitration For Sport Will Announce Luis Suarez Decision On Thursday
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has announced that Barcelona striker Luis Suarez will learn the result of his appeal for biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini at 2pm BST (9am EST) on Thursday. CAS said in a statement: “The Court of Arbitration for Sport will announce its decision in the matter Luis Suárez, FC […]
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/ 4257 days agoLiverpool Agrees to £12million Fee For Sevilla's Alberto Moreno
Liverpool has agreed a £12million fee with Sevilla for left-back Alberto Moreno. The agreement should now bring an end to the transfer saga that has taken up most of the summer window. The Spain international will become Brendan Rodgers eighth signing of the summer and should provide competition at left-back to fellow-Spaniard, Jose Enrique. Moreno was […]
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/ 4257 days agoManchester United Tables £16million Bid For Sporting Lisbon's Marcos Rojo, Say Reports
Manchester United has tabled a £16 million bid for Sporting Lisbon defender, Marcos Rojo, according to reports in Portugal and England. The Argentina international was a key contributor during his country's World Cup run that ended with a defeat in the final of the competition. He played all 120 minutes versus Germany and was named to […]
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/ 4258 days agoPatrick Vieira Finds The Appointment Of Carlo Tavecchio Hard To Believe
Former France international Patrick Vieira, who spent time playing for AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus, has shared his thoughts on Carlo Tavecchio being named president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). Yesterday, Tavecchio defeated rival candidate Demetrio Albertini with a majority of the vote, despite having battled allegations of racism during the weeks leading […]
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/ 4258 days agoRadamel Falcao Will Move To Real Madrid Before This Transfer Window Closes
The reports circulating around Radamel Falcao proposed move to Real Madrid have died down in recent days. The Spanish press are focusing on the build up towards tomorrow's UEFA Super Cup encounter in Cardiff between Real Madrid and Sevilla (to be televised on FOX Sports 1 at 2.30pm ET Tuesday). There is also just under […]
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/ 4258 days agoScott Sinclair Could Follow Jack Rodwell's Lead And Leave Manchester City
Another promising young English footballer is considering his future at Manchester City as reports in England today are saying Scott Sinclair is 'considering his future' at the Etihad. Last week, Jack Rodwell joined Sunderland on a five-year deal after spending the past two seasons in the blue half of Manchester. Just a few days ago, […]
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/ 4258 days agoLegia Warsaw Suggest Meeting With Celtic; Scottish Champs Decline
On Friday, UEFA handed Celtic FC a Champions League reprieve when the governing body ruled that Legia Warsaw had fielded an ineligible player during its 6-1 aggregate victory over the champions of Scotland in the third qualifying round. The player in question, Bartosz Bereszynski, came on in the final minutes of the second leg victory […]
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/ 4259 days agoExecutive Who Made Racist Comment Elected New President Of Italian Football Federation
As expected, Carlo Tavecchio has been elected the new president of the Italian football federation by a majority vote, replacing Giancarlo Abete. For readers who are unaware, Tavecchio had been battling allegations of racism in the weeks leading up to the election. In late July while speaking at the summer assembly of Italy's amateur leagues, […]
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/ 4259 days ago'Welcome To Vanchester' Billboard Unveiled In Manchester's City Center
Five years ago, a group of Manchester City supporters taunted their cross-city rivals by unfurling a poster on Deansgate (a main road in the Manchester city center) that depicted Carlos Tevez celebrating with the words "Welcome to Manchester" written underneath him. The sign was an obvious jab at Manchester United fans because Tevez had opted […]
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/ 4259 days agoLouis Van Gaal Wields The Axe On Five Manchester United Players, Says Report
Prior to the final of the International Champions Cup last week, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal informed the media that he would decide the futures of certain United players after the conclusion of the club's US tour. "I shall make judgments after this tour,” Van Gaal said. “I let all the players play and […]
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/ 4259 days agoClub America Striker Raul Jimenez Close To Atletico Madrid Switch
Reports have surfaced in Spain linking Club America striker Raul Jimenez with a move to Atletico Madrid. Atletico's manager Diego Simeone is intent on improving his side's scoring options before the summer transfer window closes and the club have reportedly tabled a bid for the Mexican goal scorer, who is now considering his options. Jimenez […]
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/ 4260 days agoIan Holloway Chides Millwall Supporters Over 'Obscene' Chants
Following Saturday's 2-0 opening day victory over Leeds United, Millwall FC manager Ian Holloway stated he was "bursting with pride" in regards to his team's performance. But he went on to say that the actions from a group of his own supporters during the match were "obscene". Holloway was referencing chants that goaded Leeds supporters about […]
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/ 4260 days agoRoy Keane Could Be 'The Grim Reaper' Standing Beside Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert is one of the more respected managers in English football. The 45-year-old Aston Villa boss stepped into his position with the Birmingham club two seasons ago and has safely navigated his squad from the trap door of Premier League relegation during both seasons. Prior to his two years working at Aston Villa, Lambert […]
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/ 4260 days agoSamir Nasri Tells All Regarding Manchester City's Title Rivals, Arsenal And Fan Abuse
Prior to today's FA Community Shield, Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has given an interview where he shared his thoughts on Premier League title rivals, Arsenal and fan abuse. Let this be said about the player, he isn't shy of giving an honest opinion. Which is refreshing. When Nasri was asked about the title chances […]
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/ 4260 days agoPaul Pogba 'Uncertain' Of Arturo Vidal's Future At Juventus
Speaking ahead of his club's exhibition match against FOXTEL A-League All Star Team in Sydney, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba confessed that he and his teammates are concerned about the future of Arturo Vidal with the club. According to a report from The Sydney Morning Herald today, the Italian champions went through a complete team session at […]