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/ 4279 days agoColombia's James Rodriguez Volley Against Uruguay Voted Goal Of World Cup 2014
James Rodriguez strike against Uruguay has been voted Goal of the Tournament by over four million FIFA.com users, beating out Robin van Persie's header and Tim Cahill's volley for the top honor in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Twenty-eight minutes into their Round of 16 match, Colombian midfielder Abel Aguilar looped a header towards Rodriguez, […]
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/ 4279 days agoFA Chairman Greg Dyke To Give Evidence Regarding Qatar World Cup Bidding Process
On Tuesday, England FA chairman Greg Dyke will give evidence to members of Parliament regarding the bidding process for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Qatar defeated bids from the United States, Japan, Australia and South Korea to win the 2022 vote. Dyke has urged FIFA to conduct a re-vote for the tournament; Japan and […]
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/ 4279 days agoSouthampton Exodus Set to Continue As Dejan Lovren Closes In On Liverpool Move
English media are reporting that Southampton defender Dejan Lovren is close to securing a move to Liverpool. The deal will reportedly be announced withing the next 48 hours. Although Southampton reportedly rejected Liverpool's initial bid of £20 million ($34 million), the club has softened its stance since the player has expressed his desire to leave the […]
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/ 4279 days agoReal Madrid Announce 20-Man Squad For USA Summer Tour
Real Madrid have boarded a flight to the United States to start the second stage of its preseason. Here are the 20 players that manager Carlo Ancelotti has taken with him on the trip to America: Goalkeepers: Diego López, Jesús and Pacheco Defenders: Pepe, Carvajal, Coentrão, Arbeloa, Nacho, Diego Llorente and Derik Midfielders: Bale, Xabi Alonso, […]
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/ 4279 days agoManchester City Striker Alvaro Negredo Out For a Few Months After Breaking His Foot
Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo took to Instagram to confirm to fans that he will miss up to three months after breaking his foot. The injury took place on Friday during a friendly against Hearts. The 28-year-old Spanish international posted a picture of his right foot (see below) in a protective boot on the social […]
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/ 4280 days agoBlackpool Supporters Are Hoping For Brighter Days On The Seaside
"Come on down to the sea, see the Blackpool FC, come on down to the shore, don't wanna go home, don't wanna go home, don't wanna go hooooome, this is the best trip I've ever been on!" It wasn't so long ago the Blackpool fans were selling out their allotment of away tickets at Premier […]
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/ 4280 days agoJames Rodriguez Pictured On Flight To Madrid Possibly To Finalize £63million Move
A photo has been published on Twitter (see below) showing Colombian star James Rodriguez getting ready to board a plane from Medellin to Madrid preparing to board a plane to Madrid on its website. Stories have surfaced out of Spain today that Rodriguez has told club officials at Monaco that he will practice with the […]
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/ 4281 days agoAngel Di Maria's Future Remains Unclear Heading Into Real Madrid's Trip To US
Real Madrid began pre-season training on July 14, and their squad will be boarding a flight to the United States this Monday as they prepare to compete in the International Champions Cup. Los Blancos have won the last three editions of the summertime competition and will play their opener against fellow Group A member Inter Milan […]
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/ 4281 days agoLiverpool To Sign Loic Remy From QPR In £8.5million Deal
Liverpool Football Club will shortly announce the signing of striker Loic Remy from Queens Park Rangers. The two clubs have agreed on a fee, which is reported to be worth £8.5m ($14.5m). The France international spent last season on loan at Newcastle and scored 14 goals in 26 Premier League appearances. Remy was part of the France […]
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/ 4281 days agoTottenham Hotspur Close to Signing Swansea Defender Ben Davies
So far, Tottenham Hotspur is the only club in the Premier League that hasn't signed a player this summer. Despite manager Mauricio Pochettino's claim that he doesn't expect any new additions at Tottenham, reports in England suggest that Tottenham are the favorites to sign left-back Ben Davies from Swansea City. The 21-year-old has been being […]
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/ 4281 days agoFrank Lampard to Complete New York City FC Move Next Week
Reports in England are saying that former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is on the verge of a move to New York City FC. That announcement could be made as early as next week. The 36-year-old England international is currently out of contract at the London club. During his thirteen year career at Chelsea, Lampard became […]
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/ 4281 days agoJose Mourinho Declares Chelsea Summer Transfer Business Is Done
The saying in soccer is that the best thing a club can do is get its transfer business done early. That way, the new players can get acclimated to their new city, manager and teammates sooner rather than later. With 43 days remaining before the summer window slams shut, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has declared […]
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/ 4282 days agoReal Madrid Striker Alvaro Morata Looks Set To Complete His Move To Juventus
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is poised to complete a move to the Italian champions, Juventus, either tomorrow or in the coming days. Reports this afternoon from the Spanish newspaper AS are saying that the 21-year-old forward flew to Turin this evening and will undergo a medical on Saturday morning. All that is left is […]
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/ 4282 days agoAtletico Madrid And Real Madrid Agree On Spanish Super Cup Schedule
The Spanish Super Cup (Supercopa de España) between La Liga champions Atletico Madrid and the Copa del Rey/Champions League winners Real Madrid will be played on Tuesday August 19 and Friday August 22. The first leg will be played at Santiago Bernabeu, with the second leg kicking off at Vicente Calderon three days later. This will […]
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/ 4282 days agoManchester United Fans Should Temper Their Expectations Prior To Louis Van Gaal’s First Season
Since Louis Van Gaal was officially announced as the successor to David Moyes at Manchester United, most of the clubs fans have been swept up by a whirlwind of emotion. And they have every reason to be excited. Louis Van Gaal is one of the greats in soccer management. Van Gaal has had success domestically […]