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/ 4108 days agoThe Future Of Kevin Strootman Lies With Louis Van Gaal and Manchester United
The summer window has been closed for a few days now, but it hasn't stopped the rumor mill from pumping out stories of potential player moves during the January transfer period. A name that has surfaced in recent days has been that of AS Roma midfielder and Dutch international, Kevin Strootman. The 24-year-old has been […]
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/ 4109 days agoManchester United Defender Marcos Rojo Has Been Granted His Work Permit
Manchester United signed Marcos Rojo from Sporting Lisbon on August 19th for a reported fee of £16 million. But the defender has not been able to suit up for the Red Devils since his arrival at the English club due to a lingering issue with his work permit. Earlier today, United informed the media and fans […]
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/ 4109 days agoCristiano Ronaldo Reiterates His Desire To Return To Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo admits that he is currently "happy" at Real Madrid but reiterated his desire to return to Manchester United in the future. The Portuguese forward still has four years remaining on his contract with the La Liga giants after signing an extension last September, which saw his annual salary reach a reported £14 million […]
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/ 4110 days agoLouis Van Gaal Chose Manchester United Because It Presented ‘The Biggest Challenge’
In the days and weeks leading up to the conclusion of the summer transfer period, some members of the media and football experts have commented that Louis van Gaal most likely "regretted" taking the job at Manchester United and/or didn't understand the scale of the task in front of him. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, United's new boss […]
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/ 4111 days agoManchester United’s Identity Has Not Been ‘Broken’ By Big Spending, It Is Being Fixed
Following the resolution of Radamel Falcao's season-long loan switch from AS Monaco which completed Manchester United's sixth signing of the summer, some fans and members of the media have labeled the club's transfer spending spree as a 'galactico' policy. After news of Danny Welbeck's departure to league-rivals Arsenal, former United assistant manager Mike Phelan said he […]
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/ 4113 days agoCriticism Of Louis Van Gaal’s Leadership From Fans And Media Shows Their Naivety
Following Manchester United's draw against Burnley, Sunday Mirror columnist Andy Dunn took to his column to criticize manager Louis van Gaal and claim that "the clock was ticking" on the Dutch boss' time at Old Trafford. Dunn chose to to start his column off by saying: "A stellar reputation takes a long time to build...and […]
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/ 4115 days agoArturo Vidal To Stay At Juventus, Says Massimiliano Allegri
Speaking ahead of his team's Serie A opener against Chievo, Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has responded to the latest rumors surrounding Chilean midfielder, Arturo Vidal. "He's [Vidal] a fundamental player for Juve and he will stay with us," Allegri said to the assembled media at his pre-match press conference. "He feels good and is training. […]
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/ 4116 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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/ 4116 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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/ 4117 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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/ 4117 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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/ 4122 days agoAngel Di Maria Left Out Of Real Madrid Squad; Man United Makes £56m Bid, Says Report
Carlo Ancelotti has not included Angel Di Maria in the squad for tonight's second leg of the Spanish Super Cup against Atletico Madrid, according to Spain's oldest and largest radio network, Cadena SER. Spanish broadcaster 'Cuatro' reports that Di Maria was excluded because the club wants to avoid Di Maria picking up an injury which could undermine […]
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/ 4124 days agoJuventus Executive Puts a Stop To Any Arturo Vidal Transfer Speculation
Speculation over the past few weeks was that Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal had left the door open for a possible move from Italian champions Juventus. The player had been linked with moves to Manchester United and Real Madrid in recent months. But following today's comments from Juventus CEO Beppe Marotta, that door has effectively been […]
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/ 4126 days agoMarcos Rojo Finalizing Move To Man United; Nani Goes The Opposite Way, Say Reports
Sporting Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo is on his way to Manchester United in a £16million move, according to reports emanating from Argentina. The deal will see Portuguese international Nani move in the opposite direction. Rojo will be in England tomorrow night to have a medical before signing a four-year contract with an optional fifth year. Nani […]
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/ 4126 days agoSky Sports’ ‘Monday Night Football’ Is The Blueprint For What US Soccer TV Analysis Should Be
It goes without saying that the amount of soccer available to American "soccer" fans is astounding. This summer, ESPN/ABC made sure every match of the World Cup was available live on television, Internet or even app. Meanwhile, NBC Sports Group is kicking off its second season covering the Barclays Premier League, which will see the […]