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/ 4694 days agoTottenham 'Close' to Signing Brazil's Paulinho With Deal Believed to Have Been Agreed: Nightly Soccer Report
Social media has been abuzz today with Tottenham Hotspur supporters practically drooling over the impending arrival of Brazil star Paulinho. The player is reportedly close to agreeing a deal to join the north London side. The 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder is currently playing in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. If Spurs sign Paulinho, it's expected that […]
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/ 4694 days agoFFS: Moyes' Muse, Agent Bond and David Beckham [VIDEO]
It's the summer without Premier League football, but that hasn't stopped the fine folks at FFS from producing another great new video. In this episode, Agent Bond drives another hard bargain with his devastating charm, we have analysis of David Moyes' new role at Manchester United, Jim Daly sings about David Beckham's world-famous hair. And […]
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/ 4694 days agoItaly vs Brazil and Japan vs Mexico, Confederations Cup: Open Thread
For the old fogies like me, Italy against Brazil conjures up memories of the 1982 World Cup in one of the greatest World Cup matches in the history of the tournament. Italy faced Brazil in the second round. For a trip down memory lane, here are the wonderful highlights from the match: If today's match […]
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/ 4695 days agoLiverpool Have Completed Signing of Spain Forward Luis Alberto from Sevilla: Daily Soccer Report
Liverpool have signed Spanish youth international forward Luis Alberto, subject to international clearance. The 20-year-old former Sevilla star can play anywhere across the front line, and is Liverpool's third major signing of the summer after acquiring Iago Aspas and Kolo Toure. In the 2012-13 season, he played on loan at Barcelona B where he scored […]
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/ 4695 days agoManchester United in Battle to Prise Thiago From Barcelona: Nightly Soccer Report
Manchester United are in a tussle to try to sign Thiago Alcântara from Barcelona after the midfielder has been one of the stars of the u-21 European Championship tournament. David Moyes is reportedly interested in triggering the £17million release clause to try to make Thiago his first major signing of the summer. However, Thiago is believed […]
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/ 4695 days agoSunderland Interested in Signing Jozy Altidore, Says Report
Sunderland are interested in signing striker Jozy Altidore for a transfer fee believed to be around £5million, according to a report. Altidore is currently on a goalscoring hot streak after scoring four consecutive goals for the US men's national team in the past month. Plus, he scored 31 goals for AZ Alkmaar in the 2012-13 […]
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/ 4695 days agoLiverpool Agree Fee With Sunderland for Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet
Liverpool have agreed a fee with Sunderland for goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, according to Sky Sports. Neither Liverpool nor Sunderland have officially confirmed the news yet. Plus, Mignolet will need to agree personal terms and pass a medical before the deal can be finalized, but it's still encouraging news for Liverpool supporters who will see Mignolet […]
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/ 4696 days agoSpain vs Tahiti and Nigeria vs Uruguay, Confederations Cup: Open Thread
Spain, Tahiti, Nigeria and Uruguay play their second matches of the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup today. After Spain's convincing 2-1 victory against Uruguay, the current World and European champions faces Tahiti in a true David vs Goliath match. Who would have thought a few years ago that the tiny South Pacific island would be facing […]
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/ 4697 days agoBrazil vs Mexico and Italy vs Japan, Confederations Cup: Open Thread
Two key matches are on deck today in the FIFA Confederations Cup. Brazil, who defeated Japan 3-0 on Saturday, face Mexico who are still reeling from a 2-1 defeat against Italy in their opening game. In the second match today, Italy plays Japan. It's an opportunity for the Asian side to show what they're made […]
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/ 4698 days agoSpain vs Italy, Under-21 European Championship Final: Open Thread
The final of the under-21 European Championship kicks off today with two brilliant sides facing each other in the final in Israel. Spain, who have been a joy to watch this tournament — especially Isco, who has been a revelation — faces an Italy team who will be confident after defeating the Netherlands in the semi-final. For […]
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/ 4699 days agoTahiti vs Nigeria, Confederations Cup, Group Stage: Open Thread
Tahiti, a tiny island in the South Pacific, battle African powerhouse Nigeria today in the third day of matches in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. Ranked number 138 in the world, and featuring a team of amateurs, not much is known about the Tahiti side, but it's certainly a Cinderella story. Here'a promotional video from […]
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/ 4699 days agoInterview With Jemal Johnson, Former Blackburn and Wolves Winger [VIDEO]
American winger/striker Jemal Johnson has a unique story. Born in New Jersey, he grew up in Macclesfield in Cheshire and spent time with Manchester United before becoming a professional with Blackburn Rovers. A veteran of all four divisions of English professional football, Johnson moved back to the United States and currently plays with the Fort […]
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/ 4700 days agoEverton Home Shirt For 2013-14 Season: Leaked [PHOTOS]
Photographs of Everton's home shirt for the 2013-14 season have been leaked on the Internet. Designed by Nike, the most striking characteristic of Everton's new home shirt is their unusual sleeve design that looks far better on a long-sleeve shirt instead of the short-sleeve shirt. On the short sleeve version, they just look like big […]
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/ 4700 days agoFFS: That Was The Season That Was – Best Of FFS 12/13, Part 3
Long before Suarez decided that England and vegetarianism wasn't for him. Long before Roberto Martinez was talking about Champion's League, but was checking the parachute for the drop. And long before David Moyes found himself in a corporate management office instead of sharing a room with the cleaner. Long before all that, there was the […]
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/ 4700 days agoNewcastle Appoint Joe Kinnear as Director of Football in Surprise Move: Nightly Soccer Report
Joe Kinnear has confirmed in an interview that he is set to become Director of Football on a three-year deal at Newcastle United. The controversial signing is thought, by some, to put Alan Pardew's job in jeopardy by undermining Pardew's authority on Tyneside. Here's what Kinnear said: “I’ve been very fortunate in my life as […]