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/ 3567 days agoHow to watch Everton vs. Norwich on US TV and streaming
If you're trying to find out how you can watch Everton vs. Norwich, you've come to the right place. Both Everton and Norwich are in second place in their respective leagues (the Premier League and Championship), so the clash between the Toffees and Canaries should be a competitive League Cup fixture in the competition now […]

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/ 3567 days agoAustralia call up young guns for Saudi, Japan games
Sydney (AFP) – Austrian-based midfielder James Jeggo could earn his first cap for the Socceroos after being named on Tuesday in Australia's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Saudi Arabia and Japan next month. Coach Ange Postecoglou has made three changes to the squad, calling up the uncapped Jeggo and Netherlands-based Craig Goodwin, while defender Bailey […]

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/ 3567 days agoFernando Torres relishing Barcelona showdown
Madrid (AFP) – Fernando Torres believes Atletico Madrid travel to Barcelona on Wednesday at just the right time after emphatically bouncing back with three wins over the past week. The showdown is the first major clash of the La Liga season, but despite their free-scoring form, both sides face the prospect of being cut adrift […]

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/ 3567 days agoBuffon sounds alarm as Juve stutter
Milan (AFP) – The Juventus defence is leaking, goals have dried up and captain Gianluigi Buffon has rung the alarm after the Serie A champions were exposed during a 2-1 'Derby d'Italia' defeat to Inter Milan. Juventus host Cagliari on Wednesday, and goalkeeper Buffon wants tightening up at the back. "That's the third time this […]

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/ 3567 days agoHow to watch Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal on US TV
If you're trying to find out how you can watch Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal, you've come to the right place. Forest will be playing Arsenal in the Third Round of the League Cup (now known as the EFL Cup, previously known as the Capital One Cup). After Arsenal's impressive victory against Hull City, the Gunners […]

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/ 3567 days agoNapoli tie Koulibaly to five-year deal
Milan (AFP) – Highly rated Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly signed a five-year contract extension on Monday that ties him to the Serie A club until 2021, president Aurelio De Laurentiis said. English giants Chelsea were among the clubs trying to lure the powerful and versatile centre-back away from the San Paolo this summer, with reports […]

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/ 3567 days agoLeicester City's Ranieri urges respect for returning Kante
London (AFP) – Manager Claudio Ranieri wants Leicester City fans to give N'Golo Kante a warm reception when he makes his first return to the Foxes on Tuesday with Chelsea in the EFL Cup. France midfielder Kante was a key figure as Leicester produced a stunning upset to win the Premier League title last season […]

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/ 3567 days agoBen Arfa again stranded on PSG sidelines
Paris (AFP) – Hatem Ben Arfa's future at Paris Saint-Germain looks increasingly bleak after the France international winger was again left out of the squad by coach Unai Emery for Ligue 1 action on Tuesday. Champions PSG take on newly promoted Dijon at the Parc des Princes lying three points shy of early Ligue 1 […]

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/ 3567 days agoUS tycoon step nearer Marseille takeover
Paris (AFP) – American tycoon Frank McCourt held "constructive" informal talks with the French league's financial watchdog (DNCG) on Monday in the latest step towards completing his purchase of Marseille. The former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers — his time there was deeply controversial — was upbeat after the meeting in Paris, which came […]

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/ 3567 days agoNew Schalke coach under fire after worst start
Berlin (AFP) – Schalke's Markus Weinzierl is under growing pressure ahead of Wednesday's Bundesliga clash at home to Cologne after becoming the first Royal Blues coach to lose his opening three league games. With his side second-from-bottom in the table, Schalke host Cologne in Gelsenkirchen desperate for points following defeats to Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayern Munich […]

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/ 3567 days agoDortmund juggernaut to tackle goal-shy Wolfsburg
Berlin (AFP) – Free-scoring Borussia Dortmund head to Wolfsburg for Tuesday's Bundesliga clash looking to continue an impressive scoring streak that has seen them bag 12 goals in two matches. In contrast, Germany striker Mario Gomez is desperate to break his Wolves' duck after failing to score in his first two appearances for the club. […]

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/ 3567 days agoFIFA 17 Demo: Rating the gameplay, graphics and The Journey
On September 27 in North America (and September 29 for the rest of the world), we will get to see one of the biggest FIFA editions ever, so many gamers no doubt are wondering how it stacks up. If you are eager to get a taste of The Journey, Alex Hunter’s story in FIFA 17, […]

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/ 3567 days agoLloris backs Spurs to come through Kane absence
London (AFP) – Hugo Lloris believes Tottenham Hotspur have the strength in depth to overcome the absence of Harry Kane if their star striker has a lengthy spell on the sidelines. England international Kane twisted his ankle after scoring in the 1-0 Premier League win over Sunderland on Sunday and had to be taken off […]

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/ 3567 days agoGuardiola on guard as City eye League Cup defence
London (AFP) – Manchester City launch their League Cup defence at Swansea City this week with manager Pep Guardiola desperate to keep a lid on expectations after their supreme start to the season. City have won their eight games in all competitions — a club record — and preserved their two-point advantage at the Premier […]

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/ 3567 days agoScottish giants Rangers suspend Joey Barton for three weeks
London (AFP) – Joey Barton's future with Rangers was thrown into doubt after the Scottish giants suspended him for three weeks on Monday following a training-ground bust-up. Barton, who was told to stay away from the Glasgow club for most of last week, met at Rangers' Ibrox ground with manager Mark Warburton and board members. […]