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/ 4067 days agoLiverpool agree deal to sign James Milner on free transfer
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Manchester City midfielder James Milner, subject to a medical. Personal terms have been negotiated and the 29-year-old will join on a free transfer on July 1 after his contract expires at the Etihad Stadium. The England international, who has won 53 caps, will add some much-needed experience to […]

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/ 4067 days agoRussia’s alleged corruption to win 2018 World Cup bid
When people around soccer speak about vote bribing surrounding the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids, many will immediately jump to Qatar. The stories about bribery coming from the Qatar committee are numerous, public and accepted by many as the truth. But the Russia 2018 bid isn’t presented by singing angels either. Now that the FBI […]

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/ 4067 days agoMeet the 23 players on US squad at Women's World Cup [VIDEO]
Before we busy ourselves with watching all the action in Canada, let's take some time to meet the 23 women who will be representing the United States for the 2015 Women's World Cup in U.S. Soccer's "One Nation. One Team. 23 Stories". This unique group of women sit down in front of the camera to […]

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/ 4067 days agoWhy Danny Ings could be the answer to Liverpool's striking options
Burnley forward Danny Ings has been the subject of increased speculation over recent weeks, with Liverpool the latest club to be linked with the services of the England under-21 international. On Wednesday, the London Evening Standard reported that Liverpool could be on the verge of hijacking Tottenham Hotspur's rumored £12 million bid to prise Ings […]

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/ 4067 days agoIf not Qatar then where? Where should the 2022 World Cup go?
When Loretta Lynch and Richard Weber addressed the watching world following the launch of the federal investigations into FIFA corruption, they were clear to emphasize that this process would be a long one. But in the wake of Sepp Blatter’s announcement that he’ll be resigning as president, already the organization’s precarious house of cards is […]

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/ 4067 days agoArsenal's Jack Wilshere charged with misconduct for trolling Spurs fans
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere could face a fine from the Football Association after being charged with misconduct following his foul-mouthed, anti-Tottenham chants during the FA Cup victory parade on Sunday. The 23-year-old, who came through the Gunners' youth ranks, took to the microphone to mock the club's fierce rivals as the players celebrated on a […]

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/ 4067 days agoReal Madrid are delaying David de Gea’s decision
Despite widespread reports from England, David de Gea has not made a decision on his future and has not said 'goodbye' to his teammates and staff at Manchester United. The 24-year-old goalkeeper is currently training with the Spanish national team as it prepares for its friendlies against Costa Rica and Belarus. When he's not taking […]

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/ 4067 days agoJames Milner in advanced talks over a free transfer to Liverpool
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes James Milner's experience could put him in contention for the captain's armband if he completes his move to Anfield. The 29-year-old Manchester City midfielder, whose contract expires at the end of next month, is in advanced talks over a free transfer to the Reds. Milner has won two Premier […]

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/ 4068 days ago2015 International Champions Cup Preview
The International Champions Cup makes its return this summer, with matches scheduled in Australia, Canada, China, England, Italy, Mexico and the USA, featuring some of the biggest clubs in world football. Last year's tournament in Canada and USA proved such a success with eight teams involved that this season's tournament has increased to feature 15. […]

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/ 4068 days agoWhat should happen to the 2018 and 2022 World Cups?
The shockingly sudden resignation of Sepp Blatter as head of FIFA prompts a number of questions, many of which are a long way from being answered. Some will remain unanswered until the prosecutors and various police forces announce the results of various investigations, but practically there is now a major question that needs to be […]

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/ 4068 days ago2015 Copa America TV schedule for viewers in USA
Programming note: While Copa America 2015 has ended, you can still watch Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Peru and other CONMEBOL countries on beIN SPORTS in the USA. If your cable or satellite provider doesn't offer beIN SPORTS, or you want to watch the games on your computer, mobile phone, tablet or Roku, sign up for […]

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/ 4068 days agoESPN picks perfect day to give Bob Ley a long-term contract extension
Bob Ley has signed a long-term extension deal to remain with ESPN, as announced by the company this afternoon. Ley has been with the network since September 1979, and is the longest working broadcaster within ESPN since joining SportsCenter on the show's third day. "I am thrilled that Bob Ley will continue at ESPN — for […]

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/ 4068 days agoSepp Blatter being investigated by FBI as part of corruption scandal
FIFA President Sepp Blatter is being investigated by the FBI as part of the corruption scandal, sources have told ABC News. ABC News Senior Investigative Reporter Josh Margolin reports that Blatter is being investigated by the FBI and U.S. prosecutors. He added that the FBI declined to comment because Blatter has not been publicly identified as […]

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/ 4068 days agoFOX to rebrand FOX Soccer Plus as 'Women's World Cup Channel' through July 5
FOX Sports has decided to rebrand its FOX Soccer Plus channel as "FIFA Women's World Cup Channel" for the duration of the 2015 Women's World Cup, which runs from June 6 to July 5. The announcement about the rebranding of FOX Soccer Plus was made Monday evening. However, while the network will be known as […]

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/ 4068 days agoCeltic confirm signing of Manchester City defender Dedryck Boyata
Celtic have confirmed the signing of Manchester City defender Dedryck Boyata. The Parkhead club issued a press release which revealed 24-year-old Belgium international will be presented at a media conference at Celtic Park at lunchtime. Boyata, who flew into Glasgow on Sunday, is Celtic manager Ronny Deila's first summer signing. He should replace fellow Belgian […]