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/ 4350 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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/ 4350 days ago3 Ways To Improve Transfer Deadline Day
The hysteria of transfer Deadline Day has come and gone, and like a fraternity the day after hosting a “Back to Campus” party, a number of teams have to live with the consequences of their rushed decisions. On World Soccer Talk we’ve covered a number of angles on the pros and cons of the transfer […]

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/ 4351 days agoExperiencing a Norwegian soccer match: Brann vs Molde
At the foothills of Mount Ulrika in the beautiful city of Bergen, nestled on the western coast of Norway, the “Gateway to the Fjords” is the home of Brann, a top flight Norwegian soccer team. This past Sunday, I got a chance to experience what a top flight Norwegian football match is like. Brann, who […]

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/ 4351 days agoUSMNT v. Czech Republic Friendly Line-Up Prediction
In their first match since the 2014 World Cup, the United States Men’s National Team faces off again the Czech Republic Wednesday night in Prague. Manager Jurgen Klinsmann has named a relatively young and inexperienced side for the friendly, with 13 World Cup players (including Tim Howard, who is taking time off from the national […]

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/ 4351 days ago5 Reasons Why Selling Danny Welbeck Makes Zero Sense
All the headlines were about Manchester United capturing Radamel Falcao, while Arsenal merely “settled” again after missing bigger targets. But in my mind Arsenal has done a shrewd piece of business in acquiring Danny Welbeck for £16 million, while Manchester United’s new “galactico” policy could quite possibly backfire in a big way if the Red Devils […]
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/ 4351 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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/ 4352 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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/ 4352 days agoGrading Arsenal's Summer Transfers
Although Arsenal did not have a very busy transfer deadline day yesterday, the Gunners did manage to do most of their business early in the window. In the end, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger strengthened his team compared to last year’s squad, spending over $130 million on five first team players and three young academy players […]

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/ 4352 days agoThe Predicament Of Having A Glorified MLS Deadline Day Coverage Or Not
After two hours of watching Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Earle, and Robbie Mustoe break down Deadline Day on NBCSN, I still can't decide if this would be a good thing for Major League Soccer. The signal-to-noise ratio is ridiculously low, a confluence of tabloid pressures, gullibility, and potential for news (albeit slim) creating a ridiculous din, […]

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/ 4352 days agoAS Monaco Season Ticket Holders Demand A Refund
AS Monaco fans and season ticket holders woke up today to find star striker, Radamel Falcao, has been sent on loan to Manchester United only weeks after the sale of Golden Boot Winner James Rodriguez to Real Madrid and they are upset. They took to their self-published website, Planet ASM, in order to give a […]

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/ 4353 days agoBreakdown Of Chelsea’s Summer Transfer Season
Chelsea finished third last season behind runners-up Liverpool and Champions Manchester City, in a season during which the Blues often seemed less than capable of beating opponents they should have. Chelsea manager José Mourinho dubbed the squad “a little horse” last season, implying that they were underdogs in the race for the title. It came […]

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/ 4353 days agoSerie A day 1 – Are AC Milan Back?
The most important talking point of Serie A’s day 1 was the AC Milan comeback. The Rossoneri, leaded by club’s legend Filippo Inzaghi at his debut on the bench, won for 3-1 at home against Lazio. The Rossoneri side deserved the three points, thanks to an amazing performance in front of their public. Italian star […]

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/ 4353 days agoPatience Necessary For Ancelotti And His New Real Madrid Talents
Before the final whistle had sounded, the brow-furrowing and hand-wringing and calls for Carlo Ancelotti’s head had already begun. Real Madrid, looking less than resplendent in their hot pink away kits, were staring at a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Real Sociedad – a team they beat 9-1 on aggregate last year and a […]

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/ 4353 days agoFinal Day Of 2014 Transfer Window Round-Up
We will be updating this post with all the latest transfer news until the window closes, with links to more in-depth news as well. Be sure to let us know what you think of these transfers in the comments below. – Danny Welbeck was seen at Arsenal and is expected to be undergoing a medical […]

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/ 4353 days agoManchester United Sign Radamel Falcao On Season-Long Loan
In one of the more dramatic deadline day deals in recent history, Manchester United have signed Radamel Falcao from AS Monaco to a season-long loan for a reported fee of £6 million. The 28-year-old reportedly earns £300,000-a-week, but United will not be expected to cover the full amount. News of a deal between the two European clubs […]