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5 players to watch in USA vs. Germany Women's World Cup semi-final

For the first time possibly ever, the U.S. Women's National Team is facing a World Cup elimination match as underdogs. Today will see the two top ranked women's teams in the world face off for the right to play Japan or England in the final on Sunday. The match will see the highest scoring team in […]

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Argentina vs. Paraguay: Copa America semi-final preview

When Argentina and Paraguay met earlier on in this tournament, we were treated to arguably the very best match of the Copa America so far. The Albiceleste stormed into a two-goal lead at half time, but as they’ve showcased throughout the entirety of this competition, Los Guaranies are no soft touch and they roared back […]

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New York derby experience compared to games in England

After a year of living in London and attending quite a few matches, I came home to my native New York just in time for the biggest fixture on the New York soccer calendar, the Hudson River Derby between New York City Football Club (NYCFC) and New York Red Bulls. I attended six London derbies […]

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Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko's agent denies Roma link

The agent of Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has denied reports he had talks with Roma over a possible transfer of the player to the Serie A club. The Italian press has fuelled speculation that the Bosnia and Herzegovina international will move to the Giallorossi as part of a deal that would see Roma playmaker […]

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David Seaman hails Arsenal's signing of Petr Cech

The signing of Petr Cech could be key in Arsenal winning their first Premier League title in 12 years, according to former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman. The Czech keeper ended a trophy-laden 11-year association with Chelsea on Monday after finally completing a long-anticipated move to their London neighbors. Press Association Sport understands Cech has been […]

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Sean O'Driscoll set to join Liverpool's coaching staff

England Under-19 manager Sean O'Driscoll is set to join Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers' coaching staff at Anfield. The 57-year-old, who has previously had spells in charge at Nottingham Forest, Doncaster, Bournemouth, Crawley and Bristol City, is being brought in as part of the summer overhaul of the backroom team. Press Association Sport understands O'Driscoll has […]

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Julian Dicks joins West Ham United's coaching team

Former West Ham defender Julian Dicks has returned to Upton Park as a full-time coaching assistant. The 46-year-old had two spells with the Hammers in the 80s and 90s and will form part of former team-mate Slaven Bilic's new backroom team after a season in charge of West Ham United Ladies. "To be joining the […]

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Why Brazilian enigma Paulinho could not adapt to Premier League

As Tottenham Hotspur say goodbye to their forgotten man for a seemingly generous £9.8 million fee, we look back at his troubled times in English soccer and perhaps explain why the reputation of a player sought by a host of elite European clubs in the summer of 2013 has collapsed and how he can rebuild […]

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Quitting the Netherlands job is the correct decision by Guus Hiddink

So Guus Hiddink has resigned as the Netherlands coach and it should come as little shock to anyone. The former Real Madrid and Chelsea manager endured a torrid time in charge of his home nation since taking the job in July 2014. In his first match back in the hot seat he saw his side […]

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Liverpool’s deal for Nathaniel Clyne represents excellent business

It has been widely reported that Liverpool have agreed terms with Southampton for the transfer of defender Nathaniel Clyne. Clyne, an England international, appears to be headed to the Merseyside club in a £12.5 million deal (£10 million up front, with £2.5 million in add-ons). Liverpool fans should be elated with the news of Clyne’s arrival. […]

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Freddy Adu is adapting to latest chapter of his career

Freddy Adu’s signing with Finnish team Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS) was supposed to rejuvenate his ailing career. It was a move that was supposed to remove the haters and critics, and once again put them on the side of support. That has not happened. Four months since signing with his eleventh club, KuPS, Adu is nearing […]

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Sergio Ramos wants to join Manchester United this summer

In what could be one of the most shocking developments in recent transfer history, Real Madrid vice-captain Sergio Ramos has reportedly told the Spanish giant he wants to leave the club this summer in order to join Manchester United. This bombshell was dropped late today by Spanish football expert Graham Hunter during an exclusive interview with […]

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How Liverpool's Southampton signings have fared at the Anfield club

As Liverpool close in on the signing of Nathaniel Clyne, taking the club's outlay on four players from Southampton to almost £60million in 12 months, Press Association Sport looks at how the others have fared. ADAM LALLANA, £23MILLION The England international fared the best of last season's trio who made the move to Anfield, although […]

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Spurs sell Paulinho to Guangzhou at a £7 million loss

Tottenham midfielder Paulinho has joined Guangzhou Evergrande on a four-year deal, the Chinese Super League side have announced on their official website. The 26-year-old, who moved to Spurs from Corinthians in his native Brazil in 2013, has made the switch to Guangzhou for a transfer fee of €14 million euro (£9.9million). A statement on Guangzhou's […]

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Nicolas Otamendi’s move to Manchester United on hold

Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi has expressed his desire to leave Spain this summer with Manchester United being tipped to be the Argentine center-back's next destination. According to numerous reports, the 27-year-old has already agreed personal terms with United and will make around £6 million per season once the English club meets Valencia's £35 million valuation of the […]