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Real Madrid defender Marcelo ruled out of Copa America

Real Madrid left-back Marcelo has been ruled out of the Copa America and will be replaced by SC Internactional defender Geferson, according to Brazil coach Dunga. The national team's doctor was informed by Real Madrid that Marcelo had been carrying an injury, and after an examination Brazilian officials ruled the left-back out of the summer […]

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Bournemouth sign Ghana winger Christian Atsu on loan

Bournemouth have signed Christian Atsu on a season-long loan from Chelsea as they step up their Premier League preparations. The 23-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge from Porto in September 2013 and has been loaned out to Vitesse Arnhem and, most recently, Everton. A deal has now been struck that will see Atsu continue his development […]

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Tottenham sign defender Kevin Wimmer for £4 million

Tottenham started their summer recruitment drive with the £4million signing of Austria centre-back Kevin Wimmer from Cologne. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has highlighted defense as one of the areas where his team needs to improve next season and he has moved quickly to sign 22-year-old Wimmer on a five-year deal. Pochettino gave spells to Vlad […]

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Manchester United drop interest in signing Nathaniel Clyne

Liverpool will face no competition from Manchester United in their bid to sign Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne. Liverpool are in the market for a right-back after they decided to release Glen Johnson. Atletico Madrid defender Javier Manquillo, who is half way through a two-year loan spell at Anfield, has found it hard to break into the […]

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Michel Platini still scarred by Heysel disaster

UEFA president Michel Platini says the horrors of the Heysel disaster have "never left" him as soccer marks the 30th anniversary of the tragedy. A collapsing wall at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels before the start of the European Cup final between Juventus and Liverpool on May 29, 1985 caused 39 deaths and over 600 […]

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Contact sponsors to tell them to stop supporting FIFA

It's time for action. Put your anger about Sepp Blatter being re-elected as FIFA President to good use by contacting the FIFA sponsors and demanding that they STOP: (1) supporting FIFA President Sepp Blatter, (2) supporting the use of slavery in Qatar to build for World Cup 2022, and (3) allowing FIFA to continue with a […]

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Blatter wins FIFA Presidential Election after Prince Ali withdraws

Sepp Blatter has been re-elected as FIFA President, and will serve his fifth term from 2015-2019. The voting was conducted on Friday in Zurich by members of the FIFA organization. Blatter defeated Prince Ali of Jordan at the 65th FIFA Congress. With Prince Ali's defeat, Blatter will continue his role as FIFA President and will […]

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Copa del Rey Final Preview: Odds stacked in Barcelona’s favor

Athletic Club have always held a reputation for being the romanticists’ team in Spanish soccer. The Basque club are an illustrious, decorated outfit, with a rich history and a unique cantera selection policy. But the disparity between their eight league title triumphs and 23 Copa del Rey wins means they’ve fashioned a status as a cup […]

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Arsenal vs. Aston Villa FA Cup Final Preview: Last chance of glory to rescue disappointing season

The song Abide With Me, the Wembley arch, a military guard for the trophy, the royal box; there’s an enamoring tradition and pageantry that accompanies the FA Cup final (live on FOX at Noon ET on Saturday for viewers in the United States). Granted, the tournament has become a bridesmaid to the premier competitions, especially […]
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Barcelona confirm Luis Suarez is fit for Copa del Rey final

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has confirmed that Luis Suarez is fit to face Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday (live on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes in the United States). The Uruguayan has not featured for La Blaugrana since picking up a knock during their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich on […]

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2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup schedule for US TV

This weekend the United States kicks off its participation in the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Featuring rising stars like Gedion Zelalem of the U.S. and Andreas Pereira of Brazil, this tournament can be a stage for players' Q ratings to skyrocket. The United States begins the tournament in Group A, which lacks major international powers […]
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Alexis reiterates reasons for choosing Arsenal over Liverpool

When Barcelona star Alexis Sanchez was made available during last summer’s transfer market, teams from all over Europe lined up at the chance to snap up the striker. The three most prominent clubs to show interest were Liverpool, Juventus, and, of course, Arsenal. Following his £30-£35 million move to the Emirates, there seemed to be a […]
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Shay Given likely to start for Aston Villa in FA Cup Final

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given is winning his fitness fight to be ready for the FA Cup final. The keeper missed Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Burnley with a groin injury but has returned to training before Saturday's Wembley showdown with Arsenal. Kieran Richardson (calf), Aly Cissokho (groin) and Jores Okore (knee) are also back in […]

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Aston Villa are powerless to stop Christian Benteke leaving club this summer

Tim Sherwood admits Aston Villa will be powerless to stop Christian Benteke leaving this summer – after revealing he has a buy-out clause in his contract. The striker has been linked with a move to Liverpool and Sherwood confirmed for the first time he has a "substantial" release clause in his contract which would trigger […]

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FOX shares details of campaign to promote Women’s World Cup

Before kicking off the Women's World Cup in Canada on June 6, FOX Sports has announced exclusive content that will precede the games. FOX will be showing content across all of its channels with themes tied to the World Cup and especially the U.S. National team. A special bug and watermark will be displayed on FOX and […]