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/ 4137 days agoRadamel Falcao wants consistent playing time next season
Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao is looking for consistent playing time next season. Whether or not it will happen with Manchester United is yet to be seen. The Colombia international has struggled in recent months for continuity under manager Louis van Gaal. Just last week, Falcao's former agent Silvano Espindola told a Colombian newspaper the striker's […]

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/ 4137 days agoDiego Costa removed from Spain squad due to hamstring injury
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have issued a statement confirming striker Diego Costa has left the national team squad due to injury. The Chelsea player was assessed by the RFEF's medical staff and it was determined the striker has suffered a level 1 hamstring tear on the biceps femoris of the left thigh, which was previously […]

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/ 4137 days agoDiego Simeone signs contract extension with Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has extended his current deal with the club until 2020. An official announcement is expected later today. The agreement includes the Argentine himself and his entire staff, made up of assistants German 'Mono' Burgos and Juan Vizcaino; physios Oscar Ortega, Carlos Menedez and Ivan Rafael Dian Infante; goalkeeper coach Pablo […]

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/ 4137 days ago10 things we learned from MLS gameweek 3
Here are the 10 things we learned from week three of MLS. 1. New beginnings in San Jose Thanks in large part to MLS’ generous hand in scheduling the Chicago Fire as the opposition on opening day at the new Avaya Stadium, the San Jose Earthquakes’ big day went off without a hitch. Avaya is […]

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/ 4137 days agoJuan Mata showcases why he’s become necessity for Man United
It cost Manchester United £37.1 million to buy Juan Mata from Chelsea in January of last year. He didn’t fit in well in the tactical system of David Moyes, and he has mainly been on the periphery of Louis Van Gaal’s team for Angel Di Maria, Ander Herrera, and lately even Marouane Fellaini. He was […]

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/ 4137 days agoMatch preview – USA vs. Denmark
A very busy 2015 rolls on for the US. Games against Chile and Panama are behind them, and games against Denmark and Switzerland lay directly ahead. It’s the first chance of the year for Jurgen Klinsmann to get a look at most of his European based players in the national team setting. It also looks […]

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/ 4137 days agoPep Guardiola's trip to Barcelona to blame for Bayern Munich's shock loss
Soccer often throws up surprises and one at the weekend in the Bundesliga was no exception. Tongues will wag and an inquest will be opened after Bayern Munich were left shell shocked after losing 2-0 at home to Borussia Mochengladbach. It was only Bayern’s second defeat of the season, and Arjen Robben's return was soured by […]

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/ 4138 days agoReal Madrid identify abusive fans, suspend one individual
Real Madrid has identified the three individuals who shouted abuse and attacked player's cars during the early morning hours today. The club says they plan to pass information to the Spanish National Anti-Violence Commission on two men who were seen on video. Madrid has also identified the other individual seen in the images as a "Real […]

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/ 4138 days agoBidding for La Liga US TV rights to begin shortly for 2015-18 deal
Discussions will begin to take place this week to determine who will be the next rights holder in the United States for La Liga, Spain's top flight soccer league. The current US TV rights deal for La Liga expires at the end of the 2014/15 season in late May. Representatives from La Liga amd Mediapro were in Miami […]

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/ 4138 days agoI won’t criticize Steven Gerrard, says Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers refused to criticize Steven Gerrard despite his senseless dismissal in Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United. Gerrard ensured his final meeting against United would be remembered for all the wrong reasons as he was sent off just 43 seconds after his half-time introduction from the substitutes' bench. Already 1-0 down thanks to Juan […]

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/ 4138 days agoLiverpool defender Martin Skrtel charged with violent conduct by FA
The Football Association has charged Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel with violent conduct following his clash with Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea during Sunday's Barclays Premier League match. Skrtel appeared to step on the Spaniard in the 95th minute of the match at Anfield, which Liverpool lost 2-1. The FA said in a statement the […]

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/ 4138 days agoGerrard’s red card caps off career that promised so much more
The celebration of Steven Gerrard’s career will be a main area of focus over the player’s final weeks as a Liverpool player. However, for many, Steven Gerrard is exiting his career in Europe as a figure of tragedy. While Liverpool fans and Gerrard backers will point to his trophy haul and one May 2005 night in […]

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/ 4138 days agoLuis Suarez's el Clasico performance praised by Barcelona manager
It seems like ages ago when fans and the media were questioning Barcelona's acquisition of Luis Suarez. The Uruguayan striker has had the support of his teammates and manager since his arrival from Liverpool this summer – even during a stretch which saw the goalscorer struggle to find the back of the net for his new club. […]

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/ 4138 days agoNBC Sports raises the bar by sending broadcast team to England for Premier League TV coverage
The best just got better. NBC Sports will be sending its entire US-based crew to the UK for three Premier League matches, so the likes of Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Mustoe, Kyle Martino and Robbie Earle will broadcast from stadiums in England from April 11-13, bringing the best soccer coverage to homes across the United States […]

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/ 4138 days agoSpanish press are pushing Gareth Bale out of Spain
The abuse Gareth Bale has received from Real Madrid fans and the Spanish press has steadily increased since his arrival in September 2013. Over the past few months, the criticism has increased significantly with the player's every move and decision on and off the pitch being scrutinized by the masses in Spain. Without question, the […]