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/ 4154 days agoLouis van Gaal has no concerns over Angel di Maria's recent form
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said he had no concerns over the recent form of Angel di Maria and went on to say the Argentina international has the capability to be "the best player in the world" in his next match, speaking ahead of his side's midweek trip to Newcastle. Di Maria was replaced […]

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/ 4154 days agoSoccer Morning with David Amoyal and Jonathan Tannenwald
Today's Soccer Morning features the latest news and talk about soccer, as well as guests David Amoyal and Jonathan Tannenwald. Hosted by Jason Davis and produced by Trevor Hayward, Soccer Morning features interviews with prominent journalists, players and coaches in addition to taking listener calls. Amoyal will discuss Roma's draw with Juventus, the latest on […]

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/ 4154 days agoJose Mourinho guarantees that John Terry will be a Chelsea player next season
Jose Mourinho says captain John Terry will receive a contract extension to stay at Chelsea beyond the end of this season. The 34-year-old's current deal expires at the end of the current campaign, but Mourinho believes his form means he will be staying at Stamford Bridge. "What I can guarantee is he will be a […]

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/ 4154 days agoLeeds fan group set to approach Russell Crowe over investment
Leeds LLP, a group that supports fan ownership of Leeds United, has confirmed they will approach New Zealand actor Russell Crowe in order to hold face-to-face talks regarding his possible investment in the club. The Oscar-winner has been a life-long Leeds fan and recently caused a social media storm when he asked his 1.69 million Twitter […]

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/ 4154 days agoAtletico Madrid set to announce summer tour of China
Atletico Madrid are in the process of finalizing the details which will see the reigning champions of Spain embark on a brief summer tour of China this summer. The confirmed dates for the friendlies are: July 28, August 1 and 4. The venues and opposition have yet to be confirmed, but it is understood one […]

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/ 4155 days agoPredicting the race for the Premier League top four
With less than three months left of the 2014/15 Barclays Premier League season, time is running out for clubs to climb up the table into one the top four spots in the standings and qualify for next season’s Champions League. Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Manchester United currently hold down the Champions League qualification spots […]

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/ 4155 days agoIn demand Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette still has a lot to learn
"Thierry shook me and told me to always question myself, which we tend to forget to do when we're young. It hit me hard. When a player like Thierry Henry speaks to you, you can't ignore what he says. I realised that becoming a great player was a permanent job. When you see a guy […]

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/ 4155 days agoTottenham legend Dave Mackay dies, aged 80
Former Tottenham and Scotland midfielder Dave Mackay has died aged 80, the Barclays Premier League side have announced. Mackay, who was part of Spurs' 1961 double-winning team, passed away at hospital in Nottingham on Monday evening. "We were saddened to hear of the death of our former captain Dave Mackay who passed away at the […]

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/ 4155 days agoThe Lost Savior: A Review of "I Am Sam" by James Durose-Rayner
What if? It's a question fans of history and sports always like to ask, usually at a pub or in the depths of despair. What if this person did this, or a manager made that decision? When authors write about these decisions, they tend to be straightforward historical retellings. However, author James Durose-Rayner takes a […]

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/ 4155 days agoSeeing Spurs-West Ham through eyes of an American soccer fan
If you try to buy tickets for a Tottenham Hotspur Premier League match at White Hart Lane, you'll notice that each game is priced into one of three categories based on the level of the opponent. The category with the highest ticket prices contains many of the top teams in the league — notably Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, […]

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/ 4155 days agoAdam Johnson bailed in child sex probe after Sunderland suspension
Sunderland midfielder Adam Johnson has been released on bail after he was arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a girl under 16. The England international was questioned by police on Monday following the allegation involving a girl who is believed to be 15 years old. He has been suspended by the club, pending the […]

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/ 4155 days agoSwansea dreaming of Europa League qualification
Swansea manager Garry Monk admits he would love another taste of European soccer after moving into qualification contention. Back-to-back wins over Manchester United and Burnley have taken Swansea into eighth place and to the 40-point mark in the quickest time in their Barclays Premier League history. Victory at Tottenham on Wednesday would take them to […]

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/ 4155 days agoPolice investigating another case of alleged racist abuse by Chelsea fans
Police are examining mobile phone footage following reports of racist and abusive behavior by Chelsea fans on a train on Sunday night. British Transport Police (BTP) said they were called to meet the London to Manchester train as it entered Stoke station, and asked four men to leave. Four others left of their own accord. […]

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/ 4155 days agoReal Madrid continuing to struggle against La Liga’s top clubs
Earlier this season, Real Madrid were running past opponents at a record pace, as Carlo Ancelotti's side went on a 22-match winning streak in all competitions from October to December. But lately the Spanish giants have been dealt some adversity. Player unrest, lackluster performances and injuries have taken a toll on the squad since the […]

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/ 4155 days agoSunderland's Adam Johnson arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a minor
Sunderland attacking midfielder Adam Johnson has been arrested in England on suspicion of sexual activity with a minor. The girl, not named, is a 15-year-old. Police searched Johnson's property today, where they also found a loaded firearm at Johnson's £1.85 million mansion. However, it's understood that he has a permit to own the gun. Johnson […]