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/ 4016 days ago

Platini’s candidacy for FIFA President hurt by Qatar connections

The one topic that unites almost every segment of the soccer world is the need to reform its governing body, FIFA. Unfortunately, the man who is ringing in the changes, one Michel Platini —who officially announced his candidacy Wednesday, has a murky past. He voted for Qatar in the bidding for the 2020 World Cup, and worked closely with former […]

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/ 4016 days ago

Matteo Darmian’s arrival proving a sound decision by Man United

FOX Sports embarks on its inaugural season as the U.S. home to the Bundesliga, Germany’s top professional soccer league, on Friday, Aug. 14, expanding its multi-platform domestic coverage to unprecedented levels. More than 300 regular-season matches are scheduled for live television or streaming in the U.S. for the first time ever, more than double past […]

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/ 4016 days ago

Napoli agree £4.5 million deal for Spurs defender Vlad Chiriches

Tottenham have announced Romania defender Vlad Chiriches is to join Serie A club Napoli for an undisclosed fee. The 25-year-old moved to north London from Steaua Bucharest for a reported fee of 9.5million euros in August 2013 but struggled to cement a regular first-team spot at White Hart Lane and will now be moved on. […]

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Ronald Koeman: Southampton are ready to challenge in Europa League

Southampton's rapid ascent has seen them go from League One to the Europa League in just four years – a stage Ronald Koeman believes his players are ready for. Thursday's third round qualifier against Vitesse Arnhem will be Saints' first on the continental stage since 2003 – a period in which they have plummeted to […]

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David Luiz looking forward to arrival of Angel Di Maria to PSG

David Luiz still regards Angel di Maria as one of the best footballers on the planet and is looking forward to playing alongside him once he completes his transfer from Manchester United to Paris St Germain. After days of negotiation, the protracted Di Maria transfer saga appears to be nearing an end. PSG coach Laurent […]

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Di Maria close to Paris Saint-Germain move, says Laurent Blanc

Laurent Blanc claims Paris St Germain are close to completing the signing of Manchester United midfielder Angel Di Maria. United's tour of the United States ended on a disappointing note in the early hours of Thursday morning as they lost 2-0 to PSG in Chicago. Despite being named in United's party for the final stage […]

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Schmeichel urges De Gea to make decision on his Man Utd future

There are few men more qualified than Peter Schmeichel to weigh into the debate surrounding Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, and the legendary Dane has encouraged the current Red Devils No. 1 to make a swift decision regarding his long-term future. Schmeichel was speaking with World Soccer Talk after filming a new advert for […]

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FOX Sports officially announces Bundesliga TV coverage plans

The wait is finally over. FOX Sports has announced its coverage plans for the 2015/16 Bundesliga season, its first of a 5-year deal that FOX has signed with the top flight German league. After many fans of German soccer expressed their outrage across the web and social media about, first, FOX's lack of communication about […]

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FOX Sports makes important changes to Bundesliga TV schedule

Bundesliga fans, your voices have been heard. After German soccer fans expressed their disappointment on social media and this website regarding the original plans that FOX Sports had for its Bundesliga TV coverage, FOX Sports has made some changes. FOX is expected to officially announce its coverage plans for the Bundesliga later on Thursday, but we […]

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/ 4017 days ago

Manchester United vs. PSG and MLS All-Stars vs. Spurs: TV times and open thread

Kicking off at the same exact time tonight, you have two big matches — one featuring Manchester United against Paris Saint-Germain where the Red Devils will win the 2015 International Champions Cup with a victory tonight. And the second match is the MLS All-Star friendly between the MLS All-Stars and Tottenham Hotspur. If you live in […]

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/ 4017 days ago

West Ham hopeful over Alex Song deal

Slaven Bilic insists West Ham have not given up on completing a permanent deal for Barcelona midfielder Alex Song. Former Arsenal star Song will miss three months with ankle trouble, leaving the ex-Cameroon midfielder haggling with the Hammers over the length of a permanent contract. Song spent last season on loan at Upton Park, and […]

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/ 4017 days ago

MLS is now a league of have and have nots; By Steve Davis

For those you who wanted Major League Soccer to be more of a free-spending, big-money, champagne room kind of league, congratulations! Some of you have long coveted big names. The bigger the better – and more them! Another ballyhooed Euro wants his swipe at the suddenly flush MLS ATM? Sign ‘em up! For those of […]

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/ 4017 days ago

Hull winger Robbie Brady joins Norwich in £7 million deal

Norwich have announced the signing of winger Robbie Brady for a fee believed to be £7 million. Brady has left relegated Hull to link up with the newly-promoted Canaries and agreed a three-year contract at Carrow Road. The 23-year-old is Norwich boss Alex Neil's third recruit of the summer following the arrivals of Graham Dorrans […]

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Swansea defiant that Ashley Williams won't be moving to Everton or Crystal Palace

Swansea manager Garry Monk is adamant captain Ashley Williams will remain at the club despite speculation about his future. Monk admits reports of interest in the defender from Everton and Crystal Palace is nothing new as the centre-back has been linked with various clubs every summer. For that reason the Swans boss is not worried […]

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Southampton complete loan signing of Steven Caulker

Southampton have completed the loan signing of QPR defender Steven Caulker, Press Association Sport understands. Toby Alderweireld's decision to join Tottenham and a serious knee injury sustained by Florin Gardos has heightened the need to bring in defensive reinforcements at St Mary's. Saints manager Ronald Koeman has spoken of his wish to acquire at least […]