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Real Madrid to complete the signing of David de Gea in the next few days, says report

Real Madrid are expected to complete the signing of Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea in the next few days, with the Spain international set to be officially presented at the Bernabeu next week, according to Spanish State television RTVE. The report does not specify the length of De Gea's contract or the transfer fee agreed upon […]

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FOX's Women’s World Cup is off to a good start with 3.3 million viewers for USA game

The TV ratings are now in from Monday night’s Women’s World Cup thriller between the United States and Australia. The 3-1 victory by the Yanks was seen by 3.311 million viewers, breaking the record for the most-watched FIFA Women’s World Cup Group Stage match on US TV. The previous record was a match between USA and […]

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Steve McClaren takes charge at Newcastle United

Steve McClaren has finally been announced as Newcastle's new head coach six months after initially being offered the job. The Magpies, who parted company with John Carver and Steve Stoneon Tuesday, announced on Wednesday evening that the 54-year-old has been installed as Alan Pardew's permanent replacement after signing a three-year contract which could eventually be […]

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beIN SPORTS to televise 2015 Copa America on US TV and Internet

As the 2015 version of the Copa America begins on Thursday, with hosts Chile facing off against Ecuador, beIN SPORTS will be the go-to place to watch all of the action. The international television network is set to broadcast every single match of the tournament, as well as in depth analysis and opinions from contributors […]
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Aston Villa to offer Christian Benteke a new deal

Aston Villa chief executive Tom Fox has confirmed Christian Benteke will be offered a new contract this summer to try to stave off interested clubs. Benteke's current contract has two years left to run and Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood has revealed the terms contain a buyout clause thought to be £32.5million. The striker signed […]

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Copa America 2015 preview: Key players, squads and TV schedules

The Copa America’s propensity for springing surprises was thrillingly prevalent in 2011 when Uruguay beat Paraguay in the final. Four years on, soccer supporters from across the globe will be hoping for comparable drama as the 2015 edition of competition gets underway in Chile. Brazil and Argentina are the big favorites for glory, but teams […]

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Hugo Lloris reiterates his desire to play for a Champions League club

Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will continue to work "every day" to fulfil his "personal ambition" of playing in the Champions League. France international Lloris was one of the stand-out performers for Spurs last season, who rallied to end the campaign in fifth place and so qualify again for the Europa League. However, with David de […]

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Liverpool and Burnley locked in negotiations over fee for Danny Ings

Liverpool and Burnley remain locked in talks over compensation for striker Danny Ings but claims the Clarets could be entitled to a record fee at tribunal appear unlikely. The Reds announced the capture of the England Under-21 international, whose contract expires at Turf Moor on June 30, on Monday. However, because of his age (22) […]

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First World Cup win inspires little confidence in USWNT coach Jill Ellis

The best quality of the U.S. women's national team is that when they play as poorly as they did Monday night, they are able to win and win with style. While Australia may ultimately prove to be a legitimately world class squad, the match showed the U.S. has the ability to play a C level […]

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Toronto FC star Sebastian Giovinco is currently the league's MVP

One thing has been made clear in Toronto FC’s opening 12 matches of the Major League Soccer season – the league’s MVP race goes through BMO Field. Sebastian Giovinco’s signing turned heads in the offseason when the diminutive Italian playmaker put pen to paper in a five-year deal worth more than $7 million. Toronto had […]
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Alexis Sanchez feels Arsenal only had an OK season

Alexis Sanchez believes he evolved as a player at Arsenal last season, but felt the team could have achieved more. The Chile forward is away on international duty with Chile as they host the Copa America. The 26-year-old, signed in a £30million deal from Barcelona last summer, was the stand-out player for the Gunners, capping […]

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Liverpool target Luciano Vietto set to sign with Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid are set to complete the signing of Villarreal striker Luciano Vietto for £15 million, according to reports emanating from Spain. Back in April, it was learned that Vietto was open to a move to Atletico Madrid with many pointing towards the Argentine striker's relationship with Diego Simeone. Simeone signed Vietto from Estudiantes while he […]

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Newcastle United part company with John Carver

John Carver has left Newcastle as the club prepares to appoint a new head coach, Press Association Sport understands. The 50-year-old, who took charge of the final 20 games of last season, 19 of them in the Barclays Premier League, has parted company with the Magpies along with coach Steve Stone. Former England boss Steve […]

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Steven Gerrard issues warning to Raheem Sterling

Departing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has warned Raheem Sterling he risks stagnating as a squad player if he succeeds in forcing a move from Anfield. Relations between the club and the player's agent Aidy Ward hit a low last month when the Reds cancelled a meeting to restart negotiations over a new deal after comments […]

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France-England, Spain-Costa Rica, Colombia-Mexico, Brazil-Korea

Tuesday's games introduce Groups F and E to the 2015 World Cup and introduce Spain to the tournament for the first time in the country's history. France and England are always a great game to watch but Brazil vs. Korea Republic give us our first glimpse of Marta, the five time FIFA World Player of […]