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/ 3914 days agoJohn Terry: Chelsea 'don't want to be fighting the world'
John Terry insists Chelsea have no wish to be the enemy of everyone and want to be loved – as he hit back at pundit Robbie Savage. Blues boss Jose Mourinho has adopted a siege mentality in an attempt to cope with Chelsea's myriad issues this season, not least a run of nine losses in […]

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/ 3914 days agoJoel Campbell earns Arsene Wenger's praise after four-year wait for first-team soccer
Over four years after signing for Arsenal, Joel Campbell finally made his first Premier League start last Saturday. The Costa Rica international was forced an appearance in the starting XI due to yet another injury bug for the Gunners. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott were both forced off of the pitch within 15 minutes of […]

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/ 3914 days ago10 things we learned from leg one of MLS's conference semifinals
Here are the 10 things we learned from the first legs of the Major League Soccer conference semifinals. 1. Having fun yet? For the four teams that advanced through the initial knockout round– and one in particular – there was hardly time to breathe before the conference semifinals started on Sunday. That, plus this being a two-legged series […]

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/ 3914 days agoReport: Jurgen Klopp considers bringing in Steven Gerrard to train with Liverpool
New Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has talked to Steven Gerrard about to train with the team this fall, the Independent reported on Tuesday. According to the report, discussions between Klopp and the current LA Galaxy midfielder could eventually encompass a playing role, though only training through Jan. 15 is currently being discussed. Gerrard completed his first half-season with the Galaxy on […]

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/ 3914 days agoGuardiola expects an attacking Arsenal in Champions League
Pep Guardiola expects Arsenal to come out fighting in their Champions League clash at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night. The Bayern Munich coach saw his side beaten 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium in the last round of fixtures as Arsenal reacted to losing their opening two group fixtures. Guardiola's side remain in a strong […]

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/ 3914 days agoManchester United 1-0 CSKA Moscow: Rooney breaks through
Wayne Rooney ended Manchester United's 404-minute goal drought by the scoring the winner against CSKA Moscow on a night of high emotion at Old Trafford. The United support had vented their frustration at the players when they sauntered off the pitch at halftime having failed to score again, and then Louis van Gaal got it […]

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/ 3914 days agoSevilla 1-3 Manchester City: City advances to knockout round
Manchester City produced one of their greatest European performances to secure their place in the Champions League last 16 with a brilliant 3-1 win at Sevilla. Manuel Pellegrini's men did the damage early as they raced into a 2-0 lead with goals from Raheem Sterling and the outstanding Fernandinho inside 11 minutes at the Ramon […]

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/ 3914 days agoWayne Rooney ends Manchester United’s 404-minute goal drought
It took a volleyed perfect ball from Jesse Lingard, but Wayne Rooney is finally back on the scoresheet. In the process, Rooney has ended Manchester United's 404-minute goal-drought, ending the threat of a fourth straight scoreless draw by putting his team up on CSKA Moscow, 1-0: Wayne Rooney breaks United's 404-minute goalscoring drought (all comps) for a […]

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/ 3914 days agoJohn Terry: Chelsea players 100 percent behind Jose Mourinho
John Terry on Tuesday came out fighting in support of Jose Mourinho and refused to contemplate the embattled Chelsea manager being sacked. Mourinho is under pressure from all angles — not least to retain his job amid a miserable run of nine losses in 17 matches in all competitions — and declined to reveal if […]

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/ 3914 days agoWATCH: Fabian Johnson scores his first Champions League goal [VIDEO]
Fabian Johnson has become the sixth American to score in UEFA Champions League, opening the scoring for Borussia Moenchengladbach in the 18th minute today in Germany against defending Serie A champions Juventus: Gladbach and #USMNT star Fabian Johnson scores first-ever #UCL goal for 1-0 lead vs Juve. #UCLonFOX @HeinekenSoccer https://t.co/E5vCu5E9rg — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) November 3, […]

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/ 3914 days agoVan Gaal: Shaw's recovery from double leg break going well
Louis van Gaal is refusing to set a comeback date for Luke Shaw but insists the Manchester United left back is making good progress in his recovery from a double leg break. Shaw fractured his right leg in two places following a tackle by Hector Moreno in United's 2-1 defeat at PSV Eindhoven seven weeks […]

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/ 3914 days agoMLS faces test as Audi is embroiled in Volkswagen’s scandal
Welcome to the 2015 MLS playoffs, presented by Corporate Cheats Who Give Kids Asthma. Also known as “Audi.” Though owned by previous longtime Major League Soccer sponsor Volkswagen, the German luxury car brand had pretty much escaped attention after its parent company's emissions scandal broke in September. You’ll remember that Volkswagen admitted to installing software on 11 million diesel […]

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/ 3914 days agoCesc Fabregas denies he's leading revolt against Jose Mourinho
Cesc Fabregas has taken to Twitter to proclaim his support for Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, refuting reports he is the leader of rumored dressing room unrest. The former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder was the subject of speculation after a claim from a BBC reporter that one unnamed first team player would rather lose than win […]

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/ 3914 days agoRemi Garde relishing 'difficult task' of keeping Aston Villa in the Premier League
Remi Garde has called his appointment as Aston Villa manager "an unbelievable honor" as chairman Randy Lerner admitted the club were "way behind." Former Lyon boss Garde on Monday signed a deal until June 2019 with the midlands outfit bottom of the Barclays Premier League. He watched his new side in their 3-1 defeat at Tottenham […]

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/ 3914 days agoWhat Jose Mourinho said at his pre-Champions League press conference [VIDEO]
Embattled Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho on Tuesday addressed the media ahead of a potentially pivotal week for his future. Here are some of the highlights: On whether he had spoken to owner Roman Abramovich since last Saturday's loss to Liverpool: I don't have to answer you if I was with the owner or not. On […]