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/ 4029 days agoWho do you think will win the Women's World Cup? [POLL]
Now that the final Women's World Cup match is set, there is only one game left to decide the winner of the tournament. As a re-match of the 2011 World Cup final, this game will be a test of physicality as well as emotions from both teams. But who will win? Vote in the poll below. […]

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/ 4029 days agoTom Ince completes transfer from Hull to Derby County
Derby have completed the permanent signing of Tom Ince from Hull. The 23-year-old winger, who had a spell on loan with the Rams last season, has agreed a four-year contract after the clubs agreed an undisclosed fee. County head coach Paul Clement told the club website: "I'm delighted that we have been able to sign […]

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/ 4029 days agoIan Ayre says Liverpool can still afford to buy top players
Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre insists the club can still buy top players within the remit of their "smart and sustainable" transfer policy and a lack of Champions League football does not affect that. The Reds have already made considerable strides with their summer recruitment plans with six first-team signings already in place, including Hoffenheim […]

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/ 4029 days agoSteven Gerrard turned down European clubs to join LA Galaxy
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits he turned down a "couple of nice opportunities" to move to a club in Europe in order to pursue a new challenge with the Los Angeles Galaxy. The 35-year-old midfielder is set to be presented to his new club's fans at half-time of Saturday's Major League Soccer game against […]

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/ 4029 days agoWest Bromwich Albion move step closer to selling club
The sale of West Brom has moved a step closer after chairman Jeremy Peace confirmed exclusivity has been granted to one interested party. Discussions have taken place with several groups after Peace made the decision earlier in the year to offer up his 88 per cent share of the Baggies as he "considered strategic options […]

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/ 4029 days agoUEFA lift Manchester City and PSG transfer spending restrictions
Manchester City have had their restrictions on transfer spending and UEFA Champions League squad size lifted after meeting their financial fair play target, UEFA has announced. City were ordered to play in last year's Champions League with only 21 players in the squad and spending on new signings in last summer's transfer window was capped […]

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/ 4029 days agoQPR reject £12 million bid from Leicester for striker Charlie Austin
Managerless Leicester have had a bid of £12million for QPR striker Charlie Austin rejected, Press Association Sport understands. The 25-year-old forward scored 18 Premier League goals for the Rs last season but could not help keep the west London club in the top flight. Austin, who was in Roy Hodgson's England squad for last month's […]

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/ 4029 days agoPremier League US TV schedule revealed for opening weeks of 2015/16 season
Christmas has arrived early for fans of Premier League clubs as we now have our first indications of what the TV schedule will look like in the United States for the opening weeks of the 2015/16 season. With the Premier League announcing the games in August and September that have had their kickoff times and dates changed […]

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/ 4029 days agoLukas Podolski set for Arsenal departure
Lukas Podolski looks set to leave Arsenal this summer after his agent claimed the Germany international has been given permission to find a new club. The 30-year-old forward moved to the Emirates three years ago but struggled to hold down a place in Arsene Wenger's side – spending the second part of last season on […]

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/ 4029 days agoRadamel Falcao worth the risk for Jose Mourinho and Chelsea
Jose Mourinho clearly still sees something bright burning in Radamel Falcao. Not many positive points will have been accrued since the Colombian left Atletico Madrid for Monaco in the summer of 2013. Even fewer in the subsequent season, when El Tigre toiled during a turbulent loan spell at Manchester United. Nonetheless, the Blues have acquired […]

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/ 4029 days agoWest Ham manager Slaven Bilic accused of lacking respect
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic insists he has "big time" respect for FC Lusitans after he was criticized for sitting out the Europa League qualifying fixture on Thursday evening. Having been appointed on June 9, Bilic watched from the stands with academy director Terry Westley overseeing a 3-0 first-leg victory as the Hammers got their […]

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/ 4030 days agoPetr Cech is just 1 piece of the title jigsaw puzzle that Arsenal need
For so long, Arsene Wenger has been after a successor to David Seaman. After years of searching, Arsenal have finally signed themselves a world-class goalkeeper. Petr Cech's arrival from Chelsea for around £11 million is a great coup for the club, who has been hailed by former great Seaman. But will the Czech Republic international's […]

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/ 4030 days agoFirst-hand account of US Open Cup derby between New York Red Bulls and New York Cosmos
It’s the magic of the cup. A second division side drawn to play away from home against their local rivals, a “proper cup tie” some might call it. It’s David against Goliath, a potential giant killing, a banana skin, as well as a local derby. It has all the storylines one would want. An expanded […]

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/ 4030 days agoFOX names John Strong as lead commentator for Gold Cup
FOX Sports has announced that John Strong will be the lead commentator for its coverage of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup. So far, FOX has announced that Strong will be joined by co-commentators Brad Friedel (for the US' opening game against Honduras) and Alexi Lalas (for the July 13 game versus Panama). Other co-commentators that will be […]

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/ 4030 days agoJapan-England Women’s World Cup scores 2.3 million viewers
FOX Sports 1's coverage of Japan against England in the Women's World Cup semi-final was viewed by 2.3 million people, and was the most-watched cable television program on Wednesday in the United States. For a semi-final to be viewed by so many people and not involve the US, and not be shown on the over-the-air […]