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/ 4040 days agoDoes North American soccer need super clubs?
Many fans of the Beautiful Game criticize MLS for its single entity structure and salary caps. What has resulted is parity though certain teams like the Los Angeles Galaxy have found a way to “game” the system, but much of the success of the Galaxy is down to the management genius of Bruce Arena. But […]

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/ 4041 days agoSamir Nasri vows to come back stronger at Manchester City
Playmaker Samir Nasri is determined to bounce back to form at Manchester City next season. The Frenchman has been linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium after a frustrating, injury-hit 2014-15 campaign. The 27-year-old insists he will not be going anywhere and has vowed to come back strongly as City bid to reclaim […]

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/ 4041 days agoHarry Kane has no intention of leaving Spurs
Harry Kane has no intention of leaving Tottenham and believes they have the potential to break into the top four next season. Few could have envisaged the 21-year-old's remarkable progress this past year, having gone from third-choice striker at his boyhood club to the top-scoring Englishman in the Premier League. Such form has led to […]

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/ 4042 days ago2015 Women’s World Cup open thread
Now that the Group stages are done, we move on to the Knockout rounds of the 2015 Women's World Cup and the first match-up is between tournament favorites Germany facing off against Sweden followed by China PR taking on Cameroon. Today's match-ups are shown back to back on FOX Sports 1. If you haven't done […]

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/ 4042 days agoThe rise of Juventus from Serie B relegation to European heavyweight once more
By Ganesh Mukundan In May 2006, Italian soccer reached its nadir when the Calciopoli (match-fixing scandal) broke out. It was a full-blooded kick right in the solar plexus that left the entire soccer fraternity stunned and at a loss for words. Italy was in turmoil and even a World Cup victory wouldn’t assuage her disgrace and the […]

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/ 4042 days agoLiverpool complete signing of Joe Gomez, Reds' fourth signing of summer
Liverpool have completed the signing of England Under-19 international defender Joe Gomez from Charlton for an undisclosed fee. Gomez, who made 21 appearances for the Addicks last season in the Sky Bet Championship, has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with Brendan Rodgers' side. Liverpool are thought to have beaten off competition from […]

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/ 4042 days agoTottenham complete signing of defender Kieran Trippier
Tottenham have completed the signing of Burnley defender Kieran Trippier on a five-year contract. The 24-year-old right-back, who is believed to have had a £3.5million release clause, leaves Turf Moor after four years. "When I first heard that the club was interested I didn't have to think twice," he told tottenhamhotspur.com. "It's such a big […]

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/ 4042 days agoFabio Borini to leave Liverpool after club’s poor treatment of player
Out-of-favor forward Fabio Borini appears to have finally realized his time at Liverpool is up after his agent criticized the club's treatment of the player. The Italian turned down two chances to leave last summer with both QPR and Sunderland – where he spent a successful season on loan – making offers in the region […]

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/ 4043 days agoBreaking down the physics behind Roberto Carlos’ free kick
TED Talks are well known for bringing us engaging lessons and incredible insight into some of the most inspirational people influencing our world today. From Steve Jobs to Bill Nye the Science Guy, many different people have taught us a wide variety of subjects. As well as inviting people on stage to talk in front of […]

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/ 4043 days agoWest Ham look ahead to becoming one of Premier League's giants in matchday revenue
Co-chairman David Gold has no doubt West Ham will be in a position to frighten the Barclays Premier League's leading clubs once they are playing at a packed out Olympic Stadium. The Irons on Friday launched a new commemorative strip ahead of their final season at the Boleyn Ground before switching to Stratford. With a […]

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/ 4043 days agoSwansea City sign St Etienne left back Franck Tabanou
Swansea have announced the signing of St Etienne's Franck Tabanou on a three-year contract. The versatile former France Under-21 international, who can operate on the left side of defense or attack, becomes Swansea's second summer signing following the capture of Ghana forward Andre Ayew on a free transfer from Marseille. Swansea confirmed the arrival of […]

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/ 4043 days agoSouthampton sign Sporting Lisbon defender Cedric Soares
Southampton have announced the signing of Portugal defender Cedric Soares from Sporting Lisbon. The right-back, 23, becomes the Saints' second summer transfer following the arrival of Spanish forward Juanmi from Malaga. The Saints did not reveal the fee paid, but Soares has reportedly cost the club in the region of £3.6million. Soares is confident the […]

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/ 4043 days agoAndreas Weimann leaves Aston Villa for Derby County
Forward Andreas Weimann has joined former Aston Villa team-mate Darren Bent at Derby after agreeing a four-year deal with the Rams. Weimann has joined Paul Clement's ambitious side for an undisclosed fee, reported to be around £2.75million. The 23-year-old has spent his entire senior career at Villa, barring two loan spells at Watford in 2011, […]

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/ 4044 days agoWhy Arsenal is finally ready to mount a title challenge
While Arsenal capped off the season again with its second consecutive FA Cup trophy, the main question on many fans’ minds is whether Arsene Wenger finally has the club set on mounting a serious title challenge for the upcoming season. With the club’s financial clout, measured and thoughtful transfer policy, and a balance of players […]

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/ 4044 days agoSwansea City to premiere documentary at New York City film festival on June 23
Premiering at the Kicking and Screening Soccer Film Festival at New York City's Tribeca in late June is the Swansea City documentary titled "Jack to a King: The Swansea Story". The showing is scheduled for June 23, the same day as the DVD and iTunes download will be available for the first time in the United States. […]