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/ 4326 days agoAngel Di Maria Insists He Never Wanted to Leave Real Madrid
Angel Di Maria has released a personal statement following his transfer from Real Madrid to Manchester United, in which he insisted he never wanted to leave the Spanish capital. Di Maria, 26, spent four years at Madrid, capitulating a superb final season with a Champions League victory. In his letter, he insisted he never wanted […]

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/ 4326 days agoCrystal Palace Appoint Neil Warnock Manager On A Two-Year Contract
Crystal Palace have appointed Neil Warnock as manager on a two-year contract with immediate effect. Warnock was previously in charge of the club from 2007 to 2010. He replaces Tony Pulis, who left the club "by mutual consent" on August 15. Steve Clarke had been rumored to be the favorite for the job at Selhurst […]

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/ 4326 days agoGeoff Cameron Must be Calculated and Logical About His Playing Future
Rumors abound that American international Geoff Cameron is being courted both within the Premier League as well as on the continent. ProSoccerTalk links Cameron to a number of clubs, the biggest name being traditional Serie A contender Lazio. But recent moves to big clubs have hampered many an American abroad. From Clint Dempsey to Jozy […]

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/ 4327 days agoAssessing The Louis Van Gaal Selection Predicament
The new Premier League season is only two weeks old and Manchester United under Louis van Gaal are already playing catch-up. The pre-season tour feels like a very long time ago now. The Red Devils have placed a significant number of eggs into an Ángel di María-sized basket and the spending may not end there […]

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/ 4327 days agoWhy Samuel Eto’o is a Shrewd Acquisition For Everton
Everton’s search for forward reinforcements seems to be over after the club confirmed the signing of 33-year-old Samuel Eto’o today. The former Barcelona, Internazionale and Chelsea forward joins up with Roberto Martinez’s side on a two-year deal, and the three-time Champions League winner will bring a wealth of experience at the pinnacle of the European […]

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/ 4327 days agoCable TV No Longer The Future For The Soccer Viewing Fan
With cable and satellite prices continuing to increase, many people are joining the cord cutter movement and ditching their television provider services. In fact, 7.6 million Americans have ended their cable/satellite subscriptions according to USA Today. In the report, the newspaper claims that “about 6.5% of households nationwide have cut the cord, up slightly from […]

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/ 4327 days agoManchester United Signs Angel Di Maria For British Transfer Record of £59.7m
Manchester United has smashed the British transfer record to sign Argentina and Real Madrid star Angel Di Maria for £59.7million. Typically when a transfer is made, clubs are reluctant to confirm the price they paid to sign a footballer. But in this case, in an act of bravado and to prove that the club is investing […]

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/ 4327 days agoUEFA Champions League and League Cup: Open Thread
There's no rest for the wicked with Manchester United, Celtic, Millwall, Porto and other clubs playing today in mid-week action in the League Cup and UEFA Champions League. For viewers in the US, the TV/Internet schedule is: MK Dons vs Manchester United (League Cup), 3pm, beIN SPORTS and DishWorldMillwall vs Southampton (League Cup), 2:45pm, beIN SPORTS Connect Celtic vs […]

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/ 4327 days agoHighs and Lows of Soccer Viewing Experience, Aug. 23-25
Hardcore soccer fans consume a lot of the sport. So much so that many of us can identify an announcer or co-commentator by hearing just a few of his words. It's almost as if we feel we know the person considering the vast number of hours we spend listening to the talent over the days, months […]

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/ 4327 days agoAtletico Madrid To Appeal Diego Simeone's 8-Match Touchline Ban
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has informed the news outlet Canal Plus that his club will file an appeal against Diego Simeone's eight-match touchline ban. This news comes on the heels of yesterday's announcement from the Spanish FA that the Argentine boss was found guilty of four infractions during the second leg of the Spanish Super […]

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/ 4327 days agoThierry Henry's Impact On The Field Can't Perform Miracles Off It
If Thierry Henry's about to say goodbye to Major League Soccer, he's doing so on a high note. His stint is one that caps one of the most productive four-and-a-half year stretches in league history. True, extending his deal at Red Bull Arena could still happen, but there's a growing and now very public feeling […]

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/ 4327 days agoPremier League Tactics Corner: Aston Villa-Newcastle United & Tottenham Hotspur-QPR
In this week’s edition of Premier League Tactics Corner, we dive into Newcastle’s use of Emmanuel Riviere and Queens Park Rangers’ three-back system. Holding It Up Aston Villa did not put a shot on target in Saturday’s early game against Newcastle United, and the Magpies should have walked away victorious had their finishing been clinical. […]

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/ 4327 days agoAS Roma And Bayern Munich Agree £24 Million Fee For Mehdi Benatia, Say Reports
The transfer saga of AS Roma defender Mehdi Benatia has finally come to a conclusion as reports in Italy and Germany have stated the Serie A side and Bayern Munich have agreed a £21million fee plus £3.2m in add-ons for the player. The Morocco international will fly to Germany to have a medical on Wednesday. Today, it […]

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/ 4327 days agoFrank Lampard Announces Retirement From International Soccer
New York City FC footballer Frank Lampard has announced his retirement today from the England national team. Lampard is "hanging up his boots" from international soccer before England begins its first Euro 2016 qualification game. The gifted midfielder made 106 appearances for the England national team, at the senior level. In his final game for […]

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/ 4327 days agoWatch Gary Neville Analyze Where Angel Di Maria Will Play For Manchester United [VIDEO]
On this week's episode of Monday Night Football, Sky Sports analyst Gary Neville analyzed where new signing Angel Di Maria will play for Manchester United. The analysis discusses what that means for Juan Mata, as well as all of the other options the signing will give United. On top of that, Neville discusses the depth […]