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Rio Ferdinand Joins QPR On A Free Transfer

Queens Park Rangers has announced that Rio Ferdinand has joined the club on a free transfer. Ferdinand said, “I used to sit in the Loft – my Dad used bring me here as a young boy. QPR was the first professional club to ever sign me. “There are great memories for me here – for […]

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Manchester United's Michael Carrick Out For 10-12 Weeks

Manchester United defensive midfielder Michael Carrick had surgery on his ankle this morning and will be out of action for 10-12 weeks, according to the club. The 32 year-old midfielder injured his ankle during pre-season training. When asked how long he would be sidelined for, new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said, "A long […]

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Arsenal Sign Defender Mathieu Debuchy In £10million Deal

Arsenal have completed the signing of Newcastle United and France defender Mathieu Debuchy in a £10million deal. Arsène Wenger said: “We are delighted to welcome Mathieu Debuchy to Arsenal Football Club. He has shown he can perform at the highest level with his club sides and also for France. He is a quality defender who […]
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Liverpool Announces Squad For US Summer Tour to Boston, Chicago, New York and Charlotte

Liverpool has announced their squad for its US summer preseason tour. The club has named a 33-man squad, which will play in games in Boston, Chicago, New York, Charlotte and possibly Miami. The Reds will depart from John Lennon Airport in Liverpool on Sunday afternoon (July 20). The squad, led by captain Steven Gerrard, will […]
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Atleti Will Continue To Succeed Despite Player Departures

Don’t cry for Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid. The manager and his club are used to players arriving and departing from the Estadio Vicente Calderón. What would be concerning for fans of Los Colchoneros is if the club’s hierarchy didn’t have a contingency plan in place in regards to player transfers. But as the past […]

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West Ham United Complete Signing Of Enner Valencia, Subject to Work Permit

West Ham United have completed the signing of Ecuador striker Enner Valencia, subject to a successful work permit hearing. If West Ham gets clearance to sign the player, it'll be the fifth signing of the summer for the Hammers. Valencia has been signed on a five-year contract with West Ham paying £12million for the player […]

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USA And England Fall In FIFA World Rankings While Germany Climbs to the Top

FIFA has released its latest World Rankings, which ranks the strongest teams in the world based on the average number of points they gain in a match as well as a combination of other factors. Germany climbs into first place for the first time in two decades, followed by World Cup runners-up Argentina. Netherlands climbs […]

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Real Madrid Announce Signing of Toni Kroos And Continue To Flex Its Global Muscle

Real Madrid has completed the signing of midfielder Toni Kroos from Bayern Munich. The 24-year-old German international has signed a six-year contract with the Spanish giants and reigning European champions. According to reports in the Spanish capital, Kroos will be presented in the Royal Box this afternoon at the Santiago Bernabeu. He will then step […]

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Sunderland and Fulham Interested in Signing Matt Besler

After a spectacular performance for the United States at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, defender Matt Besler has received a wide variety of interest from a number of European clubs including official bids from Fulham and Sunderland. Besler admitted to wanting the deal done as soon as possible. “It’s a situation which needs to […]

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Newcastle United Sign Forward Emmanuel Rivière For Undisclosed Fee

As Newcastle's fifth signing of the summer, French forward Emmanuel Rivière is heading to St. James' Park for the upcoming 2014-2015 season. Transferring from Monaco, the 24 year-old has signed a long-term contract with Newcastle and stated his excitement for the move on Newcastle's official website, "When the Club spoke to me I said yes […]

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Swansea City's £4million Deal For Ecuador Winger Jefferson Montero Nears Completion

Swansea City is close to signing Ecuador winger Jefferson Montero, according to BBC Sport, with the World Cup footballer expected to fly in for his medical exam later this week. Currently with Monarcas Morelia, the transfer fee is expected to net the Mexican club £4million. For Swansea, meanwhile, it'll be a worthy upgrade with former […]

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Germany Has Euro 2016 and World Cup 2018 In Its Sights

It’s been a few days now since Germany deservedly won their fourth World Cup title. The team is back in Germany, was celebrated live by over 500,000 fans in Berlin and is now off on vacation. So now that we’ve all calmed down a bit (it might take me a bit longer), it’s time to […]

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Why Canadian Soccer Would Benefit From Domestic League If NASL and CFL Join Forces

Last week, reports began to surface about a possible new professional league in Canada that would be developed in partnership with the Canadian (American) Football League (CFL) and the North American Soccer League (NASL). Canada has not had an independent professional league since the Canadian Soccer League folded in 1992, and the surviving teams joined […]

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10 Best GIFs of the 2014 FIFA World Cup

The 2014 World Cup in Brazil was something special, not just in the amount of goals that were scored, but the quality of soccer from almost every one of the 32 teams. To make sure we don't forget any of the memorable moments, We assembled several of our favorite GIFS from the World Cup below. […]

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Why Antonio Conte Should Take the Italy National Team Job

With Juventus coach Antonio Conte’s departure from Juventus sending shockwaves around the soccer world, there is one silver-lining to be taken from the situation. Yes it will be a quick period of change for Juve, but considering the experience of the team, they should recover quickly. After all, they have aspirations for a fourth consecutive […]