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Roma Seek ‘Huge’ Fee From Man United for Kevin Strootman

Roma president James Pallotta says Manchester United will have to pay a "huge" fee to sign Kevin Strootman. Despite spending £153million on seven new players, Louis van Gaal still has money to strengthen his squad and defensive midfielder Strootman is one of the players on his shortlist. The United manager knows Strootman well from his […]

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Fort Lauderdale Strikers Unveil Brazilian Ronaldo as Part-Owner

NASL team Fort Lauderdale Strikers presented Brazilian World Cup star Ronaldo to the media in South Florida today as part-owner of the club after his affiliation with the club was originally announced in December. During the press conference, Ronaldo announced that Nike will be the club's first sponsor under his part-ownership, a brand that was […]

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Carlo Ancelotti Expects Intense Conclusion To The Latest Edition Of The Madrid Derby

Speaking ahead of tomorrow's Copa del Rey Round of 16 second leg against Atletico Madrid, manager Carlo Ancelotti gave his thoughts on what he expects to see from both sides in this latest – and crucial – version of the Madrid derby. Real Madrid go into the match against their cross-city rivals with a two-goal […]

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Spurs-Burnley & Ipswich-Southampton, FA Cup 3rd Round replays

For soccer fans in the United States, FOX Sports has surprisingly decided to show the FA Cup 3rd Round replay between Ipswich Town and Southampton instead of Tottenham versus Burnley, which is due to FOX picking up the BBC 1 feed from the UK, but we've got you covered below with the information you need. […]

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Identifying Areas Where Manchester United Need to Strengthen In Transfer Window

With Manchester City's £25million signing of Wilfried Bony now complete, the transfer window is finally beginning to excite as we head into the month's 15th day. Many expected Manchester United to be up there with the busiest of teams this month. However, as yet, Louis van Gaal's side have added just one player to their […]
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Is This Liverpool's New Home Shirt For 2015/16 From New Balance? Leaked [PHOTO]

A new photograph of what appears to be Liverpool's new home for the 2015/16 season has been leaked on the Internet. But the mystery remains whether it is in fact the real deal. It was only last month when a new Liverpool shirt design was reportedly leaked featuring the New Balance and LFC logos, but […]
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Diego Simeone Believes Atletico Madrid Players Are 'Not Afraid Of Death'

During an interview with Spanish television, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone stated that he believes his team is "not afraid of death" and understands it has "worse players than other teams on paper." The Argentinian boss is confident that this realization and lack of fear is what makes his side stronger and pulls them together during knockout competitions and […]

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Mats Hummels addresses rumors linking him with Man United

Borussia Dortmund captain Mats Hummels has addressed the latest speculation in the media linking him with a January move to Manchester United. The 26-year-old defender has been a well-reported target of manager Louis van Gaal, with the latest stories theorizing that United are preparing a £35 million bid for the German international's services. With BVB struggling mightily in […]

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Swansea will bounce back after Wilfried Bony transfer to Man City

If this was any other club in the Premier League that had just lost their star striker who had scored 9 goals this season (representing 34% of all of Swansea's league goals), the supporters would be in an uproar. But while Swansea City supporters are sad to see Wilfried Bony officially join Manchester City, the […]

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Sunderland Close to Signing Jermain Defoe While Jozy Altidore Will Return to MLS

Sunderland are hopeful of concluding a deal to bring striker Jermain Defoe back to the Barclays Premier League as they continue advanced talks with him. Press Association Sport understands the two parties are close to thrashing out a deal which would see the 32-year-old end an 11-month stay in the MLS with Toronto FC and […]

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Assault Charges Against U.S Women's Goalkeeper Hope Solo Dropped

Charges against United States women’s goalkeeper Hope Solo were dropped on Tuesday afternoon. Solo, 33, was facing two counts of fourth degree assault after a June incident in which she allegedly attacked her nephew and half sister while intoxicated at a family party. Solo initially pleaded not guilty stating that she was the victim of the […]

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Gerry Francis Steps in as Paul Jewell Leaves West Brom After One Week

Gerry Francis has teamed up with new West Brom head coach Tony Pulis who has seen Paul Jewell quit just a week after joining the Baggies. Former Bradford, Wigan, Ipswich and Derby manager Jewell joined Pulis at The Hawthorns last Tuesday as a joint assistant alongside Dave Kemp, ending a two-year coaching hiatus. But despite […]

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Sam Allardyce Praises Magic of FA Cup

Sam Allardyce described West Ham's penalty shootout victory over 10-man Everton as a fine advertisement for the FA Cup as goalkeeper Adrian's spot-kick sealed victory on a dramatic night at Upton Park. Enner Valencia gave West Ham the lead with a clinical striker's finish six minutes into the second half, but Kevin Mirallas' sweetly-struck free-kick […]

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Southampton Hit By Lengthy Lay-Off For Toby Alderweireld

Southampton have been hit by the news that defender Toby Alderweireld will miss up to four weeks with a hamstring strain. The 25-year-old has been one of Saints' star performers since arriving on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid, seamlessly replacing Dejan Lovren after he joined Liverpool. Alderweireld has helped Southampton keep the tightest defense […]

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West Ham United vs Everton, FA Cup 3rd Round Replay: TV Times and Open Thread

After Everton fought back to earn a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park against West Ham United in the FA Cup Third Round, the Toffees and Hammers battle again in the replay which will be played at the Boleyn Ground. Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: West Ham vs Everton (FA Cup […]