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Arsenal's Transfer Signings and New Business Deals Herald a Feeling of Optimism

With the £30 million signing of Chilean superstar Alexis Sánchez, it feels like a new dawn for Arsenal. With a serious title challenge on the cards, can we say that Arsène Wenger and Ivan Gazidis have finally seen the error of their frugal ways? Not quite. Factoring in the signing of Mesut Ozil last summer, […]

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Newcastle United Reach Agreement to Sign Remy Cabella In £12million Deal

Newcastle United have reached an agreement to sign French midfielder Remy Cabella in a deal that's worth £12million, according to a report in France. Cabella currently plays for Montpellier in Ligue Un. The 24-year-old is an attacking midfielder who is described as a fast, agile and creative footballer who can play on the wing or behind a […]

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Argentina Coach Alejandro Sabella Will Step Down After World Cup Final

Argentina Head Coach Alejandro Sabella will step down as manager of the national team after the World Cup Final, according to his agent. Sabella, who will coach Argentina against Germany on Sunday, believes it's time to hand the position over to a successor. In an interview with FM Delta, Sabella said: "Whatever happens, Alejandro Sabella will not […]

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Why German Midfielder Toni Kroos is the Unsung Hero of World Cup 2014

During the World Cup 2014 at Brazil, it has become more evident that Germany’s new maestro is Toni Kroos. Bastian Schweinsteiger is still a vital component in the team’s offensive configurations. Sami Khedira has proven that he is still Germany’s best defensive anchor in midfield, while Mesut Özil – despite a disappointing World Cup campaign […]

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Barcelona Complete £63.4 Million Deal to Sign Luis Suarez

Barcelona have officially announced that they've reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Luis Suarez on a five-year deal. Suarez will fly to Barcelona next week to complete his medical and to sign the deal, the Spanish club announced. According to press reports, Barcelona will pay Liverpool £63.4million for the striker. Suarez issued the following […]

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Brazil 2014: What the People and Fan Fests Were Like (Travels In Brazil)

Maybe I left Brazil too soon. I was wearing the same Brazil shirt that I had worn while watching their previous two knockout round matches. This time, though, I was back in the US watching the Brazil-Germany game from a bar in New York City, having just arrived earlier that morning after we flew out […]

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West Bromwich Albion Unveil Controversial Home Shirt For 2014/15: Official [PHOTOS]

West Bromwich Albion have unveiled their new home shirt for the 2014/15 season. Out of all of the shirt designs unveiled thus far for Premier League clubs, this one is bound to generate the most controversy. Reason being is that West Brom and adidas have eliminated the famous navy blue and white stripes that have […]

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Patrice Evra Likely Heading to Juventus After Requesting Manchester United Departure

Despite signing a recent contract extension, Patrice Evra has requested to be able to leave Manchester United and is likely heading to Juventus in a deal for £2 million. Evra has been with United for the past eight seasons and is stating personal reasons for the move. Evra has only gone as far as to […]

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USMNT's Matt Besler A Target For Bundesliga Side SC Freiburg

United State's Men's National Team's Matt Besler is said to be receiving multiple offers from both European and English clubs after a solid performance for the United States in the 2014 World Cup. Reports in Kicker Magazine indicate SC Freiburg is a likely destination for the Sporting Kansas City man. Besler has recently returned from […]

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Ecuador's Enner Valencia Likely Heading to West Ham United

Pachuca F.C. president, Jesus Martinez, announced that an English club are close to completing the signing Ecuadorian forward Enner Valencia. The destination is thought most likely to be West Ham United. After an impressive performance at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Valencia has been receiving attention from multiple European clubs such as Porto and […]

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Bayern Munich Agree €10million Fee For Costa Rica Goalkeeper Keylor Navas

Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas is heading to Bayern Munich for a reported €10million fee as confirmed by Levante Vice-President Thomas Perez. Navas became much sought-after following an impressive performance for Costa Rica during the 2014 World Cup. Los Ticos were eventually defeated by the Netherlands on penalty kicks in the quarterfinals. "Going to one […]

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How Brazil's Failure Could Help MLS

There are myriad reasons for Brazil’s abrupt departure from the World Cup and honestly there is a sliver of truth in every theory or reason given for their poor play. One reason, however, for the change in the Brazilian soccer culture struck me as both very truthful and an opportunity for MLS to argue that […]

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Louis Van Gaal Did Not Properly Plan For A Deep World Cup Run

Start with a bang, end with a sigh. In the penalty shootout defeat to Argentina in the semi-final the Netherlands can be proud they managed to contain the opposition defensively without so many fouls this time but were again found wanting when the ball crossed the halfway line. Given their group, the indifferent form of […]

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Arsenal Unveil Home, Away and Third Shirts for 2014/15 Season

Puma unveiled Arsenal's brand new line of home, away and third shirts for the 2014/15 season tonight with a spectacular water projection on the River Thames in London. In addition to the impressive launch, Arsenal released a series of innovative videos tonight featuring the voices of Arsenal supporters lip synched by current Arsenal footballers. Seeing […]

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Arsenal Announce Signing of Alexis Sanchez

Arsenal have officially announced the signing of Chilean attacking midfielder Alexis Sanchez. The Barcelona and World Cup star has joined the Gunners on a long-term deal. The transfer wasn't disclosed, but it's believed to be approximately £30million. Sanchez, 25, joins Arsenal from Barcelona where he made a total of 88 appearances, scoring 39 goals during […]