The Japanese soccer association (JFA) on Monday confirmed that head coach Javier Aguirre, who was recently charged with game-fixing during his time in charge of La Liga club Real Zaragoza,would hold a press conference before Dec. 29 to discuss the charges that have been brought against him by the Spanish authorities. The former Mexico coach […]
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Hummels Slams BVB's 'Rubbish' Away Record
Manchester United target Mats Hummels has described Borussia Dortmund’s first half of the season as “rubbish,” saying there are no guarantees that his team will improve inthe second half of the Bundesliga season. Jurgen Klopp’s men have picked up just 15 points from their first 17 games — with just four total points from away […]
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Fergie Hails Carrick, Rooney, RVP, De Gea
Alex Ferguson thinks Michael Carrick, Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie and David De Gea have enough quality to once again send Manchester United back to the summit of the PremierLeague. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, the legendary United manager singled out the veteran quartet, in addition to heaping massive praise on current coach […]
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Borussia Dortmund Enters Break at Bottom
Borussia Dortmund, German champion in 2011 and 2012, enters the Bundesliga winter break tied for last place with Freiburg. Dortmund lost its 10th of 17 games, losing 2-1 at Werder Bremen asteenager Davie Selke scored for the hosts, then set up its second for Fin Bartels. Two-time defending champion Bayern broke more league records asBastian […]
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Eric Abidal Bids Adieu
Former France international defender Eric Abidal played his last official game Saturday as his Olympiakos team beat Kalloni 5-0 in a Greek Super League contest on the Aegean island ofMytilene. The 35-year-old former Barcelona star, who made a comeback after undergoing a liver transplant, had announced his retirement at an emotional press conference in Piraeus […]
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The price of being an EPL mascot
Just how do those adorable boys and girls who hold hands with their favorite stars and participate in pre-game ceremonies get to walk out on the hallowed grounds of the English Premier League? Morethan half the Premier League clubs charge for the privilege. These clubs have been accused of “excluding families from poorer backgrounds.” A […]
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World Champs Sell 3 Million Jerseys
Adidas announced it has sold more than three million Germany national team replica jerseys shirts in the past year, with demand boosted by its World Cup triumph in July. The figure is twice the numbersold when the World Cup was held in Germany in 2006 and more than 10 times as many as after the […]
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Freddy Adu Leaves Serbian Club
Freddy Adu has left Serbian club FK Jagodina, after the expiration of a 6-month contract, without playing a league game. The 25-year-old’s career has taken him to 10 clubs in 10 yearsand seven clubs in the last six years. Adu used Twitter to refute reports that he had been released: “Easy guys I signed a […]
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Orlando City Signs Shea
New MLS club Orlando City on Friday announced the signing of U.S. national team midfielder Brek Shea from Premier League club Stoke City. The former FC Dallas star, 24, spent the last twoseasons at the Britannia Stadium, where he struggled for playing time.
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Report: Juve Eyes January Move for Falcao
According to Italian soccer site Calciomercato, Manchester United may consider getting second-choice striker Radamel Falcao’s huge wages off its during the January transfer window, withJuventus among the teams interested in the Colombian international’s signature. The former Porto and Atletico Madrid striker would not be ineligible for the UEFA Champions League since United isnot involved in […]