Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who on Monday was named the 2014 Ballon D’Or winner, revealed that he and rival Lionel Messi had a friendly exchange in the lobby ofZurich’s Kongresshaus when the former’s son, Cristiano Junior, pointed at the Barcelona star and then stood up to greet him, prompting Ronaldo to say: “He watches […]
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Debuchy to Miss Three Months
Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger on Wednesday revealed that right back Mathieu Debuchy is set to miss the next three months due a dislocated shoulder, which he had surgery on last Sunday.The French tactician also noted that midfielder Mikel Arteta, who has been sidelined since Nov 26 with an ankle problem, will now require surgery that […]
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Spurs Fights Back to Win Third-Round Replay
Tottenham on Wednesday fought back from two goals down to beat Burnley, 4-2, in an FA Cup third round reply at White Hart Lane, setting up a fourth-round tie with LeicesterCity. Spurs coach Mauricio Pochettino made seven changes to the team that lost 2-1 at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday and it […]
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Interview: Ronaldo on How to Achieve Success
In an interview with AS, 2014 Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo opens up about the secrets to his success on the soccer field. Like any world-class athlete, the Real Madridforward attributes his success mainly to dedication and discipline. “I want to be the best in my profession,” Ronaldo says simply. “If we don’t think that […]
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Ronaldo Announces NASL Comeback
Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo on Wednesday revealed that he could make his playing comeback with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League. The former three-time FIFAWorld Player of the Year, now 38, hasn’t played since February 2011 with Brazilian club Corinthians. Ronaldo made the announcement at a news conference during which it […]
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PSG Game Halted Due to Fan Interference
Paris Saint-Germain’s League Cup quarterfinal was halted for 15 minutes on Tuesday when furious St-Etienne supporters threw objects onto the field after Zlatan Ibrahimovic’scontroversial winner. Ibahimovic chested home a cross from Lucas Moura in the 72nd-minute, and while St. Etienne keeper Stephane Ruffier appeared to save the Swede’s effort,replays showed that the ball crossed the […]
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Lahm Uninterested in MLS
In an interview with L’Equipe, Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm said he would likely retire when his current contract with the Bavarian giant expires in 2018 rather than moveto MLS or Qatar. Lahm, 31, has won five Bundesliga and German Cup titles each, and remains an influential part of coach Pep Guardiola’s team, which carries […]
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Adrian Fires West Ham into Fourth Round
West Ham goalkeeper Adrian was the hero at Upton Park on Tuesday as his decisive penalty against Everton fired the Hammers in the FA Cup fourth round. With the third-round replay tied 8-8 onpenalties following a 2-2 draw after overtime, the 28-year-old Spaniard stepped up and dispatched his spot-kick, after his opposite number, Joel Robles, […]
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Dortmund CEO Retains Faith in Klopp
Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke tells the BVB’s official Web site that he remains “100 percent” convinced that Jurgen Klopp is the right man to lead his team out of therelegation zone. The 2013 UEFA Champions League finalist is in real danger of relegation following a first half of the season that saw the BVB earn […]
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Bony Completes Man City Move
Manchester City on Wednesday completed the signing of Wilfried Bony from Swansea City for 25 million pounds ($38 million). The 26-year-old striker agreed a four-and-a-half year deal,believed to be worth close to 100,000 pounds ($152,000) per week. Bony scored 34 goals in 70 appearances for Swansea following his club record 12 million-pound ($18.3 million) move […]