Paris Saint-Germain might have to get used to life without talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the club’s doctor revealed that the Swedish striker’s heel would continue to be aproblem for the rest of the season. Ibrahimovic, 33, was rested for Wednesday’s 1-1 draw at Lille, and he may also sit out the visit of Nantes on […]
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Howard: Friedel 'Actively Tried to Block' Man U Move
In his new autobiography, The Keeper, which is set to be released Tuesday, Everton and USA goalkeeper Tim Howard accuses former USA No. 1 Brad Friedel of trying to“sabotage” his move from MLS to Manchester United in 2003. In fact, Howard says that Freidel “actively tried to block” the move by first refusing to sign […]
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Dortmund Players Pour Beer for Fans
Borussia Dortmund players poured pints of beer for their supporters at the Bundesliga club’s Christmas party on Tuesday, the Guardian reports. Jurgen Klopp’s men sunk to thebottom of the German first division over the weekend after losing 2-0 to Eintracht Frankfurt. Next up for the 2013 UEFA Champions League finalist: seventh-place Hoffenheim on Friday.
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Chairman: Man City Close to Breaking Even
Premier League champ Manchester City has moved “beyond a period of heavy investment” that was necessary to make the team competitive, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak declared onWednesday. The Abu Dhabi businessman added that the club is closer to breaking even after posting losses of 22.9 million pounds ($35.9 million) for the year ending May 31, […]
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Gerrard Silent on Liverpool Contract Renewal
After scoring the game-winning goal in Liverpool’s 3-1 win against Leicester City on Tuesday, Steven Gerrard refused to reveal whether he would sign a new contract with the onlyclub he has ever played with as a professional. Gerrard was restored to the starting lineup after being dropped to the bench against Stoke City on Saturday, […]
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Report: Henry Departure Means Change Afoot for NYRB
The New York Red Bulls understand that yet more change lies ahead now that designated player Thierry Henry has announced he is leaving the club after four-and-a-half seasons. As theAP points out, the Red Bulls are used to upheaval, having used a league-record 250 players since its first season in 1996. “There’s a lot that’s […]
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Ancelotti Praises Zidane for Copa Win
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Zinedine Zidane for his work with Real Madrid Castilla — the club’s “B” team — as Los Blancos demolishedlowly Cornella, 5-0, in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday. After winning the first-leg 4-1 last month, Ancelotti rested most of his regular starters for the return at the Bernabeu. The […]
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Garber: Beckham-Miami Saga 'Can't Go on Forever'
MLS Commissioner Don Garber on Tuesday said David Beckham’s plans to bring an MLS team to Miami “can’t go on forever.” Beckham announced in February that hewould exercise his option to become the owner of a new MLS franchise in Miami but he and his partners have been unable to find political support for their […]
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Van Gaal Unhappy Despite Fourth Straight Man United Win
Louis van Gaalwas unhappy despite Manchester United recording its fourth win in a row — the Red Devils’ best run under the Dutchman — in a 2-1 victory against Stoke City atOld Trafford on Tuesday. “I am not happy with the performance,” Van Gaal said. “I was not pleased with the first half. We were […]
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Klopp: I'm Better Than in 2012
Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp believes that he is a better coach now than he was when the BVB won the German double in 2012, despite the fact that he has guided his team to last-place inthe Bundesliga so far this season. “I’m not one for quitting. I am all or nothing,” Klopp said. “As […]