Brendan Rodgers admitted that he could be fired after Liverpool slumped to a fourth successive defeat in all competitions, losing 3-1 to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, which, incidentally,is also the scene of the Reds’ title collapse last season. “I’m not arrogant enough to think that I will be in a job through anything,” he […]
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Arsenal Investor Criticizes Wenger
Alisher Usmanov, Arsenal’s second largest shareholder after American Stan Kroenke, on Monday launched a stunning criticism of Gunners coach Arsene Wenger, accusing theFrenchman of failing to learn from his mistakes while claiming that the club needs to strengthen in every position if it is to compete with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City. Arsenal […]
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Referee Stark Admits Error Over Reus Challenge
German referee Wolfgang Stark admitted that he made a mistake by not sending off Paderborn’s Marvin Bakalorz for a studs-up challenge that resulted in another long-term injuryfor Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus during the 2-2 draw between the teams on Saturday. It is unclear how long the Germany international will be out following this latest […]
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Report: Ronaldo Outscoring Many of Europe's Biggest Clubs
With two more goals in the 4-0 win at Eibar on Saturday, Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo made it 20 goals in 12 La Liga games so far this season. As Eurosport points out, the2013 Ballon d’Or winner is on pace to smash Barcelona striker Lionel Messi’s record of 50 goals in a single season, and […]
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High school vs. club debate rages in New Jersey
High school vs. club has long been an issue on the boys side, culminating with the decision of the Development Academy to require that players skip high school soccer, but the conflicts are also anissue on the girls side. Saturday’s group finals in New Jersey — the state championship matches — conflicted with the popular […]
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Man United's Falcao Out Two Weeks
Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao will be out for another two weeks with a “new injury,” Coach Louis van Gaal confirmed onThursday. The Colombian, who has yet to complete 90 minutes for United since joining the club on loan from AS Monaco on transfer deadline day, has not played since the 2-2 draw at West Brom on Oct20. While […]
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Arsenal's Injury Woes Ahead of Man United Clash
While much has been made of the injury crisis facing Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal, his opponent on Saturday, Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger, has some injury problems of hisown. Long-term injury absentees include midfielder Mesut Ozil and defenders Laurent Koscielny and Mathieu Debuchy, but speaking to the press on Friday, the Frenchman alsosuggested that […]
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Bolton Coach Fumes at Klinsmann
Bolton Wanderers coach Neil Lennon on Friday slammed USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann for what he called “a complete lack of respect” for defender Tim Ream. Ream onMonday was called into Dublin just 24 hours before the USA’s friendly with the Republic of Ireland after fellow defender John Brooks tweaked an ankle in training. The27-year-old came […]
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Liverpool Investigates Sturridge Injury
Liverpool has opened an investigation into Daniel Sturridge’s persistent injury problems after the striker suffered yet another setback in his recovery. The England international, who wasnot called into international duty during the last break due to his recovery, suffered a thigh tear in Liverpool training that is expected to keep him out of action until […]
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Report: Messi Could Leave Barca over Tax Threat
According to unnamed sources cited by Spanish newspaper El Confidencial, Lionel Messi may leave Barcelona due to his treatment by Spain’s tax authorities. The paper quotessources close to the Barca striker as saying: “… there are other elite sportspeople who have tax problems and they’ve all been settled administratively, as was the case with RealMadrid […]